RTW TP Run in Jan 2026

I’ve wanted to do a Round the World (RTW) trip for as long as I can remember. It was always one of those “one day” ideas — something the Vickster and I might build into a future Australia trip, or perhaps save for a milestone year.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

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An unusual structure in Shore Acres State Park
An unusual structure in Shore Acres State Park

Holiday to the Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006: Day 6 – Yachats to Crescent City

By Nige on September 2, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006 Category: Travel
Tags: Crescent City | Overleaf Lodge | Yachats

We had a pretty good night’s sleep and we woke up to the sound of the Pacific Ocean crashing on the rocks below our room. Although noisy it’s such a peaceful sound!

The Overleaf Lodge in Yachats
The Overleaf Lodge in Yachats

Holiday to the Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006: Day 5 – Seattle to Yachats

By Nige on September 1, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Mustang | Overleaf Lodge | Seattle | Yachats

Woke at 3am and 5am this morning. We stayed up until almost 10pm watching the US Open tennis - Agassi beating Baghdatis in the last set.

Ride the Ducks! In Seattle
Ride the Ducks! In Seattle

Holiday to the Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006: Day 4 – Vancouver to Seattle

By Nige on August 31, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Pan Pacific | Seattle | Vancouver

A better night’s sleep was had by all - we are slowly dealing with the jet lag. This morning we grabbed an early breakfast and then were on the road by 6:20am, missing most of the rush hour traffic, headed for the border and then on to Seattle.

Another fab view in Vancouver
Another fab view in Vancouver

Holiday to the Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006: Day 3 – Vancouver

By Nige on August 30, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006 Category: Travel
Tags: Pan Pacific | Vancouver

We hit the sack at around 9:30pm last night and unsurprisingly woke dead early this morning - just after 3am. We both fought it a little but in the end got up and checked email etc.

Old buildings in Frankfurt
Old buildings in Frankfurt

Holiday to the Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006: Day 2 – Frankfurt to Vancouver

By Nige on August 29, 2006 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Aug 2006 Category: Travel
Tags: FRA | Frankfurt | Hertz | Hilton | Vancouver | YVR

Slept very badly.  Woke at 12:30am, 2am and then again at 3am.  Dozed until 6am and then decided to get up.  Vick was still snoring!

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