Holiday Day 1: Typhoon Molave (locally called Quinta) has landed and it’s been windy and rainy since last night. My dogs are curled next to me as I read from my Kindle, the Carpenters music Rainy Days and Mondays streaming from my Spotify.
Today’s weather bring me back to trips where my plans to explore were almost cancelled because of the rain and I had no umbrella. I used to end up buying and leaving behind an umbrella (or two), until last year when my aunt gave me a sturdy foldable one which I would tuck in my check-in baggage for my business trips.
Most memorable rainy day travel was Portland, Oregon, in 2016. It rained the whole 3 days we were there, but that didn’t stop D and me from walking about. A side trip to Portland before we headed up to Vancouver to visit family was a good decision – I loved the city’s vibe, cafes, shops (my favorite was Powell’s City of Books), food, and bikepaths. Months later on I’d binge watch the TV series Grimm which had film locations in Portland which made me relate to the show more. I don’t know if we’d get a chance to visit Portland again, and we’re lucky to have gone at least once.
Providence Park 
Portland TriMet 
Downtown Portland 
Capax Infiniti mural, Carlyle Building 
Jackson Tower 
First Presbyterian Church 
Voodoo Doughnuts 
Inside Voodoo Doughnuts
Living Free and Making a Difference 
It’s an interesting city, and the rain goes along with it. have a good day 🙂
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I agree! Thanks for your comment Alice and have a good day!
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Sounds like a lovely day give your pups a pet for me 🥰
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It was lovely indeed and me and the dogs had a blast. Thank you for your comment!
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Thank you for this snapshot of Portland, one of the many American cities I would like to visit one day; in fact I dream mostly of the Oregon Trail from St. Louis.
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You make me want to travel!
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Hi Carol, I miss traveling too 😅 Thank you for reading and keep safe.
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Always a pleasure to read your posts and look at your wonderful photos.
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I visited Portland the summer of 2017…it was still quite overcast and dreary then! Good to see that rain didn’t stop you from enjoying the famous Oregon city, and I hope you got to savor the rich (and quirky) doughnuts at Voodoo!
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We tried the doughnuts 😌 I didnt realize it would still be overcast there at summer, that’s interesting. Thanks for dropping by Rebecca!
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looks like a very pleasant city indeed. Of course it’s had a hard time this year!
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Such cool shots! Thank You!!! 🙂
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It was my pleasure. Thank you for the kind words.
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Absolutely! 💖
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Rainy days on holidays, we’ve had those too 🙂 I’ve never been to Portland so thank you for sharing. I haven’t watched Grimm, is it good?
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It’s a tad scary but was rather a light fun watch for me. I read your posts about your holidays and I am inspired to do the same soon. Cheers!
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Okay I’d probably watch the first episode hahah.
I’m happy to share some travel inspiration. 🙂 Saya mag plan!
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