Columbia Gorge

Camped by the lovely Deschutes River in a big field with pear trees.  In the morning, Max and Annie climbed one and a ranger came and told them not to climb the trees — because he had a pear picker, which he promptly brought over along with a garbage bag and the kids picked a… Continue reading Columbia Gorge

Final thoughts on Portland

Mark and I went to hear Johnnie Ward’s Sharkskin Revue performs @ Mock Crest Tavern – this band plays blues, swing & jazz, featuring Portland blues legend Johnnie Ward, who is a Muddy Award winner.  And best of all, my old good friend Josh was in the band!  Eric G came too and we drank beer… Continue reading Final thoughts on Portland

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Ryan – Part 1

Where I last left off, we were broken down in Everett, Washington. We got the trailer fixed and drove to Portland that night. The next day I got up and went into Portland on the light rail. The station I got on at was 250+ feet underground, something that was surprising for a light rail… Continue reading Ryan – Part 1

Pendleton, Oregon

We visited the Pendleton Woolen Mill and had a tour. Jack had been here with Mom a few years ago and had already done the tour. The factory cards, spins and weaves wool.  

Portland yo — Jack

Today my family and I went into Portland, Oregon. We dropped my mother off at the local zoo with the younger siblings and then caught a train into downtown. At first I wasn’t really liking Portland that much because I couldn’t find any nice shops to browse but then we came to some bakery and… Continue reading Portland yo — Jack

Portland Part 1

The camper wheel got fixed and we made it into Portland last night in pouring rain.  Woke up early this morning, took showers and drove to the zoo.  Annabelle, Sylvia and Michelle went to the zoo while Mark, Jack, Max and Jennah headed downtown.  Ryan went off by himself. It rained and hailed but then… Continue reading Portland Part 1

Vancouver – Jennah

Today we arrived in Vancouver. We set up head quarters at a charming suburban RV park with towering oak trees. After wards, we headed into the city itself. We meandered the streets and observed the concrete labrinth. We parked and walked around for a bit, viewing various art stores and the like. We came across… Continue reading Vancouver – Jennah