Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
This is my third short story; I posted the first one, Truffle Tuesday, a few years ago, and the second one, Dog Sitting earlier this summer. I hope you enjoy this story. Reggie’s Grill is a classic, stylish establishment located in a quiet neighborhood just off Lake Washington Boulevard in the Leshi neighborhood of Seattle.... Continue Reading →
If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet. Rachel Wolchin Autumn reflections near Denali National Park, Alaska, USA
Le Mont-Saint-Michel is one of the most stunning sites in France. We live just an hour away, and have driven past it on several occasions, and it never fails to take my breath away. Le Mont-Saint-Michel dates back to 708 when the Archangel Michel appeared in the dreams of Saint-Aubert, the Bishop of Avranches, and... Continue Reading →
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. Saint Augustine William Ricketts Sanctuary, near Melbourne, Australia
It was one year ago this week that we took a trip to Utah and Colorado to visit the beautiful National Parks and Monuments in those states. We visited Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Arches, Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Bears Ears, and Grand Staircase Escalante. Here are my favorite photos from that trip. 1. Canyonlands National Park Wooden... Continue Reading →
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and, narrow mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Mark Twain Ginkakuji, aka Silver Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Those of you who are regular followers of my blog know that theTravelsketcher and I live in rural France. We live in a little expat community several miles off a quiet country road, in the middle of nowhere. We even pass through a dairy farm as we turn off the road to get to our... Continue Reading →
I always like to go to Washington D.C. It gives me a chance to visit my money. Bob Hope United States Capitol Building, Washington DC
When we arrived in France six months ago, we knew there would be a learning curve involved as far as the cultural differences between our two friendly countries. Prior to moving here, we had traveled to France on many occasions, so we were aware of some of these. However, there are a few that we... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 