Author Archives: pearlsandprose

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Photography. With a little life thrown in.

Hanalei’s Wai’oli Hui’ia Church

Posted on August 16, 2019

Picturesque Wai’oli Hui’ia Church in Hanalei is on the main road just past Hanalei town. Built in 1912, the spired church was designed in the American Gothic style. The often-photographed church was built by Albert, Sam and George Wilcox, descendants … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged American Gothic architecture, Hanalei, Hawaii, Kauai, stained glass windows, Wai'oli Hui'ia Church | 4 Comments

International Cat Day

Posted on August 8, 2019

Well, I just have to post a photo of our cat on International Cat Day! Here’s Yuri on bird alert: Great weekend a day early, {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged brown tabby with white markings, Siberian cat | 10 Comments

Sunset Drama

Posted on August 2, 2019

I took this across the street from our Airbnb in Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged dramatic sunset, Hawaii, Kauai, Princeville | 6 Comments

Sauvie Island Farms

Posted on July 19, 2019

Lavender, hydrangeas and beautiful clouds at Sauvie Island Farms, Oregon. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged clouds, hydrangeas, lavender field, Oregon, Sauvie Island | Leave a comment

Jenkins Estate

Posted on July 5, 2019

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 →

Posted in photography | Tagged garden shed, Jenkins Estate, lavender, Oregon, purple clematis, towering trees | Leave a comment

Happy First Day of Summer!

Posted on June 21, 2019

Re-posting a photo I took at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware years ago. I think it really exemplifies summer. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}

Posted in photography | Tagged beach, beach fence, bench, bicycles, Delaware, golden hour, kids' wagon, lawn chairs, pine trees, Rehoboth Beach | 4 Comments

Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley

Posted on June 13, 2019

So we went to a lavender festival last weekend. I’d heard of it last year, but missed going for reasons forgotten. It was a two-hour drive, but the scenery was lovely. This is what greeted us. I liked the vintage … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Highland Springs Ranch, lavender doughnuts, Lavender Festival, lavender fields, lavender posies, vintage bar | 2 Comments

Tree Tunnel

Posted on June 7, 2019

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 →

Posted in photography | Tagged bike path, Donkey Beach, Hawaii, Kauai, trees | 4 Comments

Technical Difficulties

Posted on June 6, 2019

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 →

Posted in photography | 5 Comments

Return to Koloa

Posted on May 31, 2019

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 →

Posted in photography | Tagged Hawaii, Hawaiian architecture, Kauai, Koloa, Salvation Army, travel | 5 Comments