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About Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hi and welcome! We are Tim and Joanne Joseph and we have just embarked on our latest adventure. We hope you will join us!

Faces of the children of Thailand

It has been almost two years since we explored the highlights of Thailand. It is a mystical country with ancient history. Enormous Buddha statues can be found everywhere, mostly sitting, but some of the largest are reclining. Stupas dot the … Continue reading

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Crater Lake National Park

If ever there was a crown jewel for the state of Oregon, it would have to be Crater Lake. Crystal clear deep blue water, towering cliffs, a mysterious island in the shape of a wizards cap, rock formations that mimic … Continue reading

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Final Lap of our Road Trip – Columbia River Gorge

Relaxing in our tiny mountain cabin here in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California, I am astounded to find myself another year older, but not necessarily another year wiser. I wish I could reverse that last statement – you … Continue reading

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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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