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OREGON 2006


Wendy's

Tacoma, WA.

'Wendy's'. The first place I had a meal on this visit. The food was quite good.

OREGON 2006


Tacoma Dome Station

Tacoma, WA.

The (Seattle) Sounder train station. The bus station is on the other side of the building.

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Tacoma water feature

Tacoma, WA.

Closer look at the unusual water feature outside the station.

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Baths 20c. Used 5c.

Thurston, OR.

Baths 20c. Used 5c. I will take the 20c option, thanks.

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Ayer's Sarsaparilla

Thurston, OR.

I have never tried 'sarsaparilla'. I read it is similar to root beer.

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Thurston Memorial Wall image 1

Thurston, OR.

The 'Thurston Memorial Wall' and 'Thurston Fence'. It commemorates a horrific shooting incident in 1998.

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Thurston Memorial Wall image 2

Thurston, OR.

A close-up view of the plaque on the Memorial Wall. The school's 'Fence' refers to the tributes placed upon it after the tragedy.

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Traditional building

Eugene, OR.

A more traditional building a few yards away from the railway station.

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Newman's

Eugene, OR.

I would argue the best fish and fries in the city. On Willamette Street, between 15th and 16th Avenue.

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Eugene Skinner

Eugene, OR.

A bronze sculture of Eugene Skinner otuside of the General Library. Now you know how the city got it's name.

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5th Street Rooster

Eugene, OR.

Back on 5th Street, you can find the Rooster mascot. It leave's it's mess everywhere - so tread carefully.

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Steve prefontaine

Eugene, OR.

A memorial to Steve Prefontaine (aka: 'Pre'). An exceptional athlete who died in a tragic accident.

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Prince Pückler's

Eugene, OR.

Prince Pückler's Gourmet Ice Cream. The wonderful Raspberry Truffle was my favourite. On East 19th Avenue and Agate Street.

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Bear with me

Eugene, OR.

One of the numerous features found on the street's of Eugene.

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Creative feature

Eugene, OR.

A creative feature. I have no idea what it is called.

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Wall Art image 1

Eugene, OR.

Wall art is quite common in North America. Here is but one example.

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Pearl Street Parlour

Eugene, OR.

Pearl Street Ice Cream Parlour. Another popular venue.

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Eugene bus

Eugene, OR.

A feature of buses here are the pull-down bars for 2 bicycles at the front of the vehicle.

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Cinema wall art

Eugene, OR.

At a local cinema, movie image wall art. One of several at the Regal Cinema, Valley River Center.

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Oregon Ducks display

Eugene, OR.

Display of Oregon Ducks sports wear.

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Oregon Ducks bus stop

Eugene, OR.

A bus stop not too far from the Oregon Ducks ground.

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Wall Art image 2

Eugene, OR.

More wall art. 2nd example.

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Wall Art image 3

Eugene, OR.

Wall art again. 3rd example.

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Oakway Centre

Eugene, OR.

The Oakway Centre. Also homes, among numerous others, 'Trader Joe's' and the (locally, at least) famous 'Cafe Yumm!'.

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Mcmenamin's North Bank

Eugene, OR.

Near to the Oakway Center is the lovely McMenamin's North Bank pub, 22 Club Road. I had to 'borrow' images to show this place.

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Laid-back Eugene

Eugene, OR.

Back in the city. An example of the laid-back culture that exists there.

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Wall Art image 4

Eugene, OR.

Yet another example of the local wall art.