As the previous nights sleep wasn’t so good ( train ride ! ) last nights sleep was great: slept like a log.
When I peeked out of the window this morning: rainy, dull, overcast.
To make the best out of this I used the fantastic public transport system Portland has and explored the
city out of the convenience of a tram.
Portland, also nicknamed “Rose City”, is notable ( according to Wikipedia ) for its land-use planning and
investment in public transport. Portland is frequently recognized as one of the most environmentally
conscious or "green" cities in the world because of its high walkability,something I can now confirm.
Interestingly it is also home to the most total breweries and independent microbreweries of any city in the
world, with 58 breweries within the city limits. One of them is on my evening agenda (http://www.deschutesbrewery.com)
conveniently located close to a tram stop !
Crisscrossing the city in the tram I made up my plan for tomorrow ( Monday ). Out of the tram I already
noticed that in the downtown district many of the old buildings have survived and are lovingly maintained.
Something I will need to explore tomorrow in more detail as well.
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