Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Travel
Squares from Spokane – Remnants from a World’s Fair
I was born and raised in Seattle and have traveled extensively throughout Washington State. But I’ve only been to Spokane, Washington’s second largest city, a couple of times, usually on the way to someplace else. Sorry, Spokane. (Granted it’s a five-hour drive east.) So… Continue Reading “Squares from Spokane – Remnants from a World’s Fair”
Happy New Year in Squares, a Look Back at some Memorable Moments!
After a break from blogging, I’m ready to jump back in! So here’s a look back at some Memorable Moments from 2024, with pictures I’ve chosen for their lines and shapes, squaring them for Geometric Squares! I’ll start with a hike through Box Canyon,… Continue Reading “Happy New Year in Squares, a Look Back at some Memorable Moments!”
Would You Like to Live in a Rainforest?
Anton Kestner did. Back in 1891 he built his home deep in the rainforest on the north side of Lake Quinault. After taking the Maple Glade Trail, we visited the old homestead. Looks cozy to me, the low clouds like smoke from a still-burning… Continue Reading “Would You Like to Live in a Rainforest?”
Olympic National Park – Two Nights, Two Roosevelts, and Two Lakes
It was a short get away, but we packed in most of our favorite spots in Olympic National Park, starting with Lake Quinault. We stayed at Lake Quinault Lodge where FDR stayed. It was Franklin Roosevelt who visited the area in 1937 and signed… Continue Reading “Olympic National Park – Two Nights, Two Roosevelts, and Two Lakes”
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”
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
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!”
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!”
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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