The beautiful city of Portland has many nicknames. It's called the City of Roses, Bridgetown, Stumptown, Rip City and Soccer City USA. I think the perfect nickname for this beautiful place should be 'Green Land'.
The first thing we noticed on reaching Portland was the abundance of green -- beautiful green fields and huge green trees covering the entire city. One would love to get lost in them and we did that for next 2 days! There was a beautiful casual environment, fresh air, much less pollution and not very commercial. Coming from sunny California, it felt a little chilly in the morning but by the afternoon, it became pleasantly warm. With just two days in hand, we didn't get enough time to see a lot but we were happy with whatever we covered.
This post is overloaded with photos and I blame this beautiful place where anybody who loves to takes pictures can find a zillion things to capture.
Sauvie Island in Portland - This is where we spent out first day. The plan was to hike, bike and go kayaking. However, we spent the whole day just enjoying the scenic beauty and walking on the beach.
On our way back, we stopped at the beautiful Kruger's farmer's market. I absolutely loved the place. It was huge and had beautifully arranged, lovely picnic tables below the trees for you to relax after you get tired of walking and buying.
We settled down with some apricot flavored beer, sausages and steamed corn.
Voodoo Doughnuts - You cannot leave Portland without eating these doughnuts. Check out the queue! We had to wait for about 30 minutes, got drenched in rain but at the end, it was totally worth the effort. These are the best doughnuts we ever tasted. Damn! I am missing it now.
I hope they open up a shop out here too!
Powell Bookstore - Another must visit place if you love reading. It's a huge bookstore but very nicely organized and color-coded as per sections. I don't have any photo of the store. But here are some other photos of the town that I clicked on the way.
Multnomah Falls is a Must - We have seen a lot of waterfalls but this one is magnificent. Out of the ordinary and mind blowing gorgeous! We waked up to the bridge on top and it feels so fresh when the cold water hits your face. Well, after a while my hands were almost frozen.
Gardens: As we all know, Portland is famous for its gardens, mostly rose garden. We visited a rose garden that unfortunately was kind of a disappointment. There were a lot of buds but hardly any roses. Maybe, it was not the right time of the year.
The Japanese garden, which was just opposite to the Rose Garden, was beautiful, quiet and peaceful. That was our last stop in Portland.
Kitchen Belleicious
Ever single picture evokes so mch emotion. They are stunning and bring the country farm girl I am (my parents are farmers-third generation) my favorite pics of those on the farm! Hope you had a great 4th my friend!
Reem | Simply Reem
OK, This is a post I have been waiting from you... Travel And Photography!!
You are the finest one Kankana, I have told you million of times and will keep saying....
Beautiful I love the bee on the flower and the hot links n everything...
You just made me enjoy a beautiful trip through the yes of ur lens!!
Radhika@foodfor7stag
I want to go there NOW!! Breathtaking pictures K. You are a Canon Diva
Sanjeeta kk
What wonderful clicks, Kankana..glad that you had fun throughout your trip with your camera and nature!
Notyet100
Pictures say it all ,..beautiful. Clicks
Debjani
How absolutely beautiful is this post! The white rose is magical.
Shri
Gorgeous Kankana! It just soaks in to you!:-)
Charles
Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful photos Kankana - that waterfall especially is *incredible*, especially with that beautiful bridge arching across the gap there. Love the look of the gardens at the end too - wonderfully colourful!
Eha
You brought back some beautiful memories of long ago, Kankana! Had some dear friends living there: remember the awesome Falls on our travels. The photo series could have gone on and on for me . . . thank you!
shruti
i know about voodoo doughnuts since it came on tlc - interesting eatout. the 1st image took my breath away....i love green !
Ruthie
I moved to Beaverton (Portland) two years ago and I love the scenery here. You have offered such beautiful captures. My friend Larra shared these with me. I don't have a car to get around to distant places, but I'm slowly working my way around Portland. It took me over a year to get used to the weather and begin moving about - now I am very happy here, rain and all. Thank you!
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Ruthie for dropping 🙂 I seriously wish to visit Portland once again!
Arch
Such beautiful pictures Kankana and such lovely colours...And those doughnuts look super ! Why voodoo, though ?
Spandana
Beautiful Pictures Kankana. I have never visited any other places expect NY, DC and Philly.
May be I can visit more of US in my trip this month 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook
Wow... gorgeous pictures! I've been to Portland once and I really enjoyed the trip. However I didn't know about Voodoo Doughnuts! Thank you for sharing the photos!
Rosa
Gorgeous clicks and place! I dream of visiting Portland and Oregon.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rose ( Magpie's Recipes)
oh my gosh so gorgeous! that waterfall with the bridge over it is just breathtaking.
Sayantani
breathtaking clicks Kankana. waterfall er chobita dekhe mone hcohhe I can sit there for a long long time. so calming.
Manasi
What breathtaking pictures. I saqw the ne with the pink blossoms on FB and thought, that, is my favorite, but when I look at the whole post, i am saying that for all the pictures in turn! I love, love love the pictures. Thanks for the virtual tour!
Ansh
Incredible Pics. I haven't been to Portland, but its on my to go list. May be soon!
Soma
ah! makes me wanna go back there again!! Such beautiful photographs! We were there years ago, when P was only 5 months old,snoozing in a little baby carrier pouched by A or me:) The falls is indeed beautiful!! We were in Mt. Hood and the Canon Beach too and there was snow in the mountains in August! freezing cold. No donuts for us 🙁