Category Archives: photography
Travel Scan: Corinth Canal
The Isthmus of Corinth is a narrow (3.9 mi. or 6.3 km wide) land bridge that connects the Peloponnese peninsula with the rest of mainland Greece, near the city of Corinth. Since 1893 the Corinth Canal has run through the … Continue reading
Strolling Through Lübeck’s Old Town
I enjoyed the Old Town of Lübeck so much. Cobblestone streets with pastel-colored buildings and interesting architecture. The windowboxes of red geraniums that always make me think of Germany. Same with the lace curtains. The author Thomas Mann was born … Continue reading
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Tagged brickwork, Buddenbrooks, Deutschland, Germany, Lubeck, Thomas Mann
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Mixed Colors
I went up to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad last week for this shot. I’m writing my memoir about traveling in the Middle East and Europe, so no time for a long post today. I’ll have a longer post on … Continue reading
Lübeck, Germany
Lübeck is a city in northern Germany and was the medieval capital of the Hanseatic League trading confederation. It’s known for brick Gothic architecture. In 2015, it had a population of 218,523. The Holstentor (Holsten Gate) is a city gate … Continue reading
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Tagged Germany, Hanseatic League, Holstentor, Lubeck, Marienkirche, salt storehouses, St. Mary's Church
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Travel Scans: The Cotswolds
I like to travel someplace different every time, but one place I’d love to see again is the Cotswolds region of England. Those beautiful stone buildings and all the lovely gardens! The Crown & Trumpet, a traditional 17th Century Inn … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadway, Chipping Camden, England, hanging baskets, The Cotswolds
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Trying to Capture the Little Mermaid
Of course you’ve heard of The Little Mermaid from the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. I didn’t realize it was published as long ago as 1837. Now, thanks to Disney, her story is everywhere. When we were in Copenhagen, one … Continue reading
A Bromeliad and Crazy Cat Antics
It never fails to amaze me that bromeliads like this one grow outside in California. I have brought my share of them indoors with high hopes, but then I forget to keep water in the leaves and they never bloom … Continue reading
A Cupcake for My Heart
It’s my husband’s birthday, so I’m posting a cupcake photo and wishing him the best day ever. 🙂 ♥ {carole}
Travel Scan: Dinner in Montmartre
I see photos of La Maison Rose in Paris on Pinterest and other places all the time and wish I’d photographed it. While looking for photos to scan last night I was happy to find this: Suddenly it all came … Continue reading
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Tagged Au Lapin Agile, France, La Maison Rose, Paris, photography, travel
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San Francisco’s Painted Ladies and Neighbors
When we were in San Francisco, one of the things I really wanted to see was the row of Victorian houses at 710–720 Steiner Street, better known as The Painted Ladies. I didn’t even care that it was drizzly outside. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, painted ladies, red steps, San Francisco, Victorian architecture
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Pearls & Prose 