Category Archives: United States

Northern Oregon Coastline in pictures

Friday, August 4th ~ Astoria, Oregon Today we traveled from Newport to Astoria Oregon. I’m tired tonight so keeping this short and sweet… The Yaquina Head lighthouse was made in Paris in 1868 and shipped to Oregon. It was first lit August 20, 1873, … Continue reading

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Central Oregon Coastline in pictures

Thursday, August 3rd ~ Central Oregon Coastline Today we traveled from Bandon by the Sea to Newport, Oregon along Highway 101. Here are a few highlights from our day: 

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Southern Oregon Coastline still impresses

Wednesday, September 2nd ~ Southern Oregon Coast In my humble opinion, there are not many places on this planet that are as beautiful as the Oregon Coast. I may be a little prejudiced, since I was born in Southern Oregon, … Continue reading

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A Russian fort and a beach made out of glass

Tuesday, September 1 ~ Crescent City, California Did you know that there used to be a Russian fort on the California coast? I know I was surprised to learn about it. 

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Time to head further up the road

Sunday, August 30th ~ Shoreline Highway The wedding celebrations were over, friends and family were returning home, and the newlyweds were preparing to leave on their honeymoon. Time for us to continue on our road trip… 

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Winchester Mystery House

Saturday, August 29th ~ San Jose, California Most of our time was spent with family as we continued to celebrate the newlyweds. We did slip away for a few hours and joined our son and his girlfriend on a tour through … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Ian and Nadia

Friday, August 28th ~ Los Gatos, California Today was one of the happiest days I can ever remember. My nephew, Ian Kennedy got married to Nadia Shraibati at the Regale Winery in Los Gatos, California. The setting was picture perfect, … Continue reading

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Our next adventure begins now…

WHAT’S NEXT: We have a month-long road trip planned that will first take us up to Los Gatos, California for my nephew’s wedding!  That will be followed up with a week driving through Oregon and Washington en route to my sister and … Continue reading

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Kimberly Crest House and Gardens ~ Redlands, California

Kimberly Crest House and Gardens ~ Located in Redlands, California along Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. The property is a registered California Historical Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stroll through the … Continue reading

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LA Arboretum ~ Arcadia, California

It has been a few years since we visited the LA Arboretum and we are due for a return. One of the many things that stood out for me was seeing the peacocks proudly display their brilliant plumage. “… 127 acres … Continue reading

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