Kit, Rocky & Nate are part of the larger Hawthorne community that's vibrant and about living their lives. The street life's bustling without being overwhelming, lots of good food, cafes (Powells!) & yoga. Kit's house is a block away from public transport (PDX has an incredible bus system; you can buy a $26 wk pass at the airport & it's well worth it), there are yoga classes galore: North Portland Yoga esp. (Rocky Heron & Sweethome.) Kit's chill, & a perfect intro to PDX - coming from L.A., I liked that she was there but hands off which, for me, was perfect.