En Route to Idyllwild • 5 comments • Last month, we ventured down to Southern California for a short and relaxing trip to Idyllwild. After flying into Long Beach, we hopped in a rental car and drove through the mountains in search of a dome cabin we had booked for 2 nights. We navigated the winding, coniferous tree lined streets that felt very different from the idea of Southern California we have in our heads. After a missed turn, we spotted The Dome in the distance.... I'm excited to share images from around Idyllwild and the charming dome cabin that we stayed at this week!
Road to Hana // Part II • 10 comments • The Road to Hana is basically a metaphor for the cliched expression “it’s about the journey, not the destination”. You could spend days doing the drive, stopping at each bend for an attraction, or view. Our experience was a mix of periodic showers, the resulting rainbows, a few hikes, random stops, and punctuated with a visit to the Red Sand Beach of Kaihalulu Bay at Hana. The trailhead for Twin Falls is marked by a simple turnoff and a fruit stand selling goods from the nearby farm. A quick walk through a garden path eventually leads to a small waterfall and swimming area. Worth stopping for, but because it’s so well marked, and non-treacherous it tends to be busier than other stops. It had just finished raining when we drove by the Upper Waikani Falls, so we decided against following the slippery path down to the bottom of the falls. That said, taking a break from driving to stretch your feet in front of 3 waterfalls (a.k.a. the Three Bears) is one of the treats of driving the Road to Hana. Once in Hana, we made sure to see the Red Sand Beach of Kaihalulu Bay. Finally, we retraced our driving back along the road, and made our way back to the South shore.
sunset drives • 6 comments • We always have lofty plans of leaving early so that we can get home before the sun sets but I don't think we've ever adhered any of our schedules (no matter how many spreadsheets we make). If we've learned anything at all from our travels, it's that having expectations almost always leads to disappointment. Trips are definitely more fun if you give into spontaneity. I've been thinking about how much I'd like to see more of California. I added places to my Oregon list in hopes spending some time there. Utah is a little further away, but it looks stunning and I want experience it in person. Have you ever gone on a road trip anywhere near SF? We'll likely be taking it easy for the rest of the year while settling into our new house but I'm always daydreaming about where to go next... <<<>>>
santa ynez • 8 comments • I've probably mentioned it a million times, but road trips are absolutely my favourite way to travel. I can't wait to explore more of the west coast. These photos were taken at a rest stop on the way back from Disneyland to San Francisco.
