On Sunday morning, we got up even earlier than the day before so we could make the hour drive from Portland to Hood River in time for our 9am ride with Thomas the Tank Engine. Though it wasn’t initially our first choice, we were relieved to be on the first train of the day because, like the day before, it was really hot. There were a number of activities set up for the kids, including temporary tattoos, story readings, an area to play with train sets, a maze made out of hay bales, and a riding railroad. The Thomas ride itself seemed fun enough for the kids, but I was slightly disappointed that the train simply chugged up the track in one direction for about 15 minutes, stopped, and then returned to the station going the opposite direction. The entire time, various Thomas the Tank Engine songs were blaring so loud throughout the train that it was difficult to hear the person sitting next to you. I imagine that by 3pm or 4pm those train cars would be like saunas — so glad we were there early.

Evan had a good time, and continues to talk about Day Out with Thomas. In fact, he has said several times that he wants to do the exact same vacation again — except for the part where I get appendicitis and have my appendix removed! The wise doctors tell me that probably won’t happen again!

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