Portland

Last week, Kris and I flew to Portland, Oregon for the MIT/LFM conference. My wonderful parents came down to take care of Ryan and Emma for the long weekend. They seem to have had a great time, minus a little stomach upset all around - although Nana was sure tired by Sunday!

Kris's conference was on Thursday and Friday, so while he was learning about sustainability - I was taking Portland's train around town seeing the beautiful town and visiting the few attractions I wanted to see. Thursday, I went to Grant Park to see the Ramona Quimby statues and to Powell's Bookstore - the biggest bookstore in the country. It was very overwhelming! Friday, I went to the Pittock Mansion and Washington Park. I had a great time not having to live with the schedule the kids are accustomed to - although it was really hard to sleep in! On Saturday, Kris and I visited the Bluebird submarine (where Hunt for Red October was shot) and the Portland Maritime Museum. Later, we took the Portland Underground tour. We had done the same tour in Seattle a few years ago and really enjoyed it. This one wasn't as good, but still enjoyable. Sunday morning, we enjoyed a Voodoo donut while waiting for the train to the airport!