Bloedel Reserve ~ Bainbridge Island, Washington
A Favorite Bookstore ~ Eagle Harbor Books, Bainbridge Island, WA
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Port Townsend, Washington
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.
Travel Memoir ~ Nepal
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
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
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)
Explore Historic Charleston
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
Explore Coastal South Carolina
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
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