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. Â It's a wonderful spot to take a break, have a packed lunch, or just stretch your legs. Â It has a great view of the Crooked River Canyon 300 feet below. Maralee Â
The cruise paddle wheeler "Queen of the West" was parked on the Columbia River the day before we left Portland. Â The first cruise of the season was scheduled to begin April 26th. AÂ heavy rainstorm had passed over about 30 minutes before I took this photo. Â The sky had cleared above me but the ominous clouds …
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