Back by popular demand!
It’s been a while since our last update. Partly because we have been busy running the hotel and making sure all of our guests have a great time and partly because it’s been too hot and nice to sit inside by a computer but anyway, here is the last six weeks bottled up into six fun packed paragraphs.
We had a great weekend trip to Depoe Bay in June where we stayed right on the Pacific Ocean. There were whales swimming close to the shoreline and we managed to catch a glimpse of them and some seals pups. When we got home we had a great BBQ of hotdogs and Boston beans.
In true American fashion, we went to watch the Portland Beavers ‘play ball’. Ed came home particularly pleased as not only did he enjoy the beer and hotdogs but he also got a match ball.
We also found a local lake and went swimming but we’re not convinced the locals are fully prepared for our Mediterranean looking bodies!
For 4th July celebrations we were tempted to don our red coats and walk around talking in strong British accents but instead we were lured (by Doug and Sara) and by the offer of hotdogs to the Fireworks at the waterfront park in downtown Portland.
We’ve found some fantastic spots in downtown Portland for chilling out on hot summer days and for taking in the views. One spot in Washington Park gives views of four mountains (Hood, Adams, St Helens and even Rainier which is over 100 miles North near Seattle).
Last night we went to watch a strange sport the Americans call soccer. The Portland Timbers played the MIGHTY Burnley. Before we went we weren't sure who we would be supporting but as soon as the game kicked off it was clear we were fans of the Claret and Blues. I’m not convinced that the locals fully understood the game as I heard Ed explaining the off-side rule with the use of hotdog buns!
Until next time…
Love Liz (and Ed)
