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. Book & a Latte ContestCongratulations to … [Read more...] about Red gazebo on the Big Island
Friday Fotos
Have fun with this peacock train jigsaw puzzle!
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! (You can also play the puzzle on Jigsaw Planet.)By the way, if you work the puzzle and leave a comment that … [Read more...] about Have fun with this peacock train jigsaw puzzle!
California poppies at Buena Vista Park
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.A quick getaway to Buena Vista ParkI recently had a couple of days when I just wanted to get away. But rather than having … [Read more...] about California poppies at Buena Vista Park
A visit to the Cooper-Molera Adobe in historic Monterey
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.A site of the National Trust for Historic PreservationIn the photos above, the left shows the entrance to the gardens on … [Read more...] about A visit to the Cooper-Molera Adobe in historic Monterey
The elephant seal rookery at Point Piedras Blancas
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. On our journey down California’s Highway 1, we’d seen plenty of reasons why the drive is considered iconic. From … [Read more...] about The elephant seal rookery at Point Piedras Blancas