November 18, 2016. Odd sightings in Portland

LOCATION:  House-sitting in Portland, Oregon WEATHER:  No rain.  Cooler and windy. Highs about 50   We struck out again for a day's outing before the predicted rain comes.  On the bus was Portland's "Blue Man".  Our homeowners had told us that we might see him.   He apparently rides the buses and trains around, and harmlessly stands around downtown.  He was totally blue...blue face paint, blue beard, blue jeans, blue bandana, blue headphones, blue jacket, etc.    

We had 3 bus stop changes before we arrived at our first brewery destination. One of the stops was in a less savory part of town.  I watched a body-pierced pink-haired young person clean out her navel.  Another one calmly vomited while texting.  And a 300+ pound gal who should not have been wearing leggings.     Our first stop was Ecliptic Brewing.  They had 5 IPAs on tap.  Really good beer.  We had a platter of their Brussels sprouts cooked with chanterelles in a balsamic reduction.  Really delicious!  I used to hate Brussels sprouts, but now I'm a fan.

Portland has great little neighborhoods.  Our next brew pub took us to a neat area where we could really see ourselves living (except for the high cost of living here).  Cute neigbhorhood shops and pubs.  Near a park.  This place is known for its Belgian beers.  They were having a sour cherry Belgian festival later tonight at this place.  George got a sampler and tasted some really good cherry sour ales.  Very subtle.    

 

While waiting for the next bus, we were fascinated by a photographer taking hundreds of photos of an almost-naked beautiful girl, modeling Jockey underwear.  It was quite erotic.  The construction guys across the street were enjoying the photo session, too!   We took the bus and MAX rail home.  It is so convenient getting an all-day pass, and especially nice to get the senior rate!   DINNER:  Soup time again.  Tonight's was a Tuscan bean soup.  Except for the oil to cook the vegetables, and a few beans, it should have been pretty low calorie.  Nice and comforting on a cool evening, too.