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.
Jacqueline
Kankana, thanks for taking me on a trip to Portland. Absolutely beautiful photos - I'm not surprised that you spent so much time walking and snapping with such marvellous scenery.
That waterfall is stunning!
Kiran
Gorgeous gorgeous photos -- I want to visit Portland. Like, right now 😀
Tadka Pasta
How beautiful! Makes me want to go back once again. Thanks for sharing these.
Tanvi@SinfullySpicy
Oh hiw I wish I could visit Portland! Those falls look like an experience. Cant wait to go to this city. Gorgeous pictures K 😉
what Liberty Ate
Indeed, such a beautiful city and really lovely shots! I love the melange of the modern city with the calm and beauty of the nature.
Vishakha
Stunning pictures! Each and every one of them. Tough to pick favorites when each pic is beautiful in its own way. The sepia / b&w pics are particularly super!
Maureen
Gorgeous! I want to go. (I also want Voodoo doughnuts!)
dassana
beautiful pics kankana. you have captured the beauty of the places so well...
Magic of Spice
What a beautiful place, and photos...lovely!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend 🙂
wok with ray
Beautiful scenery and you photos are simply gorgeous. Have a good weekend, Kankana.
~ ray ~
Joanne
I've always wanted to go to portland and you've proven that I really do need to go!
Anamika@madcooking
Such beautiful photographs Kankana! Camera and Nature is a deadly combo and can see it right here too :).
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Gorgeous! The waterfall is just beautiful and must have been quite a sight to see in person.
Marta @ What Should
I don't know why but "weekend in Portland" sounds better than "weekend in Kazimierz" - the polish small town that looks similar to Poland. maybe it's because I've read so much about Portland and always wanted to go there. I love your pictures. I can see myself over there through them 🙂
Ritu
Beautiful pictures Kankana!
Liren
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! One of my dearest friends lived in Portland for several years, and for various reasons here and there, my planned visits to her always got foiled. I always meant to visit while she was there to show me to these beautiful spots. Your trip has reminded me that I still need to go!
rebecca
lovely pictures i want to go he he
mjskit
I love Portland! So many wonderful places to go and see. I've been to a lot of these places and you captured them beautifully!
Deepa
Multnomah fall er chobi ta oshadhoron hoyeche. Wish to go there sometime. no doubt jayega ta bhari shundor but credit goes to the photographer for capturing beautiful photos Kankana
trishie
So much greenery! Very pretty, i love your pics