Portland

I arrived in Portland around the time of sunset. So I had a short amount of time to explore in the daylight that was left.


I stopped at one of the Peninsula Park Rose Garden and was amazed by the size of it. I walked around the relaxing area that was overwhelmed with the smell of roses. It was very calming after a long drive.



After that, I head to Powell's bookstore. And I was in LOVE. Roderick had recommended that I see this bookstore. I couldn't believe how big the store really was, with room after room of books and more books! I grabbed a few books and maps and went to the coffee shop area and perused my goods. My maps started another conversation with a fellow Powell's lover. And I found him and another guy to be very helpful and willing to offer advice when I asked for it (I was asking them about the OR coast and what to see).


Portland seemed like a great city, that I wanted to explore more. But I felt rushed with being so behind, that I made a decision to leave the next morning. So I had to add Portland to my list of cities I wanted to revisit later, with intentions of spending at least a weekend to explore.