Saturday Glen and I went flying. It was the last EVER fly-in at Evergreen Airport in Vancouver, Washington. After some 60 years, it's closing. I wanted to join Glen since I have been avoiding going flying for a few months. I'm still working on overcoming my fear and know that I shouldn't let too much time go by between flights. I've realized that it's not the flying that scares me anymore, it's the ANTICIPATION of flying. So all that aside, we had a wonderful trip. The weather was lovely although it did get pretty hot by the time we landed back in Hillsboro.
On the flight to Evergreen, Glen flew over downtown Portland. Wow. It was SO freaking cool!!!! This picture is over the Willamette River and the bridges. Here's one of the best shots:
The brigde closest to the bottom of the picture is the Burnside, then as you head south (up), there's the Morrison, Hawthorne, Marquam, and the Ross Island bridges. Too cool.
Here is a shot looking into the caldera (the hole!) of Mt. St. Helens. Glen and I are at about 8,300 ft. So neat because you can see the new growth that has occurred in just the last year or so. It's that smooth peak with the smoke coming out of it! I don't believe the smoke means anything more other than Mother Nature just reminding us that Mt. St. Helens is still an active volcano!
Also in the background just under the wingtip is Mt. Hood.
I'll make a new album and post some more pictures of our day in there. But these two are definitely some of my finest work! :-)
On the way home, Glen and I stopped at P.F. Chang's for a meal since it was already 5:00. My fortune cookie said: TODAY IS A GOOD DAY FOR BEING WITH A COMPANION. And it was! :-)
Coolness! That must've been a great trip. Good for you, for being smart about your flying-nervousness :)
Posted by: Lilli | July 03, 2006 at 06:41 AM
OMG, I love the pix of downtown Portland that is a cool shot, Michelle! Flying sounds like a lot of fun no wonder Glen loves it so much!
Posted by: Malou | July 03, 2006 at 09:32 PM
looks like a lot of fun Michelle:) That shot of Portland makes me happy I will be seeing that gorgeous town in a few weeks!
Posted by: jen paddack-hyde | July 04, 2006 at 01:50 PM
I am so Blessed! Never thought I would see my Darling Girl Shell Shell with that sweet smile flying at 8,300 ft over Mt. St. Helen's. I am totally verklempft!! All My Love from Mom.
Posted by: GMa Jean | July 05, 2006 at 04:20 PM
Holy cow---what great pics! Makes my stomach feel like jelly tho---not sure I'd be ok w/a small plane flying around P.Town...I'm used to big planes that feel like you're sitting in a cramped living room! Good for you for working on your apprehensions!
Posted by: Jana | July 05, 2006 at 05:39 PM