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Tag Archives: Travel
Travel Theme: Benches
Benches are one of those things you find all over the world. Some are just simple and useful, while others have a charming character all their own. Benches in Princes Street Gardens on a rainy day in Edinburgh. … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Retirement itself
Tagged Benches, photography, recreation, Travel, Weekly Travel Theme
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Purple Mountain Majesty
I’m really a water person. I’m drawn to lakes, rivers, oceans, and even the little stream in my back yard. But there’s something majestic and awe-inspiring in the mountains as well. I grew up in Pennsylvania, where the rolling Appalachians … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues
Tagged Ben Nevis, Hawaii, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Mountains, photography, Scottish Highlands, Travel
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Future Challenge – Where in the World?
Challenge #6: The world is a big place. Some people have had the need or opportunity to travel widely, some just enough to wish for more, and some are rarely able to get further than local attractions. For most of … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges
Tagged lifestyle, recreation, Tourism, Travel, TRS Future Challenge
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Travel Plans
It’s time to start making some serious plans for where my beloved and I might travel this year. Last year, most of my travel was to see my mom and sister a few states away, and most of my husband’s … Continue reading
Posted in Finances, Recreation, Retirement itself
Tagged Alaska, Costa Rica, lifestyle, Physical exercise, retirement planning, Senior Health, Travel
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Hawai’i Travelogue, Part 1 – Oahu
For forty years, my beloved and I talked about going to Hawaii. Finally, we were able to go last Fall. We figured we would treat ourselves to this big vacation while we were both working, Hawaii is probably one of the most … Continue reading
Posted in Recreation, Travelogues
Tagged Arizona Memorial, Hawaii, Honolulu, lifestyle, Oahu, Pearl Harbor, photos, Sunset Beach, Travel, Waikiki, Waimea Valley
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Capture the Colour…
TravelSupermaket.com has posted a Photo Challenge, with a deadline of August 29th. The challenge is called Capture the Colour. Entrants are to post travel photos showing Blue, Green, Yellow, White and Red, following the rules at: http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/holidays/capture-the-colour/ Entrants are also asked to invite … Continue reading
