Tales from Paris Part I

These photos were taken back in January 2020.

Seven Falls

Crown Hill

On my first night in Colorado a couple of weekends ago, I found a lake nearby the Airbnb that I was staying at. I had a hunch that it would be worth it to take a walk around sunset with my camera, and I was right.

Garden of the Gods

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a beautiful Hindu temple that I only recently discovered while driving home from work. I've never been to any sort of temple before and had to double check the guidelines before visiting (i.e shoulders and knees have to be covered, shoes need to be removed, etc.). As ornate and elaborate as the architecture looked on the outside, it was the inside of the temple that really made me speechless. Photos weren't allowed, but in all of my travels I don't think I've ever stepped into such an awe-inspiring space (imagine all of the intricate carvings from the outside, but made out of white marble). It was gorgeous and definitely worth the visit!

The Tillamook Creamery

On my way back to Portland, I was able to make a pit stop at the Tillamook Creamery! I was most looking forward to their food hall, which has an ice cream counter that serves every single flavor of Tillamook ice cream, along with a bunch of other cheese-centered menu items! There's also a factory viewing deck, free cheese samples (yum!), and a gift shop that would be heaven for any cheese lover. It was definitely a nice place to take a break on my drive back from the coast!

Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101
Tillamook, OR 97141