The Hsu Times: 2021

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Things to Do in Bend, Oregon

Day 1

Visit the Last Blockbuster on Earth: Still smells and feels like the 90's

2. Eat lunch at Miyagi ramen: Their spicy miso is on point!

3. Hike Pilot Butte: Cinder cone (lava dome) produced by extinct volcano

4. Stop by Drake Park to see Fall foilage

4. Immersion Brewery and Noi Thai for dinner

Day 2

Our Anniversary: Saw rainbow!

We walked Deschutes River Loop via Farewll Bend Park and check out Old Mill Mall

Shop at REI- brought beanie ( no sales tax)!

Visit McMenamins Pub for lunch and beer and saw the pool!

Swim at hotel pool and jacuzzi

Visit Monkless Brewery and take out at Boxwood Kitchen

Ahi tuna salad and chocolate cake!

Day 3

Breakfast at Hotel

Got sandwich and water at grocery store

Hike the Misery Ridge trail at Smith Rock

Visit Crux brewery: Paul's favorite!!!

Relax at Jacuzzi after a hard hike!

Visit Steve and Zee Zee's new home in Bend- home made dinner

Day 4

Get coffee at Thump Coffee: Great coffee in town

Hike Deschutes River South Canyon Trail

Great hike that has many terrains. A little escape into the woods and river close to town

Lunch at Spork: Great Asian fusion restaurant in west side of the town!

Leave for airport to go home!

Monday, October 18, 2021

Mori Point Trail with lunch at Pacifica Brewery

We did a hike at Mori Point trail with Luna

It was a rare sunny day at Pacifica!

Afterwards we stopped by Pacifica Brewery for lunch. It's a dog friendly place

We had beer, burger, and fish tacos!

Monday, August 23, 2021

Muir Beach to Pirate Cove with lunch at Pelican Inn

We did a hike from Muir Beach to Pirate Cove with lunch at Pelican Inn

It’s a great Pacific Coast Trail with many walkers, runners, dogs, and even bikers in the beginning. The hike is magical (not easy) with tiny Sutro tower at the end. Amazing views of the coast with ups and downs trail to the cove. We didn’t go all the way since it’s pretty steep and the tide is high. We meet a girl that was doing 100 miles along the way with Pacific coast trail runs. She says you can start with any mile that you feel comfortable and work your way up. It’s worth check it out.

Pelican Inn is inspired by English countryside. The building reminds me of Ireland airbnb. I had fish and salad and Paul had a proper pint and French dip. It’s probably the only restaurant around the area. Service was ok. I think next time we will just bring our own sandwich and have drink here on the lawn since we really liked the atmosphere.