Holiday Snow
In a place where snow is rare, a big snowfall like this can be a lot of fun.
Read More Holiday SnowCareening through life and learning stuff
In a place where snow is rare, a big snowfall like this can be a lot of fun.
Read More Holiday SnowThis Christmas I was spoiled when both Tara and Pedro came to stay with me.
Read More Oh Christmas TreeIn the steep peaks of central Washington is an unexpectedly European-looking Alpine village.
Read More Leavenworth in DecemberWhile my kitchen, living room, and dining room are torn up for the remodel, I haven’t been able to enjoy Christmas in my own home. I mean…sort of. Tara came home from college and insisted we get a tree and decorate the TV room a little. It was good for my soul. I love Christmas […]
Read More Boise for ChristmasMarlene, who keeps a blog at insearchofitall, likes German things, and has a special affinity for German Christmassy things. It was a no-brainer that when I heard about the Mt. Angel-Silverton Hazelnut Festival with a German Holiday Market, the person I wanted to share the day with was Marlene. The hazelnut (also called the filbert) […]
Read More Mt. Angel Hazelnuts & German MarketI was delighted to discover that one of the largest original industries in the town was the Rainier Soap Factory
Read More Rainier Soap & ChristmasNext the tree will be eaten by goats.
Read More Goodbye Tree{Our trip begins with Day one.} I had told Arno the night before that I wanted to be on the beach Christmas morning for sunrise photos. It helps to tell someone else when there’s a good chance I’ll blow off my own plans. “Sunrise is at 7:52,” he announced as soon as I started moving. […]
Read More Lighthouse and Sea Lions for ChristmasI’d like to take the time to talk about our Christmas lodging before I continue on the journey. If you are interested, click here for Day one and here for Day two. Arno found the SeaQuest Inn Bed & Breakfast online for us, and reserved three nights. The closest town is Yachats, seven miles to […]
Read More SeaQuest Inn Bed & BreakfastI don’t know how close I came to not seeing this amazing sight out of pure unromantic stubbornness, but thank goodness it didn’t happen.
Read More Christmas Eve on the Oregon Coast