Hi Miriam, I’m new to your blog and glad I found you. You captured the Japanese garden without a word. Beautiful photos. I’m from Portland and remember this place well. Did I see something about Mt. St. Helen’s? Looking forward to photos of that.
I agree. I went to Japan in the summer, so there weren’t many blooms but I still made my way to several parks and gardens because even their green vegetation looked impeccable and I love the koi ponds. 😀 ❤
Oh my and a Chinese garden too! I never heard of it till now. Thanks for letting me know of its existence and if i ever make it back to OR, will definitely stop to see these 2 gardens.
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Hi Miriam, I’m new to your blog and glad I found you. You captured the Japanese garden without a word. Beautiful photos. I’m from Portland and remember this place well. Did I see something about Mt. St. Helen’s? Looking forward to photos of that.
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Hi Geanie, thank you for checking out my blog. I did a couple posts on Mt. St, Helen but didn’t include too many photos.
I lived in Portland for 2 1/2 years about 42 years ago, and now live in CA. My daughter is in Portland and I go there often to see my granddaughter.
You traveled to many wonderful places and how fun it is to visit the magnificent libraries.
We travel regularly, Europe and Australia so far. Are you still in Portland area?
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No, but get back there a couple of times a year to see family. We also make a pilgrimage to the Oregon Coast when there.
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Yes, Oregon Coast is a great place to visit.
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Spectacular photos Miriam! Thanks for sharing, 🙂
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You’re so welcome, Debby. I would like to visit it again when I go to Portland. 🙂
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I can see why! 🙂
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Yes, very peaceful. 🙂
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Such a serene setting for your beautiful images, Miriam!
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Thank you so much!! I’m thankful such gardens are accessible!
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Gorgeous pictures, Miriam! The cherry blossom at the top, the waterfall, and koi are my favorite although, all the pictures are beautiful. 😀 xo
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Thank you, Vashti. I think it’s worth paying the admission for gardens so well maintained and pleasant. ❤
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I agree. I went to Japan in the summer, so there weren’t many blooms but I still made my way to several parks and gardens because even their green vegetation looked impeccable and I love the koi ponds. 😀 ❤
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Yes, we went in their coldest month. I was freezing during one hiking trip. I would like to go back in spring. ❤ ❤
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Me too. 🙂 ❤
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Who know, we may meet there. 🙂
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That would be lovely and fun. 😀
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Yes, I think so. 🙂
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Wow! When did the Japanese garden open? Gorgeous! I hope to visit it one day!
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I think it has been there for a long time. When we go to botanical gardens, we always like to go to Japanese garden or Chinese garden!
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Oh my and a Chinese garden too! I never heard of it till now. Thanks for letting me know of its existence and if i ever make it back to OR, will definitely stop to see these 2 gardens.
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I’m going to see my granddaughter every 6 weeks. My next trip is coming up in 3 weeks.
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Beautiful. And that waterfall is stunning.
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Thank you, Trent. Yes, the waterfall is so soothing.
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Magical gardens and what beauty, too good pictures, Miriam.
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Thank you, Kamal! Yes, they are amazing!
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Welcome Miriam 👍👍👍👍
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❤ ❤ 🙂 🙂
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❤ 🙂 ❤
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Very cool. 🙂
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Thank you. Next visit – Mount St. Helen.
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WOW! Lovely!
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Thank you, Martha. I’m going to visit them again next week. I’m so excited.
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These are some beautiful magical creations full of historical culture and flair. You have a good eye.
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Thank you. I am going to visit them next week and will visit another historical place. It will be exciting.
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Very nice….I was also glad to read you are well.
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Thank you, Anita.
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