Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Forest Park, a 5,100 acre (2,064 hectare) park located in the West Hills of Portland, was the dream of landscape architects the Olmsted Brothers, back in 1903. However; it wasn’t until 1948 that the park was developed. You may recall that the Olmsted Brothers also designed Central Park in New York City. Forest Park stretches... Continue Reading →
There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves. Joe L. Wheeler First signs of autumn in Portland, Oregon.
One of my favorite quotes, which I say frequently is: I’m very fond of walking. Lizzie Bennet said this to Mr. Darcy in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Like Lizzie, theTravelsketcher and I are regular walkers. I’ve written about some of the walks and hikes we’ve enjoyed over the years in previous posts. Here are... Continue Reading →
Then one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you. Ewan McGregor Near Golspie, Scotland
There is no description, no image in any book that is capable of replacing the sight of real trees, and all of the life to be found around them, in a real forest. Maria Montessori
Spring is the time of year when it is summer in the sun and winter in the shade. Charles Dickens Loire Valley, France
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 →
I’m taking a break today from my series on Avignon to share some photos of autumn colors. 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... Continue Reading →
My greatest pleasure is to travel down an unfamiliar road. Marty Rubin Normandie, France
Travels Through My Lens 