I have multiple personalities. This is such a relief. The first two days I was the comedian. She is dead now. Long live the comedian. Today, finally, the student/sporadic history buff (S/SHB) emerged. I like her!
This morning we talked about Crater Lake and how beautiful it was. There will be a return visit in the car, with George, hiking boots, and a picnic lunch. The next visit we might actually make it to the Visitor's Center which neither of us can remember seeing. The S/SHB is curious and wants more information. The comedian just wanted material.
Today has been wonderful. The day did start with a little note to hotel management about the ick factor in finding other people's hair in the bathroom. But since I was too tired the night before to make a stink and it was just hair and even my sister Karen said to ignore it.... I let it go.
Oregon is amazing. There are three mountains known as the Three Sisters. They are really magnificent. There is also a town called Sisters which appears to be like a Truckee. Very cute. Then there was the part of the ride where I decided that Oregon was 90% forests and 9% lakes and 1% everything else. There is an immense lake, Detroit Lake, which is actually a dam. It appeared to go on forever. Of course we eventually left the forests and entered more urban communities, but there was always something lush and green growing somewhere. After a wonderful lunch in Salem we headed for Portland. We are staying at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland. What a great town. We walked to the Pearl District and up and down countless other streets. Everywhere we went people were sitting outside eating or drinking or playing music. It is just wonderful to be here.
When we returned to our room we skyped George's mom and dad. For those of you who are new to this technology skyping is when two people have computer programs that allow them to link up and see each other and talk. George's brother Sandy, and sister-in-law Nancy were at the folks and we had a very funny conversation. Let me just say that I insisted that George put on the leopard bathrobe the hotel provided in order to talk with his parents. The whole idea that we can see each other is just unsavory.
A few last notes. Ben, can you email your Uncle Nels and let him know about this blog? I am thinking he might be a good candidate for the bookmark from Weed. Also, Roses, can you let Mama Rose know?
Time for sleep. More thoughts from the road tomorrow. Jenson
This morning we talked about Crater Lake and how beautiful it was. There will be a return visit in the car, with George, hiking boots, and a picnic lunch. The next visit we might actually make it to the Visitor's Center which neither of us can remember seeing. The S/SHB is curious and wants more information. The comedian just wanted material.
Today has been wonderful. The day did start with a little note to hotel management about the ick factor in finding other people's hair in the bathroom. But since I was too tired the night before to make a stink and it was just hair and even my sister Karen said to ignore it.... I let it go.
Oregon is amazing. There are three mountains known as the Three Sisters. They are really magnificent. There is also a town called Sisters which appears to be like a Truckee. Very cute. Then there was the part of the ride where I decided that Oregon was 90% forests and 9% lakes and 1% everything else. There is an immense lake, Detroit Lake, which is actually a dam. It appeared to go on forever. Of course we eventually left the forests and entered more urban communities, but there was always something lush and green growing somewhere. After a wonderful lunch in Salem we headed for Portland. We are staying at the Hotel Monaco in downtown Portland. What a great town. We walked to the Pearl District and up and down countless other streets. Everywhere we went people were sitting outside eating or drinking or playing music. It is just wonderful to be here.
When we returned to our room we skyped George's mom and dad. For those of you who are new to this technology skyping is when two people have computer programs that allow them to link up and see each other and talk. George's brother Sandy, and sister-in-law Nancy were at the folks and we had a very funny conversation. Let me just say that I insisted that George put on the leopard bathrobe the hotel provided in order to talk with his parents. The whole idea that we can see each other is just unsavory.
A few last notes. Ben, can you email your Uncle Nels and let him know about this blog? I am thinking he might be a good candidate for the bookmark from Weed. Also, Roses, can you let Mama Rose know?
Time for sleep. More thoughts from the road tomorrow. Jenson
got it. xoxo Roses
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