Tag: travel
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The World’s Tallest Trees
No trip to northern California would be complete without a chance to stand beneath the world’s tallest trees. Our first stop was the Lady Bird Johnson Grove where we walked one of the most popular trails in Redwood National Park. We arrived early, just as the fog was lifting…and parking was still available. Our next…
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Our Lost Coast Adventure
Not knowing exactly what to expect, and having heard so much about it, we decided to check out the drive along the northern section of California’s Lost Coast in Humboldt County. We moved to Humboldt County in 1986, and lived there for 4 years, so we were aware of how remote some areas can be. We’ve…
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Patrick’s Point Escape
With our trailer following behind us, we were making good time as we headed down California’s North Coast. And then, just a hop, skip and a jump from our destination, we came upon a traffic jam, causing Reg to hit the brakes. Twenty minutes later we were on our way and saw no visible signs…
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Timing is Everything
Because Reg and I both were quite sick in early March, we are entering into our fourth week of self-isolation at home in Oregon. Did we have the virus? Who knows, but timing, as they say, is everything. These past few weeks have given us much time to reflect. We returned from England and our…
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Cold Spring Tavern
Standing in front of Cold Spring Tavern, it’s easy to imagine the dust flying as a team of horses pull a creaky stagecoach ‘round the bend. Back in 1865 the California tavern was established as a stop for the stagecoach providing mail delivery and passenger service along the route between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. It was…
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Discover Pismo Preserve
Rising above Pismo Beach on California’s Central Coast, Pismo Preserve offers 880 acres of unspoiled beauty. Opened to the public just last week, we were excited to be among the first to explore the 11 miles of hiking trails that weave up and down the hillside. We chose the Discovery Trail, a 5.2 mile…
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Wishing You Happy Travels in 2020
“He who would travel happily must travel light.” – Antoine de St. Exupery
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Blimey! Look What Arrived in the Post
I haven’t been so excited about a delivery since the births of my three sons. My heart raced as the DHL driver climbed the steps to my home and rang the doorbell. I peeled open the envelope and pulled out the wallet-sized booklet with a firm cover and back. “I am a Brit!” I refrained–barely–from…
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