Category Archives: travel

~ Shady Pines Resort – Conconully, Washington ~

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When I was in grade school, my parents would bundle us kids into the pickup with camping gear and fishing boat, and drive from Wenatchee to ‘Harry’s Resort’ (now Shady Pines) on Conconully Reservoir, near Omak. My memories of those … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ At Jocelyn’s Cabin In The Woods ~

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Jocelyn met us in Newport and we drove in tandem to her cabin. Her husband is working so he can’t be here, and both children are grown and making their way in life. Jocelyn and I met when we both … Continue reading →

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~ In A Vase On Monday — Wedding Flowers ~

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Creighton, Jello and I are staying with our friend Jocelyn, at her cabin on Priest Lake, Idaho. Just two days ago she was in Seattle for the wedding of her younger brother. Since she was driving home, and the bridesmaids … Continue reading →

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~ Mac’s Landing ~ Deer Lake, WA ~

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Last night we stayed in Newport, Washington where my family lived from 1950-55. Since I was very young, my recollections of Newport are few and far between. Our focus yesterday, Sunday was to visit Deer Lake Resort for a picnic … Continue reading →

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~ From Green to Gold ~ Columbia River Gorge ~

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

On this first day we wanted to make a dent in the distance from the southwest corner of Washington State to the northeast region, without pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion.  We started by driving I-84 on the Oregon … Continue reading →

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~ Road Trip Odyssey ~

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

We’re on the road to visit places from my childhood.  I will be scattering ashes along the way, gathering thoughts with words and impressions with photographs. Jello’s bed in the back of the cab with a pillow on the console … Continue reading →

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~ Cee’s Black & White Challenge – Roads Of Any Kind ~

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

       

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~Winter Surf – Monochrome Monday + WPC – Seasons 3 ~

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Wind blows sand — waves crest and tumble — the Pacific roars. Longbeach, WA <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/seasons/”>Seasons</a&gt;  

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~ Friday Flyers ~

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

As I walked the trail above Deadman’s Cove at Cape Disappointment, a mature male Bald Eagle soared over the ocean and headland below.        The sight took my breath away! If it’s from nature and in the air — or can … Continue reading →

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