North Bend

So, good news bad news time. The good news is that the hills have subsided, and I have a new camera which I've been taking many pictures with. The bad news is that the wind has turned into a headwind, gusting 50mph, and it's been dumping rain for the past two days. Bad news regardless, my spirits are high, and I've even found some companions to pedal with. Met Walter and David, two recent graduates of University of Michigan Engineering up at Beverly Beach, and have been riding with them for two days. Came across the Oregon Sand Dunes National Recreation Area yesterday, which were absolutely beautiful, even in the rain. I would've enjoyed them more, however, if I hadn't promptly gotten myself stung by a bee upon my arrival. Waiting for anaphylaxis to kick in is never fun, but luckily I didn't react at all; I must have grown out of my childhood allergy. I did get an excellent night's sleep out of the episode though, as the antihistamines I took put me out like a light for 12 hours straight. I'm unfortunately out of posting time, as my computer has a time limit, but if i think of anything more I'll be sure to include it in my next post, which should see me approaching the Californian border!
-Nick