How Is Julie

A few weeks ago, I walked the 4-T trail with Liz and Don. The four T’s: Trail, Tram, Trolley, Train.  However, I started with the train and met them up at the zoo where we then found the trail through the west hills all the way to OHSU!  Then we took the tram down to the street car and I bid them Adieu at the MAX intersection.

As I was waiting for Don and Liz to arrive, I went into the zoo store and found some squirrels similar to the one my son slept with when he was little.

Our first stop, and lunch break, was at Council Crest. Nice view, huh.

As we hiked along we noticed a few homes that were nestled in the woods.

We looked for markers along the way to make sure we were on the correct path.

Liz and I knew to look for the 4T sign.

I led Liz and Don around to the Center for Women's Health where there is a lovely patio and lots of art on the nearby walls to admire. The tram is in the background here. It was out next T.

Mt Hood was closer at this stop.

A trip up the tram on a clear day is worth it. Going down from OHSU is free!

FEJAL NW to host “Jalisco Week in Oregon 2010” in observance of the “Bicentennial Celebration of Mexican Independence Day” and the “Centennial Observance of the Mexican Revolution”

The Federation of People of Jalisco in the Northwest (FEJAL NW) is proud to host “Jalisco Week in Oregon 2010” on August 19-22, 2010 in Hillsboro, Oregon.   Various events are scheduled throughout the 3-day celebration highlighting the rich culture of Jalisco, Mexico. This year is especially significant in that this event will recognize, along with all of Mexico, the “Bicentennial Celebration of Mexican Independence Day”   as well as the “Centennial Observance of the Mexican Revolution”.

The three-day Celebration will be kicked off with a “Gala Jaliscience” or Gala event on Thursday, August 19th at the Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro.  An evening of Mariachi music and Mexican folkloric dancers is planned featuring the Paco Padilla Group as highlight entertainment.

When we walked into the the Venetian Theatre in Hillsboro, we were greeted by dancers poising for pictures and a mariachi band on the staircase. The place was packed.

I had plenty of opportunity for pictures.

All the outfits were beautiful.

Outstanding musicians came for the event from Guadalajara.

The dancers had many opportunites to show their skills.

We had great VIP seats in the theatre.

Another talented group from Mexico entertained us.

I liked this musical "instrument" which were huge seeds of some kind.

I could read the "Unidos por un futuro mejor" -United for a better future.

After a committee meeting that meets two times a month from 5:30 to 7 p.m., I told Robert a few Mondays ago, to go to Irving Street Kitchen and get us a table. I’d meet him there a few minutes after 7. We had never been there and it seemed like a good idea. He was to have a mojito waiting for me, and he did!  Problem is that with one cocktail each and a glass of wine for dinner, first course and entree with no dessert, the total without tip was exactly $100. Seems steep. Time to join AA or go somewhere else.

Maple Smoked Brook Trout, arugula salad, toasted hazelnut vinaigrette. It was good.

Robert started out with "angels on horseback' - bacon wrapped oysters, remoulade sauce

Ever had foam on your food before? I had the pan roasted halibut, white corn, mascarpone, Chanterelles, summer truffle cream.

The popular Draper Valley fried chicken, smashed potatoes, collard green, country gravy.