Oisin started with images of giants living in the far reaches of the Americas. He wanted to find traces of their stories while searching for hidden springs and the myths that still shape the country’s traditions. He moved from west to east, crossing the United States with a notebook full of legends and local tales.
Traveling Without King Cian
Oisin made this journey on his own. King Cian, who often joined him before, stayed behind to spend time with his mother, Etain. The first stretch took Oisin through the forests and mountains of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Each state added its own stories; dense woodlands whispered of fairies, and he wandered along a trail marked by stone figures, said to be the result of Medusa’s curse.
Strange Encounters and Small Dangers
After the forest, Oisin found himself at the Miracle hot springs. The springs had their guardian, an alligator that watched over the waters. He almost ran out of gas in the emptiest stretch of road he had ever seen, where fuel cost far more than he expected. This was a place where the road seemed to vanish into nothing, and even the smallest mistake could become a problem.
People, Pressure, and the High Country
As he crossed into Utah and moved on to Colorado, the crowds grew. National Parks overflowed with students and families on spring break. The noise and constant movement added a new kind of pressure. Oisin began to worry about his upcoming vaccination and wondered whether the mountain air or a bout of allergies might make things worse. The Rocky Mountains brought sharp turns, snow patches, and roads that demanded his full attention.
Weather and Renewal
Once vaccinated, Oisin pressed on. He faced harsh weather: icy rain, thick fog, and patches of snow. The road became more difficult, but he moved forward, drawing strength from old myths and discoveries. Each stop brought a new story, and each challenge deepened his understanding of the legends he set out to find.
March 2021:
- March 20, 2021: Spring Equinox, Quest of the American Giants ~ Vlog, Blog, Book
- March 21, 2021: The Sunday Grind ~ Vlog, Blog, Book
- March 22, 2021: Packing, the Grind, Vaccination Scheduling ~ Vlog, Blog, Book
- March 23, 2021: Expedition of American Giants Begin, Depart Sumas ~ Vlog, Blog, Book
- March 24, 2021: Cleos Ferry Museum, Miracle Hotsprings, Oregon and Idaho ~ Vlog, Blog, Book
- March 25, 2021: Brigham City to Fruita: Vaccines, Altitude Sickness, National Parks ~ Vlog, Blog, Book
- March 26, 2021: Covi-19 Vaccination, I-70 East closed ~ vlog, blog, book
- March 27, 2021: Glenwood Springs to Arvada ~ vlog, blog, book
- March 28, 2021: Hanging out, Dark Lots Anniversary ~ vlog, blog, book
- March 29, 2021: The Grind, Recovery, News ~ vlog, blog, book
- March 30, 2021: Snow, WebDev ~ vlog, blog, book
- March 31, 2021: WebDev, Client Meetings, Nobody ~ vlog, blog, book
April 2021:
- April 1, 2021: Denver across Nebraska to Hastings; the Arch and Platte River ~ vlog, blog, book
- April 7, 2021: Back to Survey ~vlog
- April 8, 2021: The Survey Grind ~ vlog
- April 9, 2021: Survey, Liars, the Unholy ~ vlog
Sites, Reviews, Places:
The Unholy, Frankfort Mineral Springs,
