Category Archives: United States

Arizona ~ Maiden Voyage with Ellie Mae and a few mishaps, Butterfly Wonderland

Friday the 13th ~ Somewhere in Arizona… Tim and I are pretty much fair weather travelers. We love the sunshine, warm to hot weather and brilliant blue skies with the occasional white puffy cloud to perk up a picture. 

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2016 – Another Year Gets Wrapped Up!

December 2016 ~ At home in Southern California Whew, I feel like I am sliding into home plate after a ninth inning Grand Slam. Our year was once again filled to the brim with exciting travel and memorable moments. We managed … Continue reading

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Birth Announcement – It’s A Girl!

December 2nd ~ Buckley Cove, California Ellie Mae Camp-it Delivered: November 30th at 4:00 PM Weight: 9,564 pounds Length: 24′ 11″ Proud Parents: Tim and Joanne Joseph Well, we did it! After a relatively painless delivery, we are taking home … Continue reading

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Home And Enduring Friendships Are Where The Heart Is…

August ~ Southern California and Southern Oregon As much as we love to travel, sometimes there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME! It has felt so good to be back in Southern California, spend some time with friends and family, get … Continue reading

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What do we gain from our travels? Our top 5 answers…

February 17th ~ Canoga Park, California We are sometimes asked what we get out of traveling; what we are looking for; what are we gaining. I guess there is no simple answer to that, but here goes: Countdown of the … Continue reading

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The Broad Museum ~ The Veil and the Vault

February 12th ~ Los Angeles, California Los Angeles has a brand new museum – The Broad Just opening in September 2015, it is the latest “Must See” attraction for both locals and visitors to the City of Angeles. Reservations can … Continue reading

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Maui – The road to Hana

Sunday, January 17th ~ Maui, Hawaii Taking the road to Hana has been on my wish list since the 1970’s when I visited Maui for the first time. I was so excited when booking an all-day tour that would pick … Continue reading

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Kauai ~ Wiamea Canyon and beyond

Saturday, January 16, 2016 ~ Kauai, Hawaii Known as the “Garden Isle”, Kauai is the oldest and fourth largest of the Hawaiian Islands. We were heading out on our own today. Once we disembarked in Nawiliwili (near Lihue), we spotted … Continue reading

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How many letters in the Hawaiian alphabet?

Having been to Honolulu on several occasions over the years, we were looking to see something other than Waikiki beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor or the Polynesian Cultural Center. Our choice – “Monarchs and Missionaries: Hawaii’s Royal History”. Here is … Continue reading

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What do you do on “AT SEA” days?

Ruby Princess Cruise to Hawaii We got a last minute surprise upgrade to a balcony cabin. I’m not sure the reason, but perhaps because we are at the Platinum level of their frequent cruisers program (Captain’s Circle). This is cruise … Continue reading

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