My best friend lives in Bend. It’s funny to think about the shift in our lifestyles since she first moved there in 2010.

On the drive home Sunday afternoon I decided to stop at Detroit Dam in Detroit, Oregon. The dam is giant and you can walk across it, which is both fun and very San Andreas-like so I was vaguely terrified this entire time.

I don’t know if I’ve told you this, but driving alone is one of my favorite ways to spend my free time. I particularly enjoy the jaunt between the Valley and Bend. I’ve been driving this trek, various highway routes, since I got my license ten years ago. I’m glad that I made the pitstop to walk across the dam, it felt good to breathe and be with myself, outside of the confines of my car.

Until next time,

Dretta