After a 5 1/2 hour bus ride, we made it to Medford, OR. The scenery was absolutely incredible!! We road through mountains and by volcanos. We had quite a geology lesson discovering lava rocks and ash layers(Thanks Alaggio!) We were all in awe by Mount Shasta. It was absolutely beautiful! Check out the photos I posted!
We had lunch in Mount Shasta at the Black Bear diner. We felt like we were right out of "Northern Exposure"! The food was yummy, and the atmosphere was great. We also had a perfect view of Mt Shasta from the table we were sitting at.
We then headed the rest of the way to Medford. Once we checked into the hotel, we were able to enjoy some time at the pool before heading to the theater. The show was held at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater. I have to say that the people at this theater were the friendliest people we have met so far! They went above and beyond to satisfy us all. They had a wonderful display of treats for the cast in the green room from their trademark Bartlett pears to tea and honey! The ushers in the theater brought us 3 parents through the theater and told us all about the history of the theater and allowed us to take photos along the way. One of the ushers was from Endicott NY and moved to Oregon after visiting one of her kids that lives there. She almost had all of us parents talked in to moving to Oregon after our talk, lol! Before the show we headed to a great little salad and soup restaurant. All the food is organic and delicious!! The guy who worked the counter was great and very helpful. He reminded me so much of my nephew Jason! Jas-you have a twin in Oregon! It was so nice to be treated so well at a restaurant. The service in NYC left a little to be desired, lol!! I had the tomato gorgonzola soup and already realize I will be craving it for a long time!
The crowd was absolutely fabulous. They really seemed to enjoy the show and showed it with a standing ovation. Us parents never seem to get bored watching the show. There is always something different with each show and after seeing it so many times we pick up on it all!
We have two days off, tomorrow and Wednesday, and are excited for a break! We're hoping to do some sightseeing and also get some rest in during these two days. Thursday we head to San Luis Obispo.
Missy
2 comments:
Hi Colin and Missy!
I am so excited for you, Colin, to have this amazing opportunity!!! Enjoy every minute on that stage (and seeing all of the cool things around the country) I've heard rumor that a Syracuse show may be added to the run...I hope so, because I would love to see you, and won't be able to make it to Binghamton.
Missy, You must be having a blast with your boy. I am so happy for both of you!
Cheers!
Danielle (Ellis) Teeple
Very cool scenery!!! You move to Oregon, I no visit, you move to RENO, I come every holiday! :) counting down the days....less than a month now!!! Can't wait. luv ya guys!!
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