On July 13 I left Victoria, British Columbia to return to Washington via the San Juan Islands. It was heavily debated (in my head) whether I should enter Washington via Port Angeles or via the islands; each would take me on a different rout through Washington. I heard that the Islands were a cyclist’s paradise, […]
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The best British Columbia transportation
But hey, Canada, don’t worry about the customs thing. You more than made up for it with the ferries. West Vancouver to Langdale Earl’s Cove to Saltery Bay Crofton to Salt Spring Island Salt Spring to Swartz Bay
Border Crossing
Border crossing agent (serious face): How long will you be in Canada? Me (normal face): Six days Agent: Where are you staying tonight? Me: A campsite north of Vancouver. Agent: How are you getting there? Me: By bike. Agent: Are you traveling with anyone? Me: No. Agent: What’s the name of the campsite where you […]
Seattle: city of water
I have never seen a city so inspired by water. There’s Venice and Amsterdam, which perhaps are ruled by water, but not inspired by it. (As a disclaimer, I am here in July, the weather is heavenly, and somehow I know all the right people.) Seattle meets the Puget Sound on one side and Lake […]
The best thing
My dad texted me at 5:11pm on Friday: “Are you unemployed yet?” I would have preferred something like, “Have you officially resigned?” It sounds a little less scary. Today I moved everything out of my apartment and tonight I’m sleeping at my parents’ house. Tomorrow morning I’m flying to Seattle to start a solo bike […]
20 reasons why bicycles are the best way to travel
1. You never have to “fill up.” 2. Food never tasted so good. 3. Showers never made you feel so clean. 4. You never slept so well in a tent. 5. It never felt so good to dry off after getting drenched in the rain. 6. Your legs never hurt so much. And they’ve never […]
The Ozarks: more beautiful than it gets credit for
Sometimes I gripe about Kansas City’s lack of lack of scenic outdoor activities. The Rockies are too far. So are the Appalachians. We have no ocean. Our river is pretty dirty. I never see anyone doing anything in it. And then I drive a few hours to the Ozarks and I remember, god this is […]
Kansas City: home to Pope John Paul II’s airplane bed
Do you ever wonder what happened to the items used on Saint Pope John Paul II’s airplane? Like the bed, the sheets, and the seat belts? Maybe you thought that they were passed on to the next pope? Well you were wrong. They are here in Kansas City. But where in Kansas City? I know I […]
We are going to travel in our minds
To Chile Where we will see Ana Tijoux And Alex Anwandter play and sing in dim bars. If their music so inclines you, look up their stories. They are unique and fascinating.
Things and people you’ll find in the West Bottoms
It was just another post-Christmas winter evening. It was dark by the time I left work and there were no Christmas lights up anymore. I was headed to the West Bottoms for some wine. I turned off of the Boulevard onto West 25th street. I goes along the railroad track and then curves north towards […]
Anne Foster 