I was impressed with the decor around the ship on which we were passengers for a week. It is the oldest of the Cunard Four Queens (the rest are Queens Victoria, Elizabeth, and Anne), and in line for refurbishment in Hamburg next year. Let’s go “bottoms up” and explore some of the decor and patterns …
There were three of them, by the side of the ship, leaping the waves. https://videopress.com/v/8hpdoHUi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Dolphins in the North Atlantic
We are back in US waters, in the North Atlantic heading south to New York. The wake Wave Whitecaps The two above photos were taken through a window on Deck 3. The artifacts are defects in the window, and water stains caused by rusting window frames. Secondary waves, parallel to the wake Morning sun on …
The Queen Mary 2 sails out the mouth of the St Lawrence, and heads down toward Nova Scotia. We have a Sea Day with no port calls. From our balcony. Sea and Sky Sea https://videopress.com/v/WmTXTKxL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In the morning, gray sea and sky When we returned to our cabin after lunch, conditions had changed a bit. …
Continue reading Once again, just the Sea and the Sky…….Oh, wait! Tanker!
First, though, a look at the view from our flights from Seattle to Toronto, to Quebec City. Clear flying! Sunset over Canada When we arrived at the cruise terminal. Queen Mary 2, too big for one photo! On the hill behind us. Chateau Frontenac Hotel There were only a couple of hiccups. First, I had …
This afternoon, Hubby called me to the window to watch all the Northern Flickers in the yard. At one point, there were four of them, but I only managed to capture three. Here are some still shots. Please be aware that these were taken through a double-pane window from the second story bedroom. And a …
Continue reading One-track iPhone Camera. Flickers and more Flickers
This gracious retired actress is 95 years old today!! Can you believe that? I have a hard time, but I know it's true. This is how she looked when she was the star of the TV series "I Dream of Jeannie." That was one of the best series ever on TV, endlessly funny and endearing. …
Continue reading Wow! It’s Barbara Eden’s Birthday Today! How old?
Last week was the Bellevue Arts Fair, and we went on Saturday. As usual, the main fair was laid out in the parking garage, and along the street outside. It was a very pleasant day, and we saw some beautiful works. And some cute ones! This booth was from a sculptor. She works in large …
Welcome to Washington’s Bavarian Village (well…not exactly, but close enough if you don’t look too far under the facades of the buildings). We are here again, in the Eastern foothills of the Cascade Mountains, for the International Accordion Celebration. The weather has been as perfect as we can remember for the end of June (partly …
There are numerous posts on X this week, from soccer fans visiting Seattle for the first time. They all rave about Seattle’s natural beauty and the sunny mild weather. Many mention the good food at our many local restaurants. I was born and raised in Seattle, and I never take it for granted. So I …
Continue reading A few World Cup fans have reminded me how beautiful the Pacific Northwest is.
