OR: The Chipmunk’s Trap, and Three Sisters

“Is that a Blockbuster?” Astrid asked in disbelief. “A real Blockbuster?” They had exited highway 97 North to refuel the car and pick up lunch to go.  “Oh, yeah … right. It’s the last Blockbuster store in the U.S. I forgot it’s in Oregon,” Bjorn said, craning his neck to get a good look atContinue reading “OR: The Chipmunk’s Trap, and Three Sisters”

OR: Incomprehensible Giants

Olaf was home, working for the summer, and Snorri was in Florida with a friend for the week. They were kidless. Not since Astrid and Bjorn had traveled to Europe in 2000 had the stars aligned for them to take a trip together. It wasn’t much different than traveling with children; Astrid still worried about herContinue reading “OR: Incomprehensible Giants”

OR: Thor's Well, and The Best Smell Ever

After settling into their AirBnB overlooking the ocean just outside Yachats, Oregon, Astrid and Bjorn drove into the town to eat clams and fish ’n chips at Luna Sea Restaurant, then headed out to Thor’s Well at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Astrid followed Bjorn over a plain of lava rock covered with barnacles, tiny clams, andContinue reading “OR: Thor's Well, and The Best Smell Ever”

OR: Thor’s Well, and The Best Smell Ever

  After settling into their AirBnB overlooking the ocean just outside Yachats, Oregon, Astrid and Bjorn drove into the town to eat clams and fish ’n chips at Luna Sea Restaurant, then headed out to Thor’s Well at Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Astrid followed Bjorn over a plain of lava rock covered with barnacles, tiny clams,Continue reading “OR: Thor’s Well, and The Best Smell Ever”