Eastern Oregon

Beautiful does not acurately describe Eastern Oregon. The scenery changed from desert to prarie to rolling mountains to cliffs with lush forrests. As we turned the final peak mountain corner to descend over 500ft into the valley we were amazed at the landscape - as far as the eye could see was green Oregon, - farms, forest, and beautiful earth. When we finally reached our hotel in Pendleton - 3 hours out of Portland, I took off my shoes and walked through the grass. The smell of the earth and the feel of it on my toes was refreshing. I love this place-I don't know why, but there is something about it that makes me so calm. I belong here, her winds call to me on the prarie. The way the sun fell on the Oregon floor outside our resturaunt window told me that peace is coming my way. I could use a bit of peace these days.

Thank you Mr. Miagi for getting us here and thank you Oregon for your welcome. In the morning on to the city.....