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!