Perfection At Its Peak
Some friends we met a year ago
On an Italian tour
Said, "Visit us in Oregon -
We'd love to see you more."
It took a year but here we are
And what a day they planned!
We drove 200 miles, viewing
So much gorgeous land.
From Vista House, we made our way
Up to Multnomah Falls.
The photos don't do justice
To a sight that just enthralls.
Hood River was our destination
Next to stop for lunch,
But first we checked out all the shops
Before we got to munch.
Delicious food, a killer view
Of windsurfers and kites;
A mild and sunny day we had
To add to our delights.
Next stop, the lodge at Timberline,
A rustic ode to wood,
The views a bit obscured but still,
We'd stay there if we could.
From there, a little detour
To a campground by a stream
With wine and cheese, bread, grapes and jam -
It felt just like a dream.
There even was s tablecloth -
Such planning all this took!
Reliving childhood days, I tossed
Some sticks into the brook.
At last, a visit to their home,
An elegant retreat.
(We surely have a knack to find
The best folks we can meet!)
Some drinks on the veranda,
Then some steaks cooked on the grill;
Potatoes, salad, yummy tart -
We more than ate our fill!
They drove us "home" - the day was like
Perfection at its peak.
All this from friends so special,
Though we've known them just a week!
(Dedicated to John and Debbie)
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2017
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