Seattle, WA 中文
August 10, 2018
Three days ago, I was hanging out in Sarasota, working on a yacht, when Simon rolled in after wrapping up his gig in the Bahamas. You know Simon—always bursting with energy and wacky ideas. So, he threw this line at me: “I have a crazy idea. Are you interested?”
Naturally, I was curious and replied, “Sure, let’s hear it.”
With excitement brimming, he proposed, “What if you quit your job right now, and we flew to Seattle together, bought a motorcycle, and went to explore the magnificent scenery of North America to the fullest?”
I took a moment to think about it. It felt impulsive, maybe a bit wild, but the idea was so thrilling!
Eventually, I decided to roll with it: “Okay, it’s a deal!”
And just like that, today arrived. We flew into Seattle, and after picking up the ride we found through Turo, we checked into a cozy Airbnb in Kent, just near the city. I could barely contain my excitement! We dropped our bags and immediately reached out to the first seller we found. We were about to check out a beast of a motorcycle: a Honda 1500cc blue Goldwing.
And honestly, I can’t wait to share more about our upcoming adventures！
August 11, 2018
We set up a meeting with our second bike owner, Don, who’s a retired police officer and a motorcycle enthusiast, over in Quincy. Don recently picked up a motorhome to enjoy the open road with his wife, but it meant he had to part ways with his cherished motorcycle. Today he was tuning it up, so we got a unique chance to connect.
We hit it off right away, sharing stories about our love for riding. Can you believe that bike is already 30 years old? You’d never guess it from how well Don has taken care of it—he really has a soft spot for it! After a fun test ride, Simon couldn’t resist and put down a deposit. We arranged to pick up the bike tomorrow.
Our ride mainly took us along Highway 90, and wow, the views at Snoqualmie Pass were absolutely stunning! Everything was lush and green, and from a distance, we spotted the amazing Summit at Snoqualmie. It was one smooth ride for sure. On our way back, we made a pitstop at Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park—definitely worth taking a moment to soak in the scenery there.
By the time we rolled back into the city, we couldn’t forget to fill up the rental car before returning it.
All in all, a fantastic day filled with good conversation, beautiful landscapes, and the thrill of motorcycle culture. Here’s to more rides ahead!
August 12, 2018
So, early that morning, Don picked us up at our Airbnb house. After a solid four-hour drive, we finally rolled into Columbia Park RV Campground in Kennewick. After signing all the paperwork and a cash transaction (you know, the exciting stuff), Don handed over the kit and gear and went through how to handle the motorcycle with us. Simon took a few laps around the campsite to get a feel for it, and just like that, the motorcycle was officially ours!
We hit the road back to Kent around 4:30 p.m. Simon was feeling a bit nervous since it was his first time riding such a big motorcycle, but he’s got loads of driving experience. After a bit of time, he totally got the hang of it and started to feel more confident. I chilled in the back with the armrests, feeling super comfy. Honestly, if I hadn’t felt the wind blowing and the scenery zipping by, I might have thought we were just cruising in a car!
Since we wanted to beat the darkness, we didn’t take too many long breaks along the way. But we passed some amazing sights—vineyards, wineries, and beautiful plains dotted with grazing animals. All we could manage were quick glances, but trust me, those views left a lasting impression. It was definitely a day filled with good vibes and unforgettable memories!
Can’t wait for the next adventure!
