There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves. Joe L. Wheeler First signs of autumn in Portland, Oregon.
Seasonal Quote
The Big Blast
On a beautiful, bright Sunday morning in May, 1980, I left my home in Yakima, Washington to drive to my job just a few miles away. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed to clock in at 8 a.m. It truly was a gorgeous morning, with bright blue skies, chirping birds and the temperatures were... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you. Ewan McGregor Near Golspie, Scotland
Exploring Portland’s Pearl District
The Pearl District was once an industrial area filled with warehouses and railroad yards, but in the mid 1980s a transformation began which turned the neighborhood into a trendy area with apartments, condos, art galleries, restaurants and pretty parks. We moved here in November after our nearly 3 year sojourn in France. Our Portland residence... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Remember that travel is a way of happiness - not a destination. Roy M. Goodman Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Australia
Even More Amusing Signs
Here is another post from my amusing sign collection. I love taking photos of signs that I find amusing, creative, ironic or where the meaning is lost in translation. If you’re interested, here are the links to the previous posts on amusing signs. Amusing Signs More Amusing Signs I hope these brighten your day! I... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
There is always something beyond the horizon. José Andrés San Gimignano, Italy
Travel Quote
I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Bill Bryson A hazy day in Seoul, South Korea
The Columbia River Gorge
The stunningly beautiful Columbia River Gorge stretches over 80 miles (130 km) between Washington State and Oregon. The Columbia River itself, is the 4th largest river in the US and stretches over 1,200 miles (1,900 km) from British Columbia, Canada, through Washington and Oregon where it empties into the Pacific Ocean at Astoria, Oregon. More... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 