Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Some of you may remember reading about my dear friend and fellow Francophile, Shirley Riley. We met when we all lived in Mukilteo, WA; she attended one of theTravelskecther’s workshops titled: Yes! You Can Travel Sketch! Terry and Shirley became fast friends and soon, along with Shirley’s husband, Jim, the four of us were getting... Continue Reading →
You’re never too old to start a new adventure. Unknown Canary Islands, Spain 🇪🇸
Nestled in the PNW is the charming town of La Conner, located on Swinomish Channel in northwest Washington State. It’s a popular place to visit during the Tulip Festival which happens every spring, and can draw up to one million visitors. Internet images TheTravelsketcher and I enjoyed a trip there last week to celebrate our... Continue Reading →
As I’ve mentioned before, theTravelsletcher and I enjoy taking walks, in our neighborhood, in a park, garden or forest, and in wetlands and nature preserves. On our recent trip to Central Oregon, we found several interesting and beautiful places to enjoy some rambles. The first one, Sisters’ Nature Preserve, is just outside the historic town... Continue Reading →
Many people never leave their hometown, never board a plane, never see the places you’ve seen. Every time you travel, big or small, is a luxury. Be grateful for the miles behind you and the horizons ahead. Unknown Hvar, Croatia ðŸ‡ðŸ‡·
A garden is a friend you can visit anytime. Okakura Kakuzo Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Australia 🇦🇺
I intended to write about the last of Oregon’s Seven Wonders today, but when looking at the Bing Photo of the Day, I saw that today, November 21, 2025 is World Hello Day. Today’s Bing Photo Brothers Brian and Micheal McCormack established this day in 1973 in an attempt to diffuse tensions and to promote... Continue Reading →
What inspires me most to write is the act of traveling. Téa Obreht Samish Bay, Washington State
Autumn is a glorious time of year with its vast array of vibrant and brilliant shades of red, yellow, gold and orange. The fallen leaves become delicately diaphanous after falling from their lofty canopy above, settling on the ground below, and disintegrating into the earth. It truly is a magical time of year. These photos... Continue Reading →
