Spring!

Last Friday was such a beautiful

day it would have been a crime to stay inside.

So Spencer and I took off

and drove around Portland area

with the windows down

and the music up.

We had our sun glasses on

and we were cruising looking for

some beautiful parks to walk in.

We had intended to go to Bute State Park,

however both entrances were blocked off

by very bored looking police officers who informed us

 the park was closed.

We suspect murder.

And the B.A.U. was probably there.

First we went to a place

called the Grotto.

It seems like it was a Catholic place

intended to be a serene place

to walk peacefully,

pray and meditate.

There was a cool old chapel

as well as a walk of the Stations of the Cross.

It was an extra $4 to take an elevator

to the top of the cliff which had a view of the city.

We figured we could find another way up there.

Next we went to Mt. Tabor Park.

The weather was incredible nice

and it felt so good to be outside.

The lady in the first picture was actually suntanning!

Like in a bathing suit.

Okay, I know it was warm but it's not July!

There were many families and dog walkers enjoying the park.

We walked up to the top of the mountain

(don't worry they aren't like the mountains in the Lower Mainland.)