December 31st, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
After spending a wonderful Christmas with family I am anxiously looking forward to a fresh new year and a chance to paint some of the wonderful scenes collected during my 2008 Pacific Coast travel adventure with my husband, Larry. I recorded the adventure here on the Blog as we leisurely made [...]
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October 22nd, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
I loved this unique twig fence opening into a garden shop in Los Olivos, California in the Santa Ynez valley.
The perfect spot for lunch under one of the red umbrellas.
Two giant palms dwarfed the little cottage.
Iceberg Roses were stunning and abundant in the [...]
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October 22nd, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Golden avenue takes one into the Bridlewood Estates Winery in California.
A mission style bell tower leading into a secluded courtyard.
The ancient oak seems to guard this vineyard.
A great view over looking the Bridlewood Vineyards.
Wide verandas and cool interiors. What a [...]
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October 8th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Slightly overcast the day we visited the Carmel Mission only enhances it’s ancient beauty.
Looking back toward the entry and the arch.
The gardens inside the mission grounds were awsome to see.
I wanted to go inside the old Carmel Mission, but there was a wedding being held there [...]
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October 7th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Carmel, California is one of my favorite places so far.
It was slightly misty, perfect for adding a certain mood to this beach scene.
Light caught at the top of the wave shows a beautiful turquoise color against a very gray sky, oh [...]
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October 6th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Photos from a walk we took while visiting the village of Carmel-by-the Sea. Quaint architecture is a favorite theme of mine.
Walking through Carmel’s historic neighborhoods was delightful.
The garden gates into these charming little homes were as enchanting as the house itself.
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October 4th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, California.
Docked in Monterey Harbor.
Docked Dingies at Fisherman’s Wharf.
A stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf looking for fresh Fish and Chips!
Taking the sun and salt air with Sassie. We wouldn’t think of traveling without [...]
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October 4th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Beautiful Ice Plant along the path we walked to the beach. A future painting?
Like walking through a patch work quilt made by Mother Nature!
Early morning and we’re the only ones on the beach.
Gentle surf and cold, cold water!
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October 4th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Waldo Tunnel with the Golden Gate Bridge in sight!
My first time over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
The amazing Golden Gate Bridge, what a sight!
San Francisco on the shores of the Pacific Coast!
The [...]
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October 2nd, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Looking down on Bodega Bay Harbor.
Hiking the Bodega Dunes!
Bodega Bay loner.
The tall trees were unusual in the Bodega landscape.
Sharing the Pacific Coast Highway in Bodega Bay, California.
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September 30th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Hydrangea in Fort Bragg, California. Yes, they really are that violet blue!
Solitary beach reflection on Northern Pacific Coast beach.
Charming little village by the sea in Westport, California.
A one-of-a-kind original creation by Mother Nature!
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse [...]
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September 30th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Grey day at Yaquina Head Lighthouse. Sassie just loves to travel and so do we!
Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Newport, Oregon
View from the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse porch in Oregon
Nature’s diversity along the Pacific Coast Highway.
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September 27th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
Reaching the Oregon Coast! The miles we’ve traveled to get here have been worth it!
What a glorious view this quaint coastal cottage has!
Cape Perpetua where the coast fog came come in fast.
We enjoyed an awesome view from Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
An abandoned cottage [...]
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September 25th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
My husband, Larry and I left Tyler, TX September 11th traveling through Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada. Finally on September 16th we reached scenic highway 1 and the spectacular Oregon Coast. We were tired but exhilarated by all the beautiful landscapes we drove through so we took a [...]
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September 10th, 2008 | Posted in: 2008 travels to beautiful places
My husband and I have been planning this Pacific Coast adventure for some time and we are finally and actually on our way. We leave tomorrow morning from Tyler, Texas headed for the Oregon Coast. From there we will travel down the coast all the way to San Diego which [...]
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