Goodbye South America!

After I took the ferry from Colonia to Buenos Aires with the California couple, I found a hostel near the bus line I would need to take to the airport the next day. My last night was fun and full of lots of Quilmes, a strange underground club experience, and lots of getting-to-know-you conversations with strangers. Before I left to catch the bus to the airport, I discovered my rain jacket had been stolen. A real bummer because it was perfect. Ultra light, minimum features, non-breathable (the breathable stuff has gortex on it, which wears off in a few years and leaves you in need of a new jacket), perfect fit, pit zips… this thing had it all. Karma, I guess.

I arrived in Portland early morning and decided to Greyhound it back to Eugene. Why not? After a month and half on buses, what’s another three hours on a bus. (Those of you who know the area… yeah. THREE hours. Is that not ridiculous?) I had a few free days to get things in order and get stuff packed into my car for my journey east.

My family showed up a little before  graduation  and stayed until a little after. I had fun showing them the sights and introducing them to all my favorite places. Then I visited Jerri Moro in eastern Oregon… the Wallowa area definitely deserves a shout-out, not to mention a return visit. It’s gorgeous there, like the Tetons minus the four million tourists. I can’t wait to go back!

Then, FINALLY, I pointed myself due east and finally got to see Nate for the first time in almost three months. Planted a garden, almost got to see a tractor pull (!!!), and have just been enjoying myself, in general. I hope the summer has lots more where that came from!