Monthly Archives: September 2015

Where would you turn for help?

Sunday, September 27th Today I am drifting away from our normal travel related topics to shed some light on a difficult subject. Most of my friends as well as our family have all been touched by autism, mental illness, blindness, … Continue reading

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Whidbey Island in pictures

Wednesday, September 23

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A whale of a good time boating through the San Juan Islands!

Thursday, September 17th ~ Oak Harbor, Washington Our week-long boating expedition through the San Juan Islands was a huge success! The weather could not have been more cooperative, the scenery was magnificent, the crowds had departed and we got to … Continue reading

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Gay Pride Parade ~ Ganges, Salt Spring Island, Canada

Day four of our San Juan Islands adventure continues… After a very relaxing afternoon the day before where we each found a corner for reading, or taking a nap, we were ready to get out and get a little exercise … Continue reading

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Stuart Island and South Pender Island in pictures

Day 2 and 3 of our week boating through the San Juan Islands… The San Juan Islands are so pretty and offer up a nice variety of scenery as well as things to do. On day two of our boating … Continue reading

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Yachting in the San Juan Islands

Saturday, September 12 ~ Ganges, Salt Spring Island, Canada Last Sunday we traveled the short distance from Seattle to Whidbey Island. My sister (Jan) and brother-in-law (Mark) have invited Tim and I to join them on a one week motor … Continue reading

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Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria

Saturday, September 5th ~ Astoria, Oregon to Seattle, Washington We woke up to a light rain this morning that continued on and off throughout the day. It was refreshing and a welcome sight after enduring such a drastic drought up … Continue reading

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Northern Oregon Coastline in pictures

Friday, August 4th ~ Astoria, Oregon Today we traveled from Newport to Astoria Oregon. I’m tired tonight so keeping this short and sweet… The Yaquina Head lighthouse was made in Paris in 1868 and shipped to Oregon. It was first lit August 20, 1873, … Continue reading

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Central Oregon Coastline in pictures

Thursday, August 3rd ~ Central Oregon Coastline Today we traveled from Bandon by the Sea to Newport, Oregon along Highway 101. Here are a few highlights from our day: 

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Southern Oregon Coastline still impresses

Wednesday, September 2nd ~ Southern Oregon Coast In my humble opinion, there are not many places on this planet that are as beautiful as the Oregon Coast. I may be a little prejudiced, since I was born in Southern Oregon, … Continue reading

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