Ep. 223 Travel (away from Bellingam post-panedmic )

Chris and AJ are back from travel and have more coming up. Be sure to check the show notes, or consider becoming a free subscriber, on Substack for link and photos.

Observations traveling post-pandemic:

• An economy ticket is just that … don’t expect to keep your overhead bag

• “Juice- Jacking”- Powerstations and security concerns- bring your own plug

• Real ID

  • “On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.”

  • Wa DOT

    • “Will DOL still offer standard driver's licenses and ID cards?

      Yes, we'll continue to offer standard driver licenses and ID cards that can be used by Washington residents to drive, or serve as identification. They don't indicate a person's residency, or legal status. However, beginning May 7, 2025, they will no longer be accepted as valid forms for ID for boarding domestic flights.”

How do we travel?

AJ

• Gear

  • Cottopaxi Alpa 42

  

  • Tenba Tools Wrap

  

  • Retroid Pocket

  • SoundCore Q20+

  • AirTags

  • Manta Sleep Mask

  • iHome multiport USB-C folding charger

Chris

• Gear

  • GoRuck GR1 21L backpack

  • Economical noise-cancelling earbuds

  • Printed QR code for boarding pass

  • $60 in cash, mainly in fives for tipping shuttle drivers and other misc expenses

  • Hidden Device detector

  • Anker 735 Charger

  • Bose Soundlink Micro - approx $65 on Ebay

Turo | alternative “car rental” https://turo.com/

Helena Montana

St. Helena Cathedral