Yesterday's Adventure

Yesterday I went to Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. I have many pictures and even more feels that I cannot put into words at this moment.

Thank you, Danil for getting me out of bed. I really needed that adventure. 

I am currently trying to decide which pictures best describe the place without posting 20 pictures.  

I  met some really rad people and experienced genuine, rugged adventure. Alas it is far too beautiful outside to waste time in front of a computer so I will post more pictures later.

Day Off Adventure

I'm not awake enough to say more.

Danil just said waterfalls, swimming, and hot outside today. 

Going to drink my coffee, eat my noodles, and see what happens.

Trusting Danil on this one. 

Multnomah Falls

I went out to Multnomah Falls with my new friend and bandmate Daniel. It was nice to get out town, get some fresh air, and do some hiking. It was good for my body and brain box.

I really feel at peace walking under the big trees and the mist from the waterfalls blowing through my hair.

Pictures from Shoshone Falls

Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho.​

One Hell Of A Day...

Running to and fro. Packing, unpacking, and everything else. Now to drink a beer, listen to some mellow music, and cuddle with Smoggie Catt.​ Making coffee all day tomorrow. Come get your fix Portland. 

Hello Portland!

After many thousand miles and many adventures it feels good to be back. Now to get this apartment shit on track.​ Pictures of Shoshone Falls tomorrow or Thursday.

It's about that time..

The inevitable ​feeling feeling of vacation coming to an end and having to go back to work. It's not that I hate my job. I work with some of the most amazing people I've ever met. I sincerely mean that. They all have amazing personality and still know how to work together for a greater purpose to get their shit done.

​I just want to get to the point where I can read, write, and explore on a constant basis. I want to not have to get up and go to work. I want my work to be learning. I'm not talking about college. College leaves me with debt. I don't want debt. I want knowledge.

​But on a brighter note. It's very mellowing to listen to loud music on the big open road. To wander the great deserts of Nevada. To climb giant rock structures. About to go see a beautiful waterfall. The winds here in Idaho are currently gusting 27-37mph. Slightly ridiculous, but mostly just awesome. 

​I'm very anxious to see the reaction to A.B. TV. It's really just another way for me to learn from people. Okay enough rambling. There's responsibilities and adventures to be had. 

Arrived in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Climbed many awesome rock/boulder things along the way. ​

Unfortunately my pictures I feel don't do it justice, but I climbed halfway up this rock thing. Also a big sandy rock mountain in Nevada but I don't have pictures of that one. 

I only got halfway up this, but there is something amazing about climbing giants ​in just the clothes on your back. 

​We stopped by the Silver River Canyon to take a few pictures and saw the Silver River Bridge. Which might I add is fucking huuuuuuuggggee!!! Damn! 

Tomorrow we find Shoshone Falls! ​

Leaving Ely, NV. Next stop Twin Falls, ID.

Where there is a gigantic, beautiful waterfall waiting for me and who knows what misadventures between here and there. ​

Having lots of fun with Adam, but ​miss the trees of Oregon. Be back soon. Also words about this A.B. TV thing I've been working on tonight. 

Beautiful Pictures from Nevada!

​Playing dead in the street. 

Beautiful rolling mountains as far as the eye can see. The sky was a beautiful purple, orange sunset. So quiet and far away from civilization. ​

Sooooo....

Actually rode down "The Loneliest Road in America" tonight. Nevada is beautiful, but it goes on and on and on and on. 

TIme for Breakfast and Back on the Road..

Leaving Flagstaff onto somewhere in Nevada. Somewhere... not sure where yet. 

​I miss Smoggie Catt. 

Climbed A Big Boulder/Rock Thing in Arizona...

​It was super fun and I felt very small;

and that, that was very awesome. ​

Arrived in Flagstaff, AZ...

Many, many hours later Adam and I reached Flagstaff. Arizona. ​

New Mexico was a bit flat and boring for a while but as we neared Arizona there were plenty of giant rocks and hills. Adam and I stopped and climbed some. I'll post those pictures in another update.​

Roswell as a city was boring, but watching the people was interesting. A lot like the Southeast USA then but a lot more Hispanic people. Quite beautiful seeing so many bilingual peoples. It's almost like being in another country. 

​But also a futuristic glimpse of what our country will be in the future; as far as language goes. I hope our country isn't like the Southeast in the future.

In Other News: I miss Smoggie Catt.

Much more awesome pictures on the way.​ Can't wait to share with you guys! 

Next Stop: Flagstaff, Airzona!

Goodbye Roswell! ​

San Antonio, Texas to Roswell, New Mexico

After leaving Houston Adam and I left for San Antonio. The town was much more beautiful than I remember. The river walk going through the town awesome. Much greener than I remember and some amazing architecture. ​

From there we left and went to Hondo and saw my grandparents. FIrst time in a few years. It was good to catch up. Then we switched off driving throughout the night and arrived in Roswell at about 6am. Driving throughout the night felt really amazing. Wide open road. I never noticed Texas had a hilly side.

Which brings me to ​first post. We found a place outside Roswell called Bottomless Lake State Park. Very rugged landscape, but a lot of the lakes have shrank in size, but you can walk amongst the ground. It's the closest thing I can imagine to what it would probably look like on Mars. Very martian looking. 

Houston, Texas

Met up with an old friend Curtis: had some drinks, sang some drunken karaoke and ate at an AMAZING Tex- Mex Restaurant called "El Real." The restaurant was a big old theatre converted into a restaurant and the food was to die for. 

Before I Recap...

Let me start by saying I am currently in Roswell, New Mexico. There are no sites of aliens or internet or much of anything for that matter. It's flat and brown. Not really impressed. I have pictures to share but Verizon doesn't have signal anywhere out here so alas no pictures. 

All the Adventures Are Going Down!

Finally made it out of Texas. A lot more respect for the state than I had before, but glad to be out of it. Been in Roswell, New Mexico for about half an hour. Time to power nap and adventure. I'll post cool pictures and head thoughts this afternoon when we check into a hotel. ​