Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Travel
Back with the Birds of Oahu
It was just last month that we were in Oahu enjoying the sunshine, beaches, and swaying palm trees…. and yes, the birds! If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I’m an avid birdwatcher and I love birds of all colors, sizes and persuasions.… Continue Reading “Back with the Birds of Oahu”
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Bogged Down in Squares at Shadow Lake Bog
Not too far from our home in Renton is an ancient bog, surrounded by forest, carpeted with moss and decorated with magic mushrooms. The trail and boardwalk through the bog is short but marvelous so I thought it would be perfect for this week’s… Continue Reading “Bogged Down in Squares at Shadow Lake Bog”
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On the Street Where I Live
Some days I don’t feel like walking far; I just need some fresh air and beauty. Thankfully, there’s a park at the end of my street full of color. ~ Susanne
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Mysterious in Oahu – a Photo Challenge
After pondering ‘mysterious’ for this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge I found some photos from our recent trip to Oahu that will work. See what you think. One morning I woke before sunrise to see the moon cast an eerie glow on the Ala Wai… Continue Reading “Mysterious in Oahu – a Photo Challenge”
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Sunrise and Sunset at Turtle Bay
One of the highlights of any trip to Hawaii is watching the sunset over the Pacific, or depending on where you’re staying, sunrise. Rarely do you get to enjoy both at the same location. But on our recent trip to Hawaii, we spent half… Continue Reading “Sunrise and Sunset at Turtle Bay”
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The (Marvelous) Botanical Gardens of Oahu
I love visiting Hawaii, not only for the sunshine and beaches but also for the marvelous flora and fauna. What can be better than palm trees swaying in the breeze and giant banyan trees in the parks? I’m glad you asked! Because the best… Continue Reading “The (Marvelous) Botanical Gardens of Oahu”
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Home Again, Home Again to Smokey Skies and Fall Color
I woke to these views earlier this week – and returned to smokey skies and the worst air quality in the world. Yikes! Still, there was beautiful fall color to be found at Coulon Park in Renton before the storm hit. After the driest… Continue Reading “Home Again, Home Again to Smokey Skies and Fall Color”
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Beach Kitties of Oahu
I miss these two when I’m gone. They miss me too. But at least I was able to get my fill of cats from the beach kitties of Oahu. Even so, it’s good to be back home. ~ Susanne
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Postcards from Oahu
I told my husband before we left that I wouldn’t be blogging and I believed it; he did not. So as not to let him down, I thought I’d at least send some postcards to share the aloha from Oahu. Words will come in… Continue Reading “Postcards from Oahu”
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Dilapidated Trucks or Reclaimed Relics?
“A building or object in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.” Yes, it’s another photo challenge from Sunday Stills and I didn’t plan on participating this week as I couldn’t find anything dilapidated. That is, until I… Continue Reading “Dilapidated Trucks or Reclaimed Relics?”
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