trip of bridges: comes to an end
June 5, 2008 at 11:03 PM Dear Oregon,
We loved your coast, your wildlife, your endless bounty of all things green. We found your entire state to be very kind, even your street signs were nice, "Please Pass With Care," and even a license plate served as a reminder to, *be kind.*
However... would someone please instruct your citizens on proper driving etiquette? In a state that is dominated by two-lane, 55 mph highways, would SOMEONE please follow your state code of staying in the right lane except to pass!
However... would someone please instruct your citizens on proper driving etiquette? In a state that is dominated by two-lane, 55 mph highways, would SOMEONE please follow your state code of staying in the right lane except to pass!Sincerely,
Jenica and the whole famn damily
our last two days of vacation were spent driving. they were supposed to be 7 hour days, but of course with children, they were each 10 hour days. the kids were happy, they watched a lot of movies and ate massive amounts of licorice.
the hubs was content, driving is something that he really does love to do. it was just me, a nervous ball of energy that was going crazy with my thoughts and getting extremely frustrated by all of the Oregonian drivers. haha.
we stopped in corvallis for lunch, which was a really cool college type town. not exactly the type of people that are used to a plethora of little people.
along the way we stopped at a dam. 
we watched the fish ladders 
and were blown away by the massive amounts of water flooding out and the energy that water can create.
we watched the fish ladders and were blown away by the massive amounts of water flooding out and the energy that water can create.this is G's dam dance in her backward pants.
if i learned one thing on this trip, it's that i'm very connected to the earth, to dirt, to solid ground. i'm not a big fan of water; i'm amazed by it... from a distance. but as our vacation drew to a close my anxiety began to rise. each new bridge we passed over i began to worry about. it sounds so silly and paranoid now, but i began to imagine what would happen if an earthquake struck while we were on the bridge, what would happen to our little family... a deep sense of dread and awe came over me as i contemplated the sheer force that water is. you trickle a drop into your hand, it's nothing. you shower in gallons and come out feeling refreshed. but when water moves, everything moves.
the last night of our trip was spent in baker city, oregon. we stayed at the geiser grand hotel which was nothing short of coooool. although by this stage of the trip, G was pretty well past her prime; she was reduced to a slobbery, weepy, mess for most of our stay.
look carefully to see three girls (shot by the hubs)
and then we drove and drove again for another ten hours. being the aggressive driver than i am (even though i was mostly just a passenger!) i was extremely happy when we crossed the utah state line. ah, sweet bliss. word to the wise: NEXT time we only drive for 4 hours a day... well, what mapquest says is four hours.
Reader Comments (5)
Bridges can be scary! We lived in Benicia CA for a long time, so we were constantly crossing bridges, and after a while you get used to them, but yeah, it's kinda freaky sometimes!
Can I come and eat licorice in your car and stay in an awesome hotel with a cool chandelier? Please?
Awesome. thats all i can say. oh and you babies are so adorable!!
My girls and I are heading on a mini road trip this week. I was kind of dreading the whole driving ordeal, but once again you have inspired me. If you can handle it with your brood, then surely my girls and I will survive.
I'm very impressed by your adventure.
I was also going to say that you're from UT- you should be used to drivers hanging out in the passing lane unnecessarily, lol! That is until those of us from CA come in and teach everyone how to do it right. :) I'm totally kidding!!! ;)