Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders, six of which I have already covered. Click here if you’re interested in seeing the posts. The Wallowa Mountains, sometimes referred to as the ‘Alps of Oregon’ are the seventh wonder. Original art by theTravelsketcher. Travel Oregon Images Travel Oregon Images Located in the far eastern... Continue Reading →
Le Pigeon is a French bistro located in Portland that has a earned quite an impressive reputation since opening in 2006. At that time, Chef Gabriel Rucker was just 25 years old and has since earned two James Beard Awards. Interestingly, he dropped out of a two year culinary program at Santa Rosa Community College... Continue Reading →
We visited Glenwood Springs, CO last week with dear friends and traveling buddies, Tim and Lisa, to pay tribute to Lisa’s parents, John and Anne Baker. Lisa and her parents were avid skiers, and spent many happy days in the area on the slopes during the winter months. Thus, it seemed like the perfect place... Continue Reading →
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 →
TheTravelsketcher and I recently watched a whimiscal and entertaining movie called Unfrosted, the story of the competition between cereal giants Kellogg’s and Post, and the creation of Pop-Tarts. It reminded me of a short story I wrote many years ago, which I’m sharing today. The inspiration for this story came from my over-active imagination and... Continue Reading →
Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we’re fighting for, it’s champagne! Winston Churchill
Throughout our marriage, theTravelsketcher and I have taken multiple trips to Oregon. Portland is his hometown, and we have family and friends who live there. In fact, we plan on moving there when we return to the states later this year. I have been fortunate to have visited many locations around the globe, but in... Continue Reading →
Umbria and Tuscany are both beautiful places to visit filled with art, architecture, history and hidden treasures; one could easily spend months there and still not see everything. The hillsides dotted with ancient villages seem to be so numerous that it’s hard to pick just a few to visit. They’re all picturesque, welcoming and will... Continue Reading →
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. Dalai Lama Vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Oregon
Travels Through My Lens 