My last blog told about my family’s blitz drive to San Francisco and our first 4 hours of a 23.5-hour stay. Are you ready to hear the rest? Here goes. After taking the Hyde Line from Fisherman’s Wharf back to The Fairmont, we slept in our lovely room and woke up remarkably refreshed and ready to go. We […]
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Nature and art: two treasures in Victoria, British Columbia
When I mentioned to a friend that Jay and I were going to Victoria, B.C. he said, “Whatever you do, don’t go to The Butchart Gardens. They are such a tourist trap.” I beg to differ. In fact, I remember those gardens from when I was a child, and I have been wanting to go […]
Garden tours to inspire!
There’s nothing like visiting a garden for an afternoon to get away from it all — especially if you don’t have to do any of the work it takes to enjoy it! For those living in the Seattle area, there are several garden tours in June and July that provide inspiration and teach you […]