Day 3, Florence, OR to Redmond, OR, 191 miles. Today we went looking for breakfast in Florence. This little cafe was the only one open in town, and it was SRO with a line. I believe this guy could be open on Sunday mornings and take the rest of the week off.
Leaving the Hen, first three cars missed the turn to Redmond which put me in the lead for the rest of the morning as we cruised up the lower McKenzie River canyon. Arriving in Eugene, we split off from the group to go visit several of my cousins. Annie's significant other is a custom car builder (retired). So this final project is in his garage and for sale.
This wall was a gallery of cars he has either built or restored. Notice the vintage racers. Outstanding.
Nice lunch for us wayward travelers, and off we go. This time in the upper McKenzie River Canyon. Look at this fine example of a covered bridge that we just had to turn off and drive through.
Lots more salmon fishermen again today,,,, and lots of trees, lava and smoke. We kept getting notices on google maps that our road was closed, but,,, fortunately, the closure was lifted just before we got there. Straggled into Redmond about 4:00pm, tickling with vapor lock at every stoplight, 90 degrees outside, 3000 elevation not so high, but the density altitude has to be 7 or 8000 feet, idle is crappy, also. Lower temps tomorrow, stay tuned.
We lost one member in Eugene, Bill Cilker. He went to visit his daughter and grand children in Eugene. But we did pick up another Model A member in Redmond, Jack and Dianna Richard!
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Your cousin sure has built some wonderful cars! What a treat to see the one left. Be safe and enjoy. Mary B
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