I'm alive and in baker city!
Today I met Tommy, a 26 year old from california who is also doing the transam. He taught me that talking to people makes this so much better. We discovered the "great salt lick" (check it out), and are camping behind the local Y pool.
Oregon has been amazing. My butt hurts, my legs are growing exponentially, and it hasn't rained yet!
ps: side of the road sketchy camping isn't that sketchy after all, and illegal sunsets are the best sunsets!