Apologies on the delayed entry, but this first week has been incredibly hectic and the internet connection sporadic and unreliable. But away with excuses! Let us divulge the details of our travels...
We departed from our beloved Lafayette abode in the wee hours of the morning last Wednesday, July 7, 2010 because I came down quite suddenly with a stomach virus that past Sunday.
Day 1: Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Driving and sightseeing day: Lafayette, CA to Ashland, OR
Total driving time: about 6.5 hours
Overnight accommodations: KOA campground in Medford, OR
That first day we drove from Lafayette, CA to Ashland, OR—about a 7 hour drive, all told. Very quickly the freeway gave way to sweeping fields dotted with cows, horses, and goats (most real, some fake). The first leg of Oregon was much of the same as NorCal, but towards Ashland the road narrowed and wound tightly along the sides of mountains, which revealed both breathtaking scenery and my subpar driving abilities. We passed and made faces at Mt. Shasta along the way.
The town of Ashland, Oregon lives and breathes Shakespeare. Banners trumpeting his name and face permeate the town, the names of stores and inns speak of the Bard, and every bookstore proudly features his works in the front—where they belong. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival was absolutely incredible. I could go on and on, but I will condense my ramblings for the sake of your sanity.
Day 2: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Sightseeing day: Oregon Shakespeare Festival
KOA campground in Medford, OR
Suffice it to say, whilst at OSF (Oregon Shakespeare Festival) I indulged in the following: American Night, the world premiere of a new Culture Clash production; The Blues Had A Baby And They Called It Rock 'n Roll, a blues concert by Sarah Jane Nelson and Hawkeye Herman; The Merchant of Venice, the first show (in conjunction with Twelfth Night) ever to be performed at OSF 75 years ago; a backstage tour of the grounds with the lovely Kate Hurster; She Loves Me, a sold-out musical described by The Wall Street Journal as “nearly perfect”; a stage combat presentation by the Bard Brawlers; and Hamlet, starring the astounding Don Donahue. Two words: nearly flawless. Absolutely smitten. Demand more.
Will post reviews when there is more time and less to cover!
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