On 7 August 2020, the Ross Clan arrived at Astoria, Oregon. We had driven from Forks, Washington, and was headed to Seaside, Oregon. We wanted to make a stop at the Astoria Column and we had children who needed a bathroom break.

As you can see from this photo, we were too late on the potty break.

Can you see the look in his eye? “Dad, are you really going to take a picture of me and my remnant wet spot on the bench?”

Here is a shot of the Astoria Column, which was closed by the time we arrived. We have been here twice now and failed to get here while it was open.

Last, a photo I took looking to the north. Imagine the awe of Lewis and Clark?