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  We arrive on Orcas Island and stay with friends at the Victorian Valley Chapel property.  Evan’s parents, Allen and Sarah retired here from Los Angeles and have created a blissful retreat, absolutely beautiful place for quiet contemplation, romantic weddings, … Continue reading →

We leave San Francisco August 13th via train heading North to Vancouver with our bikes in boxes.  We love the relaxed and scenic views aboard the Coast Starlight, Amtrak line and the luxurious accommodations too. We have a brief overnight … Continue reading →

I am happy to have learned important life lessons during the first phase of our travel. All along I knew that this trip would come with personal growth, and now I am experiencing just that. Hygiene is relative Hygiene isn’t … Continue reading →

Last week, we drove our remaining belongings down to Irvine in a 16 foot Budget truck.  Mags’s parents are kindly allowing us to turn her childhood bedroom into a storage unit for the next year.  The drive was long in … Continue reading →

  In July we took a weekend train, bus and bike ride to visit  Josh and Heidi in Scotts Valley, nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains.  Their small farmhouse receives frequent visits from deer which love eating grape waste from … Continue reading →