Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Virtual World Tour

The Fabulous Portland, Oregon USA! (and some other cool stuff within driving distance), for Patience's project. Go check it out!

We live in the outskirts of Portland. It's not all that impressive right where we live. Just your average apartment complex:




With your average drive home from wherever you've been:




But we do have the Downtown area. I love the Portland skyline at night (note: I did not take this picture!):


But we also have the beach nearby (a 1 1/2-2 hour drive to one of the closest ones, Cannon Beach), which we've already been to with Dorothy a few times:



As well as many, many gorgeous hiking trails within a 1-2 hour drive, such as trails on the Columbia Gorge, with a plethora of waterfalls:



As well as hiking in the mountains (and skiing if you're not a total clutz like Moi):




Oh! And if you want to go on some breathtaking backpacking trips, simply drive 3-4 hours to Central Oregon. Hiking around the 3 Sisters is the most incredible experience ever!:







There are so many more things that I don't have digital pictures of, such as the zoo. I must say, Oregon is one of the most beautiful and diverse states in the contiguous US. Don't you agree?

10 comments:

ttulizzy said...

Awesome pics! I want to visit Oregon now! Thanks for sharing!!

my4kids said...

Great pics Becci!
I must admit we do live in a beautiful state.

M said...

Wow - how gorgeous!! I definitely want to come and visit!

The cars driving on the wrong side of the road freaked me out though!! x

MrsSpock said...

How gorgeous! It must be nice to be near mountains and ocean at the same time...

Anonymous said...

I do agree that Oregon is the most amazing of all the 50 states!

Okay, I haven't seen all 50 but Oregon is my birthstate and I miss it often, especially the beaches!

The Queen B said...

Oh my gosh, those pictures are absoulutely breath taking!

I love the pic of you and your hubby...you look stunning.

Tonya said...

great virtual tour Becci :) Love the pics

sarah said...

beautiful pictures!!!

purple_kangaroo said...

Great pictures, and you all look great!

niobe said...

I only lived in Portland for a year, but your pictures sparked so many memories. Though, honestly, the view I saw most was the one through the windshield.