THE BIG BRIDGE

 Fueling the motor homes in Tillamook for the first time since late July.

For reasons way above my pay grade, the Internet connection through Nancy's Sprint MiFi device is much faster this morning.  As a result, I was able to load some pictures of yesterdays drive from Pacific City, to our current location at the Oceana Thousand Trails Park in Ocean City.  The bridge pictured, is the structure across the Columbia River, from Astoria on the Oregon side, to Megler on the north side of the river in Washington.

Construction of the Astoria-Megler Bridge was started in 1962, and  opened to the public in 1966.  Prior to completion of the bridge, a 30 minute ferry was the only way across the 6+ mile wide Columbia River.  In 1993, the fee (toll) to cross the bridge was removed, as the original cost of the 24 million dollar bridge was paid for 2 years early.

Even though in some situations, I have a fear of heights, driving over tall bridges isn't something that triggers my acrophobia.  However, near the top of the bridge, because of a multi year sand blasting/painting project, traffic was alternated to one lane at a time, and we sat for awhile, way up above the river.  Not exactly where I would have chosen to park, but in a few minutes we were on our way.

 Using my side view mirror, two shots of Nancy waiting on the bridge behind us.

It was about 2:30pm when we pulled into the Oceana Thousand Trails, and even though the park is pretty full, we scored a couple of side by side parking spots.  Three years ago, this is the place where our cat got out, and we spent about 30 terror filled minutes searching for Gracie before I found her. 
Fast forward to her condition today, and it's somewhat positive.   She acts pretty normal, but she's still losing weight despite our efforts to feed her anything that she'll eat.  When we get home in a few weeks, another round of tests will give us a better idea of how she's doing.