A quick trip through Spokane, Washington before spending the whole day traveling through Oregon. The aliens have landed!

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Looks like the wind is really blowing over the Columbia River.

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Monica is such a llama lover, though it’s hard to deny the appeal of these incredibly adorable creatures.

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Then of course there’s the spectacular shoe tree in Shaniko, Oregon. Yet another favorite of Monica’s.

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Then it’s into the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Charlotte told me this was one of her favorite places during the trip.

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The chipmunks sure seem to like it hear as well.

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Plenty of beautiful views from the forestry center in Lava Butte. And a few more odd photos thrown in after leaving the area.

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Then it’s the river walk in Bend, Oregon where Gracie can work off a little energy chasing the local geese.

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The girls spotted a couple of houses with some very interesting sculptures in the yard for everyone to enjoy.

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I’m happy with photos of the local flowers.

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The river walk continues with more sights including fly fishing ponds, unique shops, a place just for Monica called O Mo Mo, a pretty parrot, and a really creepy head in a window.

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It’s dinner downtown at the Soba House before calling it another long day.

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