Travel adventures
When I get up in the morning, the first thing I check is the First Giving page for Passports with Purpose. As of a few days ago, we’ve met – and surpassed – our fundraising goal. Because of your generosity – on all sides, from those that donated prizes to those that bought tickets, we’ve …
I hook the gate behind me, looping a rusting length of wire back over a splintery post and we drive a few hundred yards up the hard packed dirt road towards the cattle station. The house is a green, ramshackle place with a corrugated tin roof and a big front porch on the shady side …
Whenever we wander in to a place where humans are visible at work processing food – treats, dairy products, baked goods, you name it – my sidekick says the same thing: “Look! Oompa Loompas!” It’s hard to argue with that assessment when the stuff they are producing is chocolate hazelnut toffee, after all, the stuff …
Many years back I rode my bike up to Daybreak Star in Discovery Park and found myself at the Seafair Powwow, a big event with drums and chanting and dust. There were beads for sale and photographers with giant lenses. I bought fry bread and wandered around, not knowing what to do at a powwow …
Last night on the news, our local TV weather guy stood at Stevens Pass in the dark, a wet snow sticking to his hat. He gave the usual advice – carry chains, snacks and water, blankets or sleeping bags – if you’re crossing the passes because if you get stuck, you may be cold and …