(Mile 1699 to 1727, Callahan's = 28 miles)
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| Callahan's Lodge right off I-5. A hiker haven! |
We are on the green, plush lawn of Callahan's
Lodge just outside of Ashland, Oregon. We do NOT belong here. But,
they let us in the door, fed us a bottomless hiker dinner, gave us our first
drink for free, let us shower and launder if we needed, and now we are sleeping
on their pristine lawn--all for a minimal fee. This is a nice
place. Too nice for hikers. Yet they've thrown open their doors to
us. We were even served by the manager. He must have a soft spot
for us misfits! We couldn't be more pleased with the short detour.
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| Our campsite for the night. They lulled us to sleep with classical music. |
It is LATE, so I won't write much. But
Southern Oregon is very pretty, and I am thrilled to be in my home state.
So is Gumby. We cannot wait to see a few of you as we cruise through!
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| Fires ahead! |
OK, that lodge looks like my type of camping! I still find it amazing how many really nice people you have met on this hike. It gives one a good feeling about people in general. Lou
ReplyDeleteIt is your type of place, Lou! Seems to have a rich history, too. And wonderful service ... even for the homeless types!
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