Day 11: Sacramento--Dad's Kitchen

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Day 10: Sacramento--Harley's House

We stayed at my mom's cousin Harley's house in Sacramento. Uncle Mike and Colin were already settled in when we arrived. It was great catching up with him and Uncle Ray, whom we haven't seen since last time in California in 1996.

Day 10: Medford to Sacramento

Between Portland, OR and Sacramento, CA we stayed overnight in Medford, OR to break up the drive. 

Here was a checkpoint shortly into California. They were checking for fruit and out of state wine.

The Shasta Dam

Day 9: Portland--Zoo Dropoff

Dad was heartbroken saying goodbye to his sisters in Portland.

Day 9: Portland--Elephant Deli

Jake had heard about the Elephant Deli through MLSsoccer.com. It is a favorite of some of the Portland Timber players.

Walking in the place we bumped into and started talking to these guys, Greg and Fernando. We learn they were Aunt Elaine and Aunt Michelle's pilots for their 11:30pm flight to Boston! (It was also confirmed at the airport)

It was an awesome cafeteria style eatery with many fresh, organic, and delicious options as well as beer, wine, and mixed drinks. We would love to go back.

Day 8: Portland--Pok Pok

Pok Pok has been seen on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. We asked many locals and received all positive reviews. However our feeling about it...

What to do, what to do?

Day 8: Portland--Huber's

Bre and I saw Huber's on a Portland edition of the show Drinking Made Easy.  Established in 1879, it is the oldest restaurant in the city. It is famous for its Spanish Coffee and turkey dishes.

(video to come)

This is Yoko, aka Yoko O-yes. She has been working at Huber's for 40 years. She is a very funny Japanese woman. We also learned that she survived of the bombing of Hiroshima when she was 12. So we did the math to learn that she is 78 years young and looks great.