This is a rest stop about an hour outside of Burns, Oregon. We stopped here to stretch our legs and to take in the scenery. This patch of highway offers views that seem to stretch out for miles.
Once we got to Burns, we found a our little bed and breakfast which I think must really be the pride of the town. It’s called the Sage Country Inn and it is very pleasant.
We are staying in the “Cattle Baron Room” which is supposed to be the room where all the boys slept. This little tidbit is relevant to my stay because one of those boys is a colleague of mine.
I don’t know what I expected, but the place is really just a cute room, There are no Foghat or Ted Nugent posters on display from his formative years (or Raquel Welch for that matter). There is a case with some antique guns inside and a small collection of old coins and bills. There is a dress hanging int he closet that hearkens back to an earlier time in American history.
Tonight we ate at Linda’s Thai Room in downtown Burns. We chose it because it was really one of the only places open. My advice, is to go into a meal at the Thai room with an open mind. It’s not the same Thai food they serve where I come from. Also, think hard about how hungry you are. We were unable to eat everything and the Waiter seemed disappointed that we couldn’t take any of the food home,
I’m looking forward to an early day tomorrow heading out to get some birding in before we report to our next hotel. I’ll keep you posted.