I have no reason to go, except that I have never been, and knowledge is better than ignorance. What better reason could there be for traveling? Freya Stark Brookings, Oregon
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Even More on Avignon, France
Our time in Avignon came to an end on October 8th, when we headed north to Germany to visit our niece, her husband and children. We’re now enjoying some time in Paris before heading back to the US on Tuesday. However, I still have much more to share about France, starting with Le Pont d'Avignon,... Continue Reading →
Autumn Colors
I’m taking a break today from my series on Avignon to share some photos of autumn colors. Autumn is a glorious time of year with its vast array of vibrant and brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold and orange. The fallen leaves become delicately diaphanous after falling from their lofty canopy above, settling on the... Continue Reading →
More on Avignon, France
We are continuing to enjoy our time in Avignon and, as I mentioned in last week’s post, now that the weather has cooled, we’re seeing more of the city. Musée du Petit Palais, was on our list of sites to see. Housed in a building not far from the Palais des Papes, it dates back... Continue Reading →
Annecy, France
We visited Annecy on our very first trip to France close to 30 years ago. We spent an afternoon there, loved it, and hoped to return again one day. Our first visit was in April, and it was a perfect time to visit; just a few tourists, the weather was mild and the snow-capped mountains... Continue Reading →
Monet’s Garden Then and Now
Twenty-five years ago theTravelsketcher, our daughter and I took a trip to Europe with my sister and her family. We started in Edinburgh, where we strolled along the Royal Mile and visited the castle. From there we went to York where we enjoyed the Shambles and other famous sites. London was our next stop where... Continue Reading →
Oregon, My Favorite State
Throughout our marriage, theTravelsketcher and I have taken multiple trips to Oregon. Portland is his hometown, and we have family and friends who live there. In fact, we plan on moving there when we return to the states later this year. I have been fortunate to have visited many locations around the globe, but in... Continue Reading →
A Weekend in Amsterdam
When we were planning our trip to Italy and Croatia this past spring, we never dreamt it would include a weekend in Amsterdam, but things have an odd way of working out at times, so off we went. We had originally planned on taking trains to most of our destinations, which is super easy here... Continue Reading →
A Week in Split, Croatia
Split is a party town according to many of the Croatians we had conversations with during our stay. It’s famous for its nightlife and lively club scene. We saw many groups of visitors clearly in town for a wild weekend - women and men decked out in beach wear, skin tight clothing, and bright shiny... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 