welcome to oregon

the homestretch was a nice drive along the columbia river. rain greeted us for the first time in days, but of course, as we were nearing portland. it was late, but we had gained an hour yet again at the western edge of montana.

and now i am in portland, sipping coffee at a cafe in the northwest. we made it back in one piece, no van problems, no stolen goods (i was worried about this on some nights!). in the process i visited 8 states i'd never been to, and also learned a lot more about driving. thanks for joining us on our adventure!