What I'm Reading While Driving

I listen to a lot of audio books while driving. They really help the miles melt away!

6 Things I Love About Driving East from Portland

Today's Journey Things I Love about Driving East out of Portland There are six things that I love about driving east out of Portland on Interstate Highway 84. Portland, Oregon to Ontario, Oregon (click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) The River Views Interstate Highway 84 crosses several small rivers and streams, but primarily I am referring to the views of the massive Columbia River for over 100 … [Read more...]

Made it Through Portland Traffic in the Rain

Today's Journey Oakland, Oregon to Tacoma, Washington(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Driving in the Rain It's going to be a rainy drive through Oregon and Washington along Interstate Highway 5 today. Of course, that's not really surprising; it is, after all, the Pacific Northwest. Portland Traffic Also not surprising: Portland traffic is horrible. It's even worse when it's … [Read more...]

Blending in at Walmart in New Mexico

Today's Journey On today's drive, we're going to see some awesome New Mexico scenery: New Mexico scenery(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) And a beautiful Arizona sunset: Arizona sunset(click on image for a larger version in a new Tab or Window) Last night we parked at the Wal-Mart in Edgewood, New Mexico, about 35 miles east of Albuquerque. It's a beautiful day for a drive across New … [Read more...]