Vista House is a sort of museum and visitor center located on top of a hill on the Columbia River. It serves as a place to learn about the structure itself, the surrounding area, and the history of both. You approach it on a road winding through lush greenery, bordered by trees. Then, suddenly, the greenery opens up onto an expansive, panoramic view of the river gorge.
Sitting in the middle of this twisting road, was the incongruous art deco Vista House.
Unfortunately, the building closes at 6 pm, so we were only able to put our noses to the glass to see what was inside. I couldn't see much. Outside, however, were the breathtaking views, so it wasn't too much of a disappointment.
Also incongruous, perhaps even more so than the Vista House itself, was this tourist trio, dubbed "The Russian Hookers" by Manny. I had mixed feelings about the ladies' choice of outfits for an outing to the waterfalls near Portland. I was both amused and horrified. Would Zorah's flower girl hiking outfit soon graduate to iron curtain chic?
I think I may actually have gasped, or gone "ooh!" at our first sight of this area.
Sitting in the middle of this twisting road, was the incongruous art deco Vista House.Unfortunately, the building closes at 6 pm, so we were only able to put our noses to the glass to see what was inside. I couldn't see much. Outside, however, were the breathtaking views, so it wasn't too much of a disappointment.
Also incongruous, perhaps even more so than the Vista House itself, was this tourist trio, dubbed "The Russian Hookers" by Manny. I had mixed feelings about the ladies' choice of outfits for an outing to the waterfalls near Portland. I was both amused and horrified. Would Zorah's flower girl hiking outfit soon graduate to iron curtain chic?
We still had a laugh and a gawk despite my internal maternal worries. Once everyone was ready to continue, and Mojo, who rode with us, returned happily to his family, we went to Ohana Hawaiian Cafe for dinner. It was good! Since I've only been to chain Hawaiian BBQs such as Ohana and L & L, it was nice to go to a real Hawaiian restaurant. Zorah and I shared the Kalua Pig and the Yakisoba. Yum!
Afterwards, we were all tired from our long day, so we parted ways at the restaurant. I wonder why it's so much fun to watch toddlers eat.
Afterwards, we were all tired from our long day, so we parted ways at the restaurant. I wonder why it's so much fun to watch toddlers eat.
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