Tier Point Run to Sofia in Jun 2023

Every year there tends to be a route that offers good value for money when chasing BA Executive Club Tier Points (TPs). For a while now, Sofia (SOF) has been a great place to earn (relatively) low cost TPs.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Month Archive for August 2022

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A picnic enjoyed at DeMartin Picnic Area

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 9 – Crescent City to Arcata

After filling up with gas, we drove a few miles down the coast and stopped at a picnic area.

A beautiful scene on the road heading away from Yachats

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 9 – Yachats to Crescent City

I think the food last night got the better of me; I was awake for about an hour but managed to get back to sleep.

Clam chowder enjoyed at the Drift Inn in Yachats

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 8 – Photos

By Nige on August 11, 2022 at 8:03 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Yachats

Photos from Day 8.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 8 – Afternoon and Evening in Yachats

By Nige on August 11, 2022 at 2:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Yachats

We were relieved when we finally got back to the car. From there we drove into Yachats and found somewhere for coffee.

A misty view on the way back to Cape Perpetua Visitor Center near Yachats

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 8 – Morning in Yachats

By Nige on August 11, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Yachats

Best sleep since we arrived into the USA! I didn’t wake until after 5am and Vick stayed asleep until about 6am.

Couples enjoying the amazing sunset in Yachats

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 7 – Photos

Photos from Day 7.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 7 – Afternoon and Evening in Yachats

By Nige on August 10, 2022 at 4:01 pm
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | USA | Yachats

We arrived at around 1pm and we didn’t expect our room to be ready, but it was! So we took the opportunity to unpack everything in room 205.

Initial view from our room at the Overleaf Lodge in Yachats

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 7 – Bridal Veil Waterfall to Yachats

Our next stop was our Starbucks breakfast stop just outside of Portland. It was busy heading into Portland, with it being the largest city in Oregon.

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 7 – Hood River to Bridal Veil Waterfall

On the road by 7am, Bridal Veil Waterfall was our initial stop. To spice things up a little we decided to drive over the Port of Hood River bridge.

The Best Western at Hood River early in the morning

Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022: Day 7 – Early Morning in Hood River

By Nige on August 10, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Story: Holiday USA West Coast Road Trip in Aug 2022
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Holidays | Hood River | USA

After a decent night’s sleep we both decided to miss breakfast after our heavy dining experience last night.