21 days out of Seattle, 3 days until Texas

Spent my first week in Portland with a dear friend from my high school days. We went to a little river one day and soaked up the warmth with occasional dips in the cool water. Fourth of July we drove up to a property in Washington and watched an intimate fire works show. My dog, Sebastian, spent the night hiding under the steering wheel in my car, panting up a storm and generally quite miserable.

Next popped into Trinidad, CA to see my cousin Carl who treated me to a delightful dinner at a local coffee shop of fresh tamales. Drove through Arcata, waving at the grocery store I used to shop at and visiting the park at the opening of the bay.

Spent the next week with my Aunt and Uncle in San Andreas, CA. Lounging around, eating delightful meals, swimming in the nearby quarry, and learned how to knit. Next went over to my 93 year old grandmother's house and spent several days hanging out with her, eating more and listening to her stories of my young father and the depression.

I took a day trip to Lake Tahoe, then continued on to Las Vegas, taking the long way through Yosemite National Park. Passed through so many different ecosystems I was in a constant state of awe at our planet's beauty!

Now I'm in Las Vegas, hitting the road tomorrow to make the final three day trek to San Marcos, TX! I am hoping that I remember some of my schooling by the time the internship begins, in late August.