Covered bridges have been in Oregon since the pioneers began building them in the mid-1850’s. Built from timber, each was given a roof in order to protect the structure from the elements. Oregon state provided its counties with a standard…
Category: NW USA & Canada
A full day’s driving to Salem lay ahead so we made an early start but not before a good American breakfast and a walk on the beach. The sand is grey here; a bit like BBQ ash when it’s cold…
Oregon is one of those places I’ve wanted to visit most of my adult life so today I had a feeling of apprehension with the prospect of being there at last but being disappointed by the reality of it. It…
Koshi and Jaz brought a sticky bun and rye bread to share at breakfast and we all tucked in: a couple from Barcelona and others from San Diego. Koshi was Hawaiian and lived with Jaz in San Francisco and conversation…