Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
There is something inviting about passageways; they seem to beckon and call us to explore where they lead, what surprises they hold, or adventures await once we have passed through. Mayenne, Normandie, France Passageways can be human made, or found in nature. They have many different names; alley, tunnel, gate, aisle, walkway, corridor, path, portal,... Continue Reading →
It has been an intense week with closing on our condo, sorting, packing, and getting ready to move to France. Whew! I’m glad that part of the move is over! I forgot how hard moving can be. Anyway, as a result I haven’t had a chance to prepare a blog post, so I’ll share some... Continue Reading →
Today I will share some of my favorite photos in orange. I got the idea from Jess at I’ve Been Travelling Blog who has posted multiple blogs focusing on a specific color. Be sure to check out her site. When I think of orange, I think of autumn and the amazing colors that form as... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Jess at I’ve Been Travelling Blog, I’m focusing on a specific color again today; yellow. Sunshine, warmth, flowers and some foods are the first things I think of when yellow comes to mind. Here are a few of my favorite photos in yellow. Kayaking off San Juan Island, WA Flowers at Mt. Rainier... Continue Reading →
Autumn is a glorious time of year with the vast array of colors found in nature. With brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold, and orange, an artist has an endless supply of scenes to paint. I love traveling in October when the colors are at their finest, and I have many photos from my autumn... Continue Reading →
There is a four mile stretch of Scenic Byway 12 in Utah called the Hogback, that is both beautiful and terrifying to drive across. This stretch of road sits right on top of a cliff, with a steep drop off on each side. Driving across what feels like a knife-blade, with NO guard rails on... Continue Reading →
Texas has never been high on my list of vacation destinations, but then, as you may have observed from my previous blog posts, there are few places on this planet that I won't visit. I had heard from friends and family that San Antonio is an interesting place to visit, filled with history, missions, food,... Continue Reading →
Great news; Americans can once again travel to most European Union countries! As many of you may know by now, France is my favorite country in Europe. I love the people, the food, their long, leisurely lunches, the architecture, the quaint country villages, the markets and just about everything else this amazing country has to... Continue Reading →
Spring is the perfect time of year to visit Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens located in the Eastmoreland neighborhood of Portland. This beautiful, nine acre garden is currently bursting with rhododendron and azalea blossoms in a variety of brilliant colors. The tranquility of the garden provides a lovely place to stroll and take photos, do a... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 