The weather was blustery when I left Salem, OR...the last day of my road trip. With wind and rain in the forecast for the Portland area, I decided it was pointless to visit the Oregon Zoo. Instead, I headed east and the skies cleared...I think I ran away from the storm. There was a museum I wanted to see in The Dalles, but before getting there, I stopped at Multnomah Falls. I visited the falls in a previous road trip and I felt it was worth a return visit. It was a bit chilly there, but even colder closer to the falls with the mist. I just took some photos and left. I noticed other visitors doing the same thing...yes, it was cold!I continued on to the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. This museum has exhibits about the Columbia River gorge area, Wasco County history, and Lewis & Clark's expedition. When I first got there, I just missed a nature presentation with a great horned owl. I chatted with the Forest Service lady who conducted the program. Turns out like me, she also attended Washington State University. But, unlike me, she was able to get a job in the wildlife field...I kind of gave up on that a long time ago. I told her about West Coast Game Park and holding the tiger cubs. She had never heard of the zoo, and I encouraged her to check it out.
Afterward, there was nothing left to do but to end my journey at my parents' house. My cat immediately hid under the bed when she heard me. Damn, she's smart! Kimi thought it was time to go home, and she hates the car ride. And, so, the Five For Fighting Groupie Road Trip 2 is officially over. Not as much groupie as it was road trip vacation. But, the three Five For Fighting shows I DID go to proved most memorable. I'll be doing a recap blog soon. In addition, there will be a new photo album in my fan site Photo Gallery devoted to my road trip. First, I need to start my Christmas shopping...my road trip put me way behind schedule!
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