I normally try to find retreat areas that are as minimally touched by human hands as possible. This in my opinion gives many of us that live in urban areas a window to the natural world. In this case though, this is a picture from the Portland Japanese Garden. Often times, you can find an tranquil oasis of nature sitting in the middle of a bustling city.
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