So many surprises....

....even after all these years.

We're back in Oregon.

My husband's home state...my adopted home.

I love it here.

Even after thirty years, and more than thirty visits...

There are still so many things about this place that surprise me!

Yesterday, after landing in Portland,

we took the "scenic route" back to Prineville.

Now, by scenic route, I just mean longer route...

because every route you take here is scenic!

Instead of heading over Mt. Hood (150 miles)

we drove along the Columbia River gorge, heading straight east out of Portland

and then south through...well...miles and miles of farm land.
The vistas were just breathtaking.
The expanse of sky never fails to shock me.
And I saw scenes I've never seen before!

Only about 50 miles out of our way and so worth it!

{view of the Gorge from Vista House}

{Cheesin' in front of Latourell Falls}

{at the base of Bridal Veil Falls}

{Half way up Bridal Veil falls}

{Playing tourist at Multnomah Falls}

{Working Rail Road along the gorge}

{Rim rocks and wispy clouds}

{Wind mills in Washington State...and a very old bridge}

{amber waves of grain}

I'm skipping lunch at Linda's truck stop and the visit to Uncle Bobby's house and antique shop.

This sunflower was in their yard - you know I had to share this!

And, finally home.
With the sweet smell of sage and the juniper trees.
And our first sunset over the valley.
No surprises here...which is just how I like it!


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and
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