Bend Oregon, McMenamins Old St. Francis School Hotel.

The Turkish Soaking Pool.

This is so amazing. To anyone who travels to Bend Oregon. I recommend the Mcmenamins Old St. Francis Hotel. Splurge a bit and enjoy the Hammerhead package where you get two Hammerhead Ales, 50 dollars for dinner, 20 dollars for breakfast and access to all of the interesting amenities. Such as the Turkish Soaking Pool, outdoor beer garden/courtyard, the brewery and pub is connected to the hotel and the rooms, don't get me started on the rooms! The rooms are beautifully decorated with a very log cabin feel with warm colors and cherry colored wood. We are having a great time and will continue to explore Bend for another day.

The John Butler Trio concert was last night and left us feeling like we had expereinced a revival of sorts. We stood front row, 3 feet from the trio and felt every strum of the stand up bass. I even got to walk off with the set list that was taped to the floor. I wish I could relive it all right now. O.K. I am signing off for now but to all you travelers out there, I wish to tell you that there is nothing wrong with taking off in the middle of the week for a mini vacation with your mate. This is livin'.