Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
The Pearl District was once an industrial area filled with warehouses and railroad yards, but in the mid 1980s a transformation began which turned the neighborhood into a trendy area with apartments, condos, art galleries, restaurants and pretty parks. We moved here in November after our nearly 3 year sojourn in France. Our Portland residence... Continue Reading →
Remember that travel is a way of happiness - not a destination. Roy M. Goodman Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Australia
Here is another post from my amusing sign collection. I love taking photos of signs that I find amusing, creative, ironic or where the meaning is lost in translation. If you’re interested, here are the links to the previous posts on amusing signs. Amusing Signs More Amusing Signs I hope these brighten your day! I... Continue Reading →
There is always something beyond the horizon. José Andrés San Gimignano, Italy
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders which were 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 more. We plan to visit, or re-visit in most cases, all of these treasures over the... Continue Reading →
I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Bill Bryson A hazy day in Seoul, South Korea
This is such a great cause. I hope reposting this helps. There is a possibilty…..I may be able to drive a donated ambulance to Ukraine from London. BELIEVE ME…. It wasn’t my intention! ! It wasn’t my idea!… The War Goes On – Ambulance to Ukraine.
The stunningly beautiful Columbia River Gorge stretches over 80 miles (130 km) between Washington State and Oregon. The Columbia River itself, is the 4th largest river in the US and stretches over 1,200 miles (1,900 km) from British Columbia, Canada, through Washington and Oregon where it empties into the Pacific Ocean at Astoria, Oregon. More... Continue Reading →
There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all of the life to be found around them, in a real forest. Maria Montessori
Travels Through My Lens 