Welcome to Chaos !!

Today I went to Lava River Cave......it was 80 something degrees outside and sunshine but the temperature inside the cave is 42 degrees F. I realized that I forgot my tennis shoes and socks at home when almost at the destination, so I schlepped down into the underworld in my flip flops. It is about one mile to walk until you are not allowed to continue and my poor feet got numb from the cold on the way back. And I didn't see any bats although they live in the cave but are seldom seen because they are shy. We walked all the way to the end and it is a cool experience, make sure you check it out if you are ever around Central Oregon.
And here are some pics from today's trip......











I have two more trips planned this week that I am looking forward to!

Today I got some fresh basil out of my little garden. Quite exciting actually to eat what you plant.....! I got all kinds of veggies growing and thriving, the weather has been great for growing.





I put the basil on flatbread, drizzle olive oil, cut up some cheese and tomato and sprinkle with oregano. 350 degrees in the oven and comes out yummy.





Last night I started watching The Handmaid's Tale. I am eight episodes in, it's good.
Watching it makes me think about possible ways for others to control your whole existence. What is developing in China with the people there getting a social credit score is very frightening.
Besides that, I am following the build up to the summit in Singapore. I hope this meeting between Trump and Kim will lead to only positive changes for all of humanity.
Perhaps Dennis Rodman will make an appearance since he is chummy with both of them?
It's time for the people of North Korea to feel freedom. I still feel bad for what happened to Otto Warmbier and everybody else that suffered from treatment of the North Korean regime.

Yesterday we hiked to Chush Falls, about five miles roundtrip (according to online descriptions). The hike itself is easy and very scenic. The waterfall is strong. Although the trail ends where you overlook the waterfall through the trees and from a distance I recommend going down (scrambling down) the hill to get closer to the waterfall because it is quite spectacular. So worth it. You can also continue the path up past the "end of trail" sign to get an overlook of the waterfall.
This is a very nice hike.













I ❤️ Oregon!

I was away for over a week and now I am back to my regular life. Today I went to my regular coffee shop, took Chhaya walking at "our" regular park, planted more vegetables in the growing garden and put up a hammock.
But here is what I did when I was away.....me and Chhaya spent Memorial Day on the Oregon Coast.



Chhaya on her way down to the beach.



Sunset and a beautiful view.



Me.





Us.



Beach house and the moon.



After a few days at the beach we went to Portland. We stay at this house, it was built in 1908 and has lots of charm and interesting stuff inside.



Chhaya loves the surrounding garden, I do too.



Found some Polish food. I am going back for more next time I go to Portland.



Made a few mandatory stops at the Bipartisan Cafe.



Had pizza at Escape From New York and saw this super cute card hanging on the wall there.



The last night in Portland I was taken to Papa Haydn where I had Boccone Dolce for the first time, I LOVE dessert and I am DEFINITELY going back for more of this. SO GOOD!
Boccone Dolce is now sharing the first place of my fave dessert, the other one is Prinsesstårta.

May 28.....Chhaya's birthday, she turned 13 today.
My baby, she is so loved. ❤️









The birthday princess got tired a bit a bit after 9 and it was bed time.....

Chhaya posing with Memorial Day flowers. We have been on the coast since a few days now, enjoying the healthy climate.
It is so pretty here.





We walked down to the beach to watch the this evening's sunset.