


Mexico-Alaska Part I Summary (Cancun to Seattle)
Posted: Mon, Aug 9, 2010 @ 14:18 by km
After a day of errands in Seattle, I flew back home on June 4th and set out to finish writing up the stories in my blog.
This trip was longer and... [more]
Day 76 (6/2): I’m in Seattle. Going home.
Posted: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 @ 15:41 by km
Seattle is ~75 miles away and I should be there tonight. As the day rolls on, I know I’m getting close to Puget Sound by the sheer number of towns... [more]
Day 75 (6/1): Montesano, WA
Posted: Fri, Aug 6, 2010 @ 20:31 by km
When I cross the Columbia via the giant, 4-mile-long Astoria-Megler bridge, Washington welcomes me with the rainiest day of the trip. Not a dry minute today! Luckily Highway 101 is... [more]
Day 74 (5/31): Last day in Oregon
Posted: Thu, Aug 5, 2010 @ 13:05 by km
Rain drums on my tent through the night. It’s warm, dry, and incredibly cozy inside — I’ve taken care to pitch the tent perfectly — and I wake up fully... [more]
Day 73: Cape Lookout
Posted: Wed, Aug 4, 2010 @ 15:43 by km
It’s a brand new day and my sadness about the RVs is gradually dulling, but the 101 continues to disappoint. Now I see the ocean just 5% of the time.... [more]
Day 72 (5/29): Pacific Coast Highway — so far a disappointment…
Posted: Tue, Aug 3, 2010 @ 21:33 by km
Finally I’m on the world-famous Pacific Coast Highway (the 101)! Many tout it as America’s most beautiful drive. I’ve dreamed of cycling it for years; even hung a magazine photo... [more]
Day 71: The Pacific!
Posted: Mon, Aug 2, 2010 @ 20:37 by km
I’m back to civilization, with all its traffic and non-scenic scenery, but it feels nice: I don’t have to worry about water and food for a change. I’m down to... [more]
Day 70 (5/27). The incredibly scenic West Cascades
Posted: Fri, Jul 30, 2010 @ 18:22 by km
I can’t believe I’m already past the crest of the Cascades and it’s now mostly downhill between here and the Pacific! When studying maps before the tour, I saw that... [more]
Oregon-Washington photos posted
Posted: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 @ 12:47 by km
http://vokinhsalak.fotki.com/coast-to-coast-2010/
Check out the album. Read captions. Leave comments.
Day 69: the crossing of the Cascades
Posted: Sat, Jul 24, 2010 @ 17:00 by km
I’ve decided to skip Crater Lake Nat’l Park. It’s too high up and people tell me the roads are still closed due to snow. I’ll cycle around it and cross... [more]