November 27, 2016. Checking out Pearl District of Portland

LOCATION:  House-sitting in Portland, Oregon

WEATHER:  Cooler. Highs in 40s.  Cloudy

 

After morning cat and fish care, we headed out again to explore another section of Portland.  With our "honored citizen" (aka old people) day pass, we were good to go on the max light rail, bus, and/or street car.

 

We discovered a short cut through a park near our house to a closer bus stop.  It gets better and better!  We caught the bus, then transferred to the street car.  It took us to the NW 23rd avenue area which is famous for its shops and restaurants.  The street is lined with old Victorian houses converted to cute shops.  

 

From there, we walked to the Pearl District, another popular section of town.  Our destination was a Peruvian restaurant that George found on line.  

 

A good sign.....there were a few tables of Peruvian families enjoying Sunday lunch.  We split the ceviche, raw fish , marinated in lime juice.  It was really good.

 

We ordered some unusual fried vegetable chips (like yucca) for dipping.  They were a work of art....

From there, the light rail, then bus back home.

 

We watched part of a PBS marathon of "Downton Abbey". The wedding scene took place in an old church we visited in England.  It makes it fun to recognize sites we visited.  

 

DINNER:  Thanksgiving leftovers revisited.... I made pasta with some pesto sauce and added slices of the Thankgiving turkey medallions.  Not too many leftovers to go!