My mother loved painting old barns. The older, the more dilapidated, the better. Somehow, I must have inherited that interest because I, too, am fascinated by the beauty of barns. In fact, on our recent road trip, we started a barn watch as we drove along a country road in rural Northern California. And so, today's post is all about barns. Their beauty, their charm, and, of … [Read more...] about Chasing the beauty of barns
Friday Fotos
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge
In all the years we lived in the Bay Area, we seldom crossed the Golden Gate Bridge. We occasionally saw the iconic landmark from afar and admired its beauty. But fighting the Bay Area traffic to cross the bridge was never high on our priority list. Still, like most Californians, we loved this magnificent suspension bridge. For our recent road trip, we did make the crossing. As … [Read more...] about The iconic Golden Gate Bridge
Pigeon Point Lighthouse and the stunning California coastline
Lights, Camera, Ocean! Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, it isn't, but in a way, it felt like one. We had a perfect day to visit California's majestic coast, where we explored the grounds of this historical lighthouse. Sadly, this one was endangered for a long time, but thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, restoration isn't far away! Today's Pigeon Point … [Read more...] about Pigeon Point Lighthouse and the stunning California coastline
The quaint side streets of Solvang
Today's online jigsaw puzzle depicts one of the town's cobblestone side streets. One of the fun things about Solvang and its side streets is that many of the street signs and store names are in Danish. One of our favorites is Ingeborg's Chocolates. It's a very popular chocolate shop in Solvang and was founded by Ingeborg Larsen in 1961. This family-run business offers … [Read more...] about The quaint side streets of Solvang
Muir Woods National Monument origins
During our recent road trip, we drove into the heart of Marin County to visit Muir Woods National Monument. What we discovered was a serene sanctuary of towering redwoods. I hope today's Muir Woods Origins jigsaw puzzle provides you with some sense of our experience. This tranquil forest, named after the renowned naturalist John Muir, holds a rich history that dates back to the … [Read more...] about Muir Woods National Monument origins