Sorry - I guess we were having too much fun to update the blog...
The last two weeks of our trip was pretty wild, and really sad to say is that our camera died on day three of Belize, but the memories with be forever burnt into our minds. The cultures, the people, the language, the atmosphere: everything so different from what we've always known. I'm really glad that we took as long as we did for this trip so that we could slow down enough to truly appreciate the luxuries and conveniences of home.
I personally will very dearly miss 'tres tacos con pollo' and our beloved Belizean breakfasts of Fry Jacks and beans. And while those dishes will be the taste of the past for now, our mouths and senses have been re-filled with those native to the North West.
I've already scoped out the nearest bakery of which dawns a delicious foccassia bread among other baked-daily-and-dirt-cheap delectibles. The swanky, picture perfect downtown scene boast specialty shops and services without losing the historical, cozy ski town appeal. Each shop is tastefully painted in harmonizing colors that make us want to drink cups of coffee back to back and snack on the good-for-you-and-tasty affairs. The town is riddled with outdoor equipment stores that have enough to appeal to all affecionados.
The only downside I can see to this town is the lack of snow. The mountiain is closed, the warm weather system isn't giving way to the gifts the high altitude Pacific Ocean and Canada is trying to give us. Freezing level is above 5000 feet - its hitting the mid 40's during the days. Possibly the only time I have very seriously prayed for moisture and cold temperatures. The people of Hood River are going stir crazy - the worst kind of cabin fever - Waiting Season. Were a bunch of hungry wolves starving in a confined area - deprived of the fluffy white stuff that is blessing every other mountain in the country. We are waiting and we are impatient.
So if you have a moment: think of cold temperatures and lots of moisture for Oregon.
miss you all - and take care
