Meanings vs. Miles

Meanings vs. Miles
   
2945.0 MILES: That’s Washington over there across the water. Seattle and Washington didn’t make the cut on this trip. I’ve learned a lesson living through this adventure… (Actually, I’ve learned several–and revisited a couple.) Being present and covering lots of land are incompatible goals. There is so much to be seen and done in each place. A robust experience demands a pause. Glad I took several–even if doing so took destinations off the itinerary. The joy may be in the journey, but savoring that joy demands we stand still and take stock. Washington has been there a long time. It will be there when I head this way again. And, trust me, The Expedition’s grill hasn’t eaten its last serving of northwestern bugs.

Boise bound

Boise bound
   
2900.0 MILES: Just another 4 hours, ten minutes. That’s 313 miles. The on-board computer says I have gas for 384 miles. That makes this a non-stopper!

Blue skies and an open road


    
2582.4 MILES

Portland Past


   
2828,4 MILES

Oregon drive


   
2803.7 MILES