We drove out and explored the first paved road in the Northwest and America's first scenic highway, built in 1915, today. This was also the final leg of the journey when Lewis and Clark - the Western pioneers - first arrived in the North west.
The road winds and twists through the Columbia river gorge passing waterfalls, rock outcrops and sheer cliff faces. Absolutely amazing - even in the middle of winter. We drove along the Oregon side of the river and then crossed the 'Bridge of the Gods' (sounds better than it is), to the Washington side. The views on the Washington side were not as good - until Ed saw the snowy peak of Mount Hood in his rearview mirror and then it could be debatable.
There will be a pop quiz on The Columbia River Gorge at a later date!
Love Liz and Ed xxx
This seems suspiciously too much like a holiday to me. V jealous! K x
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