We are almost two weeks on the road and this is a first sign of life from us. Yes, we are alive and kicking! Our first major highlight was Mount Shasta. This area really took our breath away. We camped nearby, where while being at a little beach, we looked up at this majestic snowcapped mountain. This was truly an enchanting experience, (also the fact that we have to acclimatize to being on the road away from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley might add to the experience!?)Then there is Oregon... Oregon has quite a lot of diversity to offer that it takes up so much time it looks like we are not coming any closer to Alaska... (Will we ever get there?) First there is Crater Lake. Unfortunately the weather was a bit crappy, but it is still a beautiful National Park.
Then there is the Oregon Coast. Route 101 provides great views of the rugged coastline, and the State parks offer great camping experiences. The sand dunes are a must see as well. Especially the kids loved the sand so much, while dad loved the quad-rides through the dunes.
And in between was a real safari park, which was a highlight for the kids. We drove in with our car and found ourselves amongst rino's, giraffes, monkeys, lions, tigers, bears, elephants etc...
The picture above shows the route we have taken so far (click to enlarge). Some of the pictures we took can be found here.
More to come soon ...
