8/31/2014

Yesterday was moving day again, this time from Lepage Park in Rufus OR to Huntington, OR and Catfish Junction on the Snake River.  On the other side of the river is Idaho again.  We are going to stay here a couple of days & get caught up on laundry and on this blog, among other things.  We are sitting in a very bland place, so not site seeing will be a good excuse to get some things done.

The ride here yesterday was an amazing change in topography, from the river & mountains, and a gazillion trees to a different river and hills with no trees other than the ones directly next to the river.  It is sure different than where we were.  Then last night, after virtually 3 weeks without any kind of rain, we got blasted with strong winds, heavy lightning and hard rains.  The wind first blew from the west, then south, then north.  We had our awning up and with some help from the neighbors, we got it retracted without damage, but it was sure exciting for a while.  Today is sunny & bright with light breezes.  What a difference 12 hours makes.

Stay tuned, this short break will be over soon, and southern Idaho & western Wyoming are on the agenda.

Steve & Barb Larson

Lots of wind power in Oregon too

I-84 getting ready for an elevation change

A lot of nothing

Trees make a temporary return

Lots more of nothing in eastern Oregon