Central Washington was a desert when compared to the coast!

More pics from where I sit: the landscape seemed to change abruptly from green and lush to arid and desolate.

This part of Washington reminded me of New Mexico.  Dry, brown and spotty vegetation.

I believe this is part of the Columbia river, Wanapum lake was created here by the Wanapum dam.

This is the vantage bridge that crosses the Columbia River.

Grandfather cuts loose ponies is the name given this sculpture atop a hill.  

Coke may not have my name on a bottle, but I came close with this mango nectar!