Summer Vacation in Lincoln City, Oregon

OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

We left the Oakland International Airport on August 11, Saturday last week and we barely made it to the tube of Southwest Airlines that was flying at half past nine in the morning for Portland. The long queue outside of the curb was scary. We left at 6:30 AM from our place; said hello to our couple friends in San Leandro, CA; parked our van in their lot then we headed off to the airport, through the courtesy of husband's buddy who personally drove us there. Upon seeing the hundreds of people lining up to enter the gate, a faint of panic streak hit our nerves. Why? Because we nearly did not make it and have almost missed our flight to Oregon! It seemed that everybody decided to travel at the same time with us, arriving at the airport at the same hour we did! We ran and glided if just to get into our gate number (can't even recall what number it was, ayayay)! Finally, we arrived at the gate. There, I was dazed trying to grasp some air to keep me breathing and alive. It was a dreadful attempt to keep me poised. We were terribly stressed out about missing our flight and thank God, we still made it!

Husband and I were the last four people to arrive. Otherwise, airline crew would have shut the door of Southwest! We were not seated together as there was no pre-seating arrangement with this aircraft, for being the most reasonably priced airline to fly across the USA!

Well, after an hour and some minutes on board, sky high above the earth, we finally touched down in Portland. Prior to our arrival, I enjoyed the sites from where I was seated by the window. It was lovely site to see the earth on bird's eye view. Everything seemed little and yet those closer to me looked larger!

PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

At the Portland International Airport, my brother-in-law collected us and it was absolutely wonderful to see him again. This was like a mini-reunion for all of us there at the airport, since the last time we were visiting was because he was seriously ill last year. Today, he is kicking and as strong as superman!

COMING HOME TO HIS HOME

The drive to his house was a breeze. It was 15 minutes only. Then, we were home with him. At the back of the house (where the kitchen entrance door is) was my sister-in-law who welcomed us with warm hugs and embraces.

"Hello! Oh, it's so good to see you two back!"

The reunion was sweet. From their kitchen arena, we had our short talks and met their elder son. At once, the camaraderie was anointing and contaminating. Also, we found out he is dating someone he thinks "is the right one." So the more, we were thrilled that husband and I raved and yelled with excitement! NOTE: We are meeting her tomorrow here at the cabin. Yes, we are still in Oregon right now as I blog!

BTW, two of our luggage arrived 3 1/2 hours later, a repercussion for checking in late with Southwest, an instance in our life that was way beyond our control. Prior to driving to the coast, we stopped by at the airport and got our luggage at last. From there, we cruised in from Portland to Lincoln city.

On the way to the cabin, we shopped for our food supply at a large Japanese store that carries a variety of Asian food supply. It was cool to find a place close to my heart, where the price is comparatively low though not quite as good as Chinatown San Francisco!

We were arrived at the cabin just before twilight had set in. We were a caravan of two cars. Husband was with his brother, and I was with my sister-in-law. The driving time enabled us to bond us family which was awesome. We had dinner at the cabin then had a showcase of our dancing feet, all four of us! As usual, my in-laws coached us some more on new steps they learned from their ballroom dancing 2 class. Hurrah! We got free dancing lesson from them for almost a week now and it is great! We are driving back to Portland tomorrow, rest a day, then fly back to San Francisco. Ciao for now. Bye!

I can't post photos as my broadband connection is weak since we are up in the mountains. I'd do it once we're back in our abode, Cheers!