There are times when it’s nice to make a trip into the city, walk it’s streets and enjoy it’s neighborhood eateries.
We understand the allure of living in Portland, Oregon. There is a vibrancy in that urban expanse.
Recently we visited the City of Roses, taking time to visit family and old friends. It was a typical PNW (Pacific Northwest) fall day, overcast with spots of rain and cold enough to require a jacket.
First morning found us at a favorite spot, the Pearl Bakery. After pastries with coffee we explored a few spots in the neighborhood. ending up at Powell’s Bookstore.
We enjoyed an Eastside Pub, Ancestry Brewing, which if you get a chance has great burgers and fine pints.
The city is still filled with hipsters and homeless amid the tall buildings that give a very different city feeling than Bend. The trip was just a few days, but more than enough to get our city fix.
We finished up with a stop at Edelweiss Deli to restock German delicacies and after a late breakfast with friends, we popped back over the mountain happy to be back home.