Hi Gram,Howard and I woke up early so we could go say goodbye to everyone before they headed to Mt Rainier for their hike. We said another round of goodbyes, then headed back to Seattle. The next few days weren’t terribly exciting as I caught up on some errands to get ready for my Bali…

Hi Gram,Our trip is going well, but I think it will be tough for a bookstore, driving, and time with adults in the woods to top all the fun he was having with other kids, games, rides behind a boat, and canoeing the past few days. We each slept pretty well, then took our time…

Hi Gram, I woke early this morning, cursing at my alarm under my breath for the early hour but excited to go hike a National Park. Since we would be continuing on from the park, I packed my bags and sleeping bag, then took a shower. I was actually running a few minutes early, so…

Hi Gram,We had another fun day today. I had a hard time sleeping last night, tossing and turning all night, so I got up early and got my day started. Feeling more comfortable after a fun day with friends yesterday, Howard wanted to stay and have breakfast here instead of going to Denny’s. That doesn’t…

Hi Gram,It’s been a long time since I slept in a tent. Based on the aches and pains when I woke up, starting again at my age might not have been the wisest choice. Luckily I was so tired from the fun we had yesterday that I slept most of the night and didn’t wake…

Hi Gram,Howard and I started our road trip today! I’ve been looking forward to this trip for a while now, and I’m really glad that we’re making it happen. Howard, being a typical teenager, likes video games, YouTube, tv series, and books. I wanted to get him out in nature and a little outside his…

Hi Gram,I love visiting family on my travels. I woke up this morning in a comfortable bed about probably hit snooze on the alarm a few too many times before I got up and headed downstairs. Elizabeth was having her morning cup of coffee, so we sat and chatted for a good long while. It…

Hi Gram,I spent a couple days in Boise, ID visiting my friend T’Rell and we had such a fun time! I stopped along the way at an REI to get some shorts, sandals, and a shirt for my trip. The shorts are the same make and model as some pants that I own and wear…

Hi Gram,I didn’t get nearly enough sleep, but I was eager to wake early and get to the park before it got too hot. I grabbed a quick breakfast, then got to the park at 6:50am. I had a timed entry pass for 7am in case I didn’t wake up in time, but it wasn’t…

Hi Gram,I was tired and sore when I woke this morning, but I didn’t want to sleep the day away. I did my morning exercises and stretches, got some things done on the computer, then packed my stuff and headed downstairs to hang out with Mark. He offered to cook some eggs and we had…