Sounds like a great ideal to me. For awhile maybe you can forget some of the pain and just relax and enjoy the scenery.

Bill and I lived in Redmond for a couple of years and it is beautiful in Oregon and a lot to see. Lots of rain though where we were at.

Hopefully the ride won't be too bad. I would rather do the train the the plane.
Not as hectic as dealing with airports.

I hope it goes well for you.

Ada