Schreiner’s Iris Gardens
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens are open to the public from dawn to dusk, rain or shine during the May bloom season. The 10-acre display gardens contain over 500 named varieties and […]
Day Trip to Stonehenge
We took a day trip to Stonehenge! The Stonehenge at Maryhill, Washington. It was a day trip from Portland, Oregon. The Maryhill Stonehenge is an exact replica of England’s Stonehenge […]
Portland’s Chinese Garden
Any season is the perfect time to visit Lan Su Chinese Garden. Escape the noise and frenzy of the surrounding city when you walk through these doors. Feel the […]
Baby Steps
Baby Steps! That’s my answer to the Big Question I am frequently asked. It was also the subject of a recent Booking.com email. When is your next trip? Where are you […]
Timberline Lodge: An Oregon Treasure
I enjoy taking tour groups to Timberline Lodge situated at nearly 6000′ elevation on the south flank of Mt. Hood. About 60 miles east of Portland, this National Historic Monument is […]
Perú: Final Thoughts and Expense Report
Perú was a fascinating country and we had an amazing month-long trip. Today’s blog includes a few odds and ends and the Trip Expense Report. We’ve noticed in South American […]
A Return to Sea Level
Leaving Cajamarca’s 8,900′ elevation, the double-decker motor coach climbed up, up, up over the Andes Mountains and then down, down, down to Pacasmayo on the Pacific coast where the coach […]
