TJ and I spent last week in Oregon with our two sweet and beautiful friends A&R. The photos below are out of order, and it kind of reflects the nature of the trip for me. We experienced a lot, and I am still processing it all. Overall, it was inspiring, adventurous, good fun, challenging at times, and full.
Taking our van was quite the adventure. We knew when we bought our Westy that it was going to bring with it the potential of sitting by the side of the road....and lo and behold, we did experience that. I am thankful for easy going friends, silicone, and kind-hearted mechanics, despite my sometimes crazy anxiety. Seeing the Oregon coast ocean was so beautiful, and inspired me so much more to learn to surf someday....I plan to try paddle surfing (with B!) this year, so here's hoping!
Portland itself was great. It was boiling hot (to me), and felt like we drove into an instant, sultry summer. I was especially impressed by all the coffee, good food, and awesome tattoos I saw almost everyone sporting. Oh, and Powell's books....I loved Powell's books. PS...we got to watch Mad Men in a theatre!!
We spent our last night in a junk yard in Manzanita. It is a long story, which includes a cheese factory, an AA meeting, a tow truck, funk music, a small quiet library, good mexican food and an especially kind mechanic......plus TJ and I fell in love with Manzanita. Overall, I am glad to be home and itching to make some new music...always a sign of a good holiday, right?
Hey! If you like quick rewards (like me) I'd really recommend radishes. They do well in containers and I've gotten TONS already. As well, basil is out of control! Leeks, chard and beets, thyme, rosemary, lavender and mint are doing pretty well, the only one that's not thriving is kale, it seems to never get enough water!
ReplyDeleteUnsurprisingly, I also recently dismantled all my old jewelry to make new pieces out of. So we're just living quiet separate parallel lives in small ways. Can't wait to try paddlesurfing with you to muse over our other hidden similarities ;)
so i just got this comment now!! don't know where it was hiding...anyway, i am currently enjoying some of your basil on a sandwich! sooooo good
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