Back in Newport

We left K Falls exactly at 8:00a.m. and drove to Ashland via Oregon state hwy 66. What an incredible highway. One of the windiest roads I have ever seen, much less driven. Plus on 3 separate occasions we climbed to over 4000 feet (twice over 4400). Then of course in between those summits, we had to drop elevation significantly. Finally in the last few miles we dropped all the way down to Ashland.

After a little looking and asking (never believe the lie that men won't ask directions), we found the park I wanted to sample: Lithia Park. It is in downtown Ashland with a lovely stream flowing through it, shade trees and picnic tables and other amenities. We did not walk very far. Basically, I had just wanted to see the stream because elsewhere on the internet I had seen pictures. So bw (above) made brave and climbed onto a rock that sat a little way into the water so I can photograph her.

Then she stayed right where she was in the first pic and took this pic of me standing on some more rocks in the same park. By then, Mom had worked the kinks out of her legs and we were all ready to head north and west to Newport.

After stops in Roseburg and Eugene (actually Vineta), we picked up Winky in Yachats and cousin Dick & Mae's. Then we arrived here at Mom's home about 6:00p.m. So other than sore (from sitting in the same position for so long) and tired from the exercise (that was new to our bodies), we are all well.

Thank you for your prayers and thanks you for reading!

Tomorrow, bw and I return to HR.