Travel on a Shoestring April 2010

Hillsboro’s big city entertainment with small town appeal

Find refreshment in the flowers of spring

Celebrating with a road trip to Alaska

Wines of Vitis RidgeShute Park in Hillsboro

APRIL 2010

Travel on a Shoestring 3

Cont

ents Right at home: unsung heroes

in our midst 5

Hillsboro’s big city fun with small town charm 6

At Washington D.C.’s Newseum, the news isn’t all bad 10

Bub’s brews 11

Flowers can be refreshing and can make your outlook on life brighter 12

From grapes to glass: Vitis Ridge 15

Set sail on the Oasis of the Seas 16

Celebrating 83 years with five generations 18

Learn about your world through Exploritas 19

Sometimes a road trip is more about the journey than the destination 20

Local events you don’t want to miss 22

4 Travel on a Shoestring

O u r p e r s p e c t i v eby Eleasah Gerdes

Do you love to travel? Would

you like to save money doing it? Travel enthusiasts everywhere are feeling the effects of the economy and may even wonder if a vacation is in their budget this year.

The good news for those of us who love to travel is that the sluggish economy is a breeding ground for better deals. Even those who don’t need to pinch pennies can take advantage of finding ways to save money on a vacation.

The more money you save on travel, the more money you’ll have for all the other expenses in life. And who doesn’t like to save money? Some of the wealthiest people in the

world are some of the one’s that do everything on a shoestring!

The phrase “thinking outside of the box” has been somewhat overused in recent years, but taking the time to research alternative flights, hotels and attractions, or simply broadening your definition of a what a vacation is, can be rewarding.

To me a vacation is a chance to take a break from ordinary life, and the limitless ways to accomplish this are as unique as you and me. If you find a break by reading a book at the library or riding your bike through the country, all the better for you and your wallet.

You can also benefit from saving

money on a vacation during the vacation itself. If you discover some inexpensive activities to participate in, you might find yourself in a

position to stay at that great hotel you’ve heard so much about. Or if you save money on meals, you could have enough in your

vacation budget left over to splurge and hit the one tourist attraction you just don’t want to miss.

No matter what your motivation for saving money on traveling this year, don’t pass up the opportunity to get out there and have some fun. You can even use the money you don’t spend to be able to afford an additional vacation. And that’s something we could all use.

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“One’s destination is never a place, but a new

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Volume II, Issue 4. Contributing writers: Aaron Gapasin, Joshua Gerdes, Nathan Goff, Gloria Johnson, Gretchen Jordan, Curtis Langer, Brandi Nash and Carolyn Rundorff.


Right at home: unsung heroes in our midstby Jane Morlan

The best part of my job is,

undoubtedly, the people that I meet. In each town I visit, there seems to be a world of gems — friendly, kindhearted folks who just want this world to be a better place.

When we featured the Woodburn area, Kristin Graybeal went out of her way to help us. Rhonda Judson of the Woodburn Chamber has offered support from the beginning. They both have gone above and beyond what most people would do for others.

The next place which is top notch is Main Street in Tigard. Business owners, Mike and Maria Ritter, let us sample their delicious goodies while treating us like family members. The city of Tigard has an employee that made quite an impression on me: Kim McMillan. She reaches out

to the business owners like no other city worker I know, and they respond in kind. Kim and some of the town folk, like Chuck Woodard and Don Hanson, have met at McDonalds every Friday just to build relationships with each other.

Another place has me thinking how lovely it would have been if I had settled there years ago, and that place is Hillsboro. I can’t describe to you how delightful the people there have been to us. Talk about a “small town” in a town of around 90,000! If you’re ever lonely and need a to feel like you belong, all you have to do is drive to Hillsboro, walk into Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain on Main Street, and the manager, Kathy Schmidlkofer, among many other friendly people, will give you a warm greeting.

Time fails me to tell you of some of the wonderful people in other towns, too, like some of the folks in Newberg. The one that really stands out to me is Chelsea Perritt. This young woman has encouraged us and helped us in every way she could,

with no thought of reward. Also, Janis Schroeder, Joe Rector, Gretchen Rodlun and Ben Jaquith — all of these business owners were so welcoming and supportive of our efforts.

And, lastly, the staff at the Wilsonville Chamber and Visitor Center have been some of the most encouraging. Business owners and brothers, Ron and Bruce Widing, also of Wilsonville, have given us free advice about our website and have continually offered words of kindness.

Then there’s Gloria Johnson, who found our magazine in a hotel, and honored us with writing about her own travel stories for our magazine.

My life has been made so much better because these people — and countless others — have gone out of their way to give me a smile, genuine friendship or support in some way just to help me be successful.

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by Eleasah Gerdes

A few months ago I discovered there was an old-fashioned

pharmacy and fountain in Hillsboro. Since one of my favorite aspects of traveling is visiting unique destinations around the local area, we figured Hillsboro would be a great place to check out.

The Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain is one of only a few such establishments left in Oregon. The pharmacy, and large selection of gifts

and collectibles, is enough to draw anyone in, but the soda fountain is where it’s at.

The soda fountain serves sandwiches, soups and salads, along with a tantalizing array of ice cream treats and inexpensive desserts. For lunch my mom and I split a delicious BLT sandwich ($5) and a marshmallow milkshake ($4). We topped off our meal with a piece of cherry pie ($1.50) — yes, we like our sweets.

While we enjoyed our lunch

immensely, the people we met were the real treat. After chatting for a while with the manager, Kathy Schmidlkofer, she introduced us to Bob Shook, one of the regulars at the morning coffee crowd.

Bob has been a part of the Hillsboro community since 1960 when it was a small farming town. He frequents the Hillsboro Pharmacy and Fountain today because it reminds him of the era he grew up in.

“It feels like home,” says Bob. “We had a pharmacy and fountain like this and that’s where everyone gathered and talked.”

Another longtime resident of Hillsboro, Dawn Hawkins, explained to us her appreciation for the town and the fountain, “We settled in Hillsboro in 1955 and never looked back. From day one, everyone was just so friendly. I love to go to the pharmacy and fountain because everyone there is so welcoming — they are just like family.” After visiting it myself I would whole-heartedly agree.

With such a great experience at the pharmacy and fountain we weren’t sure the rest of Hillsboro could measure up, but let me assure you it did. Main Street is full of many other delightful shops such as

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The Artfull Garden.Not only will you find

exceptional home and garden decor at The Artfull Garden, but it is reasonably priced, too. I picked up an adorable set of handcrafted ornaments crafted out of bells made to look like a kangaroo and a camel for only $3 each.

Along with adding some spice to your home or garden, you can also fill your cupboards with candy and goodies galore from The Artfull Garden. They sell pastries from Beaverton Bakery which are too good to pass up if you’ve never had one. Although we had probably already eaten enough sweets for one day, the pecan bar ($3) was literally calling my mom’s name. It was in one word, fantastic.

If you love shoes like I do you won’t want to miss Gimre’s Shoes a few doors down. They are the oldest continuously family owned shoe store west of the Mississippi and have been in Hillsboro for 20 years.

“It’s great to be in a city close to Portland that still has a distinct downtown area,” says proprietor Jon Gimre. Hillsboro has a population of 90,000, but there’s still a small town feel with the bustle and activity of a larger city.”

After a splendid experience at the shops downtown, we made our way to Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center a few blocks away. While they offer a variety of classes and concerts, we went to enjoy the free art exhibits displayed around the center.

One of the more touching exhibits at the art center was from the Miller Education Center and Rise Above Arts Program in the basement gallery. The programs are dedicated to providing art education

to homeless youth in Hillsboro. The expressive ceramics pieces created by these teens were beautiful and thought-provoking.

To me, the most memorable work at the arts center was a mixed media piece entitled Paradise Remembered by Janet Higgins. It’s a large apple that not only induced in me a large appetite, but it brought a big smile to my face as well.

Inspired and ready for our final adventure on day one, we stopped by one of my favorite childhood

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destinations: Skate World ($4.75 per person). Roller skating is great exercise, and is one of those activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. It also brought back fond memories of birthday parties and youth group events I took part in there as a child.

There were too many things we wanted to do in Hillsboro to fit in one day and we were excited to start day two. One of the benefits to checking out a town near to where you live is that you can save money by spending the night at home. Dinner is usually more expensive than lunch at a restaurant, so eating out only for the less expensive meal is also a good way to save a few bucks.

We began day two with a trip to Bamboo Garden in North Plains.

This 20-acre farm grows more than 300 varieties of bamboo and maintains one of the most diverse collections of rare and common bamboo in the U.S.

Owner of Bamboo Garden, Ned Jaquith, took us on a tour of the grounds and showed us everything from the cold hardy clumping bamboo to the giant timber bamboo they grow for retail and wholesale markets. What was interesting to us was the vast array of bamboo plants that exist. We had no idea that there is even a ground cover variety.

After an informative drive through the bamboo-filled farm, we stopped back by the office to purchase two bamboo cups ($6 each). Local artist and employee of

Bamboo Garden, Charissa Brock, makes these cups from Phyllostachys atrovaginata, also known as Incense Bamboo. These unique works of art are not only beautiful, but functional as well and can be used to sip your favorite tea from.

For our next stop we made our way back to Hillsboro to Rice NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals. I had read that they have the largest opal-filled thunderegg in the world and we just had to check it out.

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subsequently donated the buildings and wooded acreage to the museum.

In 2006 the Rice Museum was accepted to the National Registry of Historic Places. Today you can tour their impressive collection of crystals, minerals, petrified wood, meteorites and fossils for an educational and downright spectacular experience (adult $7, children $5).

Linda Kepford, assistant director at the museum, gave us a tour of the facilities. Every room we went in contained more rocks and minerals than I have ever seen in one place — and they were all beautiful. Our favorite room was the rainbow gallery where ultraviolet light shows the brilliant colors that many natural minerals emit.

The museum also has a gift shop filled with reasonably priced books, carvings, jewelry, rocks and minerals, so you can add to your own collection. If you love rocks and minerals don’t miss out on this nationally recognized veritable treasure.

Finishing out our trip to Hillsboro we dined at Cruise In Country Diner for lunch. This ’50s-style diner offers friendly service and excellent food. Our server, Becca Conaway, was amiable and attentive.

We shared a ’57 Chevy burger ($9.75), which came with Tillamook cheddar cheese and natural cured bacon. I am not exaggerating that it was the best burger we have ever eaten — and we’ve eaten a lot of burgers. We also split a generously-sized root beer float ($3.50) and a piece of rhubarb pie ($3). All in all, it was a great meal and a great dining experience.

The next time you are looking for a diversion to your daily routine, don’t overlook Hillsboro, the big city with the small town appeal.

The next step

HillsboroVertigo BrewingVertigo prides itself on producing a unique blend of beer offerings that manage to stand out in the Northwest. Call to set up an appointment to taste their beer for yourself.

VernoniaCedar Ridge Retreat & Conference CenterIf you’ve got a big group and need the perfect spot for a retreat or company picnic, this is the place. They offer a comfortable lodge, outdoor heated pool, walking trails and much more. It’s also a great place for an outdoor wedding or reception.

AlohaThe Reserve Vineyards and Golf ClubReceive the amenities and service you’d expect at a private golf club. Voted Best Golf Value in Portland under $100 by GOLF Magazine.

North PlainsHorning’s HideoutOutdoor family fun awaits on acres of rolling green hills. Fishing, camping and concerts just 35 minutes west of Portland.

CorneliusCountry Style CafeGrand opening! Stop by for their signature breadless hot wings sautéed in garlic and butter. Also serving big omelettes, salads and pancakes. You’ll love their comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, too.

Trip cost per person*

Meals $15.00Decor $ 3.00Skating $ 4.75Museum $ 7.00

Total $29.75

*Gas costs not factored in. Based on a two-person trip.


At Washington D.C.’s Newseum, the news isn’t all badby Gloria Johnson

One reason Washington D.C. is among my favorite places to

visit is because things are constantly changing. When I heard about the recently opened Newseum I wasn’t overly interested. I am one of the first to

turn the television news off and read only select items from the newspaper. It seems like so much of the news is bad and I don’t want to hear about it. But curiosity got the better of me and I’m so glad it did.

No, I didn’t mispell the world museum, it is really named the Newseum. A 250,000-square-foot museum of news offering an experience that combines five centuries of news history with up-to-the second technology and hands-on exhibits.

Even before entering the Newseum your experience begins when you arrive at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street NW. You are met with a display of the front pages of 606 newspapers from all U.S. states and 55 countries in their original unedited form. Yes, Oregon is represented; the day I was there the Eugene Register-Guard was featured.

The Newseum features seven levels of galleries, theatres, shops and visitor services. It offers a unique environment that takes museumgoers behind the scenes to experience how and why news is made. Fifteen theatres, including a 4-D immersion experience, feature films that highlight the world’s greatest stories and moments. “You are there” standing with Edward R. Murrow on a London rooftop as he delivers a live radio report during World War II. Then you are going undercover with Nellie Bly, first woman investigative reporter as she exposes horrendous conditions in a 19th century insane asylum.

The Newseum’s Big Screen Theatre presents historic

news broadcasts, original documentaries and breaking news on a unique 100-foot-long video wall. Most exhibits are permanent including poignant accounts of September 11, 2001 and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Traveling exhibits are constantly on rotation.

During my recent visit I spent two hours viewing a Pulitzer Prize award-winning dramatic photographic display. From the touching shot of an ailing Babe Ruth watching his number being retired at Yankee Stadium, to the U.S. Marines raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. I confess the exhibit was extremely emotional for me. I called my husband back in Oregon at least three times unable to control the tears, yet overjoyed at the same time. These photographs illustrate the enduring power of the still image.

Again, I was flooded with memories at the Funny Pages exhibit. It seemed like yesterday as I remembered Sunday mornings when my dad sat me on his lap and read aloud to me Mary Worth, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Rex Morgan MD, and Gasoline Alley complete with ZAP, POW AND VAROOOOOM!

When planning your next trip, give Washington D.C. a second look. Go to www.newseum.org and read all about the Newseum. If possible, plan on staying a minimum of five hours. It is easily accessible by metro stops Archives/Navy Memorial or Judiciary Square. The Newseum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; it is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Inauguration Day. Although the Newseum charges admission, unlike the Smithsonian museums, I promise you, the cost is worth every penny. Adults (19-64), $20; Seniors (65 and older), military and students with valid ID, $18; youth (7-18), $13; children (6 and younger), Free.

* * *Gloria Johnson, who directs a travel club through Umpqua Bank, can be reached at [email protected].

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broadway on a shoestringMay 31-June 6, 2010 Stay in the heart of the theatre district.Club members: $2,300. Others: $2,500. Includes RT airfare from Portland and travel insurance. No meals.

washington d.c. on a shoestringSeptember 13-19, 2010 Visit our capital’s rich history.Club members: $2,500. Others: $2,600. Includes RT airfare from Portland and cancel for any reason travel insurance. No meals.

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BUB’S BREWS

by Joshua Gerdes

This past month while at Fanno Creek Brew Pub’s Nano Beer

Festival, I found myself surprised at just how many breweries there actually are in the Northwest. And what I still can’t get used to is that you practically have to know an expert in order to find some of or even hear

about these brews. Well, my readers, you are in luck. I may not be an expert just yet, but in striving to spread the good news of the brews, I bring you my review of the Cruise In Country Diner in Hillsboro.

Now, at first glance, Cruise In may just seem like another ’50s diner. But au contraire beer lovers: Cruise In carries 14 beers on tap! Of course, that in and of itself, though better than many bars, is nothing to write to you about. But the beers they have on tap I have not had or heard of before.

I went to Cruise In to try beer by Vertigo Brewing, a local brewery also stationed in Hillsboro that has a wide range of beers I’ve been wanting to try. Soon after my arrival at Cruise In, I found myself delighted to be drinking Vertigo’s Schwindel Alt. For a lager, this beer had a hefty amount of

flavor, akin to Samuel Adams Boston Lager in color and depth, but the overall flavor reminded me more of an amber ale with subtle, sweet biscuity notes. This, my friends, is a good lager.

And since experts will tell you that one beer is never enough, I decided to have a pint of Cascade’s Celtic Copper Ale. This beer tasted more like caramel than any other beer I’ve ever had, though not so much so as to strangle my palate with sugar. All in all, this beer was a pleasure to drink.

Cruise In Country Diner is definitely one of those secret places that those who know love. I certainly recommend it. And with such a nostalgic atmosphere, friendly staff, good food and a variety of beers to choose from, I imagine I’ll be finding myself there again.

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Walking among beautiful flowers and plants can beby Jane Morlan

I love flowers and plants of all kinds. The intricacies that make up each tiny

leaf or petal truly amaze me. I watch a Fuchsia bloom into a

dancing ballerina in no time at all, and I wonder how all that detailed beauty was in that tiny flower head just a few days before.

Health professionals say it’s good for the mind to feast on the beauty of nature. I always feel so much better about life when I’ve become lost in a sea of plant life.

It’s the mind focusing on this kind of beauty that allows it to refresh itself and get back to the task of solving life’s daily problems in a renewed way. Going to flower gardens and plant nurseries have been very rewarding for me for years.

I have had the pleasure of walking

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favorite flower. What I don’t understand about the rose is how the plant can fit so many petals in such a tiny area before it lets itself unfold. And the aroma of roses, or any scented flower, is something I could enjoy breathing in every minute of the day. The fragrance seems to come from the flower in a never-ending way, no matter how many times you breathe it in. Did you

know you can go to Heirloom Roses and enjoy their roses absolutely free? You should make a plan at once to go!

One of my favorite spots to visit is Duniway Park, with a lilac garden, in Portland. The variety of colors and

fragrances are truly amazing and it is free to the public.

I also love going to local nurseries, and there are many to choose from. Recently, I stopped at Egan Gardens and was pleasantly surprised at how many greenhouses they had with such a variety of plants and flowers. It was heaven. Every time we turned another

corner, there was more to see. And the prices were in keeping with my shoestring budget.

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Impact your world and become an Ombudsmanby Gretchen Jordan

Residents in nursing homes are among the most frail and

vulnerable Oregonians. At times, they need help to improve their quality of life and care. An ombudsman can provide assistance so all facility residents receive respectful and competent care.

Congress amended the Older Americans Act in 1978 to establish the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program to serve residents in long-term care facilities. Ombudsman services are available in every state and territory of the United States. In Oregon, the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an agency of the State of Oregon.

The Ombudsman Program advocates for quality of life and care

for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Federal and state authority mandates ombudsmen to identify, investigate and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, residents, and to provide services to help in protecting health, safety, welfare and rights. Information and assistance in choosing the most appropriate living residence is also a valuable service.

Across Oregon, certified ombudsmen serve residents, their families and friends. Professional staff supervise the volunteers.

Many people believe that once a person enters a nursing home or assisted living facility, they lose their rights or their rights are altered in some manner — this is not true. Residents have rights and those rights need to be protected.

Unfortunately, many residents receive no visitors and have no close relatives. This decreases their opportunities to communicate meaningfully with those who could care and advocate for them.

Ombudsman Program staff and volunteers communicate with each resident and the program affirms the dignity and value of each resident. Communication is essential to maintaining the rights of all people and is absolutely critical to the more than 50,000 Oregonians in long-term care facilities.

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Be an opportunistYou may not get to do exactly what you want exactly when you want to, but checking out the free sights or slightly altering your plans to take advantage of a good deal can still be fun.

Road trip anyone?If you’ve got the time it may be cheaper to drive to your next vacation than fly. The website www.costtodrive.com compares the cost of driving to the cost of flying to a given destination.

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by Brandi NashLocal Libationist

Vitis is defined as the type genus of the family Vitaceae; woody vines

with simple leaves and small flowers; includes a wide variety of grapes. With this in mind, I found Vitis Ridge Winery to be aptly named.

It is always a bonus to walk into a winery and find that they are serving up a varietal that you don’t come across often in the Willamette Valley. Vitis Ridge seems to have taken on this wine

challenge. Thirteen wines were available for tasting the day I went in. All the heavy hitters were there, Pinot, both Noir and Gris, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon. There were others too, such as Muscat and Syrah, but they fall into that not-so-common — but not-so-uncommon either — realm. Marechal Foch was the first to catch my eye, followed quickly by Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (as a port no less). These were the bonus wines and there were four of them!

The tasting room was simple yet cozy. I am always a fan of a space that makes the barrier between taster and taste conductor minimal. There was plenty of room to roam, tables so one could stay awhile, and a very nice spread of cheese, crackers and chocolates. However, as great as this all was, the real surprise, of course, was in the wine selection.

The Marechal Foch was still on my mind when I came to the end of the line

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by Curtis Langer

My wife, Tricia, and I, woke up Saturday morning January

16, 2010, to the warm Florida sun greeting us in Fort Lauderdale. After cruising some 26 times among 23 different cruise ships, this day had a new excitement as we were about to embark on the new Royal Caribbean ship Oasis of the Seas.

The Oasis of the Seas has been featured on television and in newspapers even before she set sail. Our research indicated not only was it the largest cruise ship in the world at 225,000 tons, but it exceeded the previous largest ship by 71,000 tons. What would you expect in a ship of this magnitude? Let me share with you what we experienced.

As our cab driver drove to the port we saw four ships docked. One of the ships stood out with its sheer size and beautiful, sleek design. Within 30 minutes we were greeted on board by their enthusiastic crew (I would be, too, if this was my home for several months at a time venturing the Caribbean Sea).

After spending a few hours in our veranda room we realized it had been a while since we had eaten. The choice of where to eat was certainly the biggest decision of the day as

there were 24 restaurants to choose from. You may be wondering if this is just on the ship or in the port as well. Nope, 24 right on board the ship. You can choose from Johnny Rocket’s juicy, flavorful hamburgers right up to the premium restaurant 150 Central Park, serving items like Kobe beef with all the trimmings. Our first choice was the casual outdoor restaurant Park Café with delicious sandwiches and salad bar.

Park Café was located in the middle of what they call Central Park — the park is spectacular! Sometimes cruise ships have a few plastic plants or several flower arrangements here and there, but not on the Oasis of the Seas. Central Park is outside towards the top of the ship and is about the size of a football field. As you walk along the paths you will find yourself among several thousand plants and trees with plenty of park benches to sit on and enjoy the tranquility. Not one, not two, but four full-time horticulturists maintain this area. They also take

care of floral arrangements for the ship areas and the guest rooms. Even herbs are raised for use at some of the restaurants.

That was more than enough excitement for one day, so now we laid our heads on the most comfortable bed and pillows of our choosing. You won’t find anything else like it on the sea.

The next day was a full day at sea heading onward to new areas. Would you believe the ship had another outdoor area called the Boardwalk? When you enter this area would you expect to find a carousel? Probably not, but they have a full size carousel along with several carvings showing the different stages of how the horses were made. From the initial stage of laminating the wood to the final stage of painting the many exquisite colors of the various animals it was quite a display.

At this point, we found ourselves hungry again with, of course, more then one option to choose from. Our


favorite at the Boardwalk was the Sea Food Shack where you can choose to eat inside or outside.

In the middle of the ship is the Royal Promenade which contains great shops including Coach and other familiar brands, beverage bars and, did I mention, more food stops? There are nine restaurants in this area serving food from pizza to cupcakes.

And what about entertainment aboard the ship? There is a 1,400-seat theater to watch productions like Hairspray, an ice skating rink with shows, the largest casino on the seas and much more.

And for the sports enthusiast — they’ve got you covered. Royal Caribbean was the first, and is still the only cruise line, to incorporate Flowrider, which creates fast and tall waves much like a pounding surf. The Oasis has two surfing Flowriders. I got the hang of the bodyboard surfing pretty well, but I’m saving the stand up surfing for next time on my 67th birthday. The ship also boasts the first zip-line on the ocean. They offer many other sports including wall climbing, golfing and basketball.

I know some people like to spend their vacation laying by the pool, and the Oasis of the Seas provides for them, too. They have several hot tubs and a really nice Solarium.

And if you like people and making new friends, there’s a choice here, too. About 5,400 passengers and 1,600 crew members make for an enjoyable week where social encounters abound. We found that it not only added to our cruise experience on this occasion, but will impact a future trip. We made arrangements to meet one couple this fall for the New England cruise.

Looking into the future it can be helpful to know a little about the past. The first Royal Caribbean ship was launched in 1970. It was considered

large in its time and weighed 18,000 tons.

So what does the future hold for cruising and larger ships? Nobody

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photos courtesy of Curtis Langer


by Eleasah Gerdes

I think most of us would agree that an 83rd birthday is something to

celebrate. Kelly Gibson, of Aurora, feels the same way and recently took the opportunity to visit her grandmother for a surprise birthday bash in San Diego, California. It was also the perfect chance to take some family photographs of five generations.

After meeting up at her cousin’s home, Kelly and her family began their festivities with a trip to San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park (adult admission $37, child $27). Along with seeing meerkats, a warthog and flamingos, they also enjoyed the bird show facilitated by Kelly’s daughter, Jenny’s, best friend.

“If you love a variety of animals it is really a wonderful place to visit,” says Kelly.

While the Zoo was the perfect outing for a large group, they were also able to find a great place to eat dinner. Fourteen family members piled into Buca di Beppo, an Italian restaurant that serves family-style meals.

With everyone pitching in, it gave them more of a variety to choose from at Buca di Beppo. Kelly’s family dined on mozzarella caprese ($16.95), proscuitto stuffed chicken ($20.95) and baked rigatoni ($28.45). And for the all-important birthday dessert it was double dark chocolate cake ($11.99) and apple crostata ($10.99). Although eating out is always fun, Kelly and her family saved money by mostly eating home-cooked meals and staying with family during the trip.

The next day they drove out to Borrego Springs and Octotillo Wells in California to explore and experience

the unique environment found only in the Southwest and its deserts. Kelly’s aunt, who is a park ranger, showed them great places for camping and where to ride all-terrain vehicles. They went geocaching and had fun finding the “treasures” hidden in secret places. For lunch they ate homemade tacos with all the works and baked a cake for her grandma while she opened her birthday gifts.

Later in the evening Jenny brought out marshmallows which they roasted together over a nice, warm campfire. Camping out under the clear, starry night sky they were able to rest up for another day of adventure before heading home.

“I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to visit all these place again with my family,” says Kelly. “There was such a variety of things to do and so little time to do them all!”

Celebrating 83 years with five generations

photos courtesy of Kelly Gibson


by Carolyn Rundorff

I have traveled with Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel) on 22 trips

in the last 10 years, and have enjoyed every one of them. This non-profit travel/educational organization has been operating since 1975. The programs are usually a week long and focus on a particular area of the country or a specific topic such as hiking, birdwatching, history, music among other offerings.

My most recent trip to Florida was during the first week of February of this year. I traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Tampa, Florida, and then joined a group of 22 other people from all parts of the U.S. at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. Many chose to participate in the program in Florida to escape the winter weather back home.

I chose to go on this trip for two reasons: one, I have a 99-year-old relative living near Tampa that I wanted to see for a day or two; and two, I didn’t want to travel that far without seeing some more of Florida. This Exploritas program fit into my schedule and met my continuing interest in learning more about the environment of this country.

All of the Exploritas programs I have been on have been active learning adventures, this one included. We stayed each night in a nice motel-type lodge on the college campus and ate our meals in the cafeteria just across the walkway. Each day we gathered for a short lecture to learn about what we were going to be seeing and then headed out by small bus to locations around the St. Petersburg area.

We went to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve to see birds and alligators which are a wonderful example of this part of Florida’s environment. On one of the days we went out on the college’s research boat into Tampa Bay and studied the sea life that

Learn about your world through Exploritaswas brought up in a net. There is a wonderful Seabird Sanctuary on the Gulf of Mexico where we got to see the rescued and rehabilitated seabirds living in this area.

Manatees are a common animal seen in Florida’s ocean waters and we visited two different locations to learn more about these large, slow-moving creatures. We also had a free afternoon to visit downtown St. Petersburg and check out some of the shops, while also seeing an amazing gathering of brown pelicans.

The great thing about Exploritas programs is that everything — lodging, meals, transportation to the different venues, classes, tips and basic travel insurance — is included in the price you pay, so there are no hidden costs and no “optional” trips during the program that cost extra. I really like paying for my adventure up front and not having to worry about extra expenses once I get there. Of course, one can spend more if you choose to buy gifts, wine with dinner, or that cute T-shirt in the gift shop!

I have traveled many times with Exploritas, a few other travel companies, and on my own, and would recommend this program for the excellent learning opportunities, the hassle-free handling of all the details once you arrive at the program and the value you get for the money. It also works well for women traveling by themselves. I have met some great ladies by paying for a double room and sharing the cost with a roommate whom I met for the first time when I arrived.

I always tell my friends that traveling with Exploritas is like college-level learning without the tests at the end. And it gives you a chance to see the world in a comfortable way.

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photos courtesy of Carolyn Rundorff


by Aaron Gapasin

From: Portland, Oregon

To: Skagway, AlaskaWho: Aaron Gapasin, Nathan Goff, Aaron Jones and Craig StarrPurpose: To celebrate college graduation and spend time with friends.

May 2: First we stopped in Seattle to visit friends (of course went up the Space Needle).

May 3: From Seattle we drove to Vancouver, British Columbia and took a short ferry to Vancouver Island. Setting up camp in Strathcona Provincial Park, with the rich green surroundings and wildlife, was an inspiring way to start the trip.

May 4: The next morning we woke up to see bald eagles. We drove around Victoria and interviewed people about what they thought of the United States and Americans. Next we visited the University of Victoria and checked out some of the local shops. When we returned to camp everything was wet, including our sleeping bags, due to the all-day rain and drizzle. I did not sleep well that night with damp, cold feet, but at least we enjoyed the cigars we had picked up earlier.

May 5: Rushing to catch the ferry at Port Hardy we found random rural stop lights to be rather annoying along the way. Despite the rush, I found the time, maybe because I wasn’t the one driving, to enjoy the scenery of the dense forest and small mountains engulfing the road. Finally, we made it to the ferry — barely. We shoved off for Prince Rupert on the overnight ride. Those of us willing to brave the cold winds spotted whales which were close enough to see them spouting water. I enjoyed walking around the outside of the ferry as the sun set on one side and the moon rose on the other. We moved along through sleek shadowy hills and mountains on island after island.

May 6: Aaron Jones and I stayed up through the night talking and catching up on the past four years. We watched everyone sleeping — on the floors and hard chairs — rolling, snoring and talking in their sleep. The ferry docked somewhere in the middle of the night causing panic in a

few people, including our very own Nathan, who thought we had gotten stuck. It was all quite entertaining. The morning brought with it snow-capped mountains on one side of the ferry and the slow stirring of the passengers. Upon reaching land again we decided to get a hotel room. I wanted to camp, but the cold temperatures and the lack of sleep caused me to give in. I wanted to earn the hotel, though, so I suggested we drive to the next city due east, Prince George — seven to eight hours later we arrived.

May 7: After a good night’s sleep in a warm and dry room we drove northeast to Dawson Creek. Much of the land was dry prairie, but on occasion we passed through some awesome mountains and frozen lakes. We stopped at one lake where two feet of snow was covering what would have been the campground. We, of course, hurled rocks out onto the lake of ice which actually held against some of the rocks. Dawson Creek turned out to be a small town where we stood out. We did, however, find a nice restaurant called Boston Pizza (not sure if it actually exists in Boston, but they had good food).

May 8: We had originally planned on staying in Fort Nelson next, but chose to drive on to Northern Rockies Lodge at Muncho Lake. The quality of the road began to deteriorate from this point forward, and gas stations became much more scarce. Along the way we passed, and even had to stop for, several herds of caribou. There were also herds of buffalo along the sides of the road. The resort we stayed in that night was beyond nice. There was nobody else lodging there so we had good service and it was a good deal. The lake was solidly frozen at the bottom of the majestic mountains — not a single rock broke through when we threw them. The Arctic wind would pick up instantly and furiously and cover us in surprise snow flurries. I was no longer pushing to camp out in a tent. This

Sometimes a road trip is more about the journey than the destination


lodge seemed like a dream that should not exist at all, out in the middle of nowhere — it was sort of like a subarctic oasis. It stayed light out noticeably later than we were used to and did not get dark until after 10:30 p.m.

May 9: Although we had planned on driving to Teslin, we ended up stopping in Watson Lake, Yukon, because our check engine light came on. The mechanic told us it was a fuel pump problem and that we should drive to Whitehorse to fix it. That was unnerving, but I was pretty excited to be in the Yukon. I had wanted to see it since the fourth grade after reading The Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London. Just being there made the wastelands and mountains seem so much more beautiful and magical to me. Frozen lakes were the norm at this point, and I felt like I was exploring another planet lacking the sprawl of civilization. Snow started to fall as we ate and I was one happy camper. After lunch we found an unexpected surprise, a “park” in Watson Lake with a maze of hundreds of posts with signs on them left by tourists from around the world. I have yet to see anything like it, and it was in the middle of nowhere! We made it to Whitehorse that night, which was a sizable town for that region (we even found a Boston Pizza restaurant there). We also found out, first hand, what it means to be in the land of the midnight sun. It did not get dark until after 11:30 p.m., and after walking around town so late in the setting sun, we all had trouble sleeping.

May 10: The next morning was devoted to repairing the car and we all breathed a little easier. This was the day to make the push to Alaska, but the group was getting fatigued and low on finances. And the check engine light came back on forcing us to return to the mechanic. I was able to rally the troops, however, and we drove back down through a small portion of British Columbia across stunning ice fields and then down into the valley cove of Skagway. It was “touristy,” but after our trip so far it was nice to be there. Skagway is also reachable by ferry, which is where most of the people come into town from. There is a train that circumnavigates the mountains over the town

with the greenest pine trees stretching for hundreds of miles. There was much to do there, but we were unprepared and lacking the spirit to go on. One person in our group was ready to snap some pictures and turn around the moment we reached the Alaska Border Patrol (don’t worry Nathan, I won’t mention any names). And while it was a long time coming, on the way back to Whitehorse we finally saw our first of many black bear.

May 11: I wanted to keep going, and though I knew we lacked money and drive, I wasn’t quite ready to return. My sense of adventure was craving more. I half joked about exploring up further into Alaska or maybe the Northwest Territories, which seemed even more treacherous than the Yukon. Instead we drove back south to Fort Nelson, hoping for warmer weather and the possibility of camping to save money. Along the way, we saw an owl perched on a road sign, a herd of wild horses, mountain goats, more caribou and black bears.

May 12: We stayed in a hotel on our last night. After I got out of the shower, Nathan, Craig and Aaron Jones told me they were ready to go home — I was outnumbered. So we packed up and drove home. It was all worth it, however, because I got to see Alaska. You have to see it with your own eyes to really know. If you want a trip that is different from being catered to by huge tropical resorts, this is definitely the way to go.

Nathan Goff’s PerspectiveWe wanted to celebrate graduating from college with a road trip, and when Aaron Gapasin suggested going to Alaska we

jumped on board. One of the interesting memories we made was interviewing several Canadians on a college campus and asking them if they liked Americans. I also tried to sleep on the overnight ferry ride, but woke up thinking the ship had run aground — I found out it had really just stopped in a port to pick up new people. During the daylight hours on the ship we saw spectacular views of the countryside.

Driving through Canada we saw beautiful frozen lakes and snow covered mountains. Skagway was a nice town nestled between majestic mountains. We regularly saw bears, bison and goats all along the way. I actually jumped out of the car with a black bear about 30 feet away so I could get a picture — that was kind of crazy.

The whole trip was relatively inexpensive and most of the areas we drove to were not tourist spots, so the hotels were regularly less than $100 per night. The night we camped in Victoria saved us a lot of money as well. Even the ferry ride was cost effective.

All in all, the trip was a worthwhile experience because of the fun we had being together and being adventurous. It was also a great way to celebrate finishing college.

photos courtesy of Aaron Gapasin


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