the name of the game last weekend was: get out of the city. or, more precisely, get sharon out of the city. not having a car has many, many points in the "pro" column - reduced environmental impact, no costs associated with gas, or parking, or insurance, or maintenance - but the end result is, i don't get out of portland proper much.
we headed east on 84 and stopped to check out Mulnomah Falls, and to watch the kite surfers on the Columbia. then we headed south on Hwy 35, the Hood River County "Fruit Loop": a scenic drive along Hwy 35 that boasts 30+ farms, orchards, and wineries. We stopped at Rasmussen Farm and Mt Hood Winery, and pulled over at the side of the road to stick our feet in Hood River before heading up to Mt. Hood [where I hadn't been since my snowboarding adventures last February].
so, for this week's friday 5's, i present to you five favorite photos from last saturday's escape.
1. multnomah falls
2. rasmussen farm
3, 4, & 5. hood river.
this weekend's plans are more indoor - i signed up through 24 Hour Fitness to take group exercise instructor training. i'll be in class for 4 hours Saturday & Sunday mornings for the next two weekends. oh, and this Saturday night: roller derby. [watching, not doing. yeah right, i wish.]
happy weekend.
looks like a beautiful place to visit. One of these days we'll see you on the poster for the Roller Derby. . . . Have a great time.
Posted by: julie r | September 22, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Roller Derby? Have fun!
Great photos-love the falls. Glad you could get out of the city! :)
Posted by: Jan | September 22, 2007 at 05:44 PM
hope roller derby was fun!
and that your weekend was fabulous!
see you soon, i guess.
Posted by: lauren | September 23, 2007 at 08:22 AM
The photos are just amazing. God's great gift of beautiful country. When you are all trained as the instructor Erica and I are requesting a CD/video for our Pilates workouts.
Love,Mom
Posted by: mom | September 23, 2007 at 10:46 AM
GORGEOUS photos, Sharon!!! Glad you were able to get out of the city for a bit! And you look AMAZING in that photo! Those 2 gym passes are definitely paying off! :)
Just wanted to let you know that I was so inspired by your Friday 5's that I started Sunday's Seven over on my blog - hope that's okay with you! :)
Posted by: Heather Moll | September 23, 2007 at 09:01 PM