Hipster Mecca

This morning started out as the most stressful and crazy morning ever! Steph was so nice to drive us down to Vegas to the airport so we could start our adventure. It seemed like everything was going wrong! First we got a late start, had to get some gas, and then we got pulled over! (don't worry, no ticket even though steph didn't have her license!!!) We got to the check in for our flight and they said we were too late to check in but were nice enough to still let us in. Then we RAN to our gate and barely made it there before the flight left. Whew. We landed in Eugene and Ellen took us to the Amrack station to ride the bus up to Portland. It was a long journey, but well worth it. Hannah and I are having a lovely time in the grand state of Oregon! Im having so much fun and I love Portland! Such a neat place full of some really weird and awesome people.... Like I went to an oyster bar (don't judge me i just love oysters) and this old man sat next to me and told me the history of oyster fishing. And then another old eccentric bum accosted us outside of a Cajun restaurant and told us many important life lessons... like.. "You know whats good about being good?... being great.... you know whats good about being bad?... being good... you know whats important in life? being a citizen... having a good time with your friends and smiling." yes. it WAS awesome. I met Hannahs two friends today. One, Aaron, who is a tiny little skinny hipster kid who loves living in Portland. and Brycen, who is so nice to let us stay with him while were here. Tomorrow were going to hit up the Hawthorn area for some shopping, go to Voodoo doughnuts, and just chill with the people.