May 2007

Well we actually got to riding today, finally! It was raining all the way from Portland this morning, but once we got to Cannon Beach and got our gear on the clouds broke and the sun came out to play.

Being our maiden voyage, we took it slow and did a trip out 7 miles to Hug Cove and played for a while on the beach.

Look Laura, the dance classes are doing wonders for Sara don't you think?!

After a couple hours we headed back to Cannon Beach (14 miles round trip) to pick up some groceries and plan our camping spot for the night.
Now we're off to Oswald West camp ground!

We arrived in Portland yesterday to stay with Saucy Susan! We had a inspired night out at the Kennedy School (one of the many cool McMenamins bars in Oregon). Beautiful renovated old elementary school, with an amazing amount of artistic details, community soaking tub, movie theater with overstuffed chairs and couches instead of regular seats. They also have a great restaurant that lets you bring the food in the movie with you. We watched the movie Pan's Labyrinth, it was really good, but very dark. At dinner, Sara tried one of their milk shakes made with McMenamins Porter (actually pretty good!)

Too bad we were so "in the moment" that we didn't take any photos! (BUMMER!)

We enjoyed a fun & silly time back at Susan's warm and inviting home, where we spent our last good night sleep in a bed.

Thanks Susan!!

Met with my friend James for breakfast before heading out of Portland this morning. Looking forward to seeing you this summer in Chelan!

Sighted in Fife WA dining at the Poodle Dog Restaurant.....established, 1933.
Liz(mom).....you should have been there! We are on our way south to stay with Sherry's good friend Susan A. Tons of rain today, a good day for rain since we are in the car all day.