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The Portland Japanese Garden

August 09, 2008
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About a 10 minute walk uphill from the International Rose Test Garden is the Japanese Gardens.   There’s an entry fee (less than $10).  The garden doesn’t take up that much space – it’s fairly compact.  …
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The beautiful International Rose Test Garden, Portland

August 09, 2008
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Entry to the Rose Test GardenEntry to the Rose Test Garden We visited the International Rose Test Gardens in Portland.  Getting there was easy with a car, but would have been a little difficult on public transportation – (the last bus you have to take is on an hourly schedule).&
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Saturday Market in Portland

August 09, 2008
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Part of the Saturday Market is under a bridgePart of the Saturday Market is under a bridge We were looking forward to the arts and crafts Saturday morning market, but we ended up being a little disappointed by it. …
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Visiting Portland

August 09, 2008
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Night View of downtown towards Portlandia and the Portland Building from our room at the HiltonNight View of downtown towards Portlandia and the Portland Building from our room at the Hilton We enjoyed our time in Portland. …
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Exploring the Pearl District, Portland

August 09, 2008
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House in the Pearl DistrictHouse in the Pearl District We walked from downtown to the Pearl district.  It wasn’t the most pleasant walk, but once we got there we enjoyed the shopping and wandering. …
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Hilton Portland and Executive Tower

August 08, 2008
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When we researched where to stay cheaply in Portland in August, we found that there were seveal motels near the airport in the $60 range.  Even though there is excellent public transit, we weren’t too excited about staying half an hour (on public transit) from downtown. …
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Windermere Motel Review, Bandon, Oregon

August 07, 2008
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We wanted to stay for a night on the oregon coast, in a hotel overlooking the ocean.  Most properties like this are pretty expensive, even during weekdays.  The Windereme Motel was more reasonably priced, at $120 a night during the summer. …
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Brandy tasting at Brandy Peak Distillery, Brookings, Oregon

August 07, 2008
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About 10 minutes off the 101 is the Brandy Peak Distillery.  This is a small family-owned business, and they offer tours and tastings for $5 a person.  The tour took about 15 minutes, where they gave a good explanation of how brandy is made and showed us the equipment and process they
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