July 01, 2006
Red Lion Inn, Portland, Oregon
Along the Columbia River Gorge there are plenty of interesting and challenging site for rock climbing. What I didn't expect was that the same techniques would prove useful trying to climb into bed at the Red Lion Inn in Portland.
Captivated by the "shoulder-height-bed" craz,e Red Lion on the River is not recommended for folks of short stature, those with difficuty climbing or wheelchair users traveling alone.
That is unfortunate because their restaurant service was good and the food well prepared. Watching sailboats, barges, and later fireworks displays out the window on the Columbia River made the dining experience one to recommend.
You can even chose betweentwo competing soundscapes -- early 50's in the restaurant or disco building in crescendo through the evening in the adjoinging bar. Too bad Universal Design wasn't on their playlist.