I wonder…maybe I should have come to Portland yesterday… I thought the drive would be too long, but Longview had nothing to offer.  That Elks lodge, although providing a safe place to stay, was closed with no interaction among visitors or members.  The Milwaukie-Portland Elks lodge, however, is very active!  It might be due to the merger between the Portland and the Milwaukie lodges…or the swimming pool…or the recruitment of young families… Regardless, this is a busy vibrant lodge.

After arriving and settling Addie, I hopped on my e-bike and rode the bike trails along the Willamette River into downtown Portland. Of course, I found some of the tent cities and many unhoused people.  I also had (SURPRISE!) great ice cream!

Some Portland bridges

NW 23rd avenue, also known as Nob Hill