I'm Heading to Oregon

I haven't had a true vacation in about 3 years. I have been researching places to visit and a few weeks ago Portland, Oregon popped into my mind. Shortly afterwards I tracked down an old friend of mine. He offered me a place to stay, I found a pretty good price on airfare from United and there you are...I'm off to Oregon! Yippee!

I have a painting of the Himalyas on my wall at home. Now I know Mt. Hood isn't the Himalyas but that is ok. I am so excited to be seeing a signifigant moutain range again. When I went to Colorado in my teens I fell in love with the Rockies. I'm also excited to see the coast, so I'm planning to spend 2 days traveling around Portland and then I will rent a car and take my day trips. Bruce, my friend, is enthusiastically telling me places to see (Tillamook, Bonneville Dam [sp.?], Astoria etc..) and I checked a Frommer's out of the library.

I'm going to be somewhat limited because of my feet (I had two surgeries) but I KNOW I am going to enjoy myself. When I arrive there is going to be a party going on - Bruce and I met in guitar class and he has a lot of pickin' friends. I also went out and bought myself a cute Digital camera - The Nikon CoolPix. I just could not imagine going to Oregon and not coming back with some great pics.

I can't wait to write about the trip upon my return... Here is to rest and relaxation!