Just back from a holiday break in Oregon, starting with a sleepy Christmas in McMinnville (Bill & I went geocaching since most of the stores/restaurants were closed), a quick run down the stormy coast (Cape Kiwanda & Florence), then ending with escape to Bend, Oregon to play in the snow. We got more than we bargained for crossing the pass, which was blizzarding and 17-degrees warm. Luckily, snowshoeing at Tumalo Falls was picture perfect the next day--blue skies, fresh powder everywhere, and a roaring falls--everyone and their dog was there! After a quick photo-op stop at Smith Rock State Park, we spend New Year's Eve listening to a band at the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse.