In Florence

Finally, I'm in Oregon! It's absolutely beautiful here - all the mountains, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean view out the house windows. Tomorrow, I'm planning to run on the beach and perhaps drive down to Eugene to visit a friend or two. I've been so happy since I arrived here in this beautiful country. I'll have access to a camera tomorrow, so I'll start posting pictures at least tomorrow. And yes, the house I'm staying, which has a view of the Pacific Ocean, is right by where the infamous Florence whale blast of 1970 occurred (props to Andy).