Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
We visited this lively, northern city a few weeks ago, and given its far northern location means this time of year, the sun never sets; sounds like a soap opera title. 😉 This continuous daylight seemed to excite the gulls, and they were loud and talkative all day and night. I would wake up in... Continue Reading →
It’s a big world out there, it would be a shame not to experience it. J. D. Andrews Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland
This is the second installment in my Gardens of the Globe series. Today I’m focusing on Japanese gardens. Here’s Wikipedia’s definition: Japanese gardens are traditional gardens whose designs are accompanied by Japanese aesthetics and philosophical ideas, avoid artificial ornamentation, and highlight the natural landscape. These gardens have some traditional components including water, plants, bridges, fences,... Continue Reading →
One’s destination is never a place, but new way of seeing things. Henry Miller Changing of the guards, Cyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres is majestic, magnificent, stately, and as my dear friend Tim says, all the superlatives apply to this magnificent, elegant cathedral. It is one of the best preserved examples of Gothic art with statuary and stained glass from the 12th and 13th centuries, and so much more. This masterpiece has survived... Continue Reading →
Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Gustave Flaubert Tromsø, Norway
I’m starting a new series today on gardens. There are many different types of gardens including herb, butterfly, Japanese, vegetable, container, castle, and community just to name a few. Over the next few months, I’ll periodically post blogs about the various gardens we have visited on our travels. We have visited quite a few since... Continue Reading →
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers. George Carlin Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA
For seventeen years we lived in a house on a quiet cul-de-sac in a suburb north of Seattle. We moved there when Alexis was just eight years old with our Golden Retriever, Bogie, and our Tortie cat, Sophie. Over the years, many cats appeared on our back deck, they all seemed to know that our... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 