Rather than write about Portland, Oregon, I have decided to tell the story of our quick visit in pictures. They start with our visit to Lan Su Gardens, a garden designed and constructed by Chinese artisans who came to Portland from their sister city in China, Suzhou. This city in China is famous for its gardens. The Lan Su Garden is their gift to Portland.
Onto the Portland Art Museum which was rather forgettable, but they had a few nice pieces. We had lunch at a restaurant, Jake's Crawfish Restaurant, which has been in business since 1882. We took public transit all over Portland; we never moved our car from the motel parking lot the first day we went downtown. We rode both the train and the streetcar. After lunch I went to the Button and Ribbon Emporium. At least there was a chair for Drake.
Next morning, on our way out of town, we visited my favorite place - The Portland Test Rose Garden. This rose garden has been there since 1907, and there are some very wonderful stories associated with this garden. The Royal Rosarians - a group of rich rose fanatics who are nominated to this society which is based on the English parliamentary system. They call their leader a 'Prime Minister'. This elected official of the society gets to chose a rose to be planted in his/her name in the garden.
Skip the pictures of the places you find boring, but don't miss the rose pictures.
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