Starting point: Eugene
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We plan to set out Wednesday, south
along the Oregon coast
Oregon coast
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near Port Orford on the Oregon coast
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We went west to Florence, then south on US 101
Karen Wegnerwow, very beautiful. We had 70 degree weather today, but cold is on the way. It would be great to be on the ocean!
Old Town Roasters in Eureka
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A chilly sunny morning, and the right place to get coffee! South to Mendocino!
Mendocino
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Esther BarkerIf you can stop at Joshua Tree , It is so interesting from other parks. Unique history and walking trails.
Humboldt Redwoods state park
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We are reading The Invention of Nature, about Alexander von Humboldt, and we have seen his name many times during our drive through northern California. Besides these two there was Humboldt StateRead more
scenes in the Napa valley & in Napa
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Computer History Museum
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Esther BarkerSouth of Joshua Tree there is a lake. I believe it is Lake Salton. Dad found it very interesting. We took it in on the way to Tuscon.
Stanford
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Mt Diablo
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We climbed up here on this beautiful Monday
postcard from Livermore
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We has three great days with the California Barkers - computer museum, church and farmers market and tacos, and an exhilarating hike up Mt Diablo
the drive south
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We've stopped in Santa Clarita for coffee; the picture shows what much of the drive south was like, with blooming fruit trees and a spring scent
Joshua Tree National Park
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Last night in Santa Clarita we had dinner with a friend from high school days. This morning we visited Joshua Tree National Park
Grand Canyon
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A beautiful clear cold Thursday, perfect for a visit to the south rim
Arizona State Capitol Museum
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Tucson
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Sunday evening sunset at the pass, tiles from my Saturday morning walk, and a couple of pieces from the collection at the Tucson Museum of Art
Chiracahua national monument
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We had two short hikes here, one that gave wide views of the landscape, and one that took us close up into it
Santa Fe
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We had Mexican food for lunch, then walked around the old downtown
Mesa Verde National Park
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We hoped to visit Grand Canyon when we set out, but hadn't expected that our travels would include other national parks. This one in particular felt like an extra gift. I didn't realize that thereRead more
Arches National Park
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Garry wanted a picture to testify that he really has gone up the path to the Delicate Arch - they called it "moderately strenuous"on the sign at the trailhead, and afterward at the park visitor centerRead more
Esther Barker
Wonderful picture. So happy that you are doing this trip. I am following along.
back in Oregon!
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Sunset over the Columbia River, Friday evening in Boardman, Oregon - and Sunday morning, back in Eugene
Esther BarkerBeautiful Chairs!!!