Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
The Portland Japanese Garden located in Washington Park, is a gorgeous 12.5 acre (5.1 hectare) expanse that opened to the public in 1967. The garden was envisioned by civic leaders, including Mayor Terry Schrunk, in the late 1950s to help repair post WWII relations. It includes some of the traditional elements of Japanese gardens including... Continue Reading →
What truly stays with you when you travel is not tourist spots, but chance encounters. Anthony Bourdain Cannon Beach, OR
I travel because it makes me realize how much I haven’t seen, how much I’m not going to see, and how much I still need to see. Carew Papritz Hvar, Croatia
Travel is not a reward for working hard, it’s education for living. Anthony Bourdain Dubrovnik, Croatia
Traveling is one of the best things you can do for your mental health; sometimes you just need a fresh change of scenery. Unknown Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load. May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road. Traditional Irish Blessing Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland
Here is another post from my amusing sign collection. I love taking photos of signs that I find amusing, creative, ironic, odd, thought provoking or relatable. If you’re interested, here are the links to the previous posts on amusing signs. Amusing Signs More Amusing Signs Even More Amusing Signs Amusing Signs, Part IV Here are... Continue Reading →
Nothing unexpected or wonderful is likely to happen if you have an itinerary in Paris filled with the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Anthony Bourdain Spring in the Loire Valley, France
Located in the Central Pacific Ocean, just below the Tropic of Cancer, about 2,500 miles (4,023 km) southwest of the west coast of the USA, are the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii consists of 132 islands, 124 reefs, shoals and islets, and stretches over 1,500 miles, with just eight inhabited islands. Volcanic activity over many centuries... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 