Well, plans can change.....started off today swing by Mount St. Helens to sneak a peak, but it was so cloudy and overcast there was nothing to see. So we bid adieu to Washington and headed to Oregon. We wound up at a visitor center that was at he terminus of the Oregon Trail. Found it interesting, and the folks were really nice. Gave us good directions into Portland, and we were on our way.....
The Misses had a few places she wanted to stop, and we figured we'd walk around some and check a few things out. Our first stop the Powell Bookstore, a huge new and used bookstore. The Misses was shopping, when I heard an announcement over the PA. Next thing I know I'm in line for a couple of hours, waiting to have Jimmy Carter sign his new book that he was happy to have me pay twenty eight bucks for. Got to take a quick picture (security detail was pissed), the whole thing was probably over in 30 seconds, but it was worth it.
Next we were off to Voodoo Donuts. World famous. Seen 'em on the Food Channel. Typical tourist trap I thought. And in a seedy neighborhood to boot. Right next to the strip club. Nice. Except the donuts were exceptional. Should of stopped at one though. Had a little time to walk around afterwards, but Jimmy was getting ready to leave, and he was tying up traffic pretty good so we decided to head out.....
And we learned a little something about Portland....they must have a terrible homeless problem. Panhandlers all over the place, folks with their "camps" set up behind bushes, going through garbage cans. They have signs telling you not to give to the panhandles, give to different agencies instead. Really pretty sad, and depressing actually.
Heading east tomorrow....lots to see and do.....can't wait.....
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