I've got another front runner for final destination: Portland, Oregon. Something just clicks for me there. Probably it has to do with the fact that I wouldn't know the first thing about living in a city that has sunshine for more than 50 days out of the year. Having sunny day after sunny day would so cut into my nap time. And the kicker about Portland is that I truly don't believe there is a city that is in a better location -- mountains to one side; ocean to the other.
My visit to Portland was accentuated with some good ol' hospitality. A friend of mine opened her house to me and took me in like I was family while I was there. I had no idea that a gesture like this would rock my world like it has. This has made me vow that wherever I end up, I am going to have a major set-up for any and all guests. Hold me to this. And after some friends were kind enough to make sure I saw all of the necessary sights of Puddletown, USA, I am also vowing to always offer my services for any sight-seeing that may need to be done.
Portland did mark a bit of a turning point for me with this trip. I had planned pretty extensively my routes and activities up until Portland but passed there, I haven't given much thought. Obviously the next step is to go down the west coast, but I think what is really concerning me is I think I'm on the down-swing of my trip. Thus far, I've been journeying away from reality. I've been moving away from all of those adult things that I need be doing, like getting a job and an apartment and starting to be a contributing member of society again. But now its time to circle around and to begin thinking realistically. Say its not so.
The Oregon coast:
My workspace in Astoria, Oregon:
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