Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown. Anthony Bourdain Badwater Basin, Death Valley, CA
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We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawahaial Nehru Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
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Travel is never a matter of money, but of courage. Pablo Coelho San Diego, CA
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You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license. Unknown Sonoma County, California
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To move, to breath, to fly, to float, To gain all while you give, To roam the roads of lands remote, To travel is to live. Hans Christian Anderson Forty-nine Palms Oasis, Joshua Trees National Park, CA
Sonoma County Wine Tasting
Until COVID put a stop to travel, theTravelsketcher and I would take a yearly trip to Sonoma County to collect wine. We did a lot of entertaining (again, pre-COVID) and enjoyed finding new and interesting wines to share with our guests. We missed our trips to Sonoma during the pandemic, so we were really happy... Continue Reading →
I Left My Passport in San Francisco
Last week, theTravelSketcher and I flew to San Francisco to submit applications to the French Embassy for long term stay visas. This has been a dream of ours for a long time; and those of you who are regular followers of our blogs know that we had intended to be settled in France by July... Continue Reading →
Death Valley National Park, CA
Death Valley, the name doesn't sound very inviting. When mentioning a vacation to this park, some people might reply with an incredulous "why?!?" My husband and I visited ten years ago for our anniversary. Needless to say, we received a lot of teasing about our choice of an anniversary getaway. However, it truly is a... Continue Reading →
Balboa Park, San Diego
It’s hard to beat sunny San Diego as a vacation destination with its brilliant blue shores, inviting, sandy beaches, lively neighborhoods, and temperate weather, but in my humble opinion, Balboa Park is the city’s crowning jewel. Originally known as “City Park” this gem has an interesting history dating back to the mid 1800s and offers... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 