Category Archives: Photography

Picture of the day ~ Ruins in Antigua, Guatemala

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have fallen deeply, hopelessly and forever in love with Guatemala.  My first trip was in 2006 when a dear friend of mine was adopting her second daughter from Guatemala.  As a single mom, she was nervous to travel alone, so … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ A pine cone by any other name

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

When I think of pine cones, I think of the holidays.  Used to decorate the table, attach to a door wreath, or hang with ribbons on the tree. Did you know that they can also be used to make a … Continue reading →

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Castle Crags State Park ~ scenic hiking, fall colors, easy access

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Castle Crags State Park is located in Northern California just six miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5.  According to the Parks and Rec web site: “The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the back country, … Continue reading →

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Cordoba Spain ~ Flower Festival and the Mezquita

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

With walking the Camino – 500 miles across Spain – heavily on my mind, I thought I would take a look back at a few places we have already seen in Southern Spain, specifically in the Andalucía and Costa del … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Pumpkin at the beach

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

“I’ll bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween” ~ Author unknown “There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls” ~ George Carlin “I would rather sit on a pumpkin … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ West Lake, Hangzhou China

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Located 110 miles (180 kilometres) southwest of Shanghai, this thriving metropolis of over 6 million inhabitants has been a powerhouse for over 1000 years. West Lake is the jewel, located in the historic area of Hangzhou.  Known for its natural beauty, it has … Continue reading →

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Children’s Forest Walking Trail and Exploration Hiking Trail

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

If you are looking for a feel good easy walk in the mountains, check out the Children’s Forest Trail. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, off Highway 18 just East of Running Springs, this is perfect for an afternoon stroll.  … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Red Flower

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I think that this is a double Hibiscus, but I’m not sure.  I took this last February at the Thousand Oaks Botanical Gardens.  That is one of the amazing things about living in Southern California – we have flowers all year-long. … Continue reading →

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LIMA, PERU ~ a Love Park, Medieval Library, Labor Party Protest and Hanging Chickens

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We were down to our final time in Peru with an overnight spent in Lima.  Our hotel was in a lovely section of Miraflores, but within a few blocks the area quickly became seedy.  Still we felt safe to walk the … Continue reading →

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Picture of the day ~ Lost in Green

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” ~ Martin Luther “An optimist is a person who sees a green light … Continue reading →

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