Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, located on the southern shore of the gulf of Finland, is about a two hour ferry ride from Helsinki, and makes an excellent day trip from the Finnish capital. Dating back many centuries, Tallinn is one of the oldest capitals in Europe’s northern region. Tallinn has an extensive and fascinating... Continue Reading →
I have one more post from our Europe trip to share, but this week I’m taking a break from that to show some of the stunning autumn scenes we’ve enjoyed around Oregon and beyond. Autumn is a glorious time of year with its vast array of vibrant and brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold and... Continue Reading →
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. Native American Proverb Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Last week I wrote about the heatwave that hit much of Europe in June; click here to read that post. Thankfully for us, we flew back to Helsinki for our flight home several days before it released its relentless grip on much of France. We arrived in Helsinki to a comfortable 75F, (23.8C) and the... Continue Reading →
No matter where or why you travel, there’s always something wonderfully new to be found. Unknown A foggy morning in Trinidad, CA.
Many of you may remember hearing about the intense heat wave that hit Paris, and other parts of Europe in June. Unfortunately, much of our stay in Paris was during the heat wave. We arrived on Wednesday, June 10, to a comfortable 64F (17C). Over the next week, the temperature gradually increased each day, and... Continue Reading →
Every breeze in nature carries a message of calm. Unknown Northern California Coast
We hadn’t planned on visiting Notre-Dame de Paris during our recent stay in Paris, but after receiving a lunch invitation from a dear friend who works nearby, we knew we had to check out the newly renovated cathedral. Our friend’s office is just across the street from the famous cathedral, and our noon rendez-vous with... Continue Reading →
Life is like a volcano; we can rise from the ashes and create beauty. Kristen Reed Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
