Today's ride was much more leisurely... We watched as the geography again continued to change... We are now in Oregon and still trying to keep it secret from Jillian... so far so good! We hope!!!
The hills are dotted with the fir/pine trees we love. The Columbia River runs wide and smooth. Still have some of that desert like quality of Eastern Washington and Oregon... but, gee... we love this area none the less. It is equally as beautiful as where we have been, but, in a different way!
We stopped at a place noted for the replica of Stonehenge in England being built right here in Maryhill, Washington. When it was built here, the gentleman that built it intended it to be a monument to those who died in WWI. So it is a replica of the famous sight in England in appearance only.
Got to our beautiful hotel... It's on the registry of historic buildings. Also on the registry of being a very expensive room for us. You see, I made RSVP's for LAST night... not tonight. Therefore, since we didn't show last night... we got charged for the room. Yup... so we are paying twice: one for yesterday and now one for today... Felt rather silly... Jerry was very patient.. me.. well, let's not go into that. Once all settled down, we walked the grounds and are feeling much more relaxed!
The hotel is up from the river and we have a lovely view. We even saw a couple paddle boarders paddling their way down a very calm river tonight. The falls here are called Wah Gwin Gwin Falls, a good Indian name... as a matter a fact, the hotel was referred to by that name in the beginning. They are quite lovely and the sound of the water cascading down to the river is so soothing... so much so, Jerry is laying next to me on the bed snoozing away.
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