Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Granville, located in Normandie France, was established in the 11th century by a vassal of William the Conqueror. Located on the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, it was once an important port for cod fishing and later became the first shellfish port in France. Today it is a lively seaside resort with casinos, shopping, a golf course,... Continue Reading →
Adventure is a path. Real adventure - self-determined, self-motivated, often risky - forces you to have firsthand encounters with the world. The world the way it is, not the way you imagine it. Your body will collide with the earth and you will bear witness. Mark Jenkins Granville, France
Until last June, there has never been a time in my life when I didn’t have a pet. I’ve had cats, dogs, horses, fish, and when my stepson lived with us he had lizards, hamsters, and gerbils. Cats and gerbils are not the best combination, in my humble opinion. When we lived in the suburbs... Continue Reading →
Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return life - and travel - leaves marks on you. Anthony Bourdain Sintra, Portugal
Seattleites of a certain age may remember the Frederick & Nelson store located on 5th and Pine in downtown Seattle. Frederick's had a large restaurant on one of the upper levels that offered seasonal fashion shows and yummy lunch options. My mom loved going out to lunch and seeing the latest fashions, so we went... Continue Reading →
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. Robert Frost Shinjuku Gyoen National Park, Tokyo
Busking - the act of performing in public places for tips, has been around for centuries and includes not just musicians, but all types of performers. The term busking was first used in the mid 1800s in the UK. It is believed to have come from the Indo-European word bhudh-skō, meaning to win or conquer.... Continue Reading →
It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. Anthony Bourdain Canyonlands National Park,... Continue Reading →
Most people come to Peñíscola for the beaches, but there are many other activities and sights to see including Castillo de Peñíscola aka Castillo de Papa Luna. Located at the top of the highest point in the area, it’s quite impressive to see. Construction began in 1294 by the Knights Templar on the remains of... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 