As we approached Portland yesterday afternoon we were treated a spectacular view of MOUNT HOOD, and with it being so clear and approaching Sunset it added a warm glow to the snow shrouded giant. A great backdrop for our shipboard dinner and show aboard the PORTLAND SPIRIT.
As we (Kris, her Son Jonathan and girlfriend Nadia) drove into downtown Portland, I was reminded again of what a really "pretty" city it is. With not a cloud in the sky and a brisk breeze blowing the setting sun glistened off the odd shaped buildings towering above the bridge crossed Columbia River. I loved the many bridges.
As we approached the city we encountered the inherent Friday traffic and had a few moments of trepidation as it could make us late. One thing you DON'T want to be when going aboard a boat. But that turned out to be a blessing, as we only had a short wait before we took the obligatory pre-boarding photo and made our way down the gangway and aboard.
The dinner Show was titled WHO STOLE MY DEAD HUSBAND? The storyline was based around an eccentrically dysfunctional Brooklyn Italian Family - "Whadda ya doin'?" To which the obvious response is of course, "What are YOU doing?" Although a bit loud, the "Family" was entertaining and definitely involved the audience as we made our way through a traditional four course Italian meal: starting with a Great Antipasto; Cesar Salad; Spaghetti and some Speecie spicy Meatballs; and topped off with Tiramisu - all of which included ample portions. Well, a good time was had by all and with Jon at the wheel, we all made it safely home.
Yesterday Kris' Sister Sandy and Family drove up from Eugene and with the weather still clear and (sorta) warm, we had an outdoor Bar-B-Que. Today it's off to a Friend of Kris', Maureen, for Brunch (not to worry, Kris was kind enough to record the Bristol Race for me...). Tomorrow we're off to Bend, to visit the one Lahaina Gallery I never made it to, and a little drive in the country...
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Ted Giesel (aka Dr. Seusse)
As we (Kris, her Son Jonathan and girlfriend Nadia) drove into downtown Portland, I was reminded again of what a really "pretty" city it is. With not a cloud in the sky and a brisk breeze blowing the setting sun glistened off the odd shaped buildings towering above the bridge crossed Columbia River. I loved the many bridges.
As we approached the city we encountered the inherent Friday traffic and had a few moments of trepidation as it could make us late. One thing you DON'T want to be when going aboard a boat. But that turned out to be a blessing, as we only had a short wait before we took the obligatory pre-boarding photo and made our way down the gangway and aboard.
The dinner Show was titled WHO STOLE MY DEAD HUSBAND? The storyline was based around an eccentrically dysfunctional Brooklyn Italian Family - "Whadda ya doin'?" To which the obvious response is of course, "What are YOU doing?" Although a bit loud, the "Family" was entertaining and definitely involved the audience as we made our way through a traditional four course Italian meal: starting with a Great Antipasto; Cesar Salad; Spaghetti and some Speecie spicy Meatballs; and topped off with Tiramisu - all of which included ample portions. Well, a good time was had by all and with Jon at the wheel, we all made it safely home.
Yesterday Kris' Sister Sandy and Family drove up from Eugene and with the weather still clear and (sorta) warm, we had an outdoor Bar-B-Que. Today it's off to a Friend of Kris', Maureen, for Brunch (not to worry, Kris was kind enough to record the Bristol Race for me...). Tomorrow we're off to Bend, to visit the one Lahaina Gallery I never made it to, and a little drive in the country...
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Ted Giesel (aka Dr. Seusse)
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