Author Archives: Tim and Joanne Joseph

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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!

Somewhere over the Atlantic

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Well, this is a first for me.  Turkish Airlines has FREE internet service on their airplanes.  So here I am sitting in seat 43C, somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, able to browse the web, check my emails, and even write … Continue reading →

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On our way to Turkey!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We are all checked in and sitting at the gate waiting for our flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul. This will be the third Gate 1 tour we have taken.  The most recent was our trip to Thailand last November. … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Stark beauty

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Harsh terrain, season turning, missing leaves, crisp weather “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” ~ Confucius “There is no exquisite beauty…without some strangeness in the proportions” ~ Edgar Allan Poe “Nature did not need an operation to be … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Jerome, Arizona

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Once a thriving mining town, today it is only a shell of its hey day.  Many of the sites could be used as a set for a western movie or current day ghost thriller. Located about 100 miles north of Phoenix, … Continue reading →

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12 of the iconic things to see in San Francisco

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

When I think of the San Francisco Bay area, there are several images that immediately come to mind.  If you truly want to get an over-view of this beautiful city, here is a starting point: The Golden Gate Bridge – … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Coupeville, Whidbey Island, WA

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Located about 30 miles north of Seattle, Whidbey Island is at the Northern border of Puget Sound, and is the home of a naval air station.  It is ranked the fourth largest and fourth longest island in the contiguous United States. … Continue reading →

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So what is it like being on a Viking Russian River Cruise?

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

In a word it was WONDERFUL! That is if you are OK with a VERY small cabin, average meals and traveling at a slower pace. We booked with Viking River Cruises and started our trip in Moscow, cruising to St. … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Cathedral Rock, Sedona, Arizona

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

There are a few places that truly show off the beauty of the American desert, and Sedona has got to be at or near the top of the list.  This was taken from the Red Rock Crossing at the Crescent … Continue reading →

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The Jewel in the Crown of California’s Missions – San Juan Capistrano

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

A part of our history, the California missions are located along a path that stretches approximately 600 miles from San Diego to just north of San Francisco. Each mission site was selected to be a one day horse ride further … Continue reading →

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India Visa – California Academy of Sciences – Steinhart Aquarium

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday January 27th We started our day off at BLS International to try to get our India visas all sorted out.  I had booked both of us 9:00 appointments, had all of the paperwork completed and signed, and with passports … Continue reading →

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