Walking around in the residential area abloom off Alberta Street has been one the highlights of the Portland Tango Marathon.

A sidewalk

“Classic” poppies (making up species names in leu of research)

Classic poppies up close

Impeccable roses

California poppies. I’ve heard it’s too dry for them in California these days

More roses

A kitty to ground this gallery

violet flowers but not violets

tree hanging flowers