Category Archives: Travel

Home Again

We returned to Seattle Saturday…four hours in the Lihue airport due to delayed flight…at 10:30 pm at the beginning of a big wind and rain storm. We had a great time with friemds Norman and Janet. One last photo of … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | 3 Comments

More Kauai

Today we ventured north again. Our first stop was the Kilauea Wildlife Refuge. In residence today were humpback whales (far away), red footed boobies (far away), Nene, Albatross, and flowers. After that we returned to Hanalei for smoothies, beaches, and … Continue reading

Posted in Photography, Travel | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Napali Coast Cruise

Yesterday afternoon we took a dinner cruise along the Napali Coast. Great food, humpback whales, porpoises, booby birds, and albatross framed beautiful views of this rugged coastline while we swayed in 10 foot seas. That’s why the horizon is askew … Continue reading

Posted in Photography, Travel | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Kauai Day Two

Today we ventured to Waimea Canyon. It was a sunny, clear morning with no fog or clouds on the mountains. We were told this is a rare occurrence, so felt lucky. On the way west we swung down to Numila … Continue reading

Posted in Photography, Retirement, Travel | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Kauai

Safely arrived in Kauai today, lounged around the resort, watched the Seahawks game, and cooked a tasty dinner of fresh Mahi Mahi. Here are some photos on our lanais. Chickens are everywhere! This rooster and his harem seem to like … Continue reading

Posted in Photography, Travel, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

2014 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for our blog. Our travels were less intense and shorter than other years, but we still enjoyed sharing the places we went and our painting activities. Most of all we enjoy … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Travel | 1 Comment

Home

We returned home last night after one last rainy day on the road. We left Rogue River early and drove through the southern Oregon mountains. It was beautiful even though a bit stormy. Lunch was a brief stop in Salem … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Travel | 3 Comments

Back to the Rain

Today it began raining just north of Sacramento and is still raining after dinner in Rogue River Oregon. We are loving the moisture after weeks of mountain dryness. No photos today because before the rain all we saw was ugly … Continue reading

Posted in Art, Travel | 1 Comment

Goodbye Arizona, Hello California

We left Williams this morning under sunny skies and 20 degree air. This is the first state or province on this trip that has not threatened us with snow, but Arizona has other dangers. Here’s one last look at the … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | 3 Comments

Layover in Arizona

Today we visited our friend Cathy and went to Wupatki National Monument. Cathy’s all-terrain walker enabled her to see some of the sights of this unique ancient pueblo site. While cool, the sunshine made it great weather for a leisurely … Continue reading

Posted in Travel | 2 Comments