City of Flowers

Pasedena, CA is not the only rose city in the US. Portland, OR also claims this flower which grows vivaciously along the cities freeways.

I stopped to visit a friend and ended up staying an extra day. Portland is something else. It was a pleasant surprise because I left it’s limits this morning knowing I would return soon to take more of the great city in.

It felt like a big little city with great shopping areas, restaurants, architecture and views. Stunning lush views.

We toured the city on foot, walked along the waterfront, visited the Rose Gardens, and ate some great food including the Salmon at Lovely Hula Hands.

Portland View From The West Hills

Rose Garden

Roses

"There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
~Anaïs Nin