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November marks the typical end of whale-watching season, so this is a great time to reflect on the incredible behavior and migration patterns of these majestic creatures. Whales have traveled the world’s oceans from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific for centuries.
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Our two-week road trip started with a night in Solvang. I love the charm of this little town. This quaint little city nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, California, draws tourists from all over the United States with its European architecture, windmills, and tasty pastries. But how did Solvang become such a unique corner of […]
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In the South Pacific lies Pago Pago, the main island of American Samoa. The island is a small paradise surrounded by turquoise waters. This Imagine Pago Pago jigsaw puzzle takes its inspiration from the island’s beautiful forests and spectacular coral reefs. The island also boasts a vibrant and unique art scene that reflects the rich local culture, history, and influence of neighboring Polynesian islands.
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I’m calling this week’s jigsaw puzzle Let’s Find Ariel! Ariel went with us to New Zealand, but here she’s right at home in front of the Carlsbad Library. Solve the puzzle so you can find her!
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Which way is New York? I’ve seen some funny directional signs before, but this Fiji directional sign near Lifou takes the cake. Our tour bus stopped here, and almost everyone had to check out the sign. And yes, those distances are correct!
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Many years ago when we were regular visitors to Hawaii, a friend of mine told me we needed to visit Liliuokalani Gardens in Hilo. We’d been to Hilo before but hadn’t paid attention to the park, so on our next trip, we made a point of going. That’s when I captured this photo of the red gazebo on the Big Island.
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The peacocks at Leo Carrillo Ranch have quite the reputation here in North San Diego County. They tend to be bold, and this one was a bit of a showoff, too. He doesn’t know it, but he’s my photo of the week and the main attraction in this peacock train jigsaw puzzle!
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The wildflowers, even the California poppies, were everywhere during my recent visit to Buena Vista Park in Vista, CA. My timing was perfect because, in a couple of months, the park’s two miles of hiking and biking trails won’t be nearly as colorful.
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About halfway through our walking tour of Monterey’s historic downtown, we came to the Cooper-Molera Adobe. It was a hot. dry afternoon, and we were tired. It gave us a perfect reason to hang out in the gardens and soak up some of Monterey’s history.
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Saying goodbye to the incredible rocky coastline of Highway 1, we set our sights on our next destination. Our sense of anticipation grew as we neared, and soon we were turning into the parking lot of the elephant seal rookery at Point Piedras Blancas.
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