Joe was born in Hawaii and Pamela and I were born and raised in Southern California - where weather seldom changes and is almost never an issue.
We knew that the changing of seasons, lots of rain and even ice and snow would be a huge change for all of us and still look forward to all that - but we did not expect weeks of 95+ heat when we got here with NO AIR CONDITIONING! Suddenly, we are consulting the morning news and our phone weather apps before we plan a meal, an outing or even a trip to the mailbox. Three flights of stairs (each way!!) to even get to a cool refreshing dip in the pool has to be seriously considered!
I guess we are spoiled - well, I am sure we are - but more importantly we are resourceful with early morning trips to the market or to take a walk and afternoon trips to the movies, the pool or even the ice skating rink? LOL
Today the high is 74 so I better get busy by Monday we will be back in the 90s - Yikes!!! Oh, and for everyone that told me it rains every day here - that is certainly not true - we have been here 32 days and not a drop of rain!
In spite of the heat we all agree - Oregon is absolutely gorgeous - with lakes, rivers, waterfalls, forests and flowers EVERYWHERE! Great choice for our first runawayandretire adventure!!
Gabi
