Vignettes of the World
My Travel Journal
When it comes to the history of Oregon, what immediately comes into mind is the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This is the nationally-taught history of the Pacific Northwest. Although there was a story before and there is a story after, the expedition is a good …
Speaking of Guanlan in Shenzhen, most Hong Kong people would think of golfing. Indeed, the Guanlan Old Market is not so far away from the Guanlan Lake, which is the golfing area. Therefore, if you are going to golf in Guanlan, the Guanlan Old Market …
I took the light rail from the Airport to Portland. On the way I saw the Willamette River on the bridge. That was when I realized what a magnificent river it is. It must have been fearsome, when it did flood, throughout the history of …
Portland was founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1851. The City of Portland grew out of the area west of the Willamette River. That fact meets the history of the city’s early beginning. Due to the convenience of the Willamette River as a waterway, the …
This four-hour itinerary will take you through some of the key heritage sites and cultural experiences in Central. If you have just one day in Hong Kong, I suggest doing this walk to get a sense of Hong Kong’s most iconic character. The walk will …
I was drawn to a tour at the Pittock Mansion for two reasons. First is that it is a beautiful heritage building in Portland. Second, one can do hiking trails in the area. Originally, I was going to do a proper hike there, but I …
I enjoyed the Multnomah Falls as a good excursion, away from the city life of Portland. On this early morning I ventured into a natural endowment of Oregon, what ultimately is the most precious heritage of the state. The Multnomah Falls features the spectacular view …
I was in Portland for two and a half days and spent two days sightseeing. Portland has quite a number of scenic spots, museums and historical venues to offer if one has a car. Since I didn’t have a car, I will be discussing places …
My heart skipped a beat when I came to a closeup view of the USS Iowa. It was stately, to say the least. Under generous sunlight the USS Iowa breathes an aged but assured glory. Its imposing image is immediately evocative of battle scenes. I …
I noticed that the Los Angeles mornings were always somewhat hazy. The day was young and the wintriness was gentle. In fact, it felt almost as if California was still easing into the fall. For it was even warmer than Hong Kong at this time …