Trip update - week 3

My first rainy day in Oregon since 2 weeks, it's pretty amazing with what I heard from a local Oregonian today "Rain! a prove that we are in Oregon!". Well, since the weather is bad, the original plan of going all the way to University of Washington for sakura was called off, instead, we went for a nearer option, Salem State Capitol Park. It wasn't a bad decision at all.

I was here last year, but I think I did not catch the full blossom time, and it was packed with people - it was a sunny day. It wasn't so bad after all, having to stand in the rain, at least we got the peacefulness.

Believe me, the obnoxious tick wasn't the intention

It looks better in real, and it feels a lot better in real

Last year - with blue sky

Had lunch at a Korean restaurant at Salem - Bibimbap House, ordered Sam Ge Tang, it was quite nice.

Spent some time walking around in the city, I hasn't really had any casual loiter around in The State, it was quite an experience seeing the streets and some interesting shops, should do this more.

Nothing much in the itinerary, headed back to Portland, stopped by at Woodburn Premium Outlet on the journey, had pizza and weird-tasted ice-cream for dinner.


And the rain continues to day-2.
I have been enjoying the small little walk in the town, hence has decided to travel west to Newport to continue the city adventure. Did a quick check on weather on the road, rain was expected, but "high wind alert" isn't something that we have faced before. And we got that information loud and clear as soon as we reach the coast.

Trees and signboards were shaking, wind was howling, even our car was drifted slightly due to the wind. We stopped by at a beach at Lincoln City. The wind was crashing against our body and jacket as long as we leave the car. Sands had been hitting on our faces and exposed skin. Even the seagulls were standing still on the ground to fight against the strong wind. It's crazy, but it's fun too.

Look at the sand trail, it's like sandstorm

Had a rather disappointing lunch at Newport before starting our city adventure. It didn't last long due to the rain and strong wind resulting to extremely cold weather. Did able to see some sea lions.

They have been growling non-stop

Headed back to Lincoln City for shopping before having Indian dinner.


This wasn't the type of travelling itinerary where you jam as many sight seeing places as you can into one day to make full use of the travel, but this kind of relaxing schedule is actually the best way of living the life of the locals. And it is only possible during this short term stay here, and I appreciate it.