Our Extension student went to Portland trip on November 13 to 16. We got many great experiences in Portland and Oregon, for example, visits to Columbia Basin College, Mcloughlin house, and the oregon historical society. I have three highlights about my absolutely fabulous Portland trip.
First, I really enjoyed The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center on first day. I saw real gun first time in my life and also one of center’s guide show us that gun shooting. I was really surprised because the sound of a gunshot was very laud. I leaned amazing history about Lewis and Clark’s expedition. I read one of interesting article. It was about their camp. In the 863 days of the expedition, the corps made over 600 camps. When they made it, they used 12 hours for 1 camp and also before departure the next day, they repacked everything. This history was really interesting for me because I saw replica of their camp. It was simple design but need a lot of time. I couldn't believe it.
Second, We went to amazingly gorgeous Powell’s city of books. It is the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. I find many Japanese manga. I was emotion because I was long time no seen it. I really wanted buy Japanese manga of English version but I didn't buy manga because it was little expensive more than Japanese one and also if I bought it I would buy the complete set. That too bad for me! I looked for any books about my cultural research topic. I find only two books. It was little shocking for me. I know my topic that Japanese technology of bathroom is very specific but I want to know how the Japanese bathtub and toilet evolved fantastically to American people. I hope Powell’s city of books will arrive books about Japanese bathroom.
Finally, We saw incredibly enormous Multnomah falls. It was so beautiful but temperature was crazy. I worn two jackets and scarves but I felt freezing. I saw many large icicle and river which was almost became frozen. I had seen falls but I had never seen falls in winter and big falls like this so I really enjoyed this time.
First, I really enjoyed The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center on first day. I saw real gun first time in my life and also one of center’s guide show us that gun shooting. I was really surprised because the sound of a gunshot was very laud. I leaned amazing history about Lewis and Clark’s expedition. I read one of interesting article. It was about their camp. In the 863 days of the expedition, the corps made over 600 camps. When they made it, they used 12 hours for 1 camp and also before departure the next day, they repacked everything. This history was really interesting for me because I saw replica of their camp. It was simple design but need a lot of time. I couldn't believe it.
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Second, We went to amazingly gorgeous Powell’s city of books. It is the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. I find many Japanese manga. I was emotion because I was long time no seen it. I really wanted buy Japanese manga of English version but I didn't buy manga because it was little expensive more than Japanese one and also if I bought it I would buy the complete set. That too bad for me! I looked for any books about my cultural research topic. I find only two books. It was little shocking for me. I know my topic that Japanese technology of bathroom is very specific but I want to know how the Japanese bathtub and toilet evolved fantastically to American people. I hope Powell’s city of books will arrive books about Japanese bathroom.
Finally, We saw incredibly enormous Multnomah falls. It was so beautiful but temperature was crazy. I worn two jackets and scarves but I felt freezing. I saw many large icicle and river which was almost became frozen. I had seen falls but I had never seen falls in winter and big falls like this so I really enjoyed this time.
In conclusion, I am happy because I got amazingly amazing memory about Portland trip with incredibly wonderful teachers, driver and my friends but it was last trip in this semester and also I will never go to them with same group member so I feel a little bit sad. This trips memory is irreplaceable treasures of mine.