Mexico Bound....but Oregon Found - Part 1

Heaven's Backyard

Jonathan and I had planned on going to Mexico with friends in late October for vacation. When we realized that I could not go, we were itching to take a vacation somewhere. By this time it was July 20th and there were only a couple of weeks before work became busy for the Fall.

Both of us have never gone to Oregon before and to be honest, did not really know much about it. We had some friends who lived there and after seeing some of their pictures from facebook, we were hooked. We called them up and this is what awaited us:

• Lodging with a separate guest room
• Extra car (Subaru Outback - one of my favorites)
• Temperatures ranging anywhere from 30-80 degrees - "oh yeah"
• Tent and all the camping gear you would find at REI
• Road Bikes
• Great food
• All the hiking and rafting you can handle
• And 3 of the cutest little boys on the planet to entertain

With such irresistible amenities all in one package and at no extra cost, we were sold. We booked our tickets to Oregon and 2 weeks later arrived in Heaven's backyard. Here are some pictures from the first few days.

Hiking Spencer Butte

Sunset

Dinner with the Family

King Estate Winery - Known for their Pinot Gris

Brochure Shot

Self Guided Tour into the Vineyard

The first few days we relaxed, explored Eugene, ate outside almost every meal, hiked 2 buttes, and then visited this winery.

Enough for my first day back at blogging.
P.S. - I have learned my lesson not to talk about or promise on my blog about posting pictures of a certain vacation or event.... it only gets harder to blog with that on my conscience.