Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
We spent several days this past week at Cannon Beach, OR. The weather was chilly but sunny, and the wind on the beach was ferocious, but it was a relaxing getaway none the less. While there, we took a drive to Rockaway Beach to stroll along the Old Growth Cedar Trail which leads to one... Continue Reading →
Travels with friends and family can be risky, you need to be sure your travel habits are compatible, and any expectations are similar and clear. When travel companions click, it can result in lovely memories, but when there are problems, it can quickly turn into a trip from hell; as we experienced many years ago... Continue Reading →
And spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast Rose from the dreams of its wintery rest. Percy Bysshe Shelley Dunrobin Castle Gardens, Golspie, Scotland
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 →
The hum of bees is the voice of the garden. Elizabeth Lawrence Cornelius Pass, Oregon
Our ship docked in Acapulco early in the morning where we had expansive views of the city from our stateroom deck. Early morning swim But the best part of the day was yet to come; releasing endangered baby sea turtles at Camp Tortuguero Playa Larga. The excursion was a great opportunity to help local environmentalists... Continue Reading →
As I mentioned in my previous post, we took a Panama Canal cruise, in late January and early February. Joined by our dear friends and travel buddies, Tim and Lisa, we set sail from Miami on January 21st for a 16 day adventure with multiple stops along the way. Passing through the Panama Canal was... Continue Reading →
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant. Anne Bradstreet Spring in Domfront en Poiraie, France
This week is my six year anniversary with WordPress. I thoroughly enjoy blogging and sharing my adventures with others. But even more, I enjoy reading about your travel experiences, tips and musings, which often lead to more adventures for me and theTravelsketcher. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite photos from some of the lovely... Continue Reading →
Travels Through My Lens 