Monthly Archives: April 2015

The Netherlands, Belgium and France!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by

My long-time dream is to see the lavender fields in bloom… I am hoping to make that happen this summer. We are now finalizing plans for our next big adventure and can’t wait! The trip will begin with us flying from Los … Continue reading →

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Kathmandu, Nepal ~ My heart goes out to you today

Posted on April 25, 2015 by

It was just a year ago that Tim and I visited Kathmandu. Today I am grieved to learn of a massive earthquake that has devastated the area. As of last count over 1400 have lost their lives and the count … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Bangkok, Thailand ~ Mural in the Grand Palace

Posted on April 24, 2015 by

Painting with gold Thailand has some of the most exquisite examples of Buddhist Fine Arts, and the cream of the crop can be found at Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok. The mural wall painting found … Continue reading →

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Descanso Gardens and Boddy House

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

Saturday, April 18th (part 3) ~ Descanso Gardens, La Canada, California Descanso Gardens Elias Manchester Boddy was a self-made man. Coming from very humble beginnings, he started out selling encyclopedia’s door-to-door. Serving as a second lieutenant in World War I, … Continue reading →

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Photo of the day – Shoe Sale

Posted on April 21, 2015 by
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Pasadena City Hall and All Saints Episcopal Church

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

Saturday, April 18th (part 2) ~ Pasadena, California After completing our 5K walk to support Autism Speaks, Tim and I along with our dear friends, Laura and Michael headed a short distance to have lunch at California Pizza Kitchen in Pasadena. Our … Continue reading →

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Autism Speaks 5K Walk at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena

Posted on April 19, 2015 by

Saturday, April 18th We tried to pack three events into one day and did a pretty good job of it. Starting out our morning with a drive to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena so that we could participate in a … Continue reading →

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Wawona Hotel and Mariposa Grove

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Good Friday, April 3rd ~ Last day inside Yosemite National Park Our final night inside Yosemite National Park was spent at the Wawona Hotel. Located outside of the Village, but still within the park boundaries, this historical lodging has a … Continue reading →

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Yosemite NP continues ~ Mirror Lake and Glacier Point

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

Thursday April 2nd ~ Mirror Lake and Glacier Point “None can escape its charms. Its natural beauty cleans and warms like a fire, and you will be willing to stay forever in one place like a tree.” ~ John Muir … Continue reading →

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Yosemite Falls and Ahwahnee Hotel

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

April Fools Day (April 1st) ~ Yosemite National Park I woke up this morning feeling surprisingly rested, invigorated, and ready to get out and do some exploring. After my initial apprehension of staying in a tent cabin with no bathroom, … Continue reading →

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