Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
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 →
What inspires me most to write is the act of traveling. Téa Obreht Samish Bay, Washington State.
If happiness is the goal - and it should be - then adventures should be the top priority. Richard Branson Kayaking off San Juan Island, Washington State
On a beautiful, bright Sunday morning in May, 1980, I left my home in Yakima, Washington to drive to my job just a few miles away. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed to clock in at 8 a.m. It truly was a gorgeous morning, with bright blue skies, chirping birds and the temperatures were... Continue Reading →
It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. Mother Theresa Christmas in Mukilteo, WA. Original art by theTravelsketcher
A traveler without observation is a bird without wings. Moslih Eddin Saadi Edmonds, Washington
In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be controlled, bent in weird ways and they’re still beautiful. Alice Walker Orcas Island, Washington State
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 →
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers. George Carlin Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA
Travels Through My Lens 