Sep 26: Champaign to Chicago. A bus full of slack-jawed travellers staring at their cell phones. Traffic was heavy and it took about 4 hours to get to O'Hare. The shuttle to the hotel arrived quickly though.
Sep 27: Chicago to Portland to Salishan. The shuttle to the airport was delayed because of one member of a couple who was tardy. Tempers were rising when she showed up quite unapologetic. The flight to Portland was uneventful, picking up the car at National was a breeze. First stop, the Columbia Employee store so I could buy a warm-ish raincoat. Entry was by admittance but Tandy ran interference and we were given a pass. Next stop was a terrible Indian restaurant named Manam, around the corner from the Columbia Store. The staff were nice enough but my dosa was sub-standard and Tandy's uthappam was ghastly. In between an aging Indian guy came in, gaped at Tandy, then shuffled off with a head waggle when I glared at him. Next some affected software types with parents suspiciously looking at the menu. I was glad to get out. Two hours plus later, we arrived at Salishan. A very nice resort (if in need of some remodeling) with a decent restaurant.
Sep 28: Yaquina Point, The Devil's Punchbowl
Sep 29: The Devil's Churn
Sep 30: Yaquina Point
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Oct 3: Yachats to Portland
Oct 4: Portland to Chicago to Champaign
