Simply Portland...Utterly Devine

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Time to go. Waved goodbye to my little friend who yelled goodbye back.

[JitterBug]

that back road to reach is wonderful . . . always, always takes my breath away . . . vi, you were a stone's throw from my little place where i used to stay . . .

[JitterBug]

i drive that road at least once alone when i hit portland . . . it's like major meditation driving through it . . . from commodore, sometimes i don't see any folks until almost reach falls . . .

[sammyb]

Reich IS something special.....and you've captured it so well......SIGH

[sammyb]

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NICE

[rachel]

Beautiful pictures of the falls! I haven't been there for probably 10 years. Last time we were there, we got stopped and searched by the police in Manchioneal on the way to the falls. I did go under the falls like the guy in the picture - that water is cold though!

[Schuttzie]

Magical and beautiful! I love your pictures, Vi! How wonderful to chat with the little girl and see her refreshing take on your surroundings

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Jitterbug, I haven’t driven in Jamaica yet but would like to give it a try on one of the back roads beyond Long Bay. We coasted along for miles without even passing another car. So very relaxing. Please continue to share your memories and thoughts with me. This was my 6th visit and although I get out and about, I know there are still tons of discoveries waiting for me.

Sammy, you have to go back as soon as you can. You will be pulled into her all over again.

Thanks Rachel, I’m sure you noticed a lot of changes. Plus there was some landscape shifting due to Sandy. The lifeguard said it took a while to clear away the debris but they were grateful they only lost one small building. Next time I plan to go under the falls.

Schuttzie, that little girl had much love and respect for Reach Falls. I can see her writing about her first visit there and using the word “magical”. You could see she found a place she embraced and wants to return to again and again. Her family wanted to go to a beach that day since they were leaving in two days, but she begged them to do the falls again. She’s a princess alright.

[goldilocks]

Just lovely!