The Kroger Ladies!!
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Alas, my trip to Portland is over. Now I have photos and memories of this fabulous trip to reflect on. Let's get started!
The view of the Columbia River as we flew into Portland.
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After taking a taxi to the super chic Nines Hotel, (http://www.thenines.com/) I arrived in my own room. Just for me. I took a look around . . . bed:
desk:
bathroom:
view out the window:
I couldn't help but have a happy dance!
The dance continues here:
Then I dined at Pazzo with 8 effervescent, spirited, genuine and refreshing ladies. We comprised the 9 women there to film commercials, each of us making a 30-second story about our life and food during the holidays.
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