Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Located in the Central Pacific Ocean, just below the Tropic of Cancer, about 2,500 miles (4,023 km) southwest of the west coast of the USA, are the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii consists of 132 islands, 124 reefs, shoals and islets, and stretches over 1,500 miles, with just eight inhabited islands. Volcanic activity over many centuries... Continue Reading →
Zihuatanejo was once a sleepy little fishing village located in a sheltered bay on the Pacific Coast about 150 miles (240 km) north of Acapulco. When theTravelsketcher and I first visited in January, 1988, the population of Zihua, as it is affectionately called, was barely 7,000 residents. Turns out we visited just before a population... Continue Reading →
Travels with friends and family can be risky, you need to be sure your travel habits are compatible, and any expectations are similar and clear. When travel companions click, it can result in lovely memories, but when there are problems, it can quickly turn into a trip from hell; as we experienced many years ago... Continue Reading →
There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars. Jack Kerouac Valletta, Malta
The last few weeks I’ve been posting about our three week adventure in Croatia, and I have even more to share about this stunningly beautiful country. Here are my previous posts if you’re interested: Three Weeks in Croatia One Week in Dubrovnik More on Dubrovnik A Week in Split Island Hopping in Croatia Today I’m... Continue Reading →
Being a country situated along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is home to some beautiful beaches and islands, something you don’t want to miss while visiting. There is an extensive ferry system which allows you to island hop inexpensively and quickly. This is a great option to see the neighboring islands, but the sailings are limited... Continue Reading →
In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be controlled, bent in weird ways and they’re still beautiful. Alice Walker Orcas Island, Washington State
Last week I wrote about our visit to the beautiful seaside town of La Rochelle; click here to read that post. During our stay there, we took a short drive to ÃŽle de Ré, an island in the Atlantic accessible from the mainland by a 1.8 mile long bridge. The island, which is nineteen miles... Continue Reading →
We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Chief Si’ahl (Seattle) San Juan Island, WA State, USA
Travels Through My Lens 