Yesterday the Lan Su Chinese Gardens opened for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
It was open to members only with reservations and a mask.
Just a few were welcomed each hour and we were given 1 hour to enjoy
by following the arrows through the garden.
It was such a treat to be there for awhile.
My oasis away from home.
There were more fish in the pond and dragonflies flitting about than I have ever seen there.
The flowers so beautiful!
The peacefulness of hardly anyone around delighted my heart.
Even the little grasshopper on the rose sang to my soul.
Waterlilies were in full bloom.
I almost felt like I could reach out and hold the dragonflies in my hand.
Walking through a jungle of delight my heart was happy.
The fragrances greeted us as we entered and again as we left.
So thankful for this place of beauty in the center of Portland.
It is indeed an oasis missed.
