Being away definitely makes me appreciate being here even more - if that is possible. i spent the first week in Eastern Oregon. recovering from a very bad cold i got the day before i left Ouaga (I still dont have my voice back fully). then went camping at Clear lake near Sisters. it was so beautiful there - glass clear lake (way too cold for me to swim in!!), amazing hiking to 2 spectacular waterfalls. Otto and his dad, my brother and dad all came. i love being outside!!
the weather has been gorgeous here - after what sounds like a less than summery summer. I like to think i brought the sunshine with me. We went to the Oregon coast for a day trip (Tillamook) and had a picnic on the beach and ran around collecting rocks with Otto. I have been staying at my mom's place - a bit far out of Portland, but it is very nice to have a chance to hand out with her. I have been lucky in that Otto's dad has been working quite bit, so i have been able to spend plenty of time with Otto. Otto has also had a chance to reconnect with his Portland friends (even Liam who now lives in Yuma). I have been catching up with friends. Visited the clinic where i most recently worked - i miss all my work friends/colleagues. Did a great bike ride yesterday and visited my neighbors. Life is good in PDX, esp when you dont have a job.
I thought about taking pictures, but i am sure a quick google image search for Portland would show photos much better than any i would take. so instead i have just one photo to share that really describes one of the reasons why i love it here.
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| Mmmmm, breakfast at Gravy |
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