Walking in Portland wih my Valentine
The weather and a hectic schedule have recently conspired to keep me in the city limits when I had free time, but I found time to walk with my lovely bride and our pup this week. On Valentine’s Day, I realize once again I am a lucky man.
Waterfront path, downtown Portland
Looking north from the Harborside area
The following day, we revisited a small natural area in our neighborhood on a bluff overlooking the Willamette and the great greenspace that is Forest Park. It is a natural bowl in the curve of the bluff with a relatively flat protected area that is a great spot for dogs to go off leash. Denise calls it the Dog Bowl. Works for me.
Following a path on the lip of the bowl.
Jackie Chan is the man. Room to run.
On Valentine’s Day, I am thankful that my bride joined me for these walks and that the rain held off. Can’t wait for the next time.
Posted on February 14, 2013, in Family, Hiking with dogs, Urban Hiking, Waterways and tagged Hikes near Portland, Valentine's Day, Waterfront Park, Willamette River. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
Portland looks so much spring-y-er than here! I don’t often wish for an early spring, but I do look forward to being able to walk without planning the layers first.
Yesterday was even better. Prefect blue skies and it hit 60 degrees. Too bad I was stuck inside. And now, of course, it is back to gray and chilly.
Now you’re just rubbing it in
It’s seven here. Seven. However, I might get a chance to get out skiing in it – as long as the holiday crowds have thinned.
How lovely to see green grass in February!