During our Thanksgiving Trip, Meowmy went to the Portland Japanese Garden on an overcast day while I slept in the rig. She took some beautiful pictures of the foliage and said she absolutely loved strolling for a few hours through the whole garden, enjoying all the different toros (garden lanterns), the groomed bonzai trees, the bamboo stalks, asymmetrical ponds, zen gardens, and stepping stones throughout the different levels. There was even a display of gorgeous kimonos for her to see! I do remember her saying that she wished she came earlier in the autumn to see more of the bright red and orange fall colors as only a few trees and bushes still had their vibrant leaves. Did you know that a traditional Japanese garden consists of six key elements? They are water, rocks, trees and flowers, bridges and fences, stone lanterns and water basins, and fish! Meowmy definitely saw all of those on her journey through this sunning garden that is worth seeing if you’re ever in the Portland area. I hope you enjoy the collage we put together for you!
