Wednesday, January 15, 2014

A Long, Long Time Ago...

Well, back in September,  we went on vacation to Portland and vicinity. I'm so embarrassed that it has taken me until now to post pictures of our fun trip, but we came home and everyday life got in the way, and I had all these pictures I wanted to post, and just didn't take the time to do it. And for that I apologize.

So-- I am going to make this post long on pictures, and short on words.

Anna (Woolie Mammoth)  gave me some tips of places to see, so when I saw this sculpture at the Domaine Serene winery I thought of her, and had to take a picture. He was very cute!

Daisy really wanted to come along.

Cool barn quilts.



Mt. St. Helens was our first stop. It was really amazing.



Though a little gloomy the coast line was beautiful.



















                                                                        The Farmer's Markets were wonderful! Get a load of all that basil! 




                         













The entire Columbia River Gorge road was  beautiful, but the waterfalls were really spectacular.


                                         Of course we did a bit of wine tasting!


And went to Voodoo Donuts. I've never had to stand in line for a donut before. This is a really popular place.

Stopped at Fabric Depot, where I am sorry to admit I only bought a package of bells. I just didn't go in mentally prepared to buy fabric. But I did look at everything.

Hollyhill Quilt Shoppe in West Linn is one of the most charming and nice shops ever.
Beautiful Mt. Hood
We were a little short on wildlife this trip.

While I neglected to take any pictures of the food (too busy eating, I guess)  I do want to say that if you're in Portland, PokPok is worth the stop. My only regret is that we didn't order more of their famous chicken wings--or actually JUST their wings. They were sticky and sweet and delicious.  I would go back and stand in line just to have them, with maybe a side of rice or a vegetable. The other items we ordered were  good, don't get me wrong, but the wings are memorable.

So in a nutshell, that was our Oregon trip. I'm sure we will  go  back--it is a beautiful state and there was much we left undone.

I'm not big on New Year resolutions--I don't like to set myself up for failure, but it is my intention to post here more often. It may not always be too interesting, but if I post, I will hopefully get better at it .

So with that said--see you soon!