by mcgarveysan | Apr 18, 2020 | Coronavirus, Our lives
Corona Virus has taught us new terms like, self-distance, stay at home, Pluto Living, and bored fat. Or maybe that last one is just me, Noelle. At first, when we got back from Vietnam, I made great plans for each day. Well, the first week we slept a lot to be honest.... 
by mcgarveysan | Mar 7, 2020 | Bangkok, Destinations, Our lives, SE Asia, Thailand
The dream versus reality of traveling for one year are similar and different than my expectations. Today I’m going to jump all around the map for an exploration of finances, heath insurance and our relationships as we begin to unravel the past twelve months.... 
by mcgarveysan | Jan 27, 2020 | Grief, More!, Our lives
Noelle here: The last week has been so difficult and also so inspiring. My dad passed from this life to the next. He’s off to dance with my mom again. To sit beside his savior. He’s at peace from the struggle of Parkinson’s and can rest. Mom & Dad Two of my... 
by mcgarveysan | Jan 1, 2020 | Grief, Our lives
I’m not sure in which specific year I started calling my mom on New Year’s Eve, at the stroke of midnight, to wish her a happy New Years. Last min REI pre-PCT stop I think it started when I was in my early twenties. We were discussing New Years traditions and my mom... 
by mcgarveysan | Dec 25, 2019 | Our lives
Today we’re lucky enough to be home in Portland Oregon celebrating Christmas with some of our children and grandchildren. We wish you the happiest of holiday seasons. Thank you for following our adventures this year! Soon we’ll have lots more to share with... 
by mcgarveysan | Oct 3, 2019 | Hiking, Our lives, PCT, Section L Washington, Thru-hikes
Noelle here: Its been over a week since Steve finished Washington. We drove down through Vancouver, WA to see family for a couple days, with the expectation that we’d visit then head to California for the rest of the trail. We had such a wonderful time. We...