3 years ago as we were driving around our area we started seeing this cool Amtrak train drive by every so often. It was called the "Cascades Amtrak" and the kids asked if they could ride it. I told them I would take them on the train when they turned 10. Austin just hit that milestone so we decided to go for it! We rode the train from our area to Portland. Super fun adventure! What a blessing to get to go with just Austin and I. We had a great time together.
After arriving in Portland, we found the light rail station and only had to ride for 10 minutes to the stop for our hotel. Everything was downtown and close together. One of Austin's favorite things to do on vacation is swim so we did a lot of that. He was trying to dive the way the Olympic divers did with no splash.
There was a Red Robin right across the street so we had dinner there. What a great find that was. I had no plan for dinner so it was nice to not have to search for a good place.
The next day we went back by light rail to the zoo. It was surprisingly easy to use the public transportation and fun. Portland's system is very well laid out and easy to figure out.
This was the first time I was able to see ALL the animals in one trip to the zoo. It was so easy and quick to get around with no stroller and just one kid! Our feet were tired from all the walking though so we rode the zoo train...
We had never been to this zoo and it was amazing. Definately worth visiting. This is a pic from the lorikeet exhibit where you can buy a cup of nectar and the birds will come and sit on you to drink it. Austin also really enjoyed the fact that we bought food at the zoo (we usually never do that) and bought snacks/dinner on the Amtrak on the way home. It was fun to splurge a little!
Beautiful train station in Portland. This trip was such a blessing. A wonderful opportunity to celebrate and spend time with this special boy.
No comments:
Post a Comment