After leaving Bend, we traveled to John Day Fossil Beds which is the site of the largest mammalian collection of fossils in the world.  It is special because of the stratification and the relative ease  scientists can date the land and the fossils.  Sure wish I’d paid more attention in geology and anthropology.

Next we went to one of our all-time favs, Mt Hood.  Again we ran into snow which is good for skiers.  Had a wonderful dinner at the Cascade dining room in Timberline Lodge.  Such good memories!

then down the mountain we went to Portland which has A great tag line now, “Keep Portlland Weird.”   Works for me.  Spent quality time with my brother, Jeff, SIL, Betsy, and Nephews Gabe and Zach.

From Portland we visited the spectacular Columbia Gorge and saw Hood River, my old friend Dawn, and Multnomah Falls.

We also looked at real estate because we do think we will return to Portland when our travels are over.  So remember!