In Bend, Oregon, we stayed with my uncle–the same uncle who has appeared in several of my posts. (Click HERE for one, or the previous sentence for another.)
My husband on my uncle’s deck in Bend. He gets to see this view every day. I was jealous, too.
With my uncle
Took a hike along the Deschutes River
We drove north from Bend along Rte. 26.
The pine forests were so magnificent, we pulled off to the side of the road to stare at the trees.
Vineyards in Hood River County, near Mt. Hood
We crossed the Columbia River and drove in Washington for awhile. Despite the rain, the views were spectacular.
View of downtown Portland from the Pittock Mansion in the West Hills
Reading at In Other Words. I got to meet some of the other women in The PDXX Collective, a group of feminist writers based in Portland.
Me and my good friend and writer, Melanie Coffee, outside the bookstore
We made it home Tuesday afternoon, and on Wednesday I traveled two hours away to the lovely town of St. Joseph, Michigan for a reading at Forever Books. It’s a wonderful store; stop in if you ever find yourself in the area.
Me with store owner Robin Allen
St. Joseph is right on Lake Michigan. Sorry for the dirty car window.
Next Wednesday evening, I’ll be in Milwaukee. If you’re in the area, I’d love to see you! Click HERE for info.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Your pictures are making me homesick! I’m glad that you had a good time in Ory-Gun; you really hit up the right spots, in my opinion. I’ll be excited to see your Milwaukee post, another old haunt of mine! 🙂
We had a great time – thanks so much for your help with it. Milwaukee, too? What’s your hometown?
Eugene, Oregon! But I spent 4 years in Milwaukee for college (Marquette).
Oh my gosh. Do you watch Portlandia? You read at the Portlandia bookstore – love that! Looks like a great trip 🙂
I’d heard that, though I haven’t seen the show. A friend of mine keeps telling me I have to watch it….I’ll have to at least look up the episodes with the bookstore in it. 🙂
What an adventure. Will your tour bring you to the Carolinas?
It WAS an adventure – I love road trips. I’m heading to New England in August, but I haven’t planned anything in the Carolinas yet. Though I love Charleston, and would find any excuse to go there. I’ve always wanted to see NC, too.
Road trips are best when you have a car that can get from here to there. I’m not sure mine could right now! Charleston would be a prime spot, with Charlotte right on your way.
Let me know if you make it this way!
Sorry for the late response – I’ll definitely let you know!
Sweet.
What a beautiful trip! I have heard so much about the northwest! Thank you so much taking us along on the trip. And love seeing you in front of all those people at your readings. How exciting! xo
Thanks, Hallie! Yes, I’d never been, either, and it was definitely beautiful. Wish we had more time.