Eugene's lack of castles

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October 1st 2014

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Flying to Portugal

I've changed my wallpaper to some lovely view from a ruined castle high atop a hillside in Portugal. And it occurs to me: what would Eugene look like if it had been settle by aggressive castle-building folks in the 1500's?

Can you just see Spencer's Butte all crenellated, full of precipitous stone-fenced walkways? Mt Pisgah would surely boast at least a minor castle, perhaps even well-preserved.

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Paula Hoemann

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"Peculiar travel arrangements are dancing lessons from God" - I have no idea where I first heard that phrase, but it best describes my attitude. After a youth well-spent in gypsy wayfaring travels throughout Europe and the United States, I gave birth to a daughter who screamed whenever I put her in a car seat. So I settled down in Eugene, Oregon. That baby is now a lovely young woman embarking on her own journey. And now I return to my first love: travel. With this blog I plan to savor all the joy possible for each little trip. With gleeful anticipation I will post co... full info

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