Mount Hood in the Springtime

We spent Saturday on the scenic loop from Portland to Mount Hood and Hood River, and returning.  It was a beautiful day, sunny and hot, and Miriam and Hans got to play in the snow for the first time in a few years.  The people skiing at Timberline Lodge claimed the skiing was excellent, although it may have been more of the case it was simply awesome to be skiing, rather than the quality of the snow itself.  At any rate, we had a great time making snowballs and taking in the views. Joe's Doughnuts in Sandy, Oregon, is a must-stop for the doughnut fan, and Solstice in Hood River provided our evening meal.  The food there was also great, but we were seated in the blinding sun on their deck and had a hard time relaxing enough to enjoy it.  The gelato we stopped for after supper was refreshing, though!