Hood River

Mom made paella this week. Not my favorite. There was much grumbling about the price of saffron and questions like, do I think other kids’ moms make them PAELLA?

We went to Hood River this week/weekend. This is the view (sorta) from our campsite.

The first night, I explored the Columbia River,

while Dad got out and did some windsurfing.

The next day we went for a run and then out to a u-pick farm. I picked cherries…

2.3 pounds of cherries, which I ate most of, …

and pet some animals.

After cherry picking, it was back to the river for some windsurfing and rock climbing.

The next day we hiked to the Tamanawas Falls.

We hiked BEHIND the falls! It was cool (figuratively and literally).

After the hike we dropped Dad off at the river and Mom and I headed to the pump track. We had it all to ourselves.

On Saturday we rode the 8 Mile Creek Loop. I believe we may have disturbed some Ewoks.

Afterwards, we had lunch by the Hood River.

Then some more wind surfing followed by a birthday dinner at Ferment. They had tasty beers (and marionberry lemonade) and food.

I had the salmon burger – alaskan salmon patty, sweet chili sauce, bread and butter pickles, and cabbage slaw.

The Bigs had falafel wraps – hummus, herbed tahini sauce, cucumber, mixed greens, pickled veggies, flatbread – and fried brussel sprouts with soy vinegar sauce. Everyone was happy!

Then it was off to meet Kaelia (Griffin, Jay’s daughter) for ice cream at Mike’s.

Some pics of Mount Hood from the ride home.

Now that we are home, it’s time to get serious about making music! Check out the ukulele I bought myself with my allowance.