I finally got a few days off in a row and I took full advantage of them!
On Monday we took on the challenge of the Multnomah Wahkeena Loop Trail which is 5 miles long and has 8+ waterfalls to see along the way. It was so refreshing to get out and hike again, but we were definitely feeling it towards the end!
And speaking of more pain.. Tuesday we put a few more hours into my leg, but the side and back of the knee is painful stuff though so we didn’t get quite as far as we would have liked to. Only a few more sessions and then we hope to reveal it in its entirety at a tattoo convention the first weekend of March. Annnnd of course I’ll be sharing photos here too! 😉
Wednesday I headed west for a day at the coast at Oswald State Park and it was the perfect way to end my long weekend.
After seeing so many new places over the last few days, it really made me think about how much exploring in this area that I still need to do. We seem to keep waiting for this perfect moment when the stars align, our schedules are free, and thousands of dollars magically make their way into our bank accounts so that we can take our dream vacation. Instead of focusing on all these places that we can’t seem to make it to just yet, I’m going to focus on the ones that we can. Even if it’s only a day trip, I still always come back feeling refreshed, more positive, and determined than I did before. It’s those feelings that I want to continue to chase after this year.
Where will your travels be taking you this year?
Sam Frank says
So glad to hear you in such good spirits – all the traveling always seems to do you good! The husband and I have one trip planned so far – to Cambridge, MA for a tech convention! There are also cabins at a nearby state park that we’ve been wanting to rent for years – maybe this will be the year!
Sasha says
Indeed! Once I started to feel a little bit better I knew I had to get out and make the most of it! I can’t wait to see photos from your trip! I hope we can make it out to the East Coast this year to visit Philadelphia or Maine. Both have been on my list for quite awhile! Happy traveling Sam!
Sam Frank says
Thank you!
And oh my goodness, if you guys end up heading to Philly, let me know! That’s an easy drive for us, and I’d love to meet up! ^_^
Claire says
I’m planning to come to Portland next september! All the way from France. I heard so many great things about it, and this post of yours just proves that there is a lot of things to see in the area 😀
Amber says
I love it!