Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
The Pericú People lived in the area that is now San José del Cabo for thousands of years and called the area Añuitní, which means “area between the palm trees”. They were hunters and gatherers, and also relied on the abundant provisions provided by the Sea of California. Explorer Hernán Cortéz arrived from Spain in... Continue Reading →
A mid-winter get away to a warm location is always a nice break from the cold, rainy, snowy weather for those of us who live in the northern hemisphere. We have managed to achieve just that here in San José del Cabo, Mexico. We arrived here just two days ago and are thoroughly enjoying the... Continue Reading →
Some of you may remember reading about my dear friend and fellow Francophile, Shirley Riley. We met when we all lived in Mukilteo, WA; she attended one of theTravelskecther’s workshops titled: Yes! You Can Travel Sketch! Terry and Shirley became fast friends and soon, along with Shirley’s husband, Jim, the four of us were getting... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the PNW is the charming town of La Conner, located on Swinomish Channel in northwest Washington State. It’s a popular place to visit during the Tulip Festival which happens every spring, and can draw up to one million visitors. Internet images TheTravelsketcher and I enjoyed a trip there last week to celebrate our... Continue Reading →
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders, six of which I have already covered. Click here if you’re interested in seeing the posts. The Wallowa Mountains, sometimes referred to as the ‘Alps of Oregon’ are the seventh wonder. Original art by theTravelsketcher. Travel Oregon Images Travel Oregon Images Located in the far eastern... Continue Reading →
We visited Glenwood Springs, CO last week with dear friends and traveling buddies, Tim and Lisa, to pay tribute to Lisa’s parents, John and Anne Baker. Lisa and her parents were avid skiers, and spent many happy days in the area on the slopes during the winter months. Thus, it seemed like the perfect place... Continue Reading →
Milestone birthdays always seem to make us pause and reflect on our past achievements, experiences and life in general. We often think of our family, and the friends we’ve made along the way, and maybe even those we’ve crossed paths with who were less than friendly. No matter what we focus on, these occasions are... Continue Reading →
On Monday morning theTravelsketcher and I headed to the Oregon coast to enjoy more of this stunning area. However, by Tuesday morning I had come down with a nasty cold, and by Wednesday morning we were back home and I was in bed. Needless to say, I haven’t felt up to writing a post, so... Continue Reading →
As I have mentioned in recent posts, theTravelsketcher and I took a Panama Canal cruise earlier this year with dear friends, Tim and Lisa. Other than being with friends, and a few other highlights, it wasn’t a great experience. Here are some previous posts about the cruise if you’d like to learn more: From Key... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 