Post Eclipse

Heading out to Portland we did have some traffic through Madras but the rest of the drive was smooth until we got to Portland, their traffic is just plain awful.  After parking and  setting up the RV we went on our mandatory visit to Powell’s City of Books, a well-named huge independent book store.  We each headed off to find our own treasures and left with three new books to enjoy (Anna Lee has two of them, Jeff the other).

The weather was lovely and we sat outside enjoying dinner at Jake’s Crawdad House.

 Then it was back to the coach for Jeff to pack.  We have had a great time together but he has to return to work and we must continue our adventures.

After dropping him off at the airport, we drove east along the beautiful Columbia River to the town of Hood River.  We got a bit confused trying to get on the river road and had to make a U-turn.  Well, darn, if it wasn't serendipitous.  We found ourselves in the parking lot of the Candy Basket and just had to go in.  YUM!!!! Samples, photo ops, oh my.

We were hoping to go to Gorge White House for lunch but the dining room was closed.  We did sample more local fare and Jerry wandered in their garden where you can pick your own flowers and produce.

While searching for a place to eat (we wound up at a Thai food truck) we saw these wind surfers enjoying a windy day on the river.

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In Hood River we enjoyed WAAAM (Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum) and their massive collection of antique airplanes and cars.

The collection includes some offbeat items as well as the antiques.  This 1928 Maytag Model 92 “Hit-Miss” motor powered the bike Ruth Blackburn rode in 4th of July Parades in Hood River.

Other features include areas that presented documentaries on such topics as women in aviation, the Wright Bros, air races and other pertinent topics.
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Then we got together with Anne and Jerry and their grandchildren for a delicious dinner at Stonehedge. 

 We spent the night at their home in Washington.  They have made massive changes on the house they bought a few years ago and we enjoyed seeing the “new” look.  The children were a treat to be with.  Anne made her traditional aebleskiver (Danish pancake balls) for breakfast, always a luscious treat.