What a trip!

I explored nine western states and traveled nearly 5,000 miles, basing the adventure on five “anchors”:

1) Hiking Bryce Canyon “Under-the-Rim Trail” with Nanine

2) Viewing and photographing the Perseid Meteor Shower

3) Participating in Fujifilm’s World Photography Day event in Seattle

4) Showering Kate and Chris as they prepare to welcome their Wee One

5) Upgrading Addie’s spare tire holder

During the 5.5 week trip, I boondocked at a Walmart for the first time, camped at 12 Elks lodges (having a Manhattan at several of them!), and dry camped on the Grand Mesa in a snow park for three nights.

Highlights are first and always, spending lots of wonderful time with friends!  “Lowlights” – missing my friends and family in SLO…

Other highlights include the beauty of the red rocks, playing bingo at the Ouray Elks, riding on the Telluride gondola, touching the Four Corners Monument, hiking on forest trails, seeing many waterfalls, playing with photography, and developing an appreciation for Portland.

There are many more trips in Addie’s and my future, but for now, it’s great to be home!