A Day In Portland

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Busy, busy day today! First stop was the Pittock Mansion built 100 years ago on top of the highest point in Portland - - - tremendous view, spectacular garden, and opulent interior.

Also visited the Rose Test Gardens, a gorgeous 4 acre park which is home to over 400 varieties of roses.

Next stop was the Japanese Garden, said to be the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan. The garden is over 5 acres of peaceful tranquility.

Then off to Portland’s China Town and the Lan Su Chinese Garden, nestled within the hustle and bustle of the center of the city. Following our tour today, we indulged ourselves in Chinese beer and great food at the Golden Horse Restaurant.

After wandering about in China Town, we briefly joined a pub crawl and stopped for desert at the Voodo Donut Shop. So much to do in Portland but so little time. . . . . at least we now know the magic is in the hole!

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Photos

Pittock Mansion
On a hill overlooking Portland with a view of Mt Hood

Rose Garden Arbor
Mom & Nancy listening to the fragrance (seriously...)

Japanese Garden
Drinking in the green

China Town
Gateway into China Town in City Center Portland

China Town - Dragon
I've kissed the Blarney Stone...but never heard about kissing the Dragon

Chinese Garden - Fortunes
Looks like Mom is going to meet a "pleasant fellow traveler"

China Town Dinner
Toasting to our day!

Pub Crawl
Working hard to get to the next pub

Voodoo Donut Shop
Good things come in a pink box

Voodoo Donut
Couldn't decide between the Maple Glaze with Bacon or the Donut topped with Fruit Loops

Voodoo
The sign says it all...

Comments

[Nita]

Maple Bacon Donuts
I had one when we went to visit Brandy in Calgary, it was yummy! But then I love almost any kind of donut!