In a longstanding Old Dorm Block tradition, upheld by recent HA graduates Lewis, Zach, and Ari in 2012, a herd of Reedies trekked to Sauvie Island on the first weekend of classes. Although the event was not advertised as a “CHILLFEST” as mentioned in years past, the trip to Portland’s mini coastal experience still featured a visit to both the beach and the U-Pick berry farm.
First stop: Bella Organic for some quality time with fresh strawberries and blackberries. A little bit of dirt didn’t deter some residents from snacking while picking. After a short walk back to the main part of the farm, residents from Anna Mann and Westport III decided it was time to get bovine during an adorable photo opportunity.
After a pita bread sandwich lunch accompanied by some blast-from-the-past Capri Suns, we ditched the farm in favor of the water and headed to Walton Beach. Even though many students did not bring swimsuits, almost all of the residents ran into the water. Some even braved the cold of the Willamette in jeans and t-shirts!
After the initial plunge, students dried in the sun, indulged in some reading for pleasure, and socialized with their communities. We polished off the rest of the food and climbed back into the vans. The car ride provided for a perfect nap time before returning back to life on campus. This trip gifted me a gnarly sunburn, but a bit of red was worth a fun day in the sunshine with my residents!
