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Changing of the Guard at Gyeongbokgung Palace
On our way to the palace we saw the cutest family dressed in clothing from the Joseon Dynasty. We were lucky enough to get to Gyeongbokgung Palace just as the changing of the guard was occurring. I love the colors … Continue reading
Myeongdong Street Market etc.
I forgot to add this photo I took on the way back from the DMZ. It’s basically a food stand on a street corner in Seoul. I also neglected the first thing I saw when I landed at Incheon Airport … Continue reading
Hardangerfjord
It’s been a few years, but I’m pretty sure this is the Hardangerfjord. We made a stop to see this church and a graveyard. It’s pretty stark. The pews don’t even have backs. The graveyard. I thought this one was … Continue reading
A Street and a Bike in Amsterdam
I loved the way people in Amsterdam decorated their entrances. Bikes were everywhere. Almost missed posting today then realized it’s Friday. Anyone else having trouble remembering what day it is? Stay healthy and have a good weekend, everyone…. (carole)
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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Bergen Preview
I was surprised to see that I only had two posts on our trip to Norway. But then I remembered it was the year my brother died. The trip just got kind of lost in the shuffle. I’ll be posting … Continue reading
When Travel Plans Get Twisted
I was supposed to leave on Monday for Israel after months of planning and making reservations with three girlfriends. But then one of our friends suddenly became very ill and was admitted to the hospital. It was, in a word, … Continue reading
The Unique Charm of Skagway, Alaska
In 1896, gold was found in the Klondike region of Canada’s Yukon Territory, and thousands of prospectors hit the small settlement of Skagway, Alaska. By June 1898, with a population between 8,000 and 10,000, Skagway was the largest city in … Continue reading
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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A Little More Talkeetna
Back to Talkeetna…. The downtown area of Talkneetna has been classified as a National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the early 1900s, including Nagley’s General Store: They had all kinds of stuff in there. This place was next door: … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Nagley's Store, red screen door, Roadhouse, Talkeetna, travel
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Pearls & Prose 