A short travel day today allowed for some great activities in Portland. We organized into groups and started out at Powell's bookstore, a haven for book lovers, and toured Saturday's market and other spots in downtown Portland. Our plan was to eat from food trucks, but a steady rain (finally, some real northwest weather!) had us in a food court at a mall instead. In the afternoon we drove into the Columbia River Gorge and saw the gorgeous Multnomah Falls and the view from historic Vista House. Jake and Emma recreated a picture they had taken there on a family vacation 15 years ago.
The concert tonight was at Kenilworth Prebyterian. Our hosts could not have been more gracious. One concert goer asked for autographs! Terry Waite, on a vacation that doesn't involve a bus or teenagers, attended. All three directors of the choir together at our 7th concert of the 50th WBR summer tour - what an amazing history. Tom Thompson (#85), his wife Kristen (#83) and Anne-Lise Olsen (#81), all former ringers, were also in attendance. Tom was a great help in arranging this church for us. Sue Springer couldn't stay away and drove over to attend her second concert in two nights - a regular groupie. Katie also had visiting family.
A couple of notes from your friendly chaperones: First, you can see we picked up some souvenirs by the ocean. Second, the kids have been great - they only lined up against the wall as a joke. On a couple of occasions the kids have been let loose in groups with instructions to meet back up a certain location at a certain time. A couple of times in pretty chaotic locations. Each time, all 26 kids have been present and accounted at the appointed time. This is an amazing group of young people and terrific representatives of the choir and CUMC. Finally, it's about time you met Zack, our bus driver. He has gone the extra mile getting us to all the places we need to be, on schedule. He's experienced and helpful and everything has gone smoothly with our travel. Thanks Zack!
Sunday we will worship with the good folks at Kennilworth Presbyterian and then it's off to Lakewood Washington.
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