Portland, OR to Astoria day trip

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Been having both the high and low idle issues the last month, but it was time to ignore all that and go for a decent ride. Left Portland around 1pm and made it to Astoria a little after 3. Trip odometer said 156 total miles and indicator said still 20 miles left. Wonder how accurate that is.

Astoria bridge over to Washington is fun...lots of fishering boats and some large transport ships. Beautiful gorgeous NW day.





After crossing into Washington, followed 401 to 4 and started heading back east. Found an interesting road called Altoona Pillar Rock Rd--it hugs the northern shore of the Columbia River. Beautiful private homes with outstanding views...folks back here seem to like their privacy.

Yes, don't go straight!








At Cathlamet






Drove across this bridge to check on the ferry to cross back into OR.


...but it leaves on the hour and I arrived at 6:15 and didn't feel like waiting around. Next time...it only costs $3 for mc.


The afternoon was turning to evening and I wanted to cross the bridge at Longview while it was still light so it was time to move on.


But there's always time...Don Pedro's at Longview


The last 1 hour was night riding back to Portland and then on to the other side towards home in Gresham. 293 miles, lots of smiles!