We are in Grants Pass, Oregon. This is our last stop before crossing the state line into California. We are so excited to see our kids, grand kids and friends.
Since we got back into the lower 48, we have visited with friends and family and slowly traveled south.
Our first stop was Hayden, Idaho with Jim and Bev. I have known Bev for many years, but never had the opportunity to spend this much time one on one. We had a great time and it seemed each new subject that came up we found things in common. Thanks Jim and Bev for a great time.
Next stop, Snohomish for a mini family reunion. AJ, Isabel, Linda and Dennis flew up to visit with us. Ben, Megan, Keith, KJ and Gavin came to visit ~ Ben & Kathy, you have a great family. Jon & Cindy drove up and the 10 of us had so many laughs and a great time. We went to Hat Island to visit with Ben's parents Dwight & Claire. They have a beautiful home filled with Claire's incredible art. Ben, I can tell where you get the gentle side. It was great to catch up with family and to be with Jon & Cindy. Ben & Kathy are great hosts as always. We miss you already.
Jon & Cindy will be traveling with us from here to Paso Robles...I hope they can put up with us that long.
From there we went to Raymond, Washington to visit with Jon's Aunt Leah. She and her husband Dwayne have a great home overlooking the river. Leah has a unique vocabulary and a great laugh (not in that order). Thanks guys for sharing your town with us.
Then it felt like we were returning home. We went to Newport, Oregon where we spent almost a month last year. Scott was there to greet us. We cooked out and met some very interesting people from Malibu. Then, Anne and Ron joined us (we met them last year and have stayed in touch), Gary and Roxy drove up to be with us all. We had a great time, met some new people Carol, Jim, Tim and Kathy. Again we laughed until our jaws ached. So much fun in this incredibly beautiful place. I wasn't ready to leave, I think I could live here if it weren't so far away from my family.
At my age I cherish my old friends and feel it is sometimes difficult to make new ones, but Jim, Bev, Anne, Ron and Scott have proven that theory wrong. I feel so lucky to continue to grow as a person through our travels, but more importantly through relationships.
So, we are heading south and getting so excited to see family and friends that we miss so much.
As always pictures are available at http://web.mac.com/gibsononaroll and videos at http://papagibby.blogspot.com/
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