Portland Day 2 Pt 2-The Dalles

This entry is dedicated to all those who spent their elementary
schools days playing Oregon Trail.

Those of you who were lucky enough to make it to Oregon would be
greeted with the message congratulations you have made it to The
Dalles. Today twenty years later I finally made it.

I got here witout dying from dysentery, or from indians. Though I did
choose to ford the Green River which was a huge mistake.

Portland Day 2 Pt 1

What a day! We have just arrived back at the hotel, and I am
exhausted. We had a very full day exploring the area east of Portland.

The day started with a drive along the Columbia River Gorge. The views
were spectacular. The highway is lined with beautiful waterfalls. The
most famous of these is the Multnomah Falls(pictured below).

I photographed so many waterfalls today I lost count. The view of the
gorge and the waterfalls is well worth the whole trip to Portland.

Portland

We have finally arrived in Portland. We are staying at the Hotel de
Luxe, which seems very nice. Our rooms were not ready so we decided to
venture out into the city.

The hotel is located near the Pearl District, we decided to check it
out. I was starving, and was craving good street food. We found a taco
stand, that had asada tacos for $1.25 a piece. Amy got a chile
relleno, that looked so tasty.

We are back at the hotel now, but our room is not ready yet. I just
want to crash for a little bit.

MT. Hood

As we got closer to Portland Mt. Hood appeared out of our plane window.

Rainy Chicago

My Posture For the Last Hour

Chicago

Ah an actual post. I am on the road, actually on a plane to be exact.
I am enroute to Portland, OR. I am now in what has become an
excruciating long layover in Chicago.