Oregon Zoo in Portland: Part 1

Our plan to go to the zoo in Portland was probably as much about getting outside and enjoying the beautiful summer weather as it was anything else. We walked from our downtown hotel to catch the train, and then spent the afternoon wandering around and seeing all of the enclosures. 

I got some particularly cool shots of a bald eagle in flight. At one point he lost his barrings and flew into the crowd and hit a wall - it certainly perked everyone up. The eagle was new to the show and still learning the ropes, but he was fine. The Oregon Zoo is not as big as the Calgary Zoo, but it's still a beautifully maintained place and we enjoyed ourselves.  

Driving the Columbia River Gorge

Next to driving up the coast, the Columbia River Gorge has to be one of the most scenic drives I've done. With the Columbia River boarding the interstate, the cliffs and bridges adding character, and the twists and turns in the road keeping the drive exciting, there's not much left to be desired on a long road trip. Mike and I even recreated a moment that I shared with my friend Dave on one of our trips. We rolled down all the windows, opened the sunroof, and blasted tracks from Vega4 as we cruised through the Gorge. It was further proof that the drive can be half the fun sometimes. 

Selfie within a selfie.