It has been way too long! It's been a
crazy couple of weeks. My friend Carolyn came
to Portland to visit me during the last week I was there and then we flew home
to Florida together. We figured it would be best to plan it that way because
twelve hours of travel is only made worse when you have to do it alone. We
had ourselves a classic adventure in the Pacific Northwest and even
though it didn't go as smoothly as either of us hoped, we made a lot of
memories that I'm sure will last forever. (Along with the bruise on Carolyn's
knee from tripping as she got on the bus.) Sorry Carol.
Traveling home
also included eight (!!) bags full to the brim. Roughly 300 pounds. I know, I
know, who needs that much stuff? No one. The answer is no one. Nevertheless,
eight bags sadly turned into seven when I left one on our first connection from
Portland to Oakland. The missing bag held my laptop, camera and art supplies.
Needless to say, I was a bit upset when I realized what I had done. Thankfully my bag was delivered to me a few
days later by way of FedEx and hefty price tag.
Here are a few photos from the start of
our adventure. Anyone that goes to Oregon for the first time will undoubtedly
be taken to the Columbia River Gorge without hesitation because it is that beautiful. Remember when I went the first time? Four short months ago.
Hope you had a happy Christmas!
Emily
Haha! I just laughed out loud thinking about me falling on the bus floor. We were not missing that bus. It just wasn't happening.
ReplyDeleteI had such a wonderful time in the Pacific NorthWest! Smooth trips are overrated.