The seaside city of Cartagena is a vibrant and lively place. Situated on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, the founding of the present city dates back to 1533. During the colonial era, it was known as Cartagena de Indias. A major port city, Cartagena is the gateway to Colombia.
Read MoreCannon Beach
Cannon Beach is one of the most charming seaside towns in America. The cedar shake aesthetic, caliber of local establishments, and surrounding rugged landscape make this beach town an exceptional place. Renowned for its many art galleries, restaurants, seaside B&Bs, and quaint shops, Cannon Beach is a gem along the Oregon coast.
Read MoreCape Blanco
Named for its distinctive chalky-white cliffs, Cape Blanco is a dramatic headland rising 200 feet above the Pacific Ocean. This promontory has been a landmark to seafaring travelers since the early 1600s. The cape is the westernmost point in Oregon.
Read MoreFavorite Moments of 2021
As 2021 comes to an end, I would like to share a selection of my favorite images from the year with short stories as accompaniments. Two major road trips across the United States and multiple trips around our home state of Oregon allowed me to capture some of my favorite moments from the past year.
Read MoreGhosts of Days Gone By
In the late summer of 2020, we decided to pack the pups in the truck and take a road trip from coastal Oregon to northern Montana. The contrast of this wide-open landscape to our mountainous home was mesmerizing and random structures standing alone high above the plains soon became a new obsession. Today, the remnants of these iconic landmarks stand on their last legs representing ghosts of days gone by.
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