August 7th --10th
Oh the fun memories I have spending weeks filled with activities in Sunriver Oregon. Whether it was with the Eastlund family when I was in highschool, or the Huitts with my family ...I have very fond memories there and Sunriver holds a very special place in my heart. I had to share some pictures of the scenery there and some of the fun things I did on my trip. It all began as i heard that my Friend Melissa Huitt graduated and is headed off to Masters school at OXFORD! Lucky girl! I am very proud of her....but before she headed across the big pond I wanted some visiting time and more adventures of just us...as she will be gone a long long time. I knew I was going to miss this gal so I took Amtrak down from BLI to PDX and then to my parents house to pick up Grandma's car. I drove then down to Sunriver that night. It was a long day of travelling but so worth it. The drive down was pitch black and stormy. It was so beautiful as the lightening lit up the entire sky. Breathtaking!
Just me- in the car - it was a great time for me to just spend time with God talking. It was so refreshing. I cannot even describe how beautiful that night was.
I arrived about 11:30pm or so and Melissa was awake (barely) waiting up for me. We both got shut eye right away because the morning was goign to come early and we had plans with a reserved canoe under our names we had plans for a float down the river that would last all day. That is exactly what we did.
The following day (Friday) we arose very early after getting wine, salami, cheese, and French bread for our picnic lunch and headed down to the marina to check out our boat.
After our canoe trip Melissa and I were so tired. We went out to eat at a nice place in the "mall" courtyard and came home to watch the opening cermonies. It was a great day. I dreaded closing my eyes that night though, because I knew morning would come quickly and I would only have one full day left before my trip was done....
Friday morning we got up a little later and ate breakfast late. Then headed off for our long bike ride. Rafting was fun, relaxing, and lot of work at the same time...the bike ride was the best....it was mostly flat and if you know Sunriver...it doesn't get much better than those trails...
OH me Oh my! Super great!!!
This trip was so fun...all the talks we had were fabulous and it was just great to spend that time together canoeing...biking...hiking..walking...but the pillow talk was the best....after the Olympics of course...!!!!!
Thank you Melissa for a wonderful time. I had so much fun with you and will miss you.Have fun in England and be sure to stay in touch and tell us all your fun news! Love you!
* Sigh * Sunriver Until I return again...
