Last days in The Dalles

Our route to Austin, via Salem and Eugene

We pushed our departure date forward a couple days, and will drive away from The Dalles for the last time on Saturday, August 27th!

The Floorplan

Earlier this week our application was approved for an apartment, which we’ve rented sight-unseen! It’s a risk, but it’s not easy to rent a place from 2,000 miles away. This place is near South Congress, in the “Musicians Aplenty” area. Since we’re signing a ten-month lease, we’ll spend that time deciding which part of the city is the best fit for us, and look for a little house more suited to our tastes to rent in June.

Also this week I had a third (Skype) interview for a job; it went really well, and I have a great feeling about the company (more details if they make me an offer). There will be a final interview in person once we land in Austin.

We’re finishing up our packing—there’s still lot’s to do, and cleaning besides, but we’re trying to think of our last days here in The Dalles as “vacation,” and are taking our time and enjoying the process!

Andrew Anderson, as you may or may not be aware, is moving to Austin too! In fact, he’s already on his way, and we’re looking forward to reuniting in Texas. Having him in the same city will help make it feel like home that much sooner.

—Danielle