Due South

We have just returned from our 10-day odyssey in the Napa Valley.  Although I didn't have time to write while on the road, I am attempting to document here the sights, sounds, and tastes of our travels.

Today's journey took us south to Woodburn, Oregon (home of the famous Woodburn outlets) which are worth a stop just to see the impressive floral displays at the entrances, never mind the shopping.  After catching some rest at the LaQuinta hotel (conveniently located right next to the outlets!), we continued down I-5 to Yreka, California (pronounced y - reeka, not to be confused with Eureka, which is another place altogether).  Yreka is a sleepy little town, but the motels are cheap and the pool was most welcome in the 35 degree heat!

Turns out that Yreka was a famous goldrush town, and many of the houses and commercial buildings date back to the mid-1800's.  We spent a few hours walking around the historic area admiring the architecture.

 

Our dinner spot - we ate a delicious meal on the patio out back.