Category Archives: Travel

All the places we visit, both near and far.

Jean’s Birthday

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Paul

  I woke Jean up this morning with a rousing ukulele accompanied happy birthday sung with a Caribbean rhythm. Our resident sea gull joined in the chorus. Jean’s request for a birthday activity was a walk to and around Beacon … Continue reading →

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Victoria B.C.

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we escaped Seattle’s rainy morning and headed north to British Columbia where the sun always shines. Okay, a bit of hyperbole there. After an hour and a half on the ferry we arrived to a drizzle, stopped to do … Continue reading →

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Leaving Greenbush

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Paul

Today we leave Greenbush and drive back to Chicago. I sit here enjoying the pale dawn in the woods, turkeys roaming around the yard, and the cool sweet air coming in the window. This is the bird Benjamin Franklin wanted … Continue reading →

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Visiting Friends and Family

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Paul

Friday we spent the day with my college big brother, Doug, in Chicago. It was an afternoon of talking, laughing, and remembering. Lunch was at the Rainforest Cafe, an experience Jean and I had never seen. It was loud, crazy, … Continue reading →

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The Art Institute of Chicago

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Paul

Today we immersed ourselves in art. A brisk 1 1/2 mile walk in the rain brought us to the lions guarding the entrance to the Art Institute of Chicago. I spent much time here in high school and have visited … Continue reading →

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Arrived in Downtown Chicago

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paul

After an hour delay taking off in Seattle we had a fairly smooth flight to Chicago. A speedy cab ride brought us to our hotel in the Loop. It is midnight here, so time for bed. No time for ukulele … Continue reading →

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Packed and Waiting

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Paul

Off to another adventure. Waiting for a ride is almost as bad as flying, but not quite.

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End of A Vacation

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Paul

Our summer camping trip came to an abrupt end today. Friday afternoon, while taking a  hike along the Nooksack River with friends Marc and Ace, Jean tripped on a rock and planted her face into the rocks. Since we were … Continue reading →

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Painting at Deception Pass

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Paul

Today we started at Ana Spit on the north end of Whidbey Island. Lots of birds greeted us and we took a walk with them. However the soft sand and piles of driftwood precluded lugging painting gear. That’s why we … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Paul

We slept late, had a leisurely morning, and the spent the afternoon on top of Mt. Erie. The views are stunning with the Cascades to the east, islands to the south and west, and the Olympic Mtns. farther west. We … Continue reading →

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