Quick Trip

UP & AWAY: We were fortunate to spend the early part of this week down in Central Oregon. The top priority was visiting family, but while in and around Bend, Oregon, we took the opportunity to see some sites. An earlier post told of our stop at the LAST BLOCKBUSTER (video store) ON THE PLANET, and a great visit to the High Desert Museum.

Other highlights of the trip included a couple of hours at the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center. The main attraction was the outdoor pool with this big slide.

It was the last day of the season the outdoor pools were open, so they were bustling with swimmers that afternoon. Unfortunately, about 20 minutes into our visit, some kid puked into the pool with the slide, and it was closed for most of the time we were there. Bummer.

Fortunately, there was another big outdoor pool to enjoy.

 We all also spent a fair amount of time just relaxing. 

 Getting home meant going through the Redmond Municipal Airport.

The 132,000-square foot terminal showcases Central Oregon design elements and lots of local art.

There's even a little "Flybrary" by the gates. It was well-stocked with books during our visit, including many current best sellers.

 I was certainly tempted by this title ...

but I wound up borrowing an easier, breezier read, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette." I knew it was set in Seattle and that it has just been released as a motion picture. (I managed to read the whole book over the course of yesterday afternoon and evening, and would definitely recommend it, by the way.)

We had an uneventful flight home, and were greeted there by three critters who apparently missed us.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming. ...