Day 20: Saturday, July 21, 2012

So today wasn't that terribly exciting as far as sights seen and activities completed, but I still loved it.  I keep thinking over and over again about how we are really doing this.  Its happening and we will remember it for the rest of our lives.  I'm so thankful that the Lord made a way for this opportunity - He's already blessed me so much on this trip, taught me so much, and reminded me of so  many important things, and we're not even done yet!

We started the day by heading off on the six-hour drive to Portland, OR.  On the way we stopped in Eugene, OR (Home of the Oregon Ducks) for lunch.  Well, when we learned that the first ever pancake chain in the US had a restaurant in Eugene, of course we had to go there!  (Plus I love breakfast food anytime of the day...everyday.)

When we finally got there...things got real. haha  If you had driven through the Lamb's Thrift Market parking lot of Portland, OR this afternoon, you would have seen two crazy girls stuffing flat-rate shipping boxes full of souvenirs and clothing items.  That's right...we were scared that our suitcases will be over the weight limit when we have to fly Tuesday and Thursday, so we each sent a load of clothes home through the US Postal service.  In total, we sent home four large boxes and I sure hope they make it! ( If they are intercepted by someone along the way, they'll either get some really cool gifts from around the country or they will get my dirty clothes.  Let's all just hope for the best...)

This box times four!

From there we checked into our hotel and then went downtown to the Pearl District area of Portland to grab dinner We settled for a restaurant called "Oba!" which was great of course, and then we walked down 12 blocks to Papa Haydn's for dessert at the recommendation of our waitress.  Also a great decision!

From there we went just retired to the hotel.  Driving will really take it out of you!