Yes, it rains. Sometime alot, for days in a row. But, in the same way that Midwesterners scoff at those who complain about a little purifying cold, Portlanders seem to scoff at those who complain about the rain. It's all just about being prepared. And, remember when it was fun to play in the rain, jumping in mud puddles? Well, it still is. Check out my shoes and running pants after a particularly fun run through the woods:
I swear, they looked muddier in person.
But, it doesn't always rain in the winter. Today was a beautiful, cloudless day.
Here's a picture of Mt. Hood taken from Mount Tabor (an inactive volcano about 30 blocks from where I live):
Finally, a shot of the downtown, taken today from a path that I frequently run along the waterfront. The bridge you see is the Hawthorne Bridge. I work in one of the buildings in this photo. Although, it is nearly obscured by the building with the flag on top.
More sun predicted for the next two days!
