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Today we lived in the VW Beetle!!!!

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Real Estate Agent with Sundance Realty

Today all four of us piled into the little VW Beetle, my husband, myself, our 12 year old daughter and my mother-in-law for a long and eventful trip. Road trip was the plan for the day, we left Salem headed up 1-5 north bound took hwy 217 to the sunset highway and took the scenic route up to Astoria to cross the BIG bridge into Washington. I had never been to Astoria in fact none of us had.

The Columbia river was choppy and very gray and angry looking. I shared the if I had been a pioneer story with the family as we drove. You know "if I had been a pioneer traveling with Lewis and Clark, I would have stayed on the Oregon side, one look at the Columbia river and I would have known for sure I was quite happy staying dry and just looking at the river with my eyes" I was surprised at all the forts up along the Columbia river originally used for protection from what I'm not sure? I took lots of pictures many of which are attached we just got home 14 hours and 365 miles later....

This is a picture of the long bridge in Astoria and this is a sign on the Hotel located at the base of this large bridge.

While we drove I began taking pictures I couldn't help myself regarding this one! What other kind of wood is there?????

 

We drove to Seaside, Tillamook, Sand Lake, Lincoln City and all the other roadside stops with rest areas... We got ice cream at the Tillamook cheese factory, watched people ride 4 wheelers at Sand Lake without helmets, and finally ate our way through the buffet at the casino.

None of us are looking forward to getting back into the car anytime soon. But we sure did spend some close quality time together as a family bonding and laughing our way down highway 101....

Even Real Estate Brokers get to take a day off every so often!

Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Shannon:  What a great-sounding trip.  There is so much to see in that area of Oregon.  I wish I could have gone with you, but the thought of stuffing me into the back seat of your VW with your daughter and mother-in-law... nah... not such a good idea.  Thanks for sharing.

Jun 06, 2009 08:16 PM
Vanna Siackhasone
Real Estate Brokers of Alaska 907-720-4663 - Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Real Estate 907-720-4663

Shannon, sounds like  a good time. I love road trips!

Jun 06, 2009 08:36 PM
Amy McAllister
Amy McAllister Realty LLC - Hood River, OR
REALTOR Hood River, Oregon

Shannon, Sounds like a fun day trip! I want to get to the beach again soon. One of my daughters is living in Cannon Beach and I have a sister in Lincoln City.

Jun 06, 2009 09:18 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

All of us need to spend some quality time away from the office. You will remember your trip long after the appointments of last week are forgotten.

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Jun 06, 2009 10:55 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Caught my eye with the VW title.  Regardless of vintage a VW Bug is always an interesting road trip.  I remember my 1974...no air conditioning but lots of memories!

Jun 07, 2009 12:18 AM
Katiejo Franks
Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Scottsdale, AZ

I always appreciate your post in the morning with a cup of Joe. Keep up the great work and thanks for the daily inspiration.

Jun 07, 2009 12:36 AM
Eric Villaverde
DoubleTree Home Inspection Services L.L.C. - Phoenix, AZ
 

I am ready for another day. Thanks for sharing your post with me. I continue to make things happen on AR. Keep blogging

Jun 07, 2009 12:40 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Title caught my eye also, we once put sixteen people in a VW and went to church. I was only 8 at the time but I still remember that VW moment.

Jun 07, 2009 12:46 AM