Still Oregon but not for long

Going to be another hot one, 104F!   While it is still cool I go for a wander and explore all the paths through the beautiful gardens here.  Jake pops in with his two gorgeous wee girls, Joselyn (8) and Gemma Rose (3) who entertain me for ages while the blokes talk blokey stuff.

Gemma Rose and Joselyn

We get on the road just before noon, straight onto the I5 from the camp.  We are hurtling along at 70 mph and the coach is running great, smooth and quiet, but there[s an unusual noise.  I look up and see our reminder clip is not on the TV aerial which means it is still up!!  It won't wind down on the fly so we drive a few miles more to the next exit.  As soon as we stop at the stop sign I can retract it - hopefully it still works!  First time we have done that, can’t guarantee it will be the last!   After another hour or so we stop at a Walmart for a couple of things and McDonalds for Kim!  He eats it inside, in the cool, while I go back to the coach and put the groceries away, then bless him he brings me a surprise - a yummy Caramel Frappe with cream on top : )

The closer to Portland we get the busier the road gets and there are a few hold ups.  It doesn’t improve much as we head west on the I84 but we have done enough for one day so think we will stop before we go too much further where there are less options for an overnight stay.  

Snow capped Lake Hood in the distance (again)

The first two RV resorts are full so we end up coming back to the Sandy Riverfront RV Park in Troutdale.  We come in on a different route this time, along the river.  We can’t believe our eyes, you can't see the water for people and we can hardly get down the road with the vehicles parked each side.  We have to wait a few minutes to get over the bridge as trucks and RV’s need both lanes but the cars keep coming.  Eventually one is intimidated enough to hang back and let us come over.

When checking in at Sandy River Charmaine tells me there was a drowning at this river just an hour ago - a young hispanic boy.  She was lamenting the fact that there are life jackets available for free here at Sandy River and at a lot of other water places in Oregon and probably other states, but families don't always take advantage, maybe it could have saved a life this time.

It’s hot 104F!  Ah what the heck it‘s well after 4pm - time for a beer and a cold drink inside with the AC on full.  As soon as the shade hits our picnic table I will go out for some fresh air.