about us brian (country mouse) is from new hampshire. karel (city girl) is from the new york metro area. in summer 2008 they are driving across the US and moving to portland, oregon. here are their adventures, photos, and observations.
Today marked the first day that Brian and I ventured out of our quarter of the city and downtown via public transportation! We took the bus down to Pioneer Courthouse Square for the Annual India Festival sponsored by the India Cultural Association of Portland. It was free admission, with a full day's worth of entertainment, food, and other information. We only stayed about an hour but had a chance to sample some delicious food (I'm trying to broaden Brian's culinary horizons) and watch some dancing.
We shared a mango lassi (mango yogurt drink), samosas (potato and vegetable puffs), and chicken tikka masala (chicken in a cream sauce cooked in a clay pot). Sooo yummy! I wished there was a bit more variety in the offerings, but I'm sure in time we'll find an Indian restaurant to frequent. I need to introduce him to dosas!
The dancing was pretty cool - I've decided that once we're in the swing of things and have time, we should take Indian dance lessons. Brian didn't say no!
After leaving the festival we headed to what will likely be our staple pool hall for some nachos and pool. As we got off the bus, Brian had me pose for this picture:
Ha. Ha.
posted by karel at 10:46 PM
3 Comments:
Donna said...
Brian doesn't need lessons if all he has to do is jump around in a circle on one leg like that man was in the video...that's how he dances naturally!! Love your outfit BYW, and the matching bag!
I have never seen Brian actually dance but knowing him I can picture him jumping around to the music.::) I love hearing that you are both having fun out there. I do miss you though. Love ya.
This has nothing to do with India, but your comment about wanting to broaden Brian's "culinary horizons" made me think of a terrific Lebanese restaurant in S.E. It's call Nicholas Restaurant, and it's wonderfully tasty and cheap and they serve pita bread on a platter that is, like, the size of 3 heads. Check it out!
3 Comments:
Brian doesn't need lessons if all he has to do is jump around in a circle on one leg like that man was in the video...that's how he dances naturally!! Love your outfit BYW, and the matching bag!
I have never seen Brian actually dance but knowing him I can picture him jumping around to the music.::) I love hearing that you are both having fun out there. I do miss you though. Love ya.
This has nothing to do with India, but your comment about wanting to broaden Brian's "culinary horizons" made me think of a terrific Lebanese restaurant in S.E. It's call Nicholas Restaurant, and it's wonderfully tasty and cheap and they serve pita bread on a platter that is, like, the size of 3 heads. Check it out!
www.nicholasrestaurant.com
318 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214
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