Is there more to Portland than just books? Well yes and no. There is amazing food to eat while reading books. Portland is I believe what you want it to be - it can be a stop off place of outlet shopping further south - there is some boutique shopping as a well as the major department stores downtown. It can be a place for outdoor activities - Nike/US Olympic team are in the Portland area in addition to several marathons etc.
The city is easy to access on foot and by tram, it is small with minimal in the way of hills, this is no Seattle that is for sure.
Though I would like to bring attention to what we really like best - FOOD!
On Sunday when we couldn't find any other breakfast place that was open or spacious enough to sit ourselves down for a few hours to avoid the sportactic deluges, we found Prasad. I believe every traveler should have one meal that is as Nigella Lawson calls it "temple food" something clean, whole and almost all just vegetables. Ms. J and I tried their Gaucho Wrap (Ms J) and Dragon bowl (kale, sprouts, avocado, black eye peas, quinoa and peanut sauce) for lunch. They have a large selection of smoothies, juices, sweets and coffee. We shared coffee (served in a press), cowgirl cookies and two smoothies. I have to say the part I loved the most was being able to see the kitchen. You were able to see them prepare the food from scratch, see the dried beans and the spices. I think this kind of kitchen should really be cherished. For those looking to get some asana time in - the kitchen shares its space with a really nice yoga studio.
PS If you stop in you might just see Serena Ryder...
Prasad - 925 NW Davis, Portland OR 97209 : within Yoga Pearl rate:5/5
Gluten, Dairy and Soy Free and Vegan friendly restaurant - just ask the staff as to what is soy free - as the gaucho wrap for example had tempeh in addition to being wrapped in a flour tortilla. I will give the staff credit that she warned me that the wrap was not GF, in addition to it being labelled as having Gluten and the menu stated the same...
PS. Did we mention it often poured in Portland - this is Ms. J's attempt to stress how often the sky opened for substantial chunks of time
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