Synopsis of our trip
by descriptive adjective
Abundant |
Rocks of all shapes and sizes |
Amazing |
We neither saw nor were involved in any accidents (or near
misses) |
Annoying |
The smoke from the Lassen Forest fire near Redding, CA Noise from the roads or the trains in the campgrounds |
Anti-climactic |
The drive on US 24 after leaving Capital Reef |
Awe-inspiring |
Redwoods |
Beautiful |
Grand Staircase Escalante and Capital Reef National Park |
Best value |
KOA card for discount on camping National Parks card |
Blazing |
sunsets |
Boring |
The plains of Colorado east of Denver |
Breathtaking |
So much it is hard to choose |
Bucket list moment |
Finishing the last of our Route 66 agenda – over three trips
have driven all we intend to drive. |
Crumbling |
Route 66 |
Dangerous |
Other drivers |
Derelict |
Abandoned farms and buildings various places |
Desolate |
Mojave Desert |
Disappointing |
Kodiak, AK |
Dreary |
Interstate driving – we get off whenever we can |
Educational |
Hop Farm tour Sequoia habitat |
Frustrating |
Internet access |
Fun |
The walk to Hoonah, AK from Icy Strait Point |
Glorious |
Sea lions on the rocks at Simpson Reef, OR |
Gobsmacked |
The drive through the Redwoods on the old stagecoach trail |
Harrowing |
The General's Highway, SR190, Sequoia National Park - coming down |
Impressive |
The Redwoods, Eureka, California |
Inconvenient |
The long driving distances to get anywhere |
Incredible |
Friendly people everywhere |
Interesting |
The drive through Zion |
Panoramic |
Top of the ridge, Highway 12, Utah near Boulder Utah |
Pastoral |
Washington state where the apple and fruit orchards are |
Peaceful |
Walking in the Redwood forest |
Picturesque |
Grand Staircase Escalante |
Remarkable |
Virtually no rain, only one night and a few miles on the road on a couple of days |
Rugged |
Rockies in Colorado |
Scariest |
The walk out to Bright Angel Point, North Rim, Grand Canyon - drops on both sides |
Scenic |
Oregon coast |
Serene |
Organ music at Mount Angel Abbey, Oregon |
Sparkling |
Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, AK |
Spectacular |
The Hubbard Glacier |
Sun drenched |
The cruise out of Tracy Arm Fiord |
Surprising |
Icy Strait Point – well done cannery display and Alaska made
products and also how smooth the North Pacific was for our whole cruise |
Towering |
Capital Reef |
Undulating |
Kansas wheat and cornfields |
Windswept |
Kansas plains |
Worst value |
Price of gasoline |
Contemplating the end of a great trip!!!