Portland welcomed us (Nicole, Aly and I) with a burst of autumnal weather: from lightening, thunder and billowing rain clouds, to chill winds, pumpkins and North Face clad locals. Besides the enjoyment of being in a different climate, the city itself completely enthralled us S. Californians.
Public transportation from the airport to the city was easy and efficient and provided us with some great views of the Willamette River.
We had precisely 3 hours to enjoy the city and based on the recommendation of friends and locals alike, we decided on the Pearl District. 1st stop: Stumptown Coffee (after the 7am flight, we needed energy).
Located adjacent to the Ace Hotel (a must see, mainly due to their amazing library), Stumptown Coffee has delicious, no need for cream, black coffee and delectable pastries. Coffee in hand and suitcases in tow, we ventured out to a few boutiques:
{I wasn't kidding...}
{Yarn Gallery. In. Love. And want to buy one.}
{Tender Loving Empire for music, graphics and illustration inspiration}
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After browsing through countless boutiques and chatting it up with some locals, our stomach growls got the best of us and we stopped into "Cha Cha Cha" for some amazing breakfast burritos, empanadas and chips+guac. Talking with some tourists and people watching kept us pretty preoccupied throughout the whole meal.
All in All, we were impressed by the limitless things to do, people to see, cleanliness of the city, great food, good views and top notch coffee. I will be coming back.
Stay tuned for the main reason for our trip: the Jones' wedding in Bend, OR (!).
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