Tagged With: Jan Ross travel blog
Seattle, the Emerald City
Seattle is known as “The Emerald City” because of the lush, dark green coastal rainforests surrounding this urbane wonderland. Perched on an isthmus with Puget Sound on one side and Lake Washington on the other, from the air it’s a green paradise. But the moniker could equally refer to the green, healthy, organic experience you’ll … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Kayakers in Branson
We were pleasantly surprised by how much we liked Branson, Missouri. Tom caught these kayakers on the White River nearby. Pin It
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Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, Newport, Rhode Island
Our first view of lovely, historic Newport, Rhode Island consisted of trying to see the locale through a dense, wet fog. As we drove over the bridge onto the island, we could catch glimpses of the harbor, the cobblestone streets, the charming shops, and the historic homes. But the weather did not bother … Continue reading
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Summer in Door County, WI
Door County is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest and, now that I have seen it in both winter and summer and have actually visited New England, I am here to tell you that this appellation is quite correct. This is a lovely, lovely place. Our daughter and grandson are … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Flower at Cumberland Falls
We have decided to try to visit more of our local area on our travels and recently spent some time at Cumberland Falls. Tom got this shot of a tiny purple flower. Pin It
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Spend the Winter in Phoenix, Arizona
When the temperatures start dropping this fall or winter, it’s the perfect time to start planning that trip to Phoenix, Arizona. This incredibly gorgeous and scenic location has the perfect weather in the cooler months of the year. While the desert weather is well into the 100’s in the summer, the cool, dry desert … Continue reading
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Go West, Young Man! With Un-Cruise Adventures in Oregon
The ocean crashes against the soaring rocks with a thunderous roar, white spume splattering on the cliff as the angry waves reel back for another assault on land. This is what Tom pictured for years as his first view of the ocean, until we got married, I introduced him to the world of travel, and … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Sunset and Sailboats on Cuttyhunk Island
We just spent one evening on our Blount cruise at Cuttyhunk Island but Tom got this great sunset shot. Pin It
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Small Ship Cruising VS. Large Ship Cruising
We were avid large ship cruisers. We loved every single thing about an ocean cruise. The magnificent and abundant choices for dining. The fact that you only have to unpack once and your comfy accommodations travel right along with you. Plenty of time to relax, yet time to stay busy, or time to make whatever … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Flowers on Nantucket Island, MA
The meticulous gardens on Nantucket Island were truly a joy to see. Tom got this shot of one of them. Pin It
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