… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
I remember my parents had a small cabinet in my Dad's basement office that had a sticker on it that said, "Here Today, Gone to Maui". I remember this from my High School days, and I was always fascinated by the rhyme and the thought. And now .... here I am going myself. This trip came …
The final wrap-up days of my 8 day visit to Pismo Beach. The weather has been so great, so it was really OK to wake up to major fog and overcast on Friday. I put a YouTube fireplace on the TV and sat back to chill. It was actually quite cozy. It did eventually clear …
There is nothing like drinking morning coffee on a balcony overlooking the ocean. Even if there are a few distractions like a lot of flying bugs! Maybe the HEAT of the last couple of days has brought them out. It is supposed to be more seasonal on Thursday so we hold the hope. But this …
Saturday, Sept 23, 2023 The first day of Autumn, 2023, felt like the perfect day to fly to the Central Coast to visit my family. My gut feeling was correct. I spent Saturday enjoying Eric, Amber, Nita and (Uncle) Gary. That's my nephew, his wife, her mom, and my brother-in-law. And as true to form, …
After a yummy al fresco breakfast next door to our hotel, we checked out, stored our luggage, and walked next door to visit the BC Parliament Building. Beautiful rotunda Where it all happens As if we hadn't walked enough this trip, we walked back into Chinatown to explore Fan Tan Alley; the narrowest commercial street …
Our plans today changed as our Five Star Whale Watching Tour changed from 3pm to 10am due to pending bad weather in the afternoon. I'm glad it changed because, as a boater, I do know that water is typically calmer in the morning hours. The day started perfectly with a room service Bed Picnic .... …
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