On to Oregon

The next leg saw us mostly along the WA coast with our first rain, lots of mudflats, oysters (mmmm), and crossing the Columbia River into OR at Astoria.  Today we took a day off and relaxed.
Lots of cranberries growing 
Oyster shell piles all over 
My trusty steed
The Astoria waterfront and the bridge we crossed yesterday.
Clean clothes!
And of course some tasty microbrews.

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  1. Ellen M.August 30, 2023 at 10:22 PM

    What fun!

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    1. Mara KuczunAugust 31, 2023 at 8:21 AM

      So fun to see your photos and to see everyone having such a good time! Thanks for sharing and have a blast.

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