I have just finished a great 10 days in Oregon. We drove all the way down from our mountain town of Canmore, via BC, Idaho, Washington and around Mount Hood. We rented a small cabin in the wilderness, near the community of Welches, about one hour from Portland, Oregon’s largest city. While my dad was working, climbing or biking, I went to Windell’s - a famous skateboard and … [Read more...]
Among the Trees – 10 Days in the Shadow of Mount Hood, Oregon
Wandering through Portland, Oregon’s Skidmore Market on a Sunday I saw a fun and self-deprecating shirt announcing; “Paris was too expensive, so I’m in Portland.” Honest, perhaps, but I think I’ll take Oregon. Portland is an eminently livable city. Green, friendly and relaxed, it is full of pubs. Oregon's beer culture is widely celebrated and gradually I am learning to accept … [Read more...]