The Canadian Rockies

Getting There

Following several days of preparation, the trip begins. All the key components checked and replaced as needed. Wheels greased and tires replaced. The wasps evicted from their homes and solar panels cleaned. The trailer storage is stocked with goods and supplies, the gas tank is full. Let’s roll!

Just for the record, we pull out of the driveway on Thursday, the 28th of August, Tim’s dad’s birthday. We leave the property in the able hands of our son Brian and gleefully hit the road. It feels really good to be behind the wheel of the Toyota Tundra traveling with my sweet wife!  

We spent the first night in Albany and enjoyed cruising the backroads the next day to McMinnville through vineyards, hazelnut trees, ornamental nurseries, and crops we could not identify.

Domaine Drouhin Vineyard

Kathy’s brother recently completed the build of a new home in McMinnville, Oregon. First on our agenda is to explore their new home, neighborhood and community. This delightful suburb forty miles southwest of  Portland sits in the middle of one of Oregon’s prime wine countries.

Just like what we left behind in Medford, their home is surrounded by new construction complete with many, many workers. It was so great to celebrate with Curtis and Stephanie, the joy of a brand new home. They have done an incredible job of working through all the decisions required to complete this major project. Great Home, Great Community, and mostly, Great People.

     Our tour of homes also included a recent purchase and move by Tim’s sister and husband in Happy Valley, OR. Another great home that looks to be exactly right for their needs. Gardens producing incredibly well, a green house in the works, and Theo the cat guarding the land. Maybe even the neighbor’s land! As always Eric and Judy treated us to delicious home grown meals and warm hospitality. I really need to learn to BBQ like Eric. He is the grill master!

Our last night in the United States is in Mt Vernon, Washington. One space left in the park was all we needed. Lot’s of traffic today, a number of accidents, and one skidding stop for us, but all is well!

As we head into Canada I hope to post periodically depending on wireless service, so stay tuned!

Tim and Kathy