Category Archives: Photography

We’re Ready

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Paul

All our bags are packed, we’re ready to go, but we’re not leaving on a jet plane. Picasso will carry us over Snoqualmie Pass tomorrow to Wanapum State Park along the Columbia River. This is one of our favorite spots … Continue reading →

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Picasso to Hit The Road

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Paul

Picasso will be hitting the road for the first time in 2012 next week. Preparations began this week with checking all systems and dewinterizing where necessary. This will be our second trip of 2012, but the first in Picasso. We … Continue reading →

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Home!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Paul

We arrived home safely yesterday. It was grey and raining when we left Rogue River. We were thankful for the Pacific Northwest car wash to get rid of the accumulated California and Arizona dust. Portland greeted us with rain and … Continue reading →

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A Day In Yosemite

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Paul

After a relaxing night in our condo at Bass Lake we enjoyed a perfect day in Yosemite National Park. Temps were in the 50’s, but in the sunshine it felt like 75! Skies were clear and the tourists were much … Continue reading →

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Photos!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Paul

Yesterday we had a cold, windy, terrific day in Joshua Tree National Park. The temps were in the low 40’s. The winds were about 40, putting the wind chill in the upper 20’s. Sunshine blessed us and the photo ops … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Sunshine

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Paul

Here are a few of my pics from our sunny days in Sonoma County. Although it has been cold at night and sometimes brisk during the day, the sunshine has been glorious. The yellow of the mustard fields paints the … Continue reading →

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Sunny California

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Paul

We arrived in Sonoma County this afternoon to temps in the mid 70’s and susnshine. The locals would have us believe it’s like this all the time, but we know better. When we were here in the same week last … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Paul

We want to wish everyone a happy holiday season, regardless of what holiday you celebrate during this dark time of year. One lesson from our year of travels is that although people worship different gods, practice different customs, and cherish their … Continue reading →

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Entered Photo Contest

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Paul

I just entered Share The Experience, the U.S. Federal Recreation Lands annual photo contest. My photos are Los Padres Sunset and Teton Moose. The entries are judged down to the final 100 by January 15. These finalists are posted online … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Jean’s Birthday in Long Beach

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Paul

Home less than 2 months and we were off again. This time it was a 5 day jaunt to Long Beach to celebrate Jean’s birthday. We love the beach in the winter and have enjoyed several long walks in the crisp … Continue reading →

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