Monthly Archives: November 2011

365, Day 4; The Princess Arrives

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

The Kauai Marriott Resort is on Kalapaki Beach that is nestled within Nawiliwili Harbor. We arrived here last Saturday, and I knew a ship had to be coming in sooner or later. I searched the port’s arrivals schedule and found that … Continue reading →

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365, Day3; Travellers Palm

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

The grounds of the Kauai Marriott Resort are incredibly rich in tropical plants. I got lost on the grounds and found this amazing palm.   

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365, Day 2; Kalapaki Goddess at Night

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Kalapaki Beach in Kauai is a wonderful stretch of soft golden sand bordered by an incredible grass lawn the length of the beach. We were here six years ago and I fell in love with this goddess. The night before we left six years … Continue reading →

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365, Day 1; Kauai

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

I got an early Christmas present just before we left for Kauai; an Olympus digital 36xWide Optical Zoom camera. What with Thanksgiving and getting ready for our trip I didn’t have much practice time, but what better place to practice … Continue reading →

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In Transit, Blast Off 2

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

We’re gearing up for family and friends for Thanksgiving lunch tomorrow, and then we’re off!!!! Blast Off 1 is the story of our trip to Orange County in May/June of this year. Blast Off 2 is the sequel, with the protagonists … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Trifecta

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I interrupt the regularly scheduled program of challenges, photo, and too many days-challenges, to talk about my brood.  Forgive me if I sound like Ma Kettle, that’s how I felt for quite a few years. The Thanksgiving holidays are upon us , and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Breakfast

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

The most original presentation award for breakfast, in my travels, goes to Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina, California, right outside of Monterey. The food is brought to your cabin by golf cart (no cars within the resort). Breakfast in a basket A … Continue reading →

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The Morning Garden

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Walking about in the patio yesterday, feeling the coolness of the early morning hours. I could feel winter on the way, right over the mountains that encircle our valley. I glanced over at the geraniums, quickly looking away; didn’t want … Continue reading →

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Leave Your Bags at Home

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Baggage – Day 16 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project Mental baggage can weigh us down as much as physical baggage when we travel. How do you travel lightly – either emotionally or physically? I cannot tell a … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Home – Day 13 of the 30 Days of Indie Travel Project For some people, no matter how much they love traveling, there’s always no place like home. Other travelers make their homes wherever they happen to be. Tell us … Continue reading →

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