Sorry it's been so long since the last report. After my back surgery I had to scramble big time to get everything organized for the trip south to warmer climates.
Between a full full full workload and getting packed for the trip, there wasn't time for anything else... literally.We did get on the road about 7:15 a/m. last Monday, January 15th. We stopped very briefly to see Clair & Beverly on our way down I-84 past Corbett.
Before reaching Clair & Beverly's we took a few minutes to stop at Multnomah Falls to take pictures of the icey conditions. If you click on the image, you may be able to see how much of the Falls is frozen. There are hundreds of falls to see coming down the gorge and they were all pretty well frozen.
Our trip was eventful, including freezing rain and icey roads coming out of Eugene the second day. Fortunately, our AWD Ford Five-Hundred moved right along without hesitation. The car seemed much more sure of itself than it's driver. Then the third day, I-5 at the Grapevine, was closed for the entire day due to an overnight snowstorm and a plethora of accidents. We took a long detour through and East of Bakersfield and back around and down to San Juan Capistrano.
We ended up finding a motel at Cajon Pass and came into Lana & Rob's (at San Juan Capistrano) early on the 4th day. We wanted to get on the road before the heavy LA freeway traffic. We were both awake in the middle of the night so we were in the car by 3:00 a/m. and here by 4:30 a.m. They were a little sleepy when we arrived, but glad we are safe.
-Carol
Carol Williams Wenatchee Real Estate Blog
1 comment:
Jim and I usually have those kind of fun road trips in the winter on the Gorge Highway. The last couple years we have stayed home, but before that, we have always gone to Oregon (Tillamook and before that, Troutdale) to visit family during Thanksgiving and/or Xmas. Either snow, sheet ice, or heavy rain... with the car floating down the highway. Fun! Fun! Glad you made it safe and sound. And glad you are feeling better after that surgery.
Bunny
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