Where the hell am I?

Is this Portland or Tbilisi??

Hey all,

One of the things interesting about being in Georgia was the fashion sense of Georgians. Now, black is ALWAYS in fashion there but one thing I noticed during the winter was the prevalence of short parkas with fur around the hood and black, knee high boots (usually with impossible heels). While I became accustomed to it, a winter's day in Tbilisi reminded me more of a Cher video than a stroll in an ancient capital city.

So imagine my suprise upon returning to Portland, a city NOT known for its haute couture , to see on almost every street downtown, women walking around in short furry hooded parkas and knee high boots. Perhaps this attire is not as ubiquitous as I think and I am just noticing a look that had become familiar to me. Or has there been some sort of tear in the fabric of space which allows these strange occurances? Who knows? While knee high lether boots definitely have a place in any society, I can't figure the furry parkas...I mean what look are they going for? Ernest Shakelton? Well, at least guys aren't wearing them here as they do in Georgia....yet. (shudder)

Peace,

John