Destination: Portland, Oregon

For the Memorial Day weekend, T and I, with parents in tow, drove up Interstate 5 all the way to Portland with stops along the way in Lake Shasta, Ashland (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), Eugene (University of Oregon), and various points along the scenic coast including the sandy beach stretch of Lincoln City and the New England-style fishing town of Newport. While our stay in Portland was short, we did manage to visit a number of interesting places including two that we enjoyed on our last trip, the vibrant 23rd Street neighborhood and the Classical Chinese Garden. My favorite memory of the trip was the amazing Sunday brunch we all had at the historic lodge overlooking dramatic Multnomah Falls and the Columbia River Gorge (link here). Great food, one-of-a-kind scenery, and perfect weather. Definitely one of the best brunches ever.