Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
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 →
Our last few weeks in the US were so lovely, with even more time with friends and family; click here to read my Home for the Holidays post. We enjoyed our family Christmas Eve tradition of watching Polar Express and opening gifts with our daughter and son-in-law. They prepared an amazingly delicious meal of braised... Continue Reading →
We have been going non-stop since we arrived in the US on December 1st. We’ve visited multiple friends and family, stayed in their homes, attended a birthday party, joined friends and neighbors for holiday gatherings, celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at our favorite restaurant, and even visited a National Monument while we were in San... Continue Reading →
Last week I wrote about our time in Faro, you can read that post here. This week I’ll follow up with more about our time in the Algarve. One of the highlights of our time there was a bird watching tour in Ria Formosa Nature Park along the coast of the Algarve. This 44,000 acre... Continue Reading →
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 →
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Mukilteo, WA, where theTravelsketcher and I have lived for the past six years. Mukilteo is a beautiful little town about 25 miles north of Seattle. However, I was born and raised in the Seattle area, and have spent the majority of my life in and around the region.... Continue Reading →
Today I will share some of my favorite photos in orange. I got the idea from Jess at I’ve Been Travelling Blog who has posted multiple blogs focusing on a specific color. Be sure to check out her site. When I think of orange, I think of autumn and the amazing colors that form as... Continue Reading →
I’m so thankful for the vaccine which has allowed a little normalcy back into our lives. We were fully vaccinated by early April, and as a result, theTravelsketcher and I have taken a good number of trips this past year. Our first adventure was in April when we went to Eastern Washington to do some... Continue Reading →
A hike in a serene, forested area is a great way to recharge when the stress of life builds up. And it's an added bonus when the trail is in an urban area, preventing the need for a long drive to a distant trailhead. One such place is Big Gulch Trail, a hidden gem in... Continue Reading →
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