I arrived late last night on my flight from Philadelphia to Portland. I flew first to Seattle than had a short flight to Portland. Kate picked me up and we got to her house around 11:20 pm. Since that meant 2:20 EST, we went right to bed!
This morning Kate had to work until about noon. Then we were off for some Portland exploring. We headed to The Grilled Cheese Grill. I will let the pictures do the explaining on this one. Portland is noted for its food carts and this not only had the cart but a lively painted school bus as well.
It was in the 50’s and rainy. We ordered our sandwiches and then hopped inside the bus to enjoy them. This was not my typical veggie wrap, but I managed! After all this is Portland, so I am trying new delicacies! The cheese was Tillamook cheddar.
While walking to The Grilled Cheese Grill we passed a Recreational Cannabis store. We were tempted to go in to give it a try, but held ourselves back. Certainly not a typical store in Berks County, PA!
I was surprised to see signs of spring already. The trees were beginning to bud and daffodils and crocuses were blooming. Even some of the bushes were in bloom. What a pleasant treat from the snow covered fields in our backyard in Blandon!
I noticed many of the curbs were moss covered as were some of the trees from the city’s rainy climate.
Kate delivered posters for her hiking club later this afternoon. Portland is noted for it’s breweries so we stopped at the Base Camp Brewery for to a beer.
Then we went to the Secret Society to listen to a live band playing western swing music. I had a bowl of spicey gumbo that left my mouth smoking. I downed a whole glass of water but survived! All in all, certainly a unique day with daughter Kate here in Portland! Who knows what adventures are in store for us tomorrow?
Is Frank with you? Sounds like an interesting day!!! I’ll be watching for your next adventure!!
No, Frank needed a stay at home vacation. With out recent trip to Disney World, he felt the trips were too close. He is enjoying relaxing at home in front of the fireplace with his Kindle. He did not even go to the gym yesterday to walk our usual 3.4 miles on the track. Can you imagine that?!!!