Category: travel
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Day Two: Whales on the Northern California Coast
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We took a little family trip up the coast last week. On our second day, Zoom and I went to “Shell Beach” after visiting a little playground on the coast. He picked up shells, but spent most of his time throwing rocks in a small tidepool. And having snacks. As…
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A Trip Up the Coast: Zoom at the Ocean
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Little Zoom turns two today, and his Granny and Doris are in town for a visit. They are from Ohio, and have not seen much of the gorgeous Northern California coast. It’s one of my favorite places on Earth, and so we took a few days to go explore. Each…
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Beach Scenes from Northern California
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I went back through some of our photos from our visit to the coast. It’s easy to forget how quickly the place sets my soul at ease, how it lets me see things with new eyes. A long view of the coast, looking south: Looking across the meadow to…
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Church Tour: Wai`oli Hui`ia Church in Hanalei, Kauai
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Even before we arrived in Kauai, I knew I needed to visit the Wai`oli Hui`ia Church. It’s a traditional green sided Hawaiian Church, nestled in the little town of Hanelei. It dates back to 1834, when it’s original mission was founded, and the Mission Hall is the oldest surviving church…
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Travels: Looking at Churches in Italy, California, and Hawaii
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When I travel, I can’t help but stop at churches. I’m drawn to them, to the stories they hold, to the thoughts of people who have worshiped inside them. I love that each one is unique, representing a time and a place, a people, a culture. Here are a few…
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Zoom Friday: Zoom Goes to a Wedding
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This last weekend, we went to Tucson for my cousin’s wedding. It was a trip of many firsts for little Zoom. He went on an airplane, he got to see some live music, he went to a wedding, he wore a suit with a bow tie, and he went swimming.…
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A Walking Tour of Point Reyes Station, California
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Last weekend we were up north, spending a few days on the coast. One of our favorite little towns near Tomales Bay is Point Reyes Station. It’s a tiny place, just one grocery store, a few shops and places to eat. Sean, Zoom and I wandered the town for a…
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Zoom Friday: Zoom Goes on Vacation to Dillon Beach
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This week we took Zoom to the beach for vacation. We tried out a new spot, Dillon Beach. We left on Easter after a lovely brunch with our family, and arrived at the rental house (found on VRBO) before sun down. We had lovely view of the beach and the…
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Book Review: Creole Thrift by Angele Parlange
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A few days ago, while I was looking for a birthday gift for my sister, I came across the delightful book Creole Thrift: Premium Southern Living Without Spending a Mint by Angele Parlange. Some of you may remember that my mom and I took a vacation to New Orleans a…