The View From the Top!
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21744)
Canada
September 15, 2019 8:57am CST
A couple of days ago we caught sight of the Pacific Ocean.
We had arrived in Astoria, Oregon, and it was early enough to do some exploring.
The Astoria Column! That sounded interesting.
I had spotted a sign on the Main Street, down by the waterfront. That's a good place to start.
The van climbed the steep streets until we had a sudden turn into a paved lane way, that wound all the way around the hilltop.
Suddenly this tower we directly in front of us. The oranate painting and writing was interesting enough....but we could climb up it!
Up we went! 165 steps, to the top!
The wind was pretty intense, but the view was spectacular.
Sebastian saw the Pacific and a birds eye view of the Columbia River.
The Bridge is four miles long!
Today we will continue our travel along the Oregon Coast.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
15 Sep 19
@Morleyhunt
The stuffed guy cannot tell if he is scared or excited.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
Sebastian is having lots of fun. He seems to like the more daring adventures, yesterday he rode the Ferris wheel in Branson, MO.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
4 Oct 19
@Morleyhunt
I am glad he is having lots of fun. That is cool that he likes daring adventures.
@sallypup (62093)
• Centralia, Washington
15 Sep 19
Curious me: do you have to drive through the horrible Portland traffic to get to Astoria?? I have spent some super sweet days on the Oregon coast but never been to Astoria. What a photo!
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Sep 19
We avoided Portland....but Seattle and surrounding area was headache enough.
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@sallypup (62093)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Sep 19
@Morleyhunt Yes and more yes. In a few years my husband and I will live just south of Olympia, WA. I go through Tacoma traffic when I have to but know that I am not up to Seattle traffic. That I-5 corridor is murder.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Sep 19
@sallypup The Golden Gate Bridge was on our bucket list....but right now hubby is checking other routes.
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@shaggin (72881)
• United States
30 Sep 19
I wish the bear was to the left a bit so we could have seen more of the bridge. So neat how far the bridge spans across the water. What a pretty view. Must have been tired after all those steps!
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
We have lots of photos but most of them are on the camera and I can't share them until we get home and I have access to my computer.
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@LadyDuck (472355)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 19
@Morleyhunt I am sure that he is proud to have been part of the memories.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
Sebastian is enjoying his travels. He has so many people who are following his journey.
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@TheHorse (221443)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Oct 19
@Morleyhunt Got it! I always go South at Portland, so I've never seen that before.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
Yes. It's at the mouth of the Columbia River.
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@JudyEv (343439)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 19
That is one very long bridge - and 165 steps isn't to be sneezed at either.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
We've been enjoying lots of bridges and so many sights.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
I post as many pictures and discussions as opportunity has allowed.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
One day of many. We are making the most of our opportunities.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
We have seen so many breathtaking views on our epic trip.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
Sebastian is loving every moment of the trip.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
4 Oct 19
The wind was pretty intense at the top of the tower.
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