Cape Cod

Cape Cod Lighthouse A pleasing scene in Cape Cod. The red, white and blue theme caught my eye. Thought for the Day: I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.Thomas Jefferson

Lime Kiln Lighthouse

On the west side of San Juan Island is Lime Kiln Point State Park, where a lighthouse guides ships through the Haro Straight between Vancouver Island, British Columbia and the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The lighthouse was built in 1919, and the scenic outlook is just a short walk from the parking lot.  …

Warnemunde, Germany

A sleepy little village of 5,000, Warnemunde, Germany has not quite woken up to the advantages of having cruise ships stop here.  Cruise ships began stopping here only about five years ago, so it's not touristy or commercialized yet ... prices are still reasonable. Quaint little shops line the pier with flower-draped lawns sloping gently …

First Light

Chatham Harbor is on the east coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on the elbow where the land turns and extends due north.  This photo is about 20 minutes before sunrise. Nearby is the Chatham Lighthouse.  Nothing special about it, really, but I was lucky to catch the moon over it. I love the colors in …

Oregon’s Coast

Contrary to popular belief, the sun does shine in Oregon, although I was beginning to wonder the day before this picture was taken.  In the previous blog, "Rain, Rain, Go Away", we were traveling north on Highway 101 from Newport to Astoria, but we only made it to Seaside.  It was clear as a bell …