Japanese Gardens

A short distance from the Ronald McDonald house are the Portland Japanese Garden and Rose Garden. We decided to take a few minutes break from the hospital and visit..... it was gorgeous! The day was drizzly and slightly cold but every so often the sun would burst through the clouds and it would be warm and breezy. The Gardens were beautiful and the flowers in full bloom- though not the roses....yet.

The gardens proved to be a peaceful, calming break from the hospital environment and provided some one-on-one-couple-time (which has been lacking, hmmmm). Portland is a beautiful city- although I could do without the constant rain/drizzle....it makes for gorgeous greenery!! Afterwards we shared with Ayla our adventure and informed her we couldn't wait until she is big enough to ride on dad's back through the parks and fun places we'll go!