Reflections from Oceanside, OR

Jff and I are currently traveling in the Northwest. I have never been, and it is really amazingly wonderful. Yesterday afternoon we flew into Seattle, where we spent the evening with my cousins, Dave and Dana. Today, we spent part of the day in Portland and this afternoon drove to the coast. The days have been sunny and mid-fifties.The grass is green and the smells of the dirt and vegetation are so welcome after months of winter. Currently, I am listening to the waves of the Pacific Ocean right outside our window.

I am reminded why husband and I make a point to travel every year, no matter how frugally: we love it. I think the way we travel is rejuvenating and adventurous at the same time. We reflect, but we also do a lot of laughing and horsing around together. There is extra time for talking and playing together, and just being the two of us. We see places and things that are interesting and inspiring. I think we return home glad to be, but also glad to have been away.