a trucking trip in the fall

Making our way to Portland and Back

First stop, a visit with the cute couple in Lethbridge.

Passing through what may be one of the most epic mountain roads in North America, the Going to the Sun Road in Montana which passes through Glacier National Park

 From the cool night in the Rockies to the dry heat of the Columbia River Gorge, all in a short day of driving.

 

Susan the windmill.

Multnomah Falls in Bridal Veil, Oregon

Enjoying downtown Portland, Oregon

The rolling hills and vineyards of western Oregon

An edit courtesy of Google.

Making the long awaited visit to the Grandparents in Gaston.

Our camping residence along the ocean at Cape Lookout State Park.

Night art.

A view of the endless Pacific

Historic lighthouse at Cape Meares, no longer in use.

The mysterious and ancient octopus tree.

  Taking in the Space Needle of Seattle.

The parliamentary grounds of Victoria, BC

The adorable new member of the Fitz family.

 What ended up being the highlight of our trip, catching up with my brother Steve and his beautiful young family.

Watching the sunset on the ferry as we leave the island.

Landing on our own turf. A thousand km from home, but still something special about it.

 The chronicle of 4,044 kms of amazing scenery, meaningful visits, and memories for a lifetime.

Dry Island Buffalo Jump in the Summer