Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
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 →
Every flower must grow through dirt. Laurie Jean Sennott
One of my favorite quotes, which I say frequently is: I’m very fond of walking. Lizzie Bennet said this to Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Like Lizzie, theTravelsketcher and I are regular walkers. I’ve written about some of the walks and hikes we’ve enjoyed over the years in previous posts. Here are... Continue Reading →
Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you. Ewan McGregor Near Golspie, Scotland
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 →
Remember that travel is a way of happiness - not a destination. Roy M. Goodman Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Australia
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 →
There is always something beyond the horizon. José Andrés San Gimignano, Italy
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders which were 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 more. We plan to visit, or re-visit in most cases, all of these treasures over the... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 