One’s destination is never a place, but new way of seeing things. Henry Miller Changing of the guards, Cyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
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Chartres, France
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres is majestic, magnificent, stately, and as my dear friend Tim says, all the superlatives apply to this magnificent, elegant cathedral. It is one of the best preserved examples of Gothic art with statuary and stained glass from the 12th and 13th centuries, and so much more. This masterpiece has survived... Continue Reading →
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Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. Gustave Flaubert Tromsø, Norway
Gardens of the Globe
I’m starting a new series today on gardens. There are many different types of gardens including herb, butterfly, Japanese, vegetable, container, castle, and community just to name a few. Over the next few months, I’ll periodically post blogs about the various gardens we have visited on our travels. We have visited quite a few since... Continue Reading →
Humorous Travel Quote
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers. George Carlin Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA
The Humble Bicycle
I’m in a bit of a funk this week for several reasons. Firstly, our dear friends Tim and Lisa, arrived earlier in May and we enjoyed several weeks together. We had so much fun visiting some of our favorite places, eating out, watching movies, laughing, talking, just being together was wonderful. We said goodbye on... Continue Reading →
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Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. Ray Bradbury Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia
Head in the Clouds
As a child did you ever lie in the grass, look up at the clouds, and let your imagination run wild about the shapes? I remember seeing clouds shaped like animals, people, space ships, funny noses; anything at all. I still love looking at clouds. I think my favorites are cirrus clouds with their wispy,... Continue Reading →
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A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John A. Shedd San Juan Islands, Washington State, USA Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Travels Through My Lens 