We've spent the majority of our week unpacking and battling some severe pollen allergies. Poor Kevin, who already suffers from hay fever at this time of year, was nearly homebound for the first three or four days (including his 30th birthday) because, as it turns out, Eugene is one of - if not the worst - places for allergies in the country. Despite this and what seems to be the never ending unpacking of boxes, we've also been able to start exploring our new community.
This week we've eaten out far more than I should probably admit. With the heat wave, allergies, and the kitchen not being unpacked, going out was just easier for the first several meals. Hands down, Eugene is already far superior in the restaurant category than Olympia. This week we've eaten enormous tempeh-black bean burgers at Cornocopia, and splurged on iced coffees at Wandering Goat and the Beanery.
We've also eaten epic rice bowls and burritos at Laughing Planet and Chinese take-out from Lotus Garden Vegetarian.
On June 6th we celebrated Kevin's 30th birthday by going to the Keystone Cafe, spending the morning at the Saturday Market, and having our first homemade meal in our new place.
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| We bought local bee pollen for the allergies |
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| and Kevin got a new hat |
The rest of the week has included walks around the Whitaker Neighborhood, along the Willamette River and through the Owen Rose Garden.
Finally, after spending over a year without the Internet in the tiny house, we finally have it again and are celebrating by binge watching Netflix for hours on end. A good first week, indeed.
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