The France Hopper Network - Part 40

Photo of a Koinobori display at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:32.

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Picture Post: Return of the Koinobori can only mean one …

Photo of Koinobori in the wind at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:24.

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Picture Post: Took a while for the wind to cooperate …

Photo of a Portland Japanese Garden photo cutout designed by Mike Bennett.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:28.

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Picture Post: I approve of the newest addition to the …

Photo of a Japanese Black Pine bonsai at the Bonsai Terrace of the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:13.

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Picture Post: The bonsai have finally returned for the warmer …

Photo of Dozer, a tortoise at the Oregon Zoo, resting in his enclosure.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 13:51.

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Picture Post: Dozer has dozed off today.

Photo of two of the female lions are the Oregon Zoo lounging in the sun.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 13:40.

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Picture Post: Lions are recharging their solar today.

Photo of Tula-Tu outside under Rose-Tu as several visitors to the Oregon Zoo look on.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 13:19.

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Picture Post: Tula-Tu got to go outside today.

Photo of a box of ROYCE' bar chocolates sitting on a kitchen countertop.

Taken on Apr 23, 2025 @ 07:48.

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Picture Post: It just isn’t a proper trip to Seattle …

Photo of an exhibitor badge for Sakura-Con 2025.

No one ever wants a literal fire at con.

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Photo of three small birds sitting on a balcony.

Taken on Apr 22, 2025 @ 10:12.

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Picture Post: Birds on the balcony seem happy it’s Earth …

Photo of a Tacoma T Link streetcar sitting in the yard as seen from an Amtrak Cascades train heading towards Portland.

Taken on Apr 21, 2025 @ 15:02.

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Picture Post: Oh hi, Tacoma.

Photo of a Sound Transit Sounder train sitting at King Street Station seen from an Amtrak Cascades train parked two tracks over.

Taken on Apr 21, 2025 @ 14:19.

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Picture Post: Farewell, Seattle. Until next time.

Photo of the view from a room on the 33rd floor of the South Tower at The Westin Seattle. Harbor Island is featured in the far background.

Taken on Apr 21, 2025 @ 08:01.

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Picture Post: Well, it’s time to pack up and get …

Photo of an Exhibitor badge from Sakura-Con 2025 with several badge ribbons attached laying on a desk in a room at The Westin Seattle.

Taken on Apr 20, 2025 @ 18:31.

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Picture Post: That’s a wrap on Sakura-Con 2025. Thank you …

Photo of a Fire Neko plush being held at the Kumoricon outreach booth at Sakura-Con 2025.

Taken on Apr 20, 2025 @ 15:44.

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Picture Post: Do not leave unattended near a Cheesecake Factory.

Photo looking southeast along 5th Avenue taken from a room on the 33rd floor of The Westin Seattle South Tower.

Taken on Apr 20, 2025 @ 07:30.

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Picture Post: Happy Easter, Seattle. It’s the final day of …

Photo of the garden terrace at the Seattle Convention Center - Summit.

Taken on Apr 19, 2025 @ 08:36.

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Picture Post: I vote all convention centers should have a …

Photo looking southwest along Stewart Street taken from a room on the 33rd floor of The Westin Seattle South Tower.

Taken on Apr 19, 2025 @ 07:06.

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Picture Post: Looks like a very typical PNW day in …

Photo looking southeast along 5th Avenue at night taken from a room on the 33rd floor of The Westin Seattle South Tower.

Taken on Apr 18, 2025 @ 21:24.

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Picture Post: Goodnight, Seattle. Day one of Sakura-Con had an …

Photo looking towards the Seattle Macy's and Harbor Island in the early morning taken from a room on the 33rd floor of The Westin Seattle South Tower.

Taken on Apr 18, 2025 @ 06:39.

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Picture Post: Good morning, Seattle. Happy sunny Friday.