Day 23 - Tumalo State Park

This trail is literally right at our back patio stairs. It leads straight into Tumalo State Park, about 100m away.

As usual, Ella thinks we're going much too slowly.

Dangling over the Deschutes.

The texture fields here are incredible.

Hah! We find remnants of the US Navy's submarine defences, designed to stop Russian submarines from advancing up the Deschutes River.

More textured flora. Layer - upon layer - upon ......

The Deschutes River in all its spring glory.

Many of the trees here feature curvy bent trunks.

Tiny riverside beauties. No idea what they are - but remind me of a version of miniature tulips.

Russ tackles the stone carved stairs with great success.

We met a couple fishing for sticklebacks with a net in here. Dunno what you do with sticklebacks. Shoulda asked.

A small goblin apears along the path. Goblin wants to make sure we don't mention the Navy submarine defences to anyone. Of course we give him every assurance. haha wink wink.

The Original Design Inspiration for "Jeep".

This is US Navy Torpedo Tube #6.

The last winter colours along the Deschutes. Soon, this will all be green.

The thorny trail.

Dinner tonight is at a Bend favourite - 5 Fusion. Yeah they have returned to importing at least one craft Japanese bonafide beer. mmm tasty. Perfect with the food.

 

 

 

 

 

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