Photos – Page 31 – Journeys with Eileen Diane

Port Townsend, Washington

September 5, 2018September 3, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Olympic Peninsula’s Port Townsend has retained its small town charm. As you stroll along the waterfront, browse the many unique shops and note the interesting architecture.

My favorite restaurants include Silverwater Café, The Fountain Cafe and Doc’s Marina Grill (on the water).

In Season (May-Sep), you can go on a full day whale watching tour including a two hour visit to Friday Harbor. Every September, the town hosts the Wooden Boat Festival.

You can take the ferry to nearby Whidbey Island (great place to explore) where you can continue your journey (to Seattle or Anacortes and the San Juan Islands) or after touring Port Townsend, you can continue your drive west to Port Angeles and the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. It’s a gorgeous area for you to explore and create memories.

Photos ~ Port Townsend, WA

A Favorite Bookstore ~ Imprint Bookstore, Port Townsend, WA

Photos ~ Port Townsend, WA

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Travel Memoir ~ Nepal

August 25, 2018January 4, 2019Journeys with EileenDiane

Traveling solo to Nepal in the mid 1980’s was the first time that I encountered the beautiful word “Namaste.” Instinctively, I knew that it was far more than a simple greeting. A guidebook translated “Namaste” as “I welcome the gods that dwell within you.”

Another translation I found: “I honor the place in you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place in you which is of love, of truth, of light, and of peace. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are one.”

When I hear “Namaste” or see it in print, I think not only of the various translations but also of the fabulous time I spent in Nepal and the many beautiful people whom I met.

I think fondly of a smiling father proudly showing me his young son and the waiters who had such delight when I ordered native food and drink and of people on a local bus giving up their seats for visitors to their country. Read more →

Gig Harbor, Washington

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Updated Aug 22, 2018 ~ Hazy, smokey day due fires in eastern Washington. Unhealthy air quality. Mt Rainier not visible.

April 11, 2018

Kitsap Peninsula’s Gig Harbor has retained its small town charm. Walk about the harbor ~ gaze at Mt. Rainier in the distance ~ explore the local shops and art galleries ~ check out the local coffee shops & restaurants, including Il Lucano (fabulous, Italian), Cutter’s Point (local artisan roasted coffee), Green House, Morso, Tide’s Tavern and Devoted Kiss Café ~ rent a kayak, take a gondola ride, walk Cushman Trail. Located near Tacoma (take time to explore Point Defiance Park), Bremerton (ferry to/from Seattle) and Port Orchard, Gig Harbor is a terrific stopover when exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Photos ~ Southport & Wilmington, NC

August 18, 2018August 18, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Approximately 75 miles north of Myrtle Beach, you will find the southern end of the beautiful Outer Banks. Enjoy exploring and finding your special place.

My favorite restaurants in the area include ….

Southport
- Joseph’s Italian Bistro (josephsitalianbistro.com)
- Taylor’s (taylorcuisinecafecatering.four.food.com) Fabulous breakfast (sweet potato pancakes are incredible) and lunch
Wilmington
- Elijahs (elijahs.com)
- Le Catalan (lecatalan.com)

Myrtle Beach, SC ~ Photos

Explore Historic Charleston

August 8, 2018August 5, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Always ranked very high on any list of the world’s best cities to visit (“Top 10” of Travel and Leisure’s 2018 list), Charleston has much to offer you when you visit. You will feel comfortable walking about, browsing the shops and enjoying the local cuisine, beaches and golf courses. Here are some of my favorite things to do:

Walk about the beautifully preserved historic area and waterfront
Enjoy the quiet of an early morning saunter
Contemplate Charleston’s history as you visit Fort Sumter
Tour the preserved mansions and gardens
Stroll the cobblestone streets
Admire the many beautiful flower boxes
Gaze at the narrow passageways between homes
Marvel at the beautiful gardens, fountains
Take a horse-drawn carriage tour
Feel the history
Dine at local restaurants (Magnolia’s and Eli’s Table are my favorites)
Visit any time of the year, as Charleston is a feast for all seasons

Historic Charleston, SC ~ Photos

Explore Coastal South Carolina

August 5, 2018August 3, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

When you visit Charleston, plan time to explore the gorgeous nearby coastal area and discover your own special places. Soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the beach, golf and local cuisine. Indulge yourself.

Discover the Myrtle Beach area

Wander about Brookgreen Gardens
Stroll the boardwalk
Savor seafood specialties at the many restaurants along the boardwalk
Dine at Villa Romana Italian Restaurant
Check out the Amusement Park and Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Walk the beautiful beach

Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina ~ Photos

Myrtle Beac h, SC ~ Photos

Historic Charleston, SC ~ Photos

August 3, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Favorite Charleston SC Barrier Islands

July 29, 2018August 5, 2018Journeys with EileenDiane

Let’s journey to some favorite beach spots ~ coastal South Carolina. The Charleston barrier islands are beautiful and each has its own pleasures. When you visit the area, spend a day or longer exploring Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Kiawah. Enjoy the photos …

Isle of Palms

The Beach, the Beach, the Beach! Yes, it is that gorgeous.