Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Travel
I brake for Roosevelt Elk – on the Olympic Peninsula
Last week we spent a few days on the Olympic Peninsula and I was impressed once again with the raw, natural beauty of my home state of Washington. So much so that I don’t know how to unpack the pictures I took, how to… Continue Reading “I brake for Roosevelt Elk – on the Olympic Peninsula”
Share this:
World’s Largest Spruce Tree
A foretaste from the Quinault Rainforest, Washington, my home. Susanne
Share this:
All ready to go
“I’m ready, Sue. Let’s go.” “Um, sorry Benji. Not this time.” “Be a good kitty while we’re gone, okay? And take care of your brother.” ~ Susanne and Benji
Share this:
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!”
Share this:
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!”
Share this:
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”
Share this:
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!”
Share this:
Back from NYC – A Conversation with the Cats
“We really missed you, Sue.” “I know you did, Benji. I can tell. I missed you too.” “You did, Sue? Honest?” “Well, sure I did, Benji. I don’t think I saw a single cat in New York City. Lots of dogs though.” “You’re kidding,… Continue Reading “Back from NYC – A Conversation with the Cats”
Share this:
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”
Share this:
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
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 