Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Today, April 22, 2025 is Earth Day, a day set aside to bring awareness to the damage that has been inflicted on our suffering planet. Today I’m sharing some photos focusing on the beauty of our world and the animals we share it with. Taking care of the planet and environment seems like a no-brainer;... Continue Reading →
This week is my six year anniversary with WordPress. I thoroughly enjoy blogging and sharing my adventures with others. But even more, I enjoy reading about your travel experiences, tips and musings, which often lead to more adventures for me and theTravelsketcher. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite photos from some of the lovely... Continue Reading →
It doesn’t have to be the Grand Canyon, it could be a city street, it could be the face of another human being - everything is full of wonder. A.C. Grayling Willamette Valley, OR
To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. Freya Stark Key Largo, FL
Celebrate endings - for they precede new beginnings. Jonathan Huie PeñÃscola, Spain Happy New Year! I hope 2025 brings you much joy, peace, happiness and good fortune. All the best, Tricia
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day in the US; a day set aside to honor the men and women who have served our country. A similar day was also observed yesterday in Canada, where it’s called Remembrance Day. After seeing Lynette’s post on: In the Net! - Pictures and Stories of Life, I was motivated to share... Continue Reading →
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
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 →
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 →
Travels Through My Lens 