Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
My husband had a milestone birthday last week. Since we thought we would be living in France by now, I had planned on surprising him with a trip to the Loire Valley for a hot air balloon ride and wine tasting. But sadly, thanks to COVID, that didn't work out. (I have written about life... Continue Reading →
Baked and breaded goat cheese rounds are a popular item to add to salads and have been around for many years. There was even a time when you could by goat cheese rounds at Trader Joe's that were ready to be seasoned. I had some on a salad a few years ago at a restaurant... Continue Reading →
When I was a child my family had an annual picnic at Deception Pass State Park with the families of several of my father's colleagues. We always met at Rosario Beach and occupied a large area with several picnic tables. We ate hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad (my mom's was the best) and drank soda;... Continue Reading →
Provence, located in southeast France is one of my absolute favorite places in the world. The slight smell of lavender in the air, the quaint hillside villages, the slow pace and the warmth of the sun, make for a perfect vacation destination. Today I'm going to share a few photos taken in Bonnieux, Gordes and... Continue Reading →
I have written many blog posts about France, but I have put off writing about Paris because...well, what can I say about Paris that hasn't already been said? There are many large cities in France that are equally inviting and as beautiful as Paris, including Nice and Lyon; however, no travel site is complete without... Continue Reading →
Just a short blog post today since I have a full day planned, so I am sharing some photos of flowers I have taken while walking in my neighborhood. Like many neighborhoods, we have an abundance of gorgeous flowers, lilacs, pansies, rhododendrons, tulips, roses and daisies; all for our enjoyment. Be sure to take time... Continue Reading →
It has been a few years since I visited Scotland, and since travel is so restricted right now, it may be a while before I get back. Until then, I will enjoy my photos and memories of this ruggedly, beautiful country. Stone steps leading to Loch Ness. Crossroads. Loch Brora above. Below are the remains... Continue Reading →
It's difficult to keep a travel blog going at the moment, when travel is so restricted, so today I am doing something a little different and sharing a short story that I wrote. One of the dishes I mention in the story was inspired by a delicious entree I had at the Oyster Bar on... Continue Reading →
There is a Junco nest in the planter by our front door. Today the babies are nine days old and are very active, so they may fledge at any moment. It has been interesting and entertaining to watch the activity from start to finish. The construction began about three weeks ago when I noticed a... Continue Reading →
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