Portland / October 2014
Friday (the flight & neighborhood); Saturday (market & Silverton); Sunday (brunch & home)
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| About two hours out of Chicago the land gets very mysterious and alien. How did the pioneers brave such daunting landscapes?  |
Just right for the City of Roses, even in October!
What is there to beat the Farmers' Market at Portland State?
Not much in my view. I wanted to buy everything.
Smashing pumpkins, squash.
Wanted to try that one a 2nd time:
En route to Silverton
Silverton is full of murals
Donald R. Pettit, Silverton's astronaut (r.), was aboard the Space Station 6 months (a record)
At the Oregon Gardens outside of Silverton, & views of the Wright house moved there from its original site some 50 miles away
The gardens, a short walk away, are extensive and varied.
They have conjured the illusion of Italy.
Outside Silverton, the Benedictine monastery, located by fine tradition atop a hill
Soccer in progress, casting a long shadow
Sunday labors and resting from them
Homeward bound
