Off to Portland!!  So excited to see the city I have fallen in love with by simply watching every single episode of Portlandia. And even more thrilled to catch up with my fellow Americorps NCCC princess who has graciously arranged to host us at her…

Finally we are arriving in Oregon!  We have both been really excited to check out this state and spend some time learning about several of the towns we have chosen to explore. Our first stop upon crossing the Washington/Oregon border was Astoria. The Megler Bridge…