Year Two, Day 51: The Peacefulness of a Good Day

Such a fabulous day! I took the Amtrak bus down to Salem. Had a lovely walk downtown through the capital mall.Even had time to sit and read for a bit.

Then I hopped on a bus and had lunch at Cafe Yumm. Barbecued Tofu Bento.Yum! :)

It was hot today, so the mom of my Salem family kindly offered me a ride to their house. Then while I taught her son and daughter, she made me an iced coffee

Feel like a queen, I do! :)

Then she drove me to .the city bus stop. Amazingly the bus got me to the Amtrak Salem station at 5:10, just in time to catch the 5:11 to Portland!!

And here I sit in my train office, blogging about my wonderful day!

Enjoying the view from my window, I am!!

When I get back to Portland, I am going to buy a new bicycle helmet and bike light. Tomorrow I plan on a long ride.

But today I am enjoying the peacefulness of a good day.

Happy Wednesday!!

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