Aunt Desi Visits Portland!

So what a great week it was having Aunt Desi in town. Despite a rough start to the trip because of long flight delays, Aunt Desi made it to Portland with an energy and zest to get her vacation started!  The week was filled with sight seeing, many dining experiences, and Bella being spoiled to death.  Is anyone surprised???  It is always a great joy for Rafa and I when family and friends visit : ) 

Started right off with the Greek Festival, a cool and raining evening that was jam packed with people, but that didn't prevent us from eating : )

Here are little honey balls with cinnamon:

Trying out the Baklava (sp?)

But we didn't JUST eat, we watched the dancers too!

The next morning we went to Arleta Bakery and Cafe, where we waited almost an hour to be seated, it was well worth the wait!

Aunt Des had Biscuits and Gravy and I had some egg and potato yumminess.  Is that a mimosa I see by Aunt Desi's plate??

Next we went to the Oregon gardens where the air was very cold!  We walked around for awhile and then ended with a cup of hot tea!

Portland City Grill was next on the agenda.  Had to wait in line for 30 minutes and knock down a few handicap folks just to get a table my the window, but oh was it worth it...look at the view!

Aunt Des drinking her $10 martini, yikes!  We spent a doozy on drinks,  more than the food!

And some of the best food in Portland!

And the best dessert of my life, fresh baked cookies with ice cream!

After recovering from Portland City Grill a few nights later, we went where all Portland visitors should go, beautiful Multnomah Falls! The colors, air, scents, and environment was just wonderful!

And after we enjoy the lovely sights of the Falls, we headed to McMenamin's Edgefield for some gluttonous  wine tasting Edgefield continues to amaze me with their wine, and only $3 for a 6 wine tasting!

An afternoon later, Aunt Des and I visisted the Chinese Gardens, and lucky for us, it was free day!  The air was warm and as the sun was setting we enjoyed tea outside along the water...so peaceful.

We completed our last evening together with Old Town Pizza and a Tour, nothing like the quirkiness of Portland!

And of course a visit to VooDoo donuts, and yes that is a voodoo donut, equipped with a pretzel knife and strawberry jam inside for blood.  Gross!

And one of the most common phrases you will see on bumper stickers in Portland, Oregon (just had to get this shot!)...

What a great week it was, thanks to Aunt Desi, Rafa, Bella, and the wonderful city of Portland!