This morning was proof that Troy and I were finally in the Northwest. The day was cold and wet and we had to improvise to keep warm. The city of Astoria is very hospitable, greeting their guests with maps, suggestions of places to visit and places to eat. Some of the local artist had tents set up for early morning shopping. We took the local bus to the Marine Museum and learned about early trappers that helped make John Jacob Astor a wealthy man, the rescue missions conducted on the wild Columbia River and in the Pacific Ocean. Bumble Bee tuna and salmon canneries added to the economic structure in later days. After lunch of razor clams, rock fish and local brews we enjoyed the local galleries and book shops. The most fun though was watching the children in their very original Halloween costumes trick or treat along Commerce Street. Even the local goats got in on the act. An art show created from the garbage dump, the first theater that Clark Gable performed in, great art deco building and lovely people completed out day.