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Morning Walk

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Paul

It was 49 this morning for our walk. Storms last night with lots of wind and rain. I love the drops on our garden plants. And the wind didn’t topple a new rock sculpture in our neiborhood park. Drawing class … Continue reading →

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Home and Art Recap

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Paul

Two days of driving brought us home last night. Of course the most difficult part of the trip, the worst traffic, and the worst drivers all happened in the hour plus it took us to get from the Bellevue city … Continue reading →

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Bryce Canyon

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Paul

Today involved more red rock canyons. We headed for Bryce Canyon National Park, stopped along the way at Red Canyon, spent several hours at Bryce, and drove a scenic route along the south edge of Cedar Breaks National Monument on … Continue reading →

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Zion National Park

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Paul

Visiting Zion today is a bit like visiting Disneyland – be prepared to ride crowded trams. Cars are not allowed! The transportation system works well, but is overcrowded most of the day. Parking is a problem even outside of the … Continue reading →

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Next Destination – Flagstaff, Arizona

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Paul

Today we packed our bags and left our Worldmark condo in Santa Fe. Six hours later we were at Walnut Canyon National Monument just outside of Flagstaff. Although we have visited before, this unique cliff dwelling location always has something … Continue reading →

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Nothing is less real than realism – Georgia O’Keeffe, 1965

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Paul

Today was art museum/gallery day. We rushed and managed two art museums and one gallery. This should not be a surprise to anyone who has accompanied us to art museums. Jean and I like to absorb the art, take lots … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Wedding

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Paul

Yesterday we celebrated the marriage of our grand niece, Megan, to Sam. The wedding was held on the grounds of a quaint mission-style restaurant. It proved to be a great setting for an outdoor wedding. There were many family and … Continue reading →

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Into Colorado

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Paul

This afternoon we arrived at the first destination of our trip – Colorado Springs. This weekend our grand niece, Megan, is getting married and Jean’s sister, Pat, is celebrating her birthday! Therefore we are in town to party. Tonight we … Continue reading →

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No Oregon Photo

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Paul

Tonight we have put Oregon behind us with nary a photo. Dinner out of the cooler in our Boise motel room. A phone call from our friends who are staying in our house to clarify details and now it’s time … Continue reading →

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Wasington in the rear view mirror

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Paul

We are on the road again. The photo is looking back from the Oregon side of The Colombia River. More to follow! Paul

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