May 6, 2013 - day 12 walla walla or

day 12 to walla walla wa - rolling wheat farms - secttions of rangeland a complete change in landscape from the past few days... tonight was our first night in two days with phone and slow internet... todays photos/videos: https://picasaweb.google.com/110438477258823146205/Day12ToWallaWallaWA?authkey=Gv1sRgCIKX7pu_vrX1Kg# our spots: http://fms.ws/Bytif/44.60572N/119.14447W http://fms.ws/ByvNv/44.84578N/119.07118W http://fms.ws/Byyb5/45.27805N/118.97247W http://fms.ws/Byz6p/45.40536N/118.99272W http://fms.ws/By_mT/45.65933N/118.80891W sent...

Sep 21, 2012 - Walla Walla, WA

We didn’t hear the trains over night (Tuesday) but there is a lot of train hauling along the Columbia in general. We took a walk around the area which is a very nice state park. Nice swimming area in the river with a station that loans children life vests. Have not seen that before. Crossed the Columbia back into OR for our drive to Walla Walla. The cliffs are very barren although occasionally on the top we see vineyards. There are fires all over OR/WA/ID with very heavy smoke such that we can barely see across the river. Along some...

May 30, 2012 - Touring Washington

We will being touring Walla Walla and Kenewick area of Washington for a few days. We are staying at the Pilot RV Park. We got a deal three nights for the price of two... with price of gas we need to cut corners where ever possible!! 30May12 Easy enjoyable scenic drive today, we arrived early afternoon at rv park. We saw so many beautiful sights along the way with so many state park areas. KC was an angel the whole trip, I think he is finally adjusted! Tomorrow we will go exploring... 31May12 We drove to Walla Walla, WA., such a pretty,...

May 11, 2012 - Our first flight in Walla Walla

We had a beautiful flight this morning. We launched from Walla Walla High School. Our old friend Mick Vale has joined our crew and, as always, it is not only a joy to see him but he is also FABULOUS crew (for a pilot!), knows the area and the BEST breakfast spots. Our sponsor is Home Loan Center and we flew Bob and Sue Westergard. This flight was a life time dream of Sue's and it was such a joy to meet both of them and their family. We had sad news on the way back to the hotel after refueling, Jon's brother is quite ill in Denver and he...

Aug 17, 2011 - nice ride to WW

Well it was a good day to drive the 100 miles to Barb and Duane's house. Wheat was being harvested everywhere. I quite counting the potato, carrot and corn hauling trucks. The farmer are busy plowing and we saw their crops being dusted by a small open cockpit plane. We check in at the Capri Motel before getting lunch. Since we camped in our motor-home last summer, Harold was shocked at the higher rates this year. After a short visit the pinochle games began. One each for the girls and guys before dinner. We chose Chinese food when given...

Jun 9, 2011 - Now in Walla Walla

The early mornings are getting colder, its 27 at 6 a.m. We left TTN/Bend-Sunriver at 9:45 a.m. The trip to Walla Walla, Washington was uneventful. Weather was warm and very enjoyable. Had dinner with three couples that were good friends of ours back in San Jose some 15-20 years ago.

Aug 31, 2010 - Wonderful Walla Walla

We love Walla Walla. Despite the fact that it’s driving my spell-checker nuts! Before we came here I would have said Walla Walla is the punch line to a joke – or maybe even the joke itself. And I knew they were famous for their onions. Neither of which is a particularly good argument for it as a place to stop, but (1) it was in the direction we wanted to go and the right mileage for a travel day and (2) several friends had recommended that we stop there. The driving approach to Walla Walla is just what you’d expect when approaching the...

Jun 7, 2009 - Walla Walla

Finally, our Social Studies Challenge has come to an end. Last weekend, Zac's dad was here visiting from Dallas. We handed him the list and of the various locales left to visit, and strongly hinted that he choose Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma, and Tillicum Village. He was happy to help. On Saturday, with Zoe and Zac, the three of them headed out to visit Tillicum Village. Hours later, they returned home and Ron gave me the "OK" sign. At least, I thought he was giving me the "OK" sign. Turns out, he was actually giving me the "goose egg" sign....

Apr 26, 2007 - The Drive to Walla Walla, Washington

Leaving Portland we drove on the 84 along the Columbia River. The first stop was the Multnonmah Falls. It was spectacular!! The mile hike to the top was a little challenging but definitely worth it. Enjoy the pictures. Spencer got so much attention is was ridiculous. And Brian, well he was like the proud father, I got such a kick out of watching them interact with everyone. Every time we'd stop there was another person, "What kind of dog is he?", "Can we pet him", "why is he so skinny?". He even had his picture taken about half a dozen...

Jul 29, 2005 - Wilting in Walla Walla, Washington

When we arrived in Walla Walla yesterday afternoon, it was 102 degrees F. Very Hot. We found an RV park with no trees, but WiFi that works well and is free! Bob set up the computer outside under the awning. We sipped gin and tonics while Bob checked the stocks and I read my new book "The Year of Pleasures" by Elizabeth Berg. It was the selection for this month for Britta's Book Club. It is about a woman adjusting after the death of her husband. It is a theme I can really relate to and is quite well written and sensitively done. Being in...