Gem of the Pacific Northwest
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4/3/2007
Our family moved here 5 years ago from the Intermountain West. I won't mince words. Our first winter here was hard. It rained 30 days straight. Almost an all time record. Rainy weather aside, Portland has proven to be a wonderful place to live. There are beautiful parks, friendly people, fantastic restaurants and much,much more. The schools are great, the econony is growing and the atomosphere is very West Coast. We have the best bookstore in the country, Powell's Books and the best public radio/t.v. station OPB. People here are educated and very involved politically. Most people are quite active and we have some of the best sustainable produce in the country. The Spring, Summer and Fall are absolutelly glorious here! Don't let the nay sayers sway you. Portland is a gem.
Allison | Aloha, OR