Seeking Respite at Portland’s Japanese Garden
February 18, 2013
My plate is so full I needed a day of respite at the Japanese Garden in Portland.
Today was their ‘Free Day’, so I picked up a friend and we headed into the city.
Alas, so did everyone else.
We found a place to park but it was a good hike from the garden entrance.
Once inside the garden we decided to venture the opposite way as everyone else.
Not exactly what I pictured for a day of respite, but you know me … captivated by the surrounding beauty, everything but the garden and emergence of spring faded from my thoughts.
Until the troop of boy scouts going the wrong way in the one way zone, but even that made me laugh. Three tall men leading a dozen or more little scouts across a narrow path with clearly marked arrows, maneuvered their way around the rest of us.
A quick trip, big crowds, but well worth it.
As my friend said with longing “The blossoms let me know that our spring is really just around the corner”.
I’m back in the studio this evening, working on a few things for a mini solo show at ‘The Nook’, inside Columbia Art Gallery. My show will open the First Friday in March, I hope to see some of you there!
February 18, 2013 at 6:52 pm
beautiful pics and it sounds like a good day even with the crowd.
February 18, 2013 at 6:57 pm
Thanks Ellen, it really was a beautiful day!
February 19, 2013 at 12:34 am
WONDERFUL PHOTOS!!!
February 19, 2013 at 6:13 am
Thanks so much Jeannie!
February 24, 2013 at 4:28 pm
Linda, tried to comment, however the mouse would not open for comments..(?)…beautiful and so full of your artistic eye..for those of us to enjoy….when will you have your card selection ready…..? Need to re-send my request for the earrings….will do soon….still trying to figure out a way to let you know what is what…..hugs
February 24, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Thank you Coral! I’ll have new cards in my shop next month. Have a solo show opening the first Friday in March, so everything has been on hold while I prepare new work for it.