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Saturday Night in Hillsboro

This is about as wild as my life has been here in the suburb of Hillsboro, Oregon.
I take that back. I did ride my bike to the wonderful Hillsboro Public Library.

Hillsboro Library

From a window on the second floor of the library, I saw little children peering inside a tree trunk. I knew I had to check it out.

Duck's Nest in Tree Trunk

Mama-to-be was very tolerant of the inquisitive. I don't think it was the first time she had hatched in this spot. I was delighted to share my "discovery" with other mothers and children.
And, of course, I practiced my Find a Grave hobby by visiting the Fir Lawn and Multnomah cemeteries.

But Hey, Girls just want to have fun!
Fortunately, Bert and Diane, my friends of 46 years from Denver, were also visiting in Portland. We met for dinner at the Veritable Quandary, which I highly recommend for both eating and drinking. But you'd better hurry! When I searched for a link for this entry, I just learned they are closing at the end of this summer!.

Bert and Diane in Portland

Forever in a Veritable Quandary

My friend Cheryl lives just up the road from me near the historic Orenco Park Station. Not much is left of historical interest in the area, so we visited the Washington County History Museum.

The Viewfinder Is from Washington County

Even the staff was amazed that we kept ourselves entertained among the exhibits for several hours. You will find the museum above the Starbucks in downtown Hillsboro.

Studying the 1938 Quilt

We Mastered Only the Candlestick

Cheryl Solved the Magnet Puzzle

If you go on Saturday, you can also go to the Farmer's Market. If you want so-so but huge burritos, eat lunch at Amelia's. If you want better American food and smiling service, go to the Reedville Cafe.

I have enjoyed my canine companionship, meeting up with my old friend Cheryl, and the close proximity to Portland. However, I am ready to get on the road again on Saturday morning and head north.