Fun in Hood River, OR

We met friends in Hood River for drinks and dinner last night. Wow! What a quaint, high-end town. And the food was exquisite! For those of you who have never been to the Columbia River Gorge area, it really is a must see. I've lived near it all my life, and never get tired of the beauty of the rock formations, forests waterfalls, and, of course, the Columbia River. But I'd never spent much time in Hood River before...was never a reason to. I'm not a wind-surfer, which the vast majority of residents seem to be. I've always loved driving past the town, or stopping for a short watch of all the sails on the water and the fantastic moves the wind-surfer's make. But I'd never seen the darling shops and boutiques and cafe's. It's a place we will visit more!
I did go off of my diet a bit, but only gained 1/2 pound, so I don't feel bad about it. We had a great time eating and walking, laughing and site-seeing. Next time, I'll make sure to go earlier in the day! =)