Every month I’m attempting to have an Adventure, wherein I explore a new place. Later this month I’m actually quite busy traveling for weddings and family vacations so those definitely take care of October! But last weekend I went on a mini-adventure in Portland to a park I’d never been to, so I’m counting that, too.
It was the perfect day for Early Fall: sunny and 70s, with brilliant colored leaves poking into the blue sky. Jesse and I grabbed some books, packed a picnic, and took off on his recently acquired motorcycle to North Portland!
Our destination was Cathedral Park, a photogenic green space right under the St. John’s Bridge. It’s easy to see how the park got it’s name from those tall Gothic arches, perfectly framed in succession. Above, on the bridge, even taller arches stretch upwards, crowning the river with their turquoise beauty. The St. John’s Bridge is by far my favorite Portland bridge.
I’ve been into picnics this year, and keep pinning inspiration like crazy onto my Picnics and Outdoor board on Pinterest. This time was a simple affair: we packed English Cheddar, Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese, Kalamata Olive bread from Grand Central, and some apples. Then we sat, read, lounged, and enjoyed the sunny day. Ahh, Fall.
Back on the motorcycle, headed home! Au revoir to the last sunny day of the year, I’m afraid. It was a good one.
Katrina Emery 