Tag: mountains
Updated on May 25, 2018
April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California
And like that, I’m starting year four. [After an epic road trip from Iowa to California.] This place is beautiful. My host (Meibao) lives in paradise – surrounded by a pond, various mountains and forests, numerous pastures, and …
Posted on April 26, 2017
September 3, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana
And then there were three. Kevin, Elisabeth, and myself. I’m hiking up Sacagawea Peak with them and Thomas, thinking how quickly the time has passed with the others. Paul and Christine left yesterday. Haley and Ally are leaving …
Updated on March 9, 2017
August 2, 2016 – Bozeman, Montana
As I arrive in Bozeman, I find myself in awe yet again. With the Bridger Mountains to the northeast, Big Belt Mountains to the northwest, Madison Range to the southwest, and Gallatin Range to the south, Bozeman’s geographical …
Posted on January 19, 2017
July 1, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana
You’d think that I would be in a better mood. I certainly should be. The sun is setting, and I’m drifting with Miri in a kayak on the Hungry Horse reservoir. My favorite spot. But I’m agitated, and …
Posted on January 7, 2017
June 23, 2016 – Somewhere over Wyoming?
Part 1: Departing Flight “Mir. Sleep.” I’m writing a note to myself on my hand – a reminder to inform Miriam that she can sleep on my bed in the tool shed while I’m gone if she so …
Posted on October 4, 2016
May 1, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana
The landscape of this state is nothing short of magnificent. I’m on my way to host number six. Heading west out of Helena, I-90 takes me through Missoula (with a pit stop in the ghost town of Garnet). …
Posted on March 2, 2016
September 7, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota
From riches to rags. Well, not exactly. But this is quite the opposite set-up compared to my last host. The community cabin for the farm workers has no running water, no bathroom, limited electricity due to the solar …
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