Portland is weird, but friendly!

The journey ends where it began  - Portland.  Our last day would include a drive by of Hayward Field in Eugene, a snack at Voo Doo Doughnuts, a trek through Powell's bookstore and dinner at the food trucks.  My favorite part of going to Portland was visiting with former Berry students.  Michael and Kelly Smith moved to Portland in 2013.  Rachel Floyd Davis is originally from the Portland area and returned home after graduating from Berry.  The surprise was the new Berry grad turned Portland resident, Thomas Clark.  He had just arrived in Oregon a few weeks prior to our visit.  I had the pleasure (most of the time!) of teaching three of the four in piano class.  They were all music majors during their stint at Berry, trumpet, cello and vocal students.

The iconic track and field stadium

On our last night in Portland the Berry Oregonians met us at Voo Doo Doughnuts for the true tourist experience.  There are plenty of  weird people in Portland, and you can find many of them working at Voo Doo.  They may be different, and a little strange but they are nice folks and the doughnuts are AMAZING!!!

9 Berry grads and 1 current Viking

Rachel and Violet

So many choices: Tex Ass Challenge,  Bacon Maple Bar, Voo Doo Doll!

There is always line at Voo Doo

Berry music grads all living in Portland
Rachel, Michael and Thomas

Violet and Caroline

Caroline entertaining at the food trucks

Mount Hood

We always enjoy our trips to the Left Coast, and Portland never disappoints.  
Until next time!

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