From brown and hot to green and cool!



Hi Bloggers!  Since my last "desert" post about leaving Las Vegas, I have spent a few days in Oregon visiting family.  Oregon is such a lovely state, it's so green!   I just can't stop taking photographs, I guess because it's so different from where I live.  



The photos in this post are from Bend, Oregon, some of which are from my sweet, mother in law's garden.  



This is the view from her front porch.  I could sit out there all day and take in the scent of the pine and the fresh air! 


Beautiful, unique garden stores and shopping in Bend. 




Walking along the Deschutes River in Bend




Bend is also known for their great "brew" 


The pine trees smell wonderful here!  
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Next, I hope you'll come back for the "wetter" side of Oregon, the Willamette Valley.
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I hope all is well with you!  I really need to get caught up on reading blogs! 
All my best, 
Becca


Comments

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Becca~ these photos are just beautiful...I always enjoy the wonderful scenic photos you take!
July 5, 2010 at 11:22 PM
Lisa said…
It looks so gorgeous. I'm glad you're having a great time. One of my best friends lives in Bend.
July 6, 2010 at 4:52 AM
Catherine said…
Look at all the beautiful green and all the pretty colors! You took some fantastic photos Becca. I can almost smell those wonderful pines... mmmmm....

I look forward to coming back to get 'wetter' ~ though don't make me go down a water slide! :)

Have a Happy Tuesday Becca!
xo Catherine
July 6, 2010 at 6:00 AM
Jillayne said…
Bend looks lovely and green! We drove through there so many years ago I had forgotten how green it was, but itlooks like there's enough to satisfy you for a bit? Looking forward to seeing the pictures of teh next stop...
July 6, 2010 at 7:29 AM
Unknown said…
WOW.... Beautiful pictures. I love the umbrella's.. Oh to live where its green!

I hope you are having a blast!
Talk to you soon my Friend!
Hugs, Linda
July 6, 2010 at 7:38 AM
Alina said…
Hi Becca, this is absolutely gorgeous! So green and lush! surely a place I'd love to visit. Enjoy! XO
July 6, 2010 at 9:46 AM
My Grama's Soul said…
I have visited Bend, Oregon, and I could not agree more with it being a perfect spot. Cool, beautiful and clean air. Enjoy your stay.

Xo

Jo
July 6, 2010 at 6:00 PM
starseasons said…
Hi Becca great photos. I really like the one of the green geranium
leaves in the sunlight
Autumn
July 6, 2010 at 7:51 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
I am really enjoying these photos! We traveled to that area years ago...and stayed in Eugene, OR...back when you took pics with film! lol I would love to go back now just for the fun..and to take more photos! It is a beautiful part of the country! ♥ Thanks for bringing back good memories! ♥
July 7, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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