A one week hiatus in central Oregon state was like time travelling back to the days of Lone Ranger, Hop-along Cassidy, Roy Rogers etc. The lone pine tree silouetted against the ruddy sunrise and sunsets, cattle moseing along a dusty trail, coyote standing alert in a field of sagebrush and deer looking up at us as we pass by. The first 2 days were warm and sunny with not even a hint of breeze. Perfect for relaxing on the deck with a hot book and a cool drink. Eagle Crest Resort is NOT a cabin in the woods, more like a luxury hotel with all the amenities one could wish for. We will be forever grateful to our friends for asking us to join them for this trip.
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On the drive down we stopped for lunch in the bustling metropolis of Troutdale, at Shari's, where we chowed down on burgers and Thai chicken salads big enough to feed 2. Did you ever wonder why the extra large servings don't cross the US-Canada border? Another interesting thing I notice is that wait-staff are more cheerful, maybe it's the iced tea. That is the 3rd thing I notice - every restaurant serves perfectly made, unsweetened iced tea, something yet to be perfected in Canada.
Sisters and Bend Oregon were day trips to break up our week
