Mount Hood

Above and beyond a concrete river,
A snow-capped protrusion...
A dormant giant...

As you drive up the I-5 North-bound towards Portland, the majestic sight of Mount Hood appears in between dew-covered green leaves. It is a sight to behold and experience. This natural edifice beckons the city and has an air of reverse-Mount-Doom. In fact, the eerily similar structure of Mount Hood is startling. It almost feels like an impossibility, despite the hilly geography of the surrounding region.

It is like an ancient god overlooking its subjects and, on days like this when the Sun freely shines on the city without any hindrance, it reminds the people that they are protected. That everything is all right - Mount Hood is still here. It is comforting to know...