I took these 2 pictures of the Columbia River Bridge at Astoria, looking north toward WA State. Yesterday, I took Sami into Astoria for a much needed, do it yourself bath, while Patty went with Jeanette for a tour of the northern Long Beach Peninsula. As many times as I have traveled over this bridge, the spectacular view of the surrounding area never gets old. Only once, have we been in Astoria, when a large, ocean going vessel has passed under the bridge. Near the north end of the bridge, there's a long term construction and/or painting project underway, and traffic alternates through the one open lane. I was lucky, as I passed through the construction zone both times without waiting.
Patty and Jeanette met Bob & Sharon for lunch, and then Bob became a tour guide, as they checked out several historical areas in the Oysterville area. Patty said that I would have enjoyed Bob's extensive knowledge of the area, particularly, highlights of the old narrow gauge railroad, that used to run the length of the peninsula. While they were out and about, this family of raccoons was kind enough to pose for a few pictures. This was a pleasant change from the usual scene alongside the road, where an unfortunate raccoon has been hit by a vehicle. The weather continues to be overcast, with temps in the low 60's. I'm enjoying this cool weather, knowing that in just a few days, we'll be traveling to central Oregon, where, to Patty's delight, it will be much warmer.
I took these 2 pictures of the Columbia River Bridge at Astoria, looking north toward WA State. Yesterday, I took Sami into Astoria for a much needed, do it yourself bath, while Patty went with Jeanette for a tour of the northern Long Beach Peninsula. As many times as I have traveled over this bridge, the spectacular view of the surrounding area never gets old. Only once, have we been in Astoria, when a large, ocean going vessel has passed under the bridge. Near the north end of the bridge, there's a long term construction and/or painting project underway, and traffic alternates through the one open lane. I was lucky, as I passed through the construction zone both times without waiting.
Patty and Jeanette met Bob & Sharon for lunch, and then Bob became a tour guide, as they checked out several historical areas in the Oysterville area. Patty said that I would have enjoyed Bob's extensive knowledge of the area, particularly, highlights of the old narrow gauge railroad, that used to run the length of the peninsula. While they were out and about, this family of raccoons was kind enough to pose for a few pictures. This was a pleasant change from the usual scene alongside the road, where an unfortunate raccoon has been hit by a vehicle. The weather continues to be overcast, with temps in the low 60's. I'm enjoying this cool weather, knowing that in just a few days, we'll be traveling to central Oregon, where, to Patty's delight, it will be much warmer.
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