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Our hotel room was magical! The beds were storybook gorgeous.
Each room was decorated in a whimsical style.
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Who could resist a moment or two on this bed?
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Our room was huge and the kid's had rooms that were close by.
Our room was the hang out... we had food!
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Later in the afternoon, Todd & Stephanie took Tom and I
to the Classical Chinese Garden.
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In the middle of downtown is this tranquil retreat.
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My new hat.
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We sipped tea in the Tea House.
Each of us ordered a different kind of tea,
served in different tea pots and cups.
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We were serenaded with tradition string music.
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In the late afternoon,
we all gathered in the Hotel Lobby at 4:00 PM
for refreshments and...
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painting!
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Friday evening Todd, Stephanie, Tom and I
headed for some night life.
It was a short night. I was tired!
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The next morning,
we had a knock on our door and was entertained by Lulu.
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This is the Portland Saturday Market.
We couldn't miss this!
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So many booths and not enough time!
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Who had fun?
One last picture in the Lobby before they head home.
Tom and I were staying one more night.
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Saying good-by is always hard to do.
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One last good-by before the kids head to the train depot to board the 12:15 train.
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The Lobby looks so different and quiet without our family.
to be continued...
~~~~~~Y~~~~~~~Tidbit~
Combating Dry Hotel Air - In cold and dry climates, like the prairie provinces or states - Canada and USA, air in hotel rooms becomes very dry. This creates static electricity and difficult sleep due to dry nose and mouth passages. Before going to bed, I sprinkle an ice-bucket of water around the carpet in areas where I am not likely to walk if I rise during the night. By morning, the carpet is dry, but the air is moist and much more comfortable.