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Jul 26

FRUIT LOOP

It was our final day in the Columbia River Gorge, and we started off with a quick breakfast in downtown Hood River.

Then we headed off to the “Fruit Loop,” a section of Hood River filled with local produce and u-pick fruit and flowers.

Our first stop was The Gorge White House, where we picked lots of raspberries and blueberries, a few strawberries and blackberries, and a fruit I’d never heard of called pink lemonade blueberries.

Then we went to an antique shop called The Old Trunk. I was already so hot and tired, I just lounged in their outdoor picnic area.

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of lavender, so we continued on to Hood River Lavender Farms.

I was almost ready to go home, but I wanted to go to one more lavender farm, Lavender Valley.

The lavender was swarming with bees, but I still love to smell it. Bees and I have good taste!

Jul 25

HOOD RIVER, OR

We crossed the Hood River Bridge to visit…Hood River!

I waded in the Columbia River at the Hood River Waterfront Park.

It was over 90 degrees, so we took breaks in our sun shade and laughed at something I can’t remember on Daddy’s phone.

After a day at the river beach, it was time to head back to our cabin. But I wanted to climb this cool dirt hill first!

I also mastered climbing the ladder that goes to the loft in our cabin!

Nov 12

JOURNEY TO I-82

I have been fantasizing about driving to Interstate 82 for at least half a year now. Today, we made it a reality.

I was navigator and instructed the driver (Daddy) on where to go.

Our first stop was the Bridge of the Gods that spans the Columbia River, from I-84 in Oregon to SR-14 in Washington. Isn’t it a beauty??

We drove east in Washington for a bit and got to look back across to Oregon.

We eventually crossed the Hood River Bridge and had lunch in Hood River, OR. Mommy ordered a sandwich called the Turkey Meister, a name I can’t stop saying.

And Daddy played with toothpicks.

Then it was off to drive some more until we hit I-82. It took a long time, but was totally worth it! (Bonus: we saw lots and lots of bridges and trains. Official count: a gazillion.)

Then Mommy and Daddy really needed some tea and coffee, so I lounged here in this gigantic recliner.

Finally, we headed home after sundown. It was a long day, but an interstate dream was fulfilled.