Walk with Me - The Grotto

 When I started this "Walk with Me" series 

I really didn't think about it being a tour of Portland;

but here I am walking in one of our tourist spots.

 I thought this was the perfect place to walk this week

as I contemplate the coming of Easter and the Lenten season.

 Walking just a couple days ago in a light rain,

I walked through The Grotto and along the pathway

to pray at the stations of the cross.

 There are many of these plaques along the path,

places to stop, meditate, and pray.

 In the spring there will be rhododendrons blooming,

but for now just touches of color can be found.

There is a gift shop and church that are lovely to visit.

At Christmas the walk is full of lights and music.

As the weather improves there will be services outdoors.

There is always a large crowd for Mother's Day and Easter.

It is beautiful, but also so very peaceful.

If you ever visit Portland and need a little time of quiet meditation,

this is the perfect place to go.  It is very close to the airport too, so

maybe a stop on the way to or arriving in Portland.

Enjoy walking wherever you go this week.