The world as I see it
On our second full day in Quebec City we enlisted tour guide/photographer Marie-Pierre of Nomad Tours Quebec for a walking tour of the city. As a photographer, I wanted to get the best light so she was wiling to meet us at our hotel at 6:30 a.m. Marie-Pierre is a beautiful and energetic young woman …
We recently returned from a nine-day trip to eastern Canada to visit Quebec City and Montreal. After several flight delays due to thunderstorms in San Francisco, we arrived in Quebec City. Quebec City is a UNESCO World Heritage City and is the only walled city north of Mexico. It is a very walkable city (although …
I'm so proud of my home town, Grand Marais, Minnesota. It was voted by Budget Travel Magazine as the coolest small town in the country. While I haven't visited all of the other small towns that were in contention, I do believe Grand Marais is the best. Congratulations!!! Here are a few photos from my hometown …
On our way home from Portland last week we took a short rest stop at the Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Overlook. It's a wonderful spot to take a break, have a packed lunch, or just stretch your legs. It has a great view of the Crooked River Canyon 300 feet below. Maralee
The cruise paddle wheeler "Queen of the West" was parked on the Columbia River the day before we left Portland. The first cruise of the season was scheduled to begin April 26th. A heavy rainstorm had passed over about 30 minutes before I took this photo. The sky had cleared above me but the ominous clouds …
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