Had a fantastic time up in the Pacific Northwest, enjoying Portland city life, luxurious digs, flavorful meals, shopping, and so many gardens.


Our fancy hotel Lobby


Voodoo Donut, a crazy all-night donut joint.


Portland was full of beautiful gardens, this gorgeous tree was in the Japanese Gardens.


Japanese Gardens


Zen Garden


The hike through Washington Park to the Japanese Gardens...everything was soooooo green!


Portland skyline from Washington Park


Chocolate goodies at Moonstruck Cafe...Portland is a dessert heaven!


Unbelievably, this Chinese Garden was right in the middle of downtown.


Chinese Gardens


Chinese Gardens


Portland is a foodie paradise. Dinner at Red Star Tavern started with cooked oysters stuffed in their shells with crab and spinach, this aged Prime Rib Filet with Blue Cheese sauce and home-made onion rings, completed by champagne-watermelon gelato with waffle cones and milanos.