On the Road, Monday 4 May 2015

After eight nights in the Doubletree, Portland, I managed to nonethless to cram everything into one large case, one carryon, and my crossbody bag. My roomie, Ann, was a bit astounded I think as I'd had my stuff all over the place. Quite a few bits and pieces were left behind, though (magazines, map of Australia, gift chocolates...)

I was so lucky to have Ann as my room mate - from stranger to friend in a few short days.

At the airport I found Alamo, did all the paperwork and was shown to my shiny new car - SO EXCITING!

You won't be surprised to learn that I was a tad nervous - not too much though. I found route East 84 without any mishaps and I really cried for joy. Such an adventure!

This part of Oregon is truly stunning. Misty mountains, trees and bodies of water. I pulled over to try to capture the beauty

There was a lot of driving on the agenda today. I decided to go to Pendleton for the Woolen Mill. It's a quiet place, but very proud of being the 'real' west! A bit of fun in the Information Centre.

At the Mill, the looms were in working mode, a nice rhythmic sound. I scored a lovely offcut. Right side

 wrong side.

I saw this at the Mill and elsewhere in town.

Accommodation tonight is at the Quality Inn, Spokane. The young woman on reception has to be the NICEST person on the planet. There was a pile of cookies in the foyer, and I was just in time for hospitality hour: wine/beer/drink plus hotdogs. I was going to be soooo good, but......