This is also where we had our longest stop and our stay in the house on the river. It was just a perfect and relaxing way to take a break from our road trip which has meant several one night stops in a row.
Mark and I sat out in the front yard of the house in the sun enjoying the morning sunshine in the cool air.
The first day Mark & I didnt go anywhere, just sat around the house and dozed the afternoon away. The following day we all had a great day out. A bit of shopping in The Old Mill district we found this great scooter outside a visitors centre.
Tina and I doing a little shopping.
Central Oregon is surrounded by the Cascade Mtns. Many are still snow capped. This is a pic of Mt Bachelor taken from within a shop. Such beautiful weather but we were reminded by the locals this was the first sunshine of the year!!
On our last morning Mark & I headed down early to the dock of the house we were staying in. Though you can't tell from these pics it was about 1C at this time of day. If you look closely you may note the the frost on the timber and the mist coming off the water. 
I did say it was early morning. We took this ourselves (prior to morning showers!) but it shows a bit of the river from a different angle. The Deschutes River was flowing at a very decent rate.
The property was mostly wooded with local conifers and was cleared only around the house. This was the track from the dock heading back to the house.
Photos of the house. 
Oregon is also known for its microbreweries. There are apparently over 100 in the state. We visited one in Bend. The Deschites Brewery and enjoyed the most delicious burgers and beers. The only reason we didnt just set in and spend the rest of the afternoon there was because we had planned to go to the local rodeo. Yee haa! 
We have found the people of America very welcoming and friendly. Everywhere we go we are greeted and treated well. Just yesterday morning Mark & I were in a local espresso diner for a morning coffee. There was a truckie in there we were chatting to. He asked would we be here all day. We asked did he mean in town, to which he answered, "no, in the diner... I could sit here all day and listen to you speak"... funny!
We still havent managed to get the hang of tipping and have found ourselves going back to leave our tips after paying and leaving. Bad form but we are trying...
Hope all are well.
xD
6 comments:
what a fabulous place to spend a few days...the freshness is so much easier to handle if the sun is also shining...looks like it was gorgeous weather for you. Now I'm keen to see rodeo shots..!!! love M-M
Yee Haa,how was the rodeo,did ya have a ride on anything?
Those trees were just gigantic,John looked like a little blue gecco!
It all looks gorgeous,and Dominique,on the lake the birds I was trying to remember are called Loons.
Did you hear any?
XX Sue
I'm loving your trip so far. Busy then slow - it's a good way to tour.
I hope you got a catalogue from Victoria's Secret!
I've heard that the Americans love to listen to Aussie accents. I guess it's a bit like us and the Italians!
2nd State of Origin tonight - Go Queensland !!!!
Love
Georgina xxxx
We don't mind all the photos it's a great way to follow your trip,the car thru the tree is a beauty and such contrasts of weather it looks like you are having a great time,keep on enjoying and be safe
Love J & J xx
What a great home to relax in before the next trippings. Good to see the girls doing a bit of shopping, bags look good too. Pic of Budgens looks chilly. Were you able to sit at the Dock, as the picture profile shows. Interesting to see the ground dryish after the snow. Loved the big wheel on the scooter. Please do not forget those tips,.... bad image. Can imagine your truckie friend, may not have come across Aussie accent before, plus you would have been interesting for him. How blessed to have such good vibes from the locals. Both well. Weather cold here, have heater AND air con going Dad really feels it now. Much love, big hug all Ramly
Hey Maisy n Mark! Nice trip. Monterrey was one of my favorites. I missed you guys by a month. I'm in Orange county, CA now for a week of sun (Irvine). Glad to see you made it back to the states.
Roger
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