Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Milestone birthdays always seem to make us pause and reflect on our past achievements, experiences and life in general. We often think of our family, and the friends we’ve made along the way, and maybe even those we’ve crossed paths with who were less than friendly. No matter what we focus on, these occasions are... Continue Reading →
Don’t listen to what they say. Go see. Chinese Proverb Kinkaku-ji, aka Golden Pavillon, Kyoto, Japan
In last week’s post about Forest Park, I mentioned that the Wildwood Trail leads to Pittock Mansion. This beautiful home of Henry and Georgiana Pittock was completed in 1914. Henry Pittock chose the location due to his love of the outdoors and hiking in the surrounding forest. We visited on Monday as a birthday outing... Continue Reading →
If happiness is the goal - and it should be - then adventures should be the top priority. Richard Branson Kayaking off San Juan Island, Washington State
Forest Park, a 5,100 acre (2,064 hectare) park located in the West Hills of Portland, was the dream of landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers, back in 1903. However; it wasn’t until 1948 that the park was developed. You may recall that the Olmsted Brothers also designed Central Park in New York City. Forest Park stretches... Continue Reading →
Life starts at the edge of your comfort zone. José Andrés Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland
Red can conjure a gamut of emotions including anger, passion, danger, energy, excitement and power. This warm color is found in food, nature, art, early cave drawings, in human-made objects and in the human body. As you will see in my photos below; red is ubiquitious. Whiskers Neville Cafe cat Nothing attracts attention like a... Continue Reading →
Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road. Jack Kerouac Canyonlands National Park, Utah
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 