Bend to Portland: Powered by an Ocean Roll

Five days in Central Oregon. It was an amazing getaway. But
it was time to travel home. From my room at the luxurious Tetherow Lodges overlooking the golf course I

enjoyed one last sunrise. As the sunlight gradually colored the sheer white
curtains a soft orange, I gathered my things.

I walked out of the lodge, loaded my car and kept one
special bag in the front seat. A brown bag with an