Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Closed on Monday-land
AKA "Portland"
Now let me just say I LOVED Portland. But, man, everything is seriously closed on Monday in this town. Two of the four restaurants I wanted to go to were closed. The one museum we were going to check out was closed. Even the Velveteria (which I guess is technically a museum too) is only open Thursday through Sunday! The Shangai Tours only happen on the weekends. Regardless, we kept very busy and managed to eat at least every two hours while we were there. =)
Very much enjoyed the donuts, driving around and exploring, and all the water and gardens. The weekend was actually very liquid and floral themed over all - white water rafting in Hood River, wedding ceremony in a lavender field, wine tasting, several brewery instances, many fountains, two rose gardens, walking along the waterfront.
The counter at Byways Cafe
Top of Keller Fountain. This is Josh's most favorite fountain in the world, and it's very cool.
Josh standing in it.
Front of Keller Fountain
Roses at the Portland Rose Garden
Josh's camera after I dropped it in the mud
Scenes from the Japanese Garden
Shrine
Sand zen garden
Rawrrr
Nothing like some lard after a morning in the zen garden!
Stacks of donuts at Voodoo
Oreo donut
Check out the little voodoo guy one!
Ace Hotel - our too cool for school hotel in Portland
Our pictures from the Photobooth at Ace Hotel
Dutch tacos at FlavourSpot - breakfast waffle sandwiches
Didn't I say we ate a lot?
Another pretty rose garden
Was really digging patterny things this trip:
Jayme's married!
Had a fantastic time in Hood River for Jayme's wedding! A great reminder of what a beautiful country we live in (for those of us that spend a lot of time in the city), spent invaluable time with family, and got to know some of Jayme and Clayton's friends better.
Jayme looked beautiful and happy, and the getting hitched went off without a hitch (heh heh), except for a little mishap during the rafting trip for a Boulder friend.
Pictures:
driving from PDX to Hood River
Our rental car had a built-in camera holder for Josh's camera!
Multnomah Falls
Closer up
Kite boarding gear at the hotel - Hood River is a hub for this sport
Clayton, me, Josh, Jay at breakfast on the river
Mt. Hood
Husum Falls - this is what we rafted
Danny and me by the falls
Getting our gear on for the rafting trip
Over we go!
Josh helping Abe after the shoulder dislocation
Poor guy
Big group enjoying the wine tasting at Cathedral Ridge Winery the day before the wedding
Lots of wine!
Vineyard
Tried one of these grapes - it was very tangy and weird!
Clayton's parents' log cabin for the rehearsal dinner
The bridesmaids - Kelly, me, and Jen
Mom and me
Mom helping Jay with her hair
Pretty!
Jay with her new mother-in-law and sister-in-law
At the lavender field
Cute!
Lavender fields and Mt. Hood
Kissing the bride
Behind the field
Golfing at the reception
Jayme's new nephew hitting some balls
The bluegrass band
Bobbi, Paul, Aunt Susan, me
Jay and Clay rings!
Jayme looked beautiful and happy, and the getting hitched went off without a hitch (heh heh), except for a little mishap during the rafting trip for a Boulder friend.
Pictures:
driving from PDX to Hood River
Our rental car had a built-in camera holder for Josh's camera!
Multnomah Falls
Closer up
Kite boarding gear at the hotel - Hood River is a hub for this sport
Clayton, me, Josh, Jay at breakfast on the river
Mt. Hood
Husum Falls - this is what we rafted
Danny and me by the falls
Getting our gear on for the rafting trip
Over we go!
Josh helping Abe after the shoulder dislocation
Poor guy
Big group enjoying the wine tasting at Cathedral Ridge Winery the day before the wedding
Lots of wine!
Vineyard
Tried one of these grapes - it was very tangy and weird!
Clayton's parents' log cabin for the rehearsal dinner
The bridesmaids - Kelly, me, and Jen
Mom and me
Mom helping Jay with her hair
Pretty!
Jay with her new mother-in-law and sister-in-law
At the lavender field
Cute!
Lavender fields and Mt. Hood
Kissing the bride
Behind the field
Golfing at the reception
Jayme's new nephew hitting some balls
The bluegrass band
Bobbi, Paul, Aunt Susan, me
Jay and Clay rings!
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