Category Archives: Photography

12 of the iconic things to see in San Francisco

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

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?

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

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

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

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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San Francisco – Our day in pictures

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Back in my old stomping grounds – San Francisco

Saturday night – San Francisco We did not get on the road from Los Angeles as early as we had hoped, so it was just after 5:00 when we checked into our small B&B.  I chose The Inn at Union … Continue reading

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Picture of the day ~ Waving in the breeze

Today we are driving from the Los Angeles area to San Francisco for a long weekend. The main purpose for this trip is to get our visas for the trip to India in March. I wanted to simply send our … Continue reading

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Bryce Canyon National Park and Mossy Cave, Utah

After a wonderful day hiking in Zion National Park, we set out the next morning to explore once again. Bryce Canyon National Park Having been described as a forest made of stone, Bryce is a landscape that has to be seen to … Continue reading

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