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Hidden Beauty at the South Coast Botanic Garden
I’ve always wondered why people bother with having an annual membership at a garden but here, at the South Coast Botanic Garden, it makes sense. You have the place to yourself when it’s not busy. And even when it’s busy, there’s ample space around as well as the option to come back another time for “free”. You don’t have to rush and each time you visit, you can easily catch sight of things you hadn’t noticed before.
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Flamboyance at the South Coast Botanic Garden
What’s pink and flamboyant? Flamingos! Flamboyance, an event held at the South Coast Botanic Garden is officially over and I almost didn’t get to attend it. But of course, I made it and am rather happy to have seen all of the topiaries featured there.
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En route to Mount Hood
Getting to Mount Hood via public transportation took some time and planning. But it was worth it in the end even if I ended up not doing much there. It was cold, raining and once we got to a certain altitude, snowing even.
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Oregon’s Multnomah Falls
Located amongst lush greenery in northern Oregon, Multnomah Falls is probably on many tourists’ to visit list. It makes sense because who doesn’t want to see two waterfalls in one? It’s a sight to behold from afar and even better as you get closer to it. Although there were a good amount of people here when I visited, it was fortunately not as crowded as I was expecting it to be.
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Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Within walking distance from the Portland Saturday Market is the Japanese American Museum of Oregon. If we were to compare it to Los Angeles’ Japanese American National Museum, we’d probably scoff at how small this museum is. But don’t let its small exterior fool you because this museum does a wonderful job of using every space it has. And to be honest with you, I was very impressed with this museum and must say it’s been one of the best museums I’ve visited.