Tag: Travel

Long Beach Peninsula, Discovery Trail and North Head Lighthouse

After three months of mostly staying at home we finally took a mini vacation and headed to the Long Beach Peninsula on Washington’s coast. We checked into our lodging via email, picked up our keys and stayed clear of others. There were no room… Continue Reading “Long Beach Peninsula, Discovery Trail and North Head Lighthouse”

And Yet There is Still Beauty

I, like you, have been greatly disturbed, distressed, and even depressed over what I have seen in our country this past week. Yes, I remember the sixties but this feels worse somehow. I am doing my best to stay focused on the things I… Continue Reading “And Yet There is Still Beauty”

Sunrise over the Siuslaw River

I’m not much of a morning person but my husband is and had already been out for a walk. We were staying in Florence on the Oregon Coast high above the Siuslaw River. “You should have seen the sunrise,’  he said,  ” it was… Continue Reading “Sunrise over the Siuslaw River”

Looking for Rainbows in Hawaii

We didn’t realize it then, but timing is everything.  By some fortuitous planning, we managed a trip to Hawaii in February, completely oblivious to what we’d face upon our return – pandemic, lockdown, and stay-at-home orders. So for Cee’s On the Hunt for Joy… Continue Reading “Looking for Rainbows in Hawaii”

Dreaming of the Most Beautiful Lakes in the World!

Oh the places we’ll go when we’re freed from our homes!  As for me,  I’m dreaming of the most beautiful lakes in the world – and they’re found in the Canadian Rockies!  Don’t believe me?  Let me show you! We’ll start in Banff with… Continue Reading “Dreaming of the Most Beautiful Lakes in the World!”

Water, Fire and Ice!

In celebration of Earth Day this week, I thought I’d give you a tour of water, fire and ice from my place in the world. The first picture is not my own as I have not yet scaled these heights.  Still, can you see… Continue Reading “Water, Fire and Ice!”

Sweet and Savory from the Aloha Bowl!

Two months ago – seems like a lifetime – we visited Aloha Stadium in Oahu.  No, not to watch football – but to walk its perimeter and shop its marketplace. It was close to 80 degrees. I wore sunscreen and a hat – but… Continue Reading “Sweet and Savory from the Aloha Bowl!”

Dreaming of a Road Trip

I hope there’s a road trip in my future this spring. I don’t know what the rules will be. We’d take our little trailer on lonely highways through wide open spaces with sunsets like this and practice social distancing. ~ Susanne

Let’s Go Visit the Daffodils!

At least virtually!  It was a year ago that we went to see the daffodils in bloom in Skagit Valley, the first time ever, though I’ve lived in Washington my whole life! We made the journey 60 miles north of Seattle to Roozengaarde, which… Continue Reading “Let’s Go Visit the Daffodils!”

Gleanings from Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort

I’ve already posted the highlights from last month’s trip to Oahu – it seems like a lifetime ago! But as we are all in need of armchair travel during these pandemic days I thought I’d share a few more pictures from Paradise, with more… Continue Reading “Gleanings from Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort”