[LWJ]

Eric hit a good one. Sequim. Also, there are spots on San Juan and Lopez in the rain shadow.

Other's on my list (which is similar to yours) I have told Mrs. LWJ that we need a "Sun Solution" for years.

Boise - cheap. Not much culture. Growing like a weed.

Flagstaff - never been. VERY curious

Bend - growing like a weed. SUPER expensive. Killer recreation.

Hood River - expensive. Killer recreation.

Ashland - Smokey. Wine / Food / Theater. Not cheap.

Italy / S. France or Portugal - A book could be written on each.

Missoula / Bozeman - LOVE Missoula. I hear is is gray in the winter.

My thoughts are to have a small city home in Portland and a larger rural place somewhere else that is lesser cost. Best of both worlds.