Week 2 in Oregon

Well here we are again. I will try to give you the abbreviated version of what I did last week and this weekend. Last Monday I went rock climbing. Looked pretty easy when I was watching other people, but I soon found out there is a degree of difficulty and technique involved. Thursday night went salsa dancing again. I think our group is now officially considered one of the regulars. We knew so many people from the week before. Had a great time and getting better with my steps. Went to a birthday party on Friday night and met so many people. It is crazy. There is a group of about 20-25 people who are all single, young and get together often. Most of them I met at the rock gym or at salsa. Saturday, me and 3 other travelers went on a self-guided wine tour. We had so much fun. Being as we were all from 4 different states, conversation at the vineyards was never lacking. After a week of constant going, I needed some down time. So Sunday, I went to a play at the Shakespeare Festival. Absolutely wonderful. The job is still going great and I am never lacking for excitement. The sun finally began to shine today. I will try to post some new pics soon. Hope you are all doing well. Miss you tons!!!

First week in Oregon

You have all already received my novel on my travels across the country so I won't bore you with a repeat. I have completed my first week of work here in Oregon. The job is going well. I am already having a great time. There are 3 other travelers here and several of us all live in the same complex. It will be nice to have some other people to hang out with. This past week, we all went out salsa dancing. I need to get a little more in touch with my Latino side and move my hips some more. We had a blast! I will definitely take some lessons while I am here. I located the Harry and David's store yesterday. Great chocolates!!!
I also visited Ashland, OR. It is such a cute little town with boutiques and restaurants. It also hosts the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. They were having the Ashland Independent Film Festival yesterday. Since it was raining, I decided to check out some films. I saw documentaries by a guy named Les Blank. The main feature was about an American tea importer...who knew so much was involved with growing and making tea. They also show-cased two short documentaries which are works in progress. Would you believe that one was about a guy named Butch Anthony who lives in Alabama. I had engaged in conversation with the couple beside me before the films started( they have a B&B in Medford...very nice couple). We all laughed when "Butch" started talking. You guessed it...heavy accent, barefoot, wearing overalls. They immediately asked if I had heard of him. Obviously no, but I am going to look him up. It is suppose to be nice today so I plan on going for a run and then hiking up to Table Rock. There is so much to do here. I hope I find time to fit it all in before three months is over.