Category Archives: travel

~ Time and Tide ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Time ~

The origin of the phrase Time and Tide wait for no man, is uncertain, “although it’s clear that the phrase is ancient and that it predates modern English. The earliest known record is from St. Marher, 1225: “And te tide … Continue reading

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~ Aboard MSV Yakima ~ Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge ~

When my mind is blank yet I want to share something creative, I can always rely on Cee’s Oddball Photo Challenge to get me going!

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Brick or Stone ~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge

To celebrate our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary, in 1994 Creighton and I traveled to France to visit his kin. We were hosted by his cousin Catherine, and her husband Jean-François, who took us on a three week tour around the country … Continue reading

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~ Doe Bay ~ Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge ~

My Thursday thoughts are complex and unsettled.  One of the places on earth that helps me regain balance is in Washington State’s (USA) San Juan Islands.  This view, from Doe Bay, on Orcas Island shows why. Even in black and … Continue reading

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~ Hyak ~ Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge – Indoor Walkways ~

A quiet morning aboard the Hyak, en route to Orcas Island.

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~ Wordless Wednesday + WPC ~ Change 5 ~

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Change.”  

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~ Hearing in Living Color ~ Los Bambinos ~

Four brothers from Puerta Vallarta, Los Bambinos, performed for guests staying at Beach Haven Resort, July 5, 2012. Charming and talented young men, they played a mix of Latin Rock Fusion that included some Beatles and Beach Boy’s classics. Their … Continue reading

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~ Quiet Sundown ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Monochromatic ~

Lingering light reflected to create this hypnotizing pastel monotone. No wind. Slack tide waves whooshed over the beach pebbles — then the river otter…. View from Cabin 1, Beach Haven ~ Orcas Island, WA USA ~ October, 2013 ~ Panasonic … Continue reading

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~ From Land to Ocean ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Beneath Your Feet ~

Since my first introduction to ferry landings and riding on a ferry (1960), I have loved the sensation of leaving the mainland and being transported over the ocean to arrive at a port of call. The ground beneath my feet … Continue reading

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Quiet Morning ~ Odell Lake ~ Calm

Been fishing with my sister, Diana, and brother-in-law, Les, at Odell Lake, which is right at the summit of Willamette Pass (Hwy. 58) in Oregon, USA. A big lake, when the wind picks up it can get mighty choppy.  Yesterday … Continue reading

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