Portland to Hood River 7/11

We packed up from our excellent accommodations and hostess.  We had some time before Nick was to arrive at the Portland Airport so our hostess Linda suggested visiting the oldest rose garden in Portland, which was in her neighborhood.  It was an excellent suggestion.

We picked Nick up and went into downtown Portland for lunch at the food trucks.  A large parking area in the middle of downtown is ringed with trucks of every imaginable cuisine.  I went with Greek, Nick with Mexican and Cindy had a bowl full of rice, beans, and other veggies.  Everyone was very satisfied.

After Nick stopped at Macy's for shoes and a tie, we headed to the Cascade Brewery where we tasted a few sour beers and some non-sours.  Then we headed to Hood River  with a quick stop at Multnomah Falls.

Checked into our hotel and relaxed while waiting for Tony and Jordyn to arrive.  At about 7:30pm we all headed up the mountain to the wedding venue for a pre-wedding party.  It was about 25 miles away and Mt. Hood loomed in the distance.  It was spectacular but I was driving so no pictures.  The party was a lot of fun, and the sunset was amazing.  Oh, and Mt.  Hood was again right there in the background.