Tag Archives: Pacific Ocean
Torrey Pines Reserve
The Torrey Pine (Pinus torreyana) is the rarest pine in the U.S. It grows only in Torrey Pines Reserve and on Santa Rosa Island off the coast near Santa Barbara. The reserve is one of my favorite places to hike. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Pacific Ocean, sandstone cliffs, Torrey Pine, Torrey Pines Lodge
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Hang Gliders and a Vulture
We were driving through La Jolla a couple of months ago, and on a whim, decided to check out the Torrey Pines Gliderport. . . . This is where it all starts. On tall cliffs overlooking the Pacific. The shot … Continue reading
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Tagged California, hang gliders, Pacific Ocean, Torrey Pines Gliderport, turkey vulture
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Torrey Pines
One of my favorite places in San Diego County–Torrey Pines Reserve. You can walk along cliffs that overlook the ocean, and you can see for miles. The land mass on the left in the distance is Catalina Island. I took … Continue reading
Swami’s, Part One
Driving up the 101 in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you may think you’re seeing things when this suddenly appears. No, it’s not a set for Arabian Nights–it’s the temple for Swami’s Self-Realization Fellowship. The Fellowship was founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, who … Continue reading
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Tagged anthuriums, begonias, California, Cardiff, gardens, Pacific Ocean, Swami's Self-Realization Fellowship
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Gate
The world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson {carole}
Last Night’s Sunset
And afterwards. . . . Hope you all had a good week and wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate. We certainly did, but I’m beginning to feel the crunch of the holidays. So much to do and not enough time. I’m … Continue reading
Clouds
“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ~Rabindranath Tagore Monday is a holiday in the U.S. (Labor Day) so I’ll be back on Wednesday. Have … Continue reading
Cruisin’ the Na’Pali Coast
For me, the most beautiful part of Kauai is the Na’Pali Coast. I’d seen it from the deck of a cruise ship six years ago and wanted to experience the place from a closer vantage point. A helicopter ride would … Continue reading
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Tagged caves, cliffs, Hawaii, Kauai, Na'Pali Coast, Pacific Ocean, sailboat, sunset, waterfall, whale watching boat
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Back on the Road to Hana
OK, we’re on the road to Hana again. More views of the lush vegetation and incredibly blue Pacific. . . . I don’t know the name of this plant, but they were all over: After driving and sightseeing for two … Continue reading
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Tagged banana tree, bananas, Hawaii, Maui, Pacific Ocean, red jeep, Road to Hana, road to Hana tile, tropical flower
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The Long and Winding Road to Hana
On the island of Maui, there’s a route called the Road to Hana and it’s fairly well known. I had read that it was pretty challenging, so asked a few friends about it. One replied,”The road to Hana? Oh, it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged African Tulip tree, Hawaii, Maui, old bridge, Pacific Ocean, palm frond baskets, Road to Hana, views
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Pearls & Prose 