Flowers of Oregon -- May/June 2025

We visited Oregon during wildflower season; we also found some rose gardens. Some of the pictures did not focus on the flowers, and it was disappointing. But, enjoy the flowers of Oregon. 



 


















Next up...Panama Canal cruise on the Island Princess

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