How Portland Made Me Rethink the Inca Trail

Washington Park Entrance Stairs

Last October I had my fifth knee surgery.  It all started in 2001 with a right knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction.  In 2003 the saga of my left knee started with another ACL reconstruction.  Since then I had a Continue reading How Portland Made Me Rethink the Inca Trail

Flowers of Portland, Oregon

Yellow and Orange Daffodil at Farmers Market

This week’s Twitter #FriFotos theme is FLOWERS.  I took a lot of photos of the flowers while I was in Portland last weekend.  Now I have the opportunity to share them. Portland’s Japanese Garden Portland’s Chinese Garden Saturday Farmers Market Continue reading Flowers of Portland, Oregon

There is more to Portland, Oregon than Roses

Pioneer Courthouse in Downtown Portland

Portland, Oregon’s nickname is “The City of Roses”, but there is so much more than just roses in Portland.  During my recent trip the roses were not in bloom yet, but I did make the obligatory trip to the International Continue reading There is more to Portland, Oregon than Roses

Breaking News…Part One of My Alaska/Canada Road Trip Itinerary Has Changed

Alaska Marine Highway

Last week I shared part one of a proposed itinerary for my Alaska/Canada Road Trip in my “Preparing Myself for a Road Trip” post.  Things have changed.  Although I’d really love to drive all the way to Alaska a different Continue reading Breaking News…Part One of My Alaska/Canada Road Trip Itinerary Has Changed