Our last day in Portland, where the weather has been quite pleasant, with sunny days and moderate temperatures.  Today we walked though the Pearl district, a previous skid row area renamed as being revived as a pearl in an oyster

spending time in various galleries featuring glass art, and photography, stopping for a Starbucks and then getting a taste of the famous Powell's City of Books bookstore.  

Another interesting concept, evident in several parking lots along the major downtown streets were trailers permanently parked and fitted out to sell various ethnic foods. 

 A sign on an old building stating that "Portland is Weird" was confirmed by many 'street people' who accosted us on our walks.  

We did find that on one vacant lot that due to the vague City of Portland ordinances,  a mini tent city has been erected to provide living accommodation for a lucky few.

      

    

Walking back to our hotel through Old Town

Chinatown 

we again marveled at the long lineups a Voodoo Donuts.  

Our good sense prevailed as we said no to the extra calories.

Water tower atop building erected in the 1900's

Our hotel lobby circa 1912

Tomorrow, we take the Amtrack Cascade to Seattle.