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Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA

Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA

May 15, 2018May 14, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

tour guides escort visitors thru castle

Steps to main entrance

main entrance

marvel at the detail

Exterior of castle

walk about the castle

walk about castle

walk about castle, artwork and flowers

Walk about ... feel the history

look above for more artwork

take in your surroundings

exquisite artwork

dining room

dining table

explore interior rooms

artwork and games

Mr Hearst always wanted ketchup and mustard on table

Pool tables

tour guides point out artwork

walk about the gardens

Take in the surroundings

sitting area ...

imagine having cocktails here

Guest house

fields of flowers

movie theatre, enjoy the film

San Simeon below ..

Overlook the ocean

Ocean in the distance

exterior

exterior artwork..

Exterior steps

exterior beauty

check out detail on stairs

art work outside

Interior swimming pool

indoor swimming pool

View of Castle from tour bus

Leaving the Castle on tour bus

road from San Simeon to Castle

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South Coast Botanic Garden, LA ~ Photos

South Coast Botanic Garden, LA ~ Photos

May 13, 2018May 12, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Entrance ..

Children's Garden

Japanese Garden ...

Japanese garden with koi fish pond

statue fits in perfectly ...

The Gazebo

The Gazebo .....

The Gazebo ...

Wide expanse ...

Rose Garden

walk towards the gazebo

Rose garden

Meander about ...

there are signs with the flower and plant names

The Gazebo ...

Take time to smell the flowers

Flowers bloom ..

take time to smell the flowers ....

fields of flowers ...

designed for the visitor

enjoy the beautiful touches

take a stroll ... who knows where it will go ...

southwest beauty

roses ... many colorful varieties

Colors blend ...

Rose garden

Cacti ... typical south west ..

Perfect spot for a bench

blended colors ..

part of the Children's Garden ..

Birds of Paradise

Palms

take in the beauty of the Garden

Find your own perfect bench ..

Take time to enjoy ...

Flowerrs all about

follow the map ....

terrific shade in the summer

I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree - Joyce Kilmer

The Gazebo .....

trees, plants, beauty

Think of the poem Trees by Joyce Kilmer

numerous benches

walk among the trees

part of the Children's Garden ..

Palms

open areas

walk about

typical southern California plants, trees

Perfect spot for a bench

walking about

Walking towards the bench ...

take in the beauty of the Garden

take a stroll ... who knows where it will go ...

Take time to smell the flowers

terrific shade in the summer

take time to smell the flowers ....

Take time to enjoy ...

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Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA ~ Photos

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA ~ Photos

May 11, 2018May 12, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

welcoming coves

surfers use the area

paths lead down to ocean

Palos Verdes

on a clear day, you can see Catalina

looking north at Redondo Beach

looking north

going down ...

Beginning of Palos Verdes Peninsula

beauty ...

beautiful walk ...

walkway ...

take time to stroll about

there are footpaths to the ocean

walk about ...

stop and smell the flowers

smell the ocean ...

walk about and see the beauty

small, inviting park ... overlooking the ocean

Pause to take in the grandeur

on the walkway

park and ocean walkway

never crowded

many places to stop

looking south

looking south ....

looking south ..

looking down from walkway

foot path

enjoy the scenery

always read the signs

along the walkway ..

easy parking on street..nearby park & walkway

drive about and enjoy the views

Gardens abound

golf course

footpath on cliffs

Bird of Paradise

looking south ... walkways

golf course was public walkways

looking south

nearby beach

spring flowers

walk down to the ocean ...

walkways ...

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Glacier National Park, late Spring

Glacier National Park, late Spring

May 2, 2018May 12, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

The Park is called The Crown of the Continent

take time to savor the beauty

Reflections on the Lake

Reflections on Lake McDonald

Reflections on Lake McDonald

only 16 miles Road to Sun open in late Spring

On a clear day ... you can see forever ..

many spots to stop, take photos, walk or hike

Many places to stop, walk about

Looking across Lake MacDonald

Lake McDonald...

on the shore ...

Lake McDonald ....

Lake McDonald .....

Lake McDonald ...

If a tree falls in the forest.....

Blue sky ... big sky country

Big Sky Country ..

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Western part, north of Apgar entrance

western section of Park

walkway to water ...

Walkway off main road

walkway ...

the water roars late spring

rushing water a short walk from main road

Beauty abounds

Deer, always alert...

western part of Park

walking in forest ...

Walk or hike thru the beauty

there is much info for visitors

Stop driving_enjoy the scenery

a place to dream ...

Always read the signs ...

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Quebec Photos …

Quebec Photos …

April 27, 2018May 12, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

View from Hotel ...

Upper Town....

Upper Town...

Upper Town .......

Upper Town .....

Outside a college ...

Stroll the many parks...

Walking about Upper Town

walk about the Upper Town ..

Vist the Gardens

Beautiful, even on a rainy day

A taste of France in North America

Enjoy dinner, sitting outside ...

Fun way to see the sights

Flowers abound ...

Flowers in unexpected places.

History all about

Upper Town .....

Upper Town ...

Upper Town ... park

Upper Town ..

Relax, enjoy your surroundings

Hop on tour bus, Upper Town

Enjoy the many parks

Cruise ships dock at Quebec

Typical Quebec architecture..

Take in the history of Quebec

Upper Town, overlooking the St Lawrence River

Walk the ramparts

Walk about...take the funicular to Lower Town

Near Chateau Frontenac

Enjoy the boardwalk ..

Even on overcast days, gorgeous city

Benches overlooking the St Lawrence River ...

Bike race thru city

Grand Prix Cyclists_2017

Take the stairs to Lower Town ...

Mural, depicting Quebec history, Lower Town

Lower Town.....

Lower Town, many marvelous restaurants

Lower Town, enjoying outdoors dining

Lower Town ......

Great exercise ...

Funicular connecting Lower Town and Upper Town

Rather than stairs, take funicular

Lower Town, near Funicular

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March 5, 2018May 12, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

A favorite walk.. high above the ocean

A favorite walk.. high above the ocean

Glacier National Park

The Palace

The Palace

Hermosa Beach, CA - the Pier

Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina

Boardwalk. Ocean Grove, NJ

in beautiful historic area of city

in beautiful historic area of city

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Jameson ... posing

Jameson … posing

On a clear day ...

On a clear day …

Shadow

The incredible Oregon coast

Early AM ... great time to walk on beach

Early AM … great time to walk on beach

Orcas Island, The San Juans, WA

Marvelous street sign ... The Cat who Dances

Marvelous street sign … The Cat who Dances

Historic area of Charleston, SC

Versailles Park

Versailles Park

Paris - View From Arc De Triumph

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