We turned east and headed through the Columbia River Gorge. Since leaving Portland we've passed through some of the most gorgeous landscapes we've ever seen. We've gone through gradual and painstaking slopes that have some of the most rewarding views from the top. We rode on the Old Columbia River Highway which was previously an interstate and transit course for goods from 1915 to the mid-1930s. We bombed down hills that went for up to four miles that were once the racing courses for old Model-Ts. The winds have started picking up, literally pushing us east as the landscape begins to change into high desert. We're starting to really appreciate our decision to ride from west to east. This morning we literally were pushed up hills at about 14 miles per hour without pedaling!
Hollywood District- Portland, OR
View of Columbia River Gorge and Vista House (on the cliff on the right)
At the Oregon Women's Forum viewpoint
View of the sunset on the Columbia River
Multnomah Falls
Sometimes it feels like this.
Lindsay's mountain song.
Crossing back over into Washington- the Bridge of the Gods (and some delicious smoked salmon)
Changing landscape!
Felix wanted to know "why does she look like that" (when he saw Elisabeth's pained look above :)
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