After 2012’s annular Solar eclipse, we studied the eclipse calendar and found out that the next one, a total eclipse, will take place in August 2017, and not just somewhere, but in Oregon. The closest location to us would be in Salem,…
Memorial Day Camping 2017. Part 2
Although it was a cool night, we were warm and cozy inside our sleeping bags. When the sun rose and everything outside became warm, we decided that it is time to get up and have a morning cup of coffee.…
Memorial Day Camping 2017. Part 1
Our big american journey took place almost a year ago and we want to go somewhere again. Soon there will be long weekend, Memorial Day, and usually we try to get away from home and our regular weekend routine. So…
Mancation 2016
It became a tradition when men are gather and go to the desert. And November became our traditional time to go. Late fall conditions are the reason why there is a very short list of places that are possible to visit.…
Sabbatical 2016. Temple of the Sun
Part 39 here Following our plan, we were heading to the middle of Utah, but before that we went to an interesting place. It was Mars Society Desert Reseach Station, where the imitation of living in Mars is created. We…
Memorial Day Camping 2016. Part 2
Part 1 here During the drive back, we stopped near the massive lava field – maybe it was created by that lava that flowed out of the lava tube we just explored? After lunch we continued driving near the electric…
Memorial Day Camping 2016. Part 1
Another Memorial day is dedicated to a camping trip. However this year we have another purpose, not just escaping home for a couple of days. In the Summer we will have a big journey all around United States, so we…
Кемпинг в Cougar Camp, позитивное
Теперь расскажу, что же все-таки нам понравилось, в отличие от прошлого поста 🙂 Сначала несколько фотографий предыдущего вечера. День обещал быть солнечным и жарким. С утра на небе ни облачка. Разогрев еду, завтракаем и тут Катя заявила, что она хочет купаться,…
Кемпинг в Cougar Camp, негативное
Долгое время колебалась, размышляя, как написать – только хорошее (а оно было) или честно обо всем. Так и не пришла к выводу, посмотрим, что получится. Примерно месяца полтора назад муж сказал, что он бы хотел поехать на озеро в Вашингтоне…
Кемпинг на Deschutes River
Решил как-то папа отправиться в кемпинг и детей уговорил. А маме ничего и не оставалось как согласиться. И вот в субботу утречком, не так, чтобы очень уж рано, отправились мы к речке Deschutes, где собирались провести выходные. День обещал быть…