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You can't go to the tropics without getting at least one picture with palm trees. Here's the obligatory shot.
The picture was taken near the Kona Inn Shopping Center. Kona Taeng-On Thai Restaurant is in the shopping center. It has great (and affordable) lunch specials! The Carnival Miracle can be seen in the distance.
Yes, this scene is in Portland. Yes, it was taken on January 11th. No, nothing was doctored or photoshopped, nor are these potted palms. Chinese windmill palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) are native to China and grow well in temperate Marine climates like we have in coastal Cascadia.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Windmill_Palm
The tall palm at this house in SE is possibly the tallest growing in town and has been featured on many Palm Tree Rides.