Gorge before the heat and smoke

The final day we spent with our Texas visitors was in the Columbia River Gorge.

Sailboat Cruise

Greg was eager to take a sailboat cruise, and generous enough to pay the way for all of us.

When friends come to town, I often use it as an excuse to visit all the touristy stuff that Portland has to offer.

Serendipity led me to this oasis of water and beauty in southern New Mexico.

If I could spend only one hour in White Sands National Park, this was the correct hour to spend.

It turns out that the name is appropriate, as we climbed so high as to be in the realm of clouds.

Sights along our journey between National Parks and the wedding.

A spring day on the Oregon Coast is filled with astonishing sights.

We spent a hot weekend in Palm Springs visiting my Uncles.

We are keeping our spirits up by celebrating small activities around the house.