(sing out loud to the tune of “stuck in Lodi again” . . . Just about 2 months ago We set out on the road Seeking photo opportunities Lookin’ for that perfect one DMV screwed up, then screwed up some more I guess you know the tune Oh Lord, stuck in […]
WOW . . . talk about a mountain dominating the landscape!Mt Rainier in Washington is one amazing mountain . . wait . . it’s actually a volcano! Anyway, you can see it from miles away and it is perfect. It is one of these mountains shaped the way a child […]
On May 18, 1980, a mountain called Mount St. Helens blew up. While hardly known outside the US, it was an event that dominated news headlines for weeks, all around the world. A volcano eruption is one of those events we all know happen, read about, but never witness. It […]
We have decided to postpone our trip to Alaska. Yes, you read that correctly. After all the hoopla and excitement of heading to Alaska, we just decided to put that trip off until next year. So, are we heading back home now? Heck no . . . instead of going […]
Several of our followers noticed we have not posted for a while and contacted us asking if all was well. We can assure you all is fine, we simply took some time out to fly back to Sacramento to attend Natalie’s (my daughter) wedding. We had planned this for some […]
Luscious green forrests, beautiful blue/green lakes, spectacular snow-capped mountains and lots and lots of waterfalls perfectly sum up the North Cascades National Park in Washington. The name “North Cascades” is very appropriately as I could not believe the amount of water that comes cascading out of the mountain sides as […]
Despite its somewhat remote location, Victoria is well worth a visit. It is a gorgious city, with lots to do, great restaurants and pubs and has a fantastic harbor, which is perfectly suited for a romantic stroll with your loved one or just to sit and watch the ever-present hussle […]
This is our Bed and Breakfast that we had for three nights and four days. It’s located on the West Bay of Victoria with views of the beautiful Harbor. This is where we celebrated our 5 year Anniversary and my 60th Birthday. Patrice Gibson, runs the B&B and is also a very talented […]
It is spring time and we are in Victoria on Vancouver Island. A visit to the world renowned Butchart Gardens is a must and had been on our “todo” list for quite a while. The Butchart Gardens lie half-way between Victoria and Sidney on the south eastern portion of Vancouver […]
Anacortes to Sidney, BC Vancouver Island had been on the “bucket list” for quite a while so when we arrived in the Seattle area, we decided to elebrate our wedding anniversary and Linda’s birthday (which fall within 2 days of each other in the middle of May) in Victoria, which […]