We have lucked out with the outstanding weather, clear and cool, during our visits to the big cities. Portland is no exception. Today I headed to the Portland Art Museum downtown.
I was ready not to watch the people, but look at some art. The museum is in the 'cultural district' where the history museum is located, plus a few live theatres and bistros. A beautiful park with statues and fountains - blooming roses - separate the buildings. About 50 skateboarders were hanging out enjoying the cement around the fountain.
The museum, like all I have visited, is a wonderful place full of masterpieces. Portland's museum has exquisite exhibits of Asian and Native American art plus many modern pieces, four floors worth. I stayed the entire afternoon.
On the fourth Friday of the month from 5-8 pm, entrance is free, plus there's free food and music. I was on my way out when I saw the crepe caterer and a string quartet setting up. But I had shopping to do or more walking.
I headed to Lloyd's Center - a huge enclosed shopping area east of Williamette River and near the Convention Center. I was surprised to see an ice rink in the middle of the mall filled with skaters! It was a cool place to be in more than one way. Throughout the mall are very comfortable chairs, usually in pairs with a small table in between. Many were occupied with people sharing conversations, having drinks and snacks.
Today I noticed police out and about more than yesterday. On foot, on bikes, on segways, in cars - they were everywhere.
Tomorrow we leave Portland in the early afternoon and, hopefully, arrive in Klamath Falls at 10:00 p.m. Cindi and Fred will be there to meet us and we can't wait for a visit in a living room, no take out, with some great friends.
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