Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Travel
Reflections on Deep Lake
After a lovely dinner and drive in the country we ended up at Deep Lake in Nolte State Park. It was a study in green. ~ Susanne
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A Spring Walk at Coulon
A perfect day begins with a trip to Starbucks and a walk at our favorite park on the shores of Lake Washington. We tried twice earlier this week to do just that but each time were turned back by the cold, wind, and rain. One… Continue Reading “A Spring Walk at Coulon”
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Tiffany Park Woods Revisited
Behind my house in Renton there are 22 acres of woods. You can see them through the fence in my backyard where they provide a wonderful backdrop of green making my own gardening efforts easier. I have enjoyed their quiet beauty and the birds and wildlife… Continue Reading “Tiffany Park Woods Revisited”
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Trek to Tacoma and Ruston Way
Okay, so full disclosure here: I am a native Seattleite through and through and very loyal. When I grew up here you only passed through Tacoma on the way to somewhere else (usually to grandma’s house) and you did it quickly while holding your… Continue Reading “Trek to Tacoma and Ruston Way”
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A Daytrip to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach
We finally got the rain free day we were waiting for and decide to spend it on a trip to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach in West Seattle. After a short drive we arrive at the park and hike a lovely trail through some patches… Continue Reading “A Daytrip to Lincoln Park and Alki Beach”
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Postcards from Maui
Greetings from the valley isle of Maui! I’m here to answer the burning question, which Hawaiian island is my favorite? After visiting all four major islands at least once over the past few years I had settled on the Big Island for the number… Continue Reading “Postcards from Maui”
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Favorite Hawaiian Island?
It’s a hard call but somebody has to make it. I’m willing to give it a try. First, some background. It wasn’t that long ago that Hawaii was just a dream to me, a place for only the lucky or the rich. But ten years ago we decided to… Continue Reading “Favorite Hawaiian Island?”
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More than half way there
After a rendezvous with winter earlier this week (was it really only six days ago?) the rain quickly followed and washed the snow away leaving only heavy clouds by yesterday. Today the sun emerged victorious giving us a foretaste of spring. Still cold but perfect for walking so… Continue Reading “More than half way there”
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Hawaii – the beginnings
No, not the beginning of the islands themselves. (Though you can still witness them grow as molten lava flows into the ocean.) I’m talking about my own humble beginnings with these wonderful Pacific islands collectively known as Hawaii. It started sometime after my 20th wedding anniversary when I said… Continue Reading “Hawaii – the beginnings”
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A trip to Siberia … and a Coup!
Would you vacation in Siberia? Would you? What if it you knew there would be an attempted coup that might threaten your return home to these United States of America? Well no, I wouldn’t, but yes, my mother did. And so I will take you on a journey… Continue Reading “A trip to Siberia … and a Coup!”
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