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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

A River Runs through It

Portland, Oregon is divided east and west by the Willamette River;
so you will see many bridges here.
Walking along the river on Sunday I took time to
notice spring's arrival with pink cherry blossoms
and high waters.
In this picture I can see three bridges over the river.
When I first moved to Portland I had the most difficult time
figuring out how to get across the river, so mostly
I stayed on my eastside.  Since that time I have
learned how to get around, after all it has been 35 years.
I love my city and love showing visitors around;
so if you come to town, just let me know.
I can cross the river now.
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11 comments:

  1. Angela McRaeApril 6, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    If I ever get to the Portland area I will take you up on that! What a wonderful spring view!

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  2. La Tea DahApril 6, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I'm so glad you can cross the river, as I always have such problems! Even if I stay on the freeway from my house, and go across the bridge without turning off, I end up in some part of town I didn't mean to go to! I need to come and let you do the driving! Someday. . .

    The Willamette River is beautiful --- we've done the jet boat ride --- and it's amazing how one can go from "city" to the wildness, complete with rookeries for herons and more.

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  3. StephApril 6, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I am soooo in love with all the cherry blossoms now, and it was a delight to see them with you!

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  4. AdrienneApril 6, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    What a wonderful photo! You captured our part of the state beautifully. There is no place like Portland! Shall I come take a tour with you?
    ~Adrienne~

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  5. TracyApril 7, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    That fringe of pink along the water--that must be breathtaking to see for real in springtime! I love bridges, always have--always exciting to see what's on the other side. :o) I would love to see Portland one day... the whole northwest there really! ;o) Happy Days, Marilyn ((HUGS))

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  6. bethApril 7, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    i'd love to come visit.....someday :)

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  7. Traveling BellsApril 7, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    You're on! Ya never know when the Travelingbells will show up. Didn't know you when we were on the L coast last summer. Bummer...

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  8. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I have never been to Portland but would Love to visit. I will contact you if I ever make it out there. Thanks!

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  9. Relyn LawsonApril 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Oh, I do miss home. Miss it, miss it, miss it!

    Hello, you. Happy spring.

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  10. somepinkflowersApril 8, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    i had forgotten
    you lived in portland!

    i ♥ portland---
    the zoo
    the rose garden
    the saturday market under a bridge!


    i was there in 2007
    but did not know U then
    or
    we could have had a Meet Up...

    maybe Next Time...

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  11. JeanieApril 9, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Interesting, isn't it, how we often get into our own spots, don't venture out! Well, I hope to one day get to Portland, so I'm glad you can cross the river!

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