Portland, OR

On our last day in Oregon, we headed up to Portland to explore. Someday, we are likely to leave the Bay Area, just to experience another part of the world. We are in the (slow) process of interviewing cities.

Although we only had a few hours in the city, we tried to feel the vibe.

1. We didn't go on the tour, but I was happy to see both chocolate and coffee featured in the hotel tourist guide. 2. We wandered around downtown, and found this standard tourist sign. 3. Our walk also took us along the waterfront, with a nice grassy area, a fountain, and a ped/bike bath. 4. Speaking of bikes, there were fewer than I expected!! I think San Francisco is bike-friendlier.. surprising given the relative distribution of hilliness. 5. I went to lunch here. 6. I ate with Kelsey, a Princeton friend. She is absolutely wonderful--full of happiness and optimism. We always laugh hard.

We also managed to sneak a stop at VooDoo Doughnuts before making our way to the airport. My doughnut disappeared too quickly for a picture. Oops.