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Author Archives: pearlsandprose
Jenkins Estate
Just outside Portland, Oregon, there’s a place called Jenkins Estate. It’s such a great place to walk…the trees are so tall and beautiful. These remind me of cathedral arches. I like this little shed in one of the gardens. The … Continue reading
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Tagged garden shed, Jenkins Estate, lavender, Oregon, purple clematis, towering trees
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Happy First Day of Summer!
Re-posting a photo I took at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware years ago. I think it really exemplifies summer. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
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Tagged beach, beach fence, bench, bicycles, Delaware, golden hour, kids' wagon, lawn chairs, pine trees, Rehoboth Beach
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Tree Tunnel
OK, WordPress is letting me upload photos again. Not sure what happened there. But anyhoo, here’s a shot I took near Donkey Beach after a breathtaking bike ride along the Kauai coast…. A woman told us it’s called Donkey Beach … Continue reading
Technical Difficulties
For some reason, I’m suddenly unable to upload photos to the blog. Everything seems to be going fine, then I get this message: “HTTP error.” Have never had this happen before. If anyone can help out, I’d appreciate it very … Continue reading
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Return to Koloa
While on the island of Kauai, I made a return trip to Koloa, a small community on the south shore. The Old Sugar Mill of Koloa was the first major sugarcane plantation in Hawaii in 1835. This has to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Hawaii, Hawaiian architecture, Kauai, Koloa, Salvation Army, travel
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day is this coming Monday. It’s an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began after the Civil … Continue reading
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Tagged iPhoneography, Memorial Day, Reagan National Airport, U.S. flag, Washington D.C.
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Colors of Kauai
I just spent a week on the island of Kauai and it was spectacular. San Diego is indeed lovely, but the colors in Hawaii are so intense and so beautiful, they’re almost on another level…. A plumeria tree in Hanapepe. … Continue reading
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Tagged bougainvillea, farmers market, fresh produce, Hanapepe, Hawaii, Kauai, Pacific Ocean, plumeria, Princeville, vintage truck
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Wisteria Three Ways
If you’ve been reading the blog for a while you’ll know I love wisteria. It’s not as easy to find in California, but I’ve managed to scope out a few. The above shot is one of many I took last … Continue reading
