Land of Contrasts

We have seen many contrasts in our travels the last 2 days. Let me back up and explain.

Yesterday morning we headed for the Oregon coast. The weather was very cool and we wore sweaters with the skies overcast all day long. The scenery is spectacular along the rocky shore line. We spent the day driving south along Highway 101 and stopping often. As evening approached and with no place to stay, we headed back east and stayed in Salem, Oregon, last night. However, we found an unexpected surprise in the drive along a state highway, a tunnel of trees totally blocking out the sky overhead. It was really neat.

This morning we headed back for the interstate and back east. After we got east of The Dalles in Oregon, the land became very arid again. Occasionally, we saw spots of green where it had been irrigated. Some places were garden like and others were very barren. Also, we didn't need the sweaters today. Ha!! The temps are up in the mid-90's again.

We are in Boise, Idaho, tonight and will continue our journey east tomorrow.