Expense Report: 6 Months Stateside
Being home, in one place these past 6 months has been like a vacation! Knowing our way around for banking, shopping, eating – and knowing the language and currency. Getting […]
Tag Archives: Portland
“A Sight So Nobly Grand”
“A sight so nobly grand” are the words of Joel Palmer. Joel Palmer was unusual among the pioneers in that he came out to Oregon Country to see if it […]
Dahlia Daze
Although overcast and threatening rain, one August afternoon my daughter and I visited Swan Island Dahlia Farm in Canby, Oregon – just a short drive south of Portland. Celebrating their […]
King of the Roads
The historic Columbia River Gorge Highway has been called the King of the Roads. Construction on the Pacific Northwest’s “first modern road” and the “nation’s first scenic highway” started in 1913. The […]
Preserving the Past in Progressive Portland, Oregon
The beautiful City of Portland is a delight best discovered on foot. The growing city is blooming with new parks, high-rise condos and transportation system interwoven with wonderfully preserved historical […]
Portland’s Forest Park
The City of Portland has over 8100 acres of natural areas in its park system and has been named one of the best in America. Forest Park, in Portland’s West […]
Busan: Beautiful City on the Bay
Busan – the largest port city in South Korea – is known for beaches, mountains and temples and reminds me of San Francisco. Enjoy the views! Meet You in the […]
