Alhóndiga y Universidad (Grain Exchange and University)

Two more landmarks I want to talk about are the Alhóndiga de Granaditas and Universidad de Guanajuato.

Pípila y Diego Rivera

I am not used to this kind of welcome, with family scattered all over the same city, and everyone trying to get in on it.

Celebratory Skiing

For Pedro’s 50th birthday, we went cross-country skiing, one of his favourite outdoor activities.

Chief’s Event 2022

In August we were pleased to host the Cherokee Nation visit to Oregon.

Durham Farmers’ Market

The Durham Farmers’ Market runs year ’round on Saturday, and during warmer months is also open on Wednesdays. It’s open today at 3pm – you should go!

Weekend in Lyle

I know I am spoiled that I have the option to get out of town when others don’t. I am grateful.

Gig Harbor music scene

I was a quiet, wide-eyed witness to musicians simply reveling in the joy of making music.

Swamp Gators and Antebellum Cane Plantation

We were most excited about the alligators.

Palace and Hill in Mandalay

What a day! Bagan in the morning; Mandalay in the evening.

Shwedagon Pagoda & Chinatown

We walked a good portion of Yangon today, but the highlights were the Shwedagon Pagoda complex and the street vendors in Chinatown. This morning after a lovely breakfast at Ten Mile Hotel, we took a cab into the city from the area around the airport. It was a long drive and I was grateful that […]