Eugene, Oregon

Eugene is a quintessential liberal Northwest college town. With eclectic restaurants, stylish bars, and progressive thinking the city is sophisticated while maintaining the appeal of a small town. Although we were only in the area for a few hours, my first impressions were that this town is as interesting and unique as Lawrence, Kansas or Madison, Wisconsin, two of my favorite discoveries on this trip. It was strange being here for the first time considering I have lived only a few hours away in Seattle for about five years. I will need to come back and see more.

At the show we played with a great local band and an interesting touring band out of Boston named Junius whom is currently in the midst of their own tour right now. The looks on these guy’s faces reminded me of what it was like to be across the country, far from home, in the middle of a tour. This look isn’t bad, just unfamiliarly nomadic and maybe just a little tired.

After the show we abruptly left town heading towards Corvallis, where Colin’s girlfriend was kind enough to provide us with floor space. One more day before we hit Seattle, it is hard to believe the trip is coming to a close.