… 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.
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 .... …
What a wonderful feeling after getting a good night's sleep! We both feel rested and ready to explore. So we set out to explore the area around our hotel. We're staying at The Grand Pacific Hotel behind that white building Love the looks of this hotel down the street, The Pendray. They have kept it …
5am came around very quickly on Sunday morning. Lynda, Pete, Holli & Kristen had to be up EVEN EARLIER to catch their flights back to Charleston and Chicago. I'm happy to report that they are all safely home, and K&D are in Bali. Our ferry, The Clipper 5, left Pier 69 (perfect for Joe's 69th …
It took a while, but we finally made it back to Seattle on Saturday. We left our AirBnB at 9am, made a Starbucks and gas pitstop, and then we hit the border line. It took us 90 minutes to work through this, but then WOO HOO! Back in the good 'ole USA! Kevin and Danielle …
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