West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver

[Frances]

Re: West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver

You haven't really arrived home until you get your visa bill, right?
Could have been worse mind, it could have been one digit more...

We had the most amazing trip, and I'd like to thank all of you contributed with ideas and comments along the way. Getting to visit some FB members was a really wonderful experience! I don't know if all Forum members and WFO builders are per definition interesting, friendly, cool, wonderful, hospitable people, but the ones we met certainly were. Meeting the ovens and the people and families behind them was one of the absolute highlights of our trip. Thank you all so so much!

[vintagemx0]

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Frances,

So nice to see you guys having a great time. We're pretty fond of Canada too! We're especially happy to see you spending so much time in Oregon. Dixie and I are both native Oregonians and are very proud of the quality of our environment. Many people have never really thought very much about Oregon. Even within the USA, a lot people know very little about Oregon... "Oregon...Isn't that by California or Washington??..." We sort of like that obscurity, because we fear that if the secret gets out, people will flood-in here. Hahahaha

It was a genuine pleasure meeting you and your family. I only wish we could have shown you around a little, but then again, your guys exploratory nature is AWESOME and has served you very well. You guys holiday hard-core!

Best of everything,

Ken and Dixie,
Oregon, USA

[Frances]

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What a great suggestion, that would have been very cool... its not going to work though, too late for this week end and visiting Wiley next. I'll keep an eye open for those tribes when we do get up there, though. Maybe we'll come accross something.

[sarah h]

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One thing the kids will probably want to see is something to do with native americans - only I would prefer to show them something authentic rather than a touristy make-believe whatever.

Hi Frances,

I don't know how this fits with your itinerary, or if you'll even see this, but the Squamish nation (comprised of the West Coast Salish tribes) are hosting their 23rd annual youth pow-wow in Vancouver, July 9th to 11th. Open to the public, admission is minimal ($5 per person) and features arts & crafts and a salmon BBQ.

Another event is the Squamish nation art show, July 17 & 18.
Both good opps to meet people from this very distinctive native nation.

Hope you're having a great time!

Sarah

[Grimaldi]

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If you have opportunity to check out some hot springs, you won't regret it.

GPS Coordinates & temperatures of California Hot Springs


enter the state you are in and see what comes up-

http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/nndc/servlet/ShowDatasets?dataset=100006&search_look=1&display_look=1

[Frances]

Re: West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver

Thank you all! We are having the most wonderful time imaginable!

The pics I'm taking are apparently too big to upoad here, but I just posted some showing the fantastic evening we spent eating Pizza at Dusty's house...

[sarah h]

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Hi Frances,

I see you're en route but perhaps you'll check in at an internet cafe along the way ...

Hope you all have a wonderful trip!

Sarah

[vintagemx0]

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Frances,

Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us. We look forward to reading your guys thoughts and comments.

Welcome to the New World!

The Morgans

[Jed]

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Hey Francis,

The pictures from San Francisco look like everyone managed the long flight in fine style, and you arrived to a grand weather day. I look forward to following your adventures with the trip, you all are sure to have a wonderful time!

JED

[texassourdough]

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Hooray!

I will be checking your updates!

Enjoy!
Jay

[Frances]

Re: West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver

So guys... this is it! We're on our way!!

I plan to post regular updates of our trip here: USA Trip - a set on Flickr
Anyone who's interested is welcome to take a peek...

[vintagemx0]

Re: West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver

If you're looking to spend anytime in Portland Oregon you're free to call on us.

Ken and Dixie Morgan

[fxpose]

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eat off of a Taco truck at least once!

Taco Zone to be exact......parked on Alvarado, next to Vons market...

[Alfredo]

Re: West Coast from Los Angeles to Vancouver

Frances,

Friends of mine retired last year, bought a trailer (after successfully testing living conditions for about two years) and have been travelling the US and Canada ever since. They researched RV camps at these sites:

Trailer Life Magazine: Follow the Road to Adventure
and
Meet RVers and Go RVing | RV Owners Online Community at Good Sam Club

with good satisfaction. Bookings are all possible on line.

BTW, most such places in North America offer free internet connection, so if you have a computer on board (laptop?) you can post your adventures here as you go

Alfredo

[BrianShaw]

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Frances... two pieces of practical advise regarding Los Angeles:

1. Learn a little bit of Mexican/Central-American Spanish before visiting
and
2. Try to avoid driving that motorhome in rush-hour traffic on the major freeways.

Tip 1 will yield you the best food from those communities have to offer (eat off of a Taco truck at least once!) and tip 2 will help you avoid crawling on the freeways in traffic at 5 miles-per-hour.

Wherever you go you'll have a good time I hope!