We usually go somewhere for my birthday, since it's on a convenient day, July 3rd. Everyone always has the following day off, so it's easy to go on a short trip within driving distance. We decided to visit Portland, Oregon. We had a great time visiting the Pacific Northwest! We even visited Oregon's coast, which is spectacular! I highly recommend everyone going to Cannon Beach--and getting crepes there. Here are some photos of our mini vacation.
The Hotel Monaco in Portland...we have a history with Hotel Monaco. There is one in Chicago (there are others across the country), which is where we were staying when we got engaged there. They have great service and great amenities!
You can see that Marlowe is enjoying her room/crate.
Our room was a suite!
Another view of our amazing room!
Oregon Pinot Noir Grape Juice--I've never had such fancy sparkling grape juice before!
The dogs really enjoyed the bed.
Chris is a hotel hopper. He likes switching to hotels for a variety of reasons. This hotel greeted our babies.
Portland is known for its food trucks. There are probably 40 food trucks all within a mile of each other. Cheap, fast, amazing food!
View of Mt. Hood on our way to the Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is beautiful!
He's actually in a picture!
I love this picture of Marlowe with the waterfall in the background. I think this one is Latourell Falls.
Gorgeous scenery!
I believe this waterfall is Bridal Veil.
Multnomah Falls--The hikes were worth it to see all these waterfalls. This area has the highest concentration of waterfalls in the world!
The following day we went to Mother's Bistro & Bar. Wonderful breakfast!
We decided to drive the long way back so we could visit Oregon's coast, which is incredibly beautiful and different than any other coast I've seen. Notice the huge boulders in the ocean.
Cannon Beach
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in the background
Puffins live on these humongous rocks...I didn't see any though.
Homes on Cannon Beach
I want to go back already.
