Pendleton Oregon

Anoher great day for me, Junior the sock monkey. We went to the town of Pendleton Oregon. We walked around town for a bit, great old buildings and then on to the Pendleton Underground. Started on the ground floor with a short movie. Then the tour began. our tour guide, Cindy was really funny. She gave us great stories and info about the history of the underground. Most of the pictures I am sending are actually rooms down under the buildings. The first picture is what it looks like on the street level. As we went down into the tunnels, we prety much followed a time line. Again, I was appalled at the living conditions of the Chineese workers or in some cases, slaves. Underground the tunnels contained a Chinese laundry, a bar, Gambling and speakeasy and Chinese housing. Also a jail. And this was just under one block. Then outside and up to the Cozy Rooms. Notice the red light over the door. The Madam took care of her girls and even have Church services for thm. She wanted them to save their money and move on to a betterr life.

I tried to cover my eyes when there was something inappropriate for a monkey. Cindy was really a gracious hostess. She let me sit on things and in one of the "soiled doves" rooms from the  fifties, she putt me on the bed and let me hold a nylon stocking. She asked if anyone knew how much the "ladies" charged their gentlemen, before and after wwII. Don knew exactly what after the war cost. $5.00. Everyone laughed except Donna. She said she has a few questions for him. We finished the tour back underground seeing where the Chinese laborers lived and the jail. Lots of people took pictures of me and some even asked for my blog address. I guess I am still a popular monkey.

After telling Cindy how much we enjoyed her tour, we headed to the Pendleton Woolen Mill for anotherr tour. Very disappointing. Loud and short. We had earplug/headphones but still couldn't hear or understand our guide. Hopefully if we make the tour in Washingon, it will beetter.

We are not at Soap Lake, Washington at a wonderful camp. Pool, golf a lake and a playground and teepees. Tired but happy, I am almost ready for bed. The park owner just came over and asked if he could see inside Cmor.  Don and Donna are playing rummicubes again but I am too tired after the playground. Good nigght to everyone from Junnior.