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Edinburgh Travelogue
Well it’s the middle of the month, and I promised myself I’d post travelogues regularly (I’m thinking monthly). I’m trying to get a little more organized with my blogging. This time, I’m posting about one of my favorite places. There isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Ruminations, Travelogues
Tagged Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, family, lifestyle, Memories, photography, photos, Princes Street, Princes Street Gardens, Robert Burns, Royal Mile, Scotland, Scott Monument, Travel
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Reflections – An Alternate Photo Challenge
WordPress didn’t publish a Weekly Photo Challenge this Friday, but several other options cropped up in comments on their Daily Post page, and this one I got by invitation! So here are a couple of takes on the alternate theme … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Dartmouth Outing Club, Delaware River, Forbidden City, Loch Ness, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Scotland, Travel, Trossachs
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Delaware River Sojourn Travelogue
My beloved is always looking for a new river to paddle. I tend to be a still-water kind of gal myself, but I’m game for a river paddle when I’m in experienced company. We grew up near the Delaware River, yet … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health Issues, Recreation, Travelogues
Tagged Boat, canoe, Delaware River, ecology, kayak, Lenape, lifestyle, nature, paddlie sports, photography, photos, recreation, river, rivers, Senior Health, State Parks, Travel, travelogue, vacation
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