Slept in a little today, so didn't leave till about 7:44. Coffee and a split bagel for breakfast at the hotel and then a real coffee from Starbucks. Safeway gave us two more bottles of Portland Ketchup, one destined for a friend at home. There are still several food items on the grocery list that are only available in Oregon.
Taking a drive around Redmond, we were amazed at the growth. Population sign says over 38,000 hardy, which is 15,000 plus more then when we arrived in 2004. Downtown had added a number of new restaurants to feed the growing population.
At 10;00 we headed back to Eagel Crest for brunch with long time friends, who were neighbors for many years. Good time catching up since our last visit in 2023.
After lunch were took a drive out highway 126 to Sisters, Oregon, for a look around. The best I can remember is it's still a good tourist town. Back to Bend on Highway 20, I remembered a Mountain View Point and stopped to offer up the tollowing.
These are the Three Sisters Mountains. They are named, from left to right, South Sister, Middle Sister and North Sister. At some point in time, creativity was lacking in those tasked with naming mountains. Nearby are Broken Top and Three Fingered Jack, mountains with appropriate names.
Two reasons for taking Highway 20 back. First, a stop at Riverhouse Lodge for a Bloody Mary. This is a must for us every time in town. Super Bloody Mary and nice view overlooking the Deschutes River. Second, another must stop at Bargreen Ellingson Restaurant Supply for box of food grade gloves. Both were accomplished.
Back in Redmond we took an early dinner at Diego's Spirited Kitchen, a favorite while living in and after leaving Redmond. Coconut Prawns appetizer and followed by Chicken Fajitas made a great meal as usual. Diego's has always been a go to restaurant for us.
Last item on our to do list today was a visit with a very, very good friend Phyllis. Always fun to sit down with a wonderful lady.
Tomorrow we have a full day,including taking a favorite drive in the country and grocery shopping.
92.5 miles today.
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