In the spring, snowplows have already cleared the lower portions of the Going to the Sun Road, the main road that goes through Glacier Park. However, that doesn't mean they allow cars on it yet. This year in particular, they're doing a paving project that will keep the road closed through at least June 22. … Continue reading Bicycling the Going to the Sun Road
Merry Birthday to me!
Tuesday was my birthday. I’m 27. People keep asking if I feel old considering a lot of the people I work with are in their late teens/early 20s, but honestly, not really. They’re all awesome, and I’m not sure my maturity level is hall-of-fame worthy to begin with, and that’s okay. Also they’re all super … Continue reading Merry Birthday to me!
Two trips to Avalanche Lake
One of the things I love about working the day shift in Glacier is that you almost get two days in a 24-hour period. You get the day that you work and get paid for, and then, if you don't spend too long on dinner, you get a second day to go for a 5-6 … Continue reading Two trips to Avalanche Lake
Surprise! I’m becoming a barista?
I started work Monday, setting up children's clothes and the Christmas section. We have super cute ornaments, if anyone was wondering. Our gift shop also has a coffee shop in it, but the barista won't be here until the middle of June. Because of that, our manager asked me and my friend, Claire, to learn … Continue reading Surprise! I’m becoming a barista?
A Tale of Two Airbnbs
I'm on my way to Montana!! After a long drive made bearable by a Burgerville milkshake and 2 naps, I got to Spokane at about 8 last night. My best friend just had a baby about 2 weeks ago, so I stopped and visited for a while. He's adorable, nbd. I got to my Airbnb … Continue reading A Tale of Two Airbnbs
To Glacier I go!!
Wednesday I leave for the summer, so I figured I should write a blog post about it instead of clean my car or pack. Here's a direct transcript of every conversion I've had for the last couple weeks: Wow, Glacier?! Where's that at? Montana, right where the Rocky Mountains meet Canada. How far of a … Continue reading To Glacier I go!!
Tongariro Northern Circuit: 3 days on Mt Doom
It's been a while since I posted. To refresh: Before setting out on a 3-day circuit that crosses the shoulder of what is known in Nerd-dom as Mt. Doom, I had high tea at the Chateau Tongariro. It was delicious, made it so I could pack one less meal, and also made me slightly nauseous … Continue reading Tongariro Northern Circuit: 3 days on Mt Doom
Two Months at Home
In the immortal words of Samwise Gamgee, "Well, I'm back." I've actually been back almost a month, but have been so busy getting used to the fact that YouTube now puts ads at the end of videos (among other tiny changes in the world) that I haven't gotten around to writing a blog. Also, I … Continue reading Two Months at Home
Tea Party for One
The next few posts may be a but jumbled as far as their chronology. I did name my rental car the TARDIS, so let's use that as an excuse, okay? I got to Tongariro National Park late, set up my tent in the dark, made some pretty awful rice, and went to bed. The next … Continue reading Tea Party for One
Auckland Night Market
Tonight I'm in Auckland, preparing to turn in my rental car and go home in a couple days. As usual, my goal was to spend as little time in the city as possible. They're gross. Until they're awesome. Like tonight. I found the cheapest hotel room I could that still offered free parking and got … Continue reading Auckland Night Market
Bad at Backpacking 