Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Travel
Is New York City on your Bucket List? It should be!
The fact is I don’t have a ‘bucket list,’ but if I did, New York City would be on it. New York is the largest city in the U.S. with a population over 8 million, and a larger metropolitan area over 19 million! It’s… Continue Reading “Is New York City on your Bucket List? It should be!”
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There is still beauty
Yesterday I walked this path along the Cedar River in Renton, to get a final glimpse of the Gingko tree, which never disappoints. Red leaves lined the trail and carpeted the ground, with a few gingko leaves joining here and there. It was a… Continue Reading “There is still beauty”
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A Walking Tour in NYC, Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and More!
Who knew you could walk across the Brooklyn Bridge? Well, my brother knew, and he arranged a fantastic walking tour for us with Adam (I Know a Guy,) who would share the sights and history of Brooklyn Heights, the Brooklyn Bridge and lower Manhattan.… Continue Reading “A Walking Tour in NYC, Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge and More!”
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New York City in Monochrome, and Black and White
I’m still resting up from an awesome week in the Big Apple and going through my pictures to create more stories to tell you, in living color. But it’s not hard to imagine New York in black and white, so for this week’s Sunday… Continue Reading “New York City in Monochrome, and Black and White”
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New York City’s Backyard – Central Park!
Who’d have thought there’d be an oasis of nature to enjoy in America’s largest city? Certainly not me and yet, there it was, Central Park, a highlight of our trip to New York, in all shades of living color. Honestly, I should have known.… Continue Reading “New York City’s Backyard – Central Park!”
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More Reflections, this time from NYC
Winding down from an amazing, whirlwind trip to New York City! I will have much to share in bite-sized portions in the coming days, but until bags are unpacked and memories jelled, here are a couple photos from the oasis of Central Park to… Continue Reading “More Reflections, this time from NYC”
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Reflecting on Still Waters
And closer to home, last week at Anthony’s Homeport in Des Moines, where we celebrated our 42nd Anniversary. Yes, a time for reflection. For #Wordless Wednesday ~ Susanne
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Oo-la-la! A Fall Trip to Mt Rainier
On our last sunny Saturday we headed to Mt Rainier for a fall hike, and we took the Stevens Canyon entrance on the east side of the park and avoided the crowds. The mountain was out and glorious, and interesting clouds filled the sky.… Continue Reading “Oo-la-la! A Fall Trip to Mt Rainier”
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A Riot of Color at Coulon Park
Yes, indeed, it’s that time of year. Every few days, I’ve been visiting the park waiting for peak color to arrive. Arrive it did, yesterday. And yes, I dressed for the occasion. Can you guess what this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge is? Yep, Leaves… Continue Reading “A Riot of Color at Coulon Park”
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Seven Years Ago – First Cruise to Alaska
Facebook has been reminding me all week that it was seven years ago, the last week of September, when we went on our very first cruise, and it was to the great state of Alaska! So for Becky’s Challenge #SevenforSeptember I went back and… Continue Reading “Seven Years Ago – First Cruise to Alaska”
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