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

The Sights, Smells, Sounds, Tastes, and People of the Portland Saturday Market

Tulips at Portland Saturday Market

Located at 108 W Burnside, Portland Saturday Market was a must experience event.  I remembered visiting the market in 1998, when I moved to Washington State.  This past weekend, nearly 14 years later, marked my second visit.  One thing was Continue reading The Sights, Smells, Sounds, Tastes, and People of the Portland Saturday Market