a demonstration of kadō by David Shunko Komeiji

sand and stone garden (karesansui)

an unusual amount of snow for Portland – Hoyt Arboretum

view from the St. Johns Bridge

beautiful grey cat who followed me for a block

cheese and leek soup at Girasole

Best wishes for 2012, all!

Here are a few images from my first hike of the year: the June Lake trail at Mount St. Helens. It was supposed to be a snowshoeing trip, but there wasn’t enough snow! Beautiful landscape; I hope to return soon.