Portland, Oregon: Wonderful in Unexpected Ways by da-AL

Posted on October 8, 2017October 8, 2017 by da-AL

Do all Portland lambs hike with their people?

Over a recent long holiday weekend, I visited Portland, Oregon for my first time. The weather was warm, with blue skies and no rain in sight.

Book lovers rejoice! It’s home to Powell’s Books, where book goodness spreads over four generous floors!

Powells Books, Portland, Oregon — 4 floors of book goodness

Mouthwatering food abounds! Cafes, bakeries, restaurants, chocolatiers, and even their many food trucks (aka food carts) here are delicious and gourmet.

Where else could one see a lamb hiking with its people and dogs to a waterfall?

Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden features authentic architecture, landscaping, koi, and a fine tea house …

Jetboat excursions begin at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, speed under Willamette River’s many bridges,

and turn around at —- waterfalls (who knew?)

Their International Rose Test Garden goes on and on with sweet smelling colorful flowers …

da-AL enjoying Portland's Rose Test Garden — Wishing I smelled like a rose at Portland’s Rose Test Garden

Please tell us — do your sheep enjoy hiking?

Published by da-AL

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67 thoughts on “Portland, Oregon: Wonderful in Unexpected Ways by da-AL”

Anna Waldherr November 6, 20177:40 am Reply

This brought a smile. Loved the photos. Lamb hiking though was news to me (LOL).

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1. da-AL November 6, 20172:48 pm Reply
  
  glad you enjoyed, Anna 🙂
  
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dtills November 4, 201711:02 am Reply

I am so glad you enjoyed your trip to my backyard! Well, sort of….you were about 3 hours south of my house, but we have been to Portland, and more recently, Eugene Oregon and loved every thing about them both. I did a post on Eugene: https://invisible-no-more.com/2017/10/23/road-trip-first-stop-eugene-oregon/
because we really had a great, albeit, short time there. Maybe next time you are out that way I can meet you there!

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1. da-AL November 4, 201711:07 pm Reply
  
  not sure when I’ll be back. much appreciate your invite. your site is lovely as is your Eugene post 🙂
  
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  1. dtills November 5, 20172:37 am Reply
    
    Thank you!
    
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  2. dtills November 5, 20174:39 am Reply
    
    I wanted to let you know that I did add the translator widget to my blog! Thanks for encouraging me to do that 🙂
    
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    1. da-AL November 5, 20178:48 pm Reply
      
      🙂
      
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Diana November 2, 201710:22 pm Reply

I love Portland and its friendly, quirky inhabitants and character oozing cafes.
Sadly, sheep are not safe around me (I’m Australian and have too many yummy lamb recipes 😵)

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1. da-AL November 2, 201711:35 pm Reply
  
  Haha – no wonder this one had 2 dogs with it – protectors?
  
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sorchaschleps October 28, 20174:43 pm Reply

All Portland Lambs do hike with their people 😉 this is a great post! I will definitely check out the Chinese Gardens!

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