Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar. Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens Autumn in Portland, OR
Seasonal Quote
No Kings!
Last Saturday, October 18, 2025 was the second No Kings protest here in the US which drew millions of citizens from across the country, and others in countries around the globe. The goal was to protest Donald Trump’s cruel, draconian, authoritarian, antidemocratic policies, and send a loud and clear message that he is absolutely not... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself. Walt Whitman Somewhere in Iceland
The Painted Hills, Oregon
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends. The mind can never break off from the journey. Pat Conroy Crichton Castle, Scotland
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Travel makes you realize that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn. Nyssa P. Chopra Bruges, Belgium
Amusing Signs, Part IV
Here is another post from my amusing sign collection. I love taking photos of signs that I find amusing, creative, ironic, odd, thought provoking or relatable. If you’re interested, here are the links to the previous posts on amusing signs. Amusing Signs More Amusing Signs Even More Amusing Signs Here are my most recent additions.... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Your travel life has the essence of a dream. It is something outside the normal, yet you are in it. It is peopled with characters you have never seen before and in all probability will never see again. It brings occasional homesickness, and loneliness, and pangs of longing. But you are like the Vikings or... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 