Category Archives: Photography

A Day Well Spent

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Paul

Today we used the second day of our bus tour to take a long boat tour from Westminster to Greenwich on the Thames. After our long traffic-delayed experience yesterday we were leery of the outcome of this decision. However, we … Continue reading →

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2012 in review

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Paul

While our travels in 2012 didn’t take us as far afield as 2011, we did have several extended trips in North America. Picasso, our beloved little trailer, was our road home several times. Painting remained the focus for many trips. … Continue reading →

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Crossing The River Jordan

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Paul

The first seaplane took off from in front of our condo at 7:45 yesterday. Then it was nonstop for 2-3 hours. A busy airport. After a leisurely morning we explored the west coast a bit, driving to Sooke and up … Continue reading →

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Post-Wedding Relaxation

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Paul

After the wedding we took one more day at Bodega Head and Jenner to see the ocean, the cliffs, and the birds. Then we headed to Yosemite for a quick visit. Day one saw us go to Hetch Hetchy to … Continue reading →

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Armstrong Redwoods

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Paul

Yesterday we spent the afternoon at the Armstrong Redwoods State Park near Guerneville. This gem of a redwood forest should be on your list if you’re visiting Sonoma County. We drove the one lane, two-way road to the top of … Continue reading →

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More From Sonoma County

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Paul

Tuesday we lazed in the sunshine. In the afternoon our friends Marc and Candace stopped on their way to Petaluma. These are the parents of the bride, Emily, for whose wedding we are in California. Everyone is getting more excited as … Continue reading →

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Coppola’s Vineyard and More of Bodega Head

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Paul

The last couple of days we visited Francis Ford Coppola’s Winery for tasting and a look at movie memorabilia as well as made another trip to Bodega Head to enjoy the ocean. Coppola’s vineyard is just a few minutes north … Continue reading →

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Bodega Bay

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Paul

Our first day in Sonoma County and we couldn’t resist returning to Bodega Bay. This has become one of our favorite places anywhere. The drive there through farmland and low coastal mountains is beautiful. Blink and you’ll miss the village … Continue reading →

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Washington In Our Rear View Mirror

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Paul

Yesterday we left the September heat wave that enveloped Washington and headed south. The temps reached the mid 90’s during the day. Our stop last night was in our favorite I-5 motel at Rogue River, Oregon. The Best Western Inn … Continue reading →

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Back From Canada…Into Art

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Paul

We scooted back from Canada as much as one can rush with a two day drive. The return trip was different from eastward bound. We came back via Rogers Pass and Kamloops. Then we ignored the Highway 5 speedy bypass … Continue reading →

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