Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Travel
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!”
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”
A Walk through Paradise – in Waimea Valley!
Need to get away? Come with me for a walk in Waimea Valley! Tucked away on Oahu’s North Shore, across from Waimea Bay, you’ll find Waimea Valley, a valley deeply rooted in Hawaiian history, and Oahu’s last intact ahupua’a, a traditional Hawaiian land parcel… Continue Reading “A Walk through Paradise – in Waimea Valley!”
Everybody’s Gone Surfing on Oahu’s North Shore!
Coronavirus got you down? Time for some armchair travel to the North Shore where surfing is king! Yes, on our recent trip to Oahu – before the world went into quarantine – we spent four nights on the North Shore next to the Seven… Continue Reading “Everybody’s Gone Surfing on Oahu’s North Shore!”
To Oahu’s North Shore – Kualoa Ranch and Turtle Bay
Every visitor to Oahu needs to make the trek to the North Shore at least once. Most make it a day trip but this time we opted to spend four nights at Turtle Bay Resort so we could linger and enjoy all the North… Continue Reading “To Oahu’s North Shore – Kualoa Ranch and Turtle Bay”
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