Category Archives: Travel

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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Emily Carr

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Paul

Today we walked to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (they wouldn’t call it lesser Victoria) for an exhibit of Emily Carr’s work. This gallery/museum has one of the largest collections of her work and much is on display until … 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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Victoria Ahead

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Paul

We’ve had a long spell at home with no travel. I have spent much time painting and posting my finished products on Facebook and my art web site http://www.paulbauck.com  Now it’s time to travel a bit. This week we’re going … 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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Emily and Adam’s Pre-Wedding Party

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Paul

Tonight was Emily and Adam’s pre-wedding party at his step-mother’s home in San Francisco. It was crowded and the lighting wasn’t ideal, but here are a few snaps. Seattle friends may recognize some folks. The sleepy little boy is suffering … 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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