boon's log 4505.01: Back in Oregon

I was in Oregon last week. Haven't been back there since 2003. Well, it was a fruitful trip, with trainings and meetings with people. For sure the weather did not change - :). Somehow, being back in OR, give me the homely feeling, as I did spend some significant amount of time here before... anyways, it's great to be back and catch-up with old friends and colleagues.

Well, I guess one of the reason that I feel "at home" in Oregon is because the weather there is pretty similar to that in London - the weather's "fantastic", you cannot expect much sunshine, though (especially at this time of the year) ;P. But it is a really beautiful state, with nature in every turn and greens in every corner. And the air is so much fresher - you can almost feel the difference the moment you step off the plane.

It's nice to be back... looking forward to going back again. :P







Portland, Oregon; the final 4 pictures were taken from Portland's Rose Test Garden (whatever's left in the season...)

... and if only they would expand highway 26 - it's expansion is WAY overdued!

And of all things, this has to happen to me...


"Pamcit" (Punctured tyre)

Had to change the flat tyre in the dark, in the carpark, in the rain, with temperatures dipping down to 45F. Brr...

boon out...