I survived!

I survived my very first day of my research fellowship! Even if I didn't realize I was expected to be there at 9 and showed up at 10:30 instead. But everyone seems very nice, and very relaxed, which I'm quickly realizing is the prevailing Portland attitude.

I don't have a lot to report. Today was mostly orientation, going around and meeting everyone, getting a tour, and acquiring articles to keep me busy until I can officially start research.

The NCRAR is part of of the Portland VA Hospital, which also shares a campus with OHSU (Oregon Health & Science University). It's enormous, so I've only seen a very small part of it, but I'll be here for three months so I'm sure there's time to explore it all.

The general recommendation is to take a bus to the VA and then walk down the (enormous) hill and take the bus or walk home from the bottom. M and I ended up walking home and stopping at the food trucks for dinner on the way. I have every intention of going back, since it was delicious and reasonably priced. Plus there are ten more trucks to eat at!

This was the view from the VA, as we were walking home. It's really a beautiful view from the top, and it was a nice day for a walk, if a little warm. I'll have to remember to stick sunscreen in my bag so I don't get too burned.

 

More to come soon!

Anna