Category Archives: On the Road

Hood River, I’m a fan

Posted on March 1, 2010 by erin

This weekend John surprised me, kind of. We had set aside this weekend to get away and spend a few days up at Mt. Hood snow-shoeing, snowboarding, and just relaxing. He arranged the accommodation and kept it a secret even … Continue reading →

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We are back

Posted on May 15, 2009 by john

Check out the homecoming photos at John’s parent’s blog. We aren’t technically back on the grid yet–there is some freedom in not having a cell phone.  We will be easing back into things slowly and starting the job search soon, … Continue reading →

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The Pictures Have Been Developed

Posted on October 24, 2008 by erin

We have finally signed up with Flickr and can share some of our pictures with you (we maxed out our Picassa). So far we have a video montage from Fiji (this is actually on YouTube) and our favorite photos from … Continue reading →

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Getting Our Exercise

Posted on October 17, 2008 by erin

For all of you who were concerned we would be out of the country during the most important time of the year–the election–and to whom we assured we would get our absentee ballots and vote (Travis Morgan), we are pleased … Continue reading →

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10,939 kilometers from home

Posted on October 17, 2008 by erin

Upon arriving at the Auckland International Airport John promptly pulled out his handy GPS device and determined how far from home (well, technically from Rachelle’s house because that’s where we have a mark for Newberg) exactly we were at that moment. In miles … Continue reading →

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Yosemite

Posted on September 21, 2008 by john

This was our first time to Yosemite but certainly not our last.  If you haven’t been you must go and if you have I am sure you don’t need any encouragement.  They say a picture is worth a thousand words … Continue reading →

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Dirt is Relative

Posted on September 21, 2008 by erin

I don’t know how many of you have been camping or backpacking for any length of time, but having just spent our 14th consecutive day in a tent, we have discovered that being dirty (or being clean) is relative. There is … Continue reading →

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Down the 101

Posted on September 11, 2008 by john

The last five days have been spent driving down Hwy 101, which today as we left the Redwood Forest turned into Hwy 1. Let us tell you something–did it ever turn… and turn… and turn… We were both a bit … Continue reading →

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