As we emerged from a coastal tunnel, before us was a breathtaking view of the Columbia River Gorge from Cape Horn, a massive basalt cliff outcropping on the Washington side of the river. We immediately pulled over into the lookout. Humorously, all four cars that we had been traveling with in a line pulled over in unison and everyone poured out of their vehicles and started taking photos and video footage! The view was an irresistible magnet.
Crossing over the Columbia River from Washington into Oregon, we met a friend, Jason Suess, in the town of Hood River. Born and bred in Washington, Jason is a young retired school teacher who lives in White Salmon and works from home three days a week as an executive representative for ACN, the largest direct seller of telecommunications services in the world. He spends the rest of his time with his wife and two children enjoying life in the great Pacific Northwest. Jason took us to a chic restaurant and pub overlooking the Columbia River, then showed us the community sights of Hood River, which in one short afternoon became one of our favorite cities -- it integrates small town life with lively city activities such as cool locally run stores, cafes, eateries and art galleries. There was even a movie theatre integrated into a pizza restaurant. Order pizza, take it into the theatre with wine and refreshments, and sit on sofas in the front row! We talked to the manager who said his new venture was doing very well!
As darkness fell we headed over to Vancouver, Washington where we spent the night at a friends house before heading east toward Boise, Idaho the next morning.
See you in Idaho!
Leisa
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