Some Tips for discerning travelers who plan on visiting Bend, Oregon:

1. Stay away from local museums with a western theme. Overrated.
2. Trader Joe’s is still a big deal here. FYI.
3. The best coffee in town is at THUMP COFFEE.

We need coffee every morning, and drink a ton of it. The fact that we’re completely happy to pay at least $1.00 more for Thump Coffee on special occasions lets you know how good it is. Great atmosphere too.

Check out Thump’s Website, or Stumptown, who roasts all their beans in Portland.

Mom, if you’re reading this…my birthday is coming up…