Today we made our first journey out of the city and over to the Portland International Rose Test Gardens. I have to say it was easily the most scenic and beautiful rose garden I’ve ever been to. The sections of the garden were tiered one on top of the other on a hillside overlooking the city of Portland. It had recently rained, as it often does so in Portland, so all the flowers held small water droplets in their petals and the smell of fresh earth and the fragrance of the flowers was thick in the air. We strolled slowly along the rows of flowers, admiring the colors of some, the petal shapes of others and the unique smells of a few. To top it all off, there was even a harpist playing, which added to the peacefulness of the place even more so. Due to the cloudy skies, I was able to capture some very soft and very bright and beautiful pictures of some of the roses. If you’re ever in Portland this time of the year, this place is a must-visit location.
