Note: I can't believe the utter destruction of the recent Tsunami. Do whatever you can to help. Oxfam, Red Cross & Save the Children are all worth it for donations. Thanks.

Back from retreat, for a moment. J & I are heading up to Winthrop today, for the weekend. 5 hours, through the snow - but it'll be worth it.

Here are some preliminary pics from the Oregon trip:



there's more, here are the links:
First stop Olympia, where logging & govt. are king.
View from my room
Oregon Christmas lights, and another shot.
Shots from the aquarium: starfish, eel, devilfish & a crab with anemone.
A few shots from the spot where I stayed... the Necanicum river was just up the block & here's a snap of the fancy resort I didn't stay in.
Finally, the ride home, where the elk were surprisingly plentiful.

I did stay quiet & read, but also spent too much time watching tv.

More to come, after the new year.