(Written by Dave) We’ve just finished two restful days in Ashland with Jan and Kathie.  Thanks for driving all the way down to spend time with us you two. A highlight of our stay was seeing “The Merry Wives of Windsor” at the Ashland Shakespeare Theatre last night.  I was hoping to not fall asleep, … Continue reading Ashland updates

(Written by Dave) We had our normal brekkie today, with one important addition - a piece of huckleberry pie each.  I think the pie was better the second time around with the berries chilled in the fridge overnight - the cold berries almost had the texture of fresh pomegranate seed.  Of course, they didn’t taste … Continue reading Long and fast day –Union Creek to Ashland (121k/4300k)

(Written by Dave) We’ve had a fun 24 hours here at Union Creek and Crater Lake.  Today I’m going to let the photos do most of the talking.  The scenery here is almost idiot-proof when it comes to taking nice pictures. First some photos we captured of the Rogue River Gorge yesterday afternoon.  The gorge … Continue reading Crater Lake

(Written by Dave) As you’ve probably noticed, we got yesterday’s post out the following morning - we managed to get on the Wi-Fi when the lodge was less full, over brekkie.  The lodge food was a below average buffet made only just acceptable because they gave us both the over 55 price.  Naturally, I won’t … Continue reading Down river –Diamond Lake to Union Creek (48k/4179k)

(Written by Nancy) Another great stay last night at the Elk Haven RV Park – Dave is batting 1000 on the places he picked for overnight stays on this leg so far.  We had a nice grassy spot with a picnic table, it was pretty quiet even though we were right on Hwy 138, and … Continue reading Up river – Glide to Diamond Lake (103k/4131k)

(Written by Dave) Rice Hill RV park was quiet overnight and it actually got a little bit chilly.  We slept with the rain-fly off the tent and had a wet sleeping bag in the morning.  We won’t try that again...  Senior editor didn’t think it was a good idea in the first place – lesson … Continue reading North Umpqua River –Rice Hill to Glide (74k/3882k)

(Written by Dave) Wow – what a night (and morning) at the hostel.  The block party was all that Nancy described yesterday and more.  We had a “crew” hanging on our front porch all night smoking dope.  They were guests, we think, and they kept coming in to use the bathroom.  We had clouds of … Continue reading Eugene wine country hills – Eugene to Rice Hill RV Park (79k/3808k)

(Written by Nancy) We had a great time catching up with Anna yesterday, enjoyed a dinner out with her and her boyfriend Hayden and channelled our long-forgotten college days by sleeping on the floor of their little apartment. Andy arrived around 9am this morning from Portland to join Dave and I and Anna for the … Continue reading Tour of the Oregon farmlands – Corvallis to Eugene (71k/3729k)

(August 3 – written by Dave) Today we were back in the saddle after a few relaxing weeks off in Portland.  It was nice to have a break.  Keeping with the relaxed theme, we enjoyed a nice brekkie with Jan on her back porch.  Thanks again for everything Jan!  Temperatures were actually quite pleasant on … Continue reading Back in the saddle (and heat) – Portland to Keizer (87k/3,594k)