The sun is still shining here in the mighty U S of A. I finished off my week in Portland on a high. We visited Oktoberfest in the nearby Mount Angel town. We sampled different beers, bratwurst and danced along to some weird German song (badly I might add). I had my first deep fried Oreos there too, definitely will be not be my last! Heart attack material but my god they are good!
The events of 9/11 were remembered this week, and I attended a soccer game between the local policemen and firemen. The firemen won with a last minute goal - go team!! I ventured on to the old style fire truck, and even tried out the fireman coat and axe with it!
With a slight hangover the next morning I dragged my body to Washington Park. I started strolling towards the Japanese and Rose garden only to find myself on a four mile hike in a forest! Hangover gone! The park is beautiful and I did enjoy the hike (in flip flops!). I've finished up in Portland now and have arrived in sunny (so far) Seattle.
Things I noticed so far about the America experience;
• There are no small portions
• They can deep fry anything (Oreos, green beans, butter! Yuck)
• When it is hot it is HOT (sweating!)
• Each city really support their sports teams and like to celebrate each good pass/play
• There is a lot of homelessness
• So far everyone is friendly and helpful
• Americans really like beer and cheese!
• There are no small portions!!
So I'm on my own in Seattle and I'm trying out the hostel experience ( I can feel my aunt's and sister's disgust from here!) . Plenty to see and do here so the next two days are full of adventure. I have explored all day, basically I walked the legs off myself. A beer and Monday night football to finish off the day, how American of me! Hopefully I won't be sleepless in Seattle ! (Sorry, I had too!)
Big thanks to my cousin James who showed me the sights around Portland and put up with me for two weeks! We'll get him home to Ireland yet!
Caitriona x
The events of 9/11 were remembered this week, and I attended a soccer game between the local policemen and firemen. The firemen won with a last minute goal - go team!! I ventured on to the old style fire truck, and even tried out the fireman coat and axe with it!
With a slight hangover the next morning I dragged my body to Washington Park. I started strolling towards the Japanese and Rose garden only to find myself on a four mile hike in a forest! Hangover gone! The park is beautiful and I did enjoy the hike (in flip flops!). I've finished up in Portland now and have arrived in sunny (so far) Seattle.
Things I noticed so far about the America experience;
• There are no small portions
• They can deep fry anything (Oreos, green beans, butter! Yuck)
• When it is hot it is HOT (sweating!)
• Each city really support their sports teams and like to celebrate each good pass/play
• There is a lot of homelessness
• So far everyone is friendly and helpful
• Americans really like beer and cheese!
• There are no small portions!!
So I'm on my own in Seattle and I'm trying out the hostel experience ( I can feel my aunt's and sister's disgust from here!) . Plenty to see and do here so the next two days are full of adventure. I have explored all day, basically I walked the legs off myself. A beer and Monday night football to finish off the day, how American of me! Hopefully I won't be sleepless in Seattle ! (Sorry, I had too!)
Big thanks to my cousin James who showed me the sights around Portland and put up with me for two weeks! We'll get him home to Ireland yet!
Caitriona x
