First, I rode through downtown, it felt like a dystopian world. Buildings were boarded up, homeless encampments were dispersed throughout, and graffiti garnished the whole scene. Shortly after, I arrived in the most lovely of neighborhoods. The community was called Greenways, and words cannot describe how much I enjoyed biking by. Now I was...

Salutations to the shining sun. It was another early morning for me. For about an hour, I had time to plan out my route. I managed to secure a few campgrounds for these next couple days. Many people worry about my lack of plan for this extensive excursion. Paul Theroux said it best, "It is fatal to know too...

Last night we stayed up a little past our bedtime. When you are with blood, bonds are never broken. Even when many years pass, the connection still remains. Blood is thicker than water, so they say. After a few drinks and much conversation, I retired to my chambers. Last night my sleeping space was my trusty blow-up mattress, which...

King Station is an elegant little building downtown Seattle. The architecture is surely something to marvel at. The train arrived, and I returned to my true home. The amtrak felt freakishly familiar. Well, I did log roughly sixty hours aboard this trekking train. On the train, I dedicated my time to TEFL assignments and website construction. The...

Collin's roommate was outside doing some woodworking. Due to my curious nature, I had to participate. Undoubtedly, I was Tom Sawyered because shaving wood is quite a laborious task. It was still amusing and educational, at the least. Eager to get away from the house, I hopped on my bike and dashed downtown. Randomly roaming around is the best...

For the first time in what felt like forever, I set my alarm clock. For most of this trip, nature has served as my waking device. I successfully got up at 10 AM. Today there was no time to sleep in. I was dedicated to trip preparation, and I could not have asked for a better town. Seattle is...

Another morning of relaxing repose. The sunless sanctuary allowed my body to determine the amount of rejuvenation required. Once awakened, I jumped on my laptop and started to work on the essential assignments. The homemade drip coffee delivered a decent amount of energy. Collin's friend arrived, we ran out the door and hopped into her car. The...

When he returned, we walked a few blocks down to the light rail. Everything felt right when we walked through his charming little neighborhood known as Capitol Hill. I love Seattle; living here is an option for my future. I needed to stop and grab an espresso. I admit this shot was the best of the trip, but it...

I happily hibernated last night. Another early morning, awakened by the rising sun. I managed to get roughly six hours of sleep. This may be the best sleep of the trip. That is, speaking in terms of duration, not comfortability. I never thought that I would miss the comfort of my inflatable mattress pad. My first-ever experience in the...

Last night's slumber was considerably choppy. There is a vague recollection of waking up at points during the night. Darkness consumed the cart. The sound of strangers snoring surrounded me. I simply readjusted my positioning and returned to dreamland. This time I awoke to a state I had never encountered before, Nevada. There were sandy deserts,...

The rising sun woke me just outside of Denver. I managed to get roughly five hours of sleep. It was quite comfy, much more comfortable than any airplane. Everyone has their own small station on this slow chugging choo-choo. Once we arrived at Union Station, I hustled to the coffee shop. I purchased an espresso, a large dark roast,...