Back from my trip out west
Bet you didn’t know I was away, did you? I’ve just returned from a fairly lengthy trip out west, and now I’m in re-entry: laundry, groceries, reconnecting with friends.
The trip was long because I combined a bunch of things, but mostly visiting friends and family – heavy on the family – in several places. Some of it involved seeing relatives who are ill and from my generation (there is no older generation anymore). Some of it involved my son and my grandchildren. And some of it involved an actual trip, which I may write more about in a later post.
But for now, here’s a photo I took while on the vacation part. Can you guess where? There are no filters or special effects here; this was the true color as I saw it. If anything, it was even more intense, and of course the view was more panoramic than the photo shows:
Somebody went on a cruise to coastal BC or Alaska. California coast doesn’t have snow in mid summer.
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Could be a lake, not the ocean which could place it anywhere in the Sierras or Rockies where the high peaks have snow all year.
Reminds me of Lake Tahoe at sunset.
Fallen Leaf L. near South Lake Tahoe
All possibilities, but physicsguy has better odds than me. 🙂
My guess is Tahoe.
Gorgeous photo, wherever it is.
On Puget Sound looking toward the Olympic Mountains?
Where was your favorite?
Monterey Peninsula?
Oh my. I don’t know where you took it, but your photo gave me a moment to sigh and feel peace.
One nice thing about the Pacific Northwest is all the lovely places, and their variety, that can be driven to. We have oceans next to rain forest next to mountains next to deserts next to endless farmlands. Both continental and Mediterranean climates. One of the world’s largest rivers. Plenty of active volcanoes. The Oregon coast has lots of nice sandy beaches, the Washington coast is rocky and wild and dangerous, both are relatively unspoiled at least compared with California. If you have the right documents, Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia are right there too.
It’s all turning to Soviet Socialist Republics and I will one day find it harder to stay than I find it hard to leave. But the natural beauty will still be there.
God bless you! I’m glad that you had a good time.
Niketas C, you praise for the beauty and variety of the Pacific Northwest is well taken. It’s the primary reason we moved here to retire.
Why is it that the left coast has become such a socialist, leftist lair? Politically, it’s changed a lot in the 31 years we’ve lived here. I’m too old to leave, but my ashes will be scattered in Rocky Mountain National Park where I grew up.
As for Neo’s striking photo, it sure reminds me of Lake Tahoe.
JJ asks “Why is it that the left coast has become such a socialist, leftist lair?”
Because leftists find all the good places, and move in. My bro is left, has lived in Bellingham, WA for a long time.
It is a college town, and colleges draw leftists like honey draws flies.
Hmmm . . .I am going to point toward Hollywood. It was settled by lefties/movie moguls in the early years of the 20th century (1909 +/-). They had sunshine, freedom and they were in charge of that kingdom. During the following years (early depression) many of them became socialists and from there it spread up and down the coast. There was a movie made about a reporter from Oregon who went to Russia during or just after the revolution. That refers to the fact that Oregon was already extreme left. Also, the early settlers who arrived in Oregon by wagon were very socialist in culture, as opposed to those who arrived in Seattle who were profiteers of the highest order–still are! Those leftist trends in Seattle are a result of the later rebellion by establish unions to offset the power of the profiteers. Those unions are now the dominant force in Seattle. When thinking about elections–I do not believe that Seattle has ever had a clean election!
My wife often stands in our front yard and looks toward the San Gabriel Mountains in the distant North; and the lesser Santa Ana mountains which are less than a mile from home to the west, and exclaims, “what a beautiful place”. A nice interlude before getting on the freeway.
A beautiful picture no matter where it is.
neo,
It’s so nice to hear you were on vacation and also visiting family and friends!
Thanks for sharing that. I’m sure I’m not alone in your readership in appreciating the journalistic work you do, but also glad to hear you are able to maintain a balance in your life and not let the serious, often dour news you report and opine on keep you from enjoying life!
L’chaim!
I will second Mr. Firefly’s comments–it is good for you to take a break and feed your own soul!
While in Seattle, you might come across some of the women who blacklisted both my DH and myself because we refused to let him work for them anymore. They have stalked me and had us both shunned for 25 years now. During these years they have taught young women in their inner circle the rough art of “women’s leadership skills”. The crude art of bullying when they should have been teaching the next generation the rewards of grace.
For some it is an old tradition: try to buy something of value for 10 or 20% of worth, and if they won’t sell– destroy the creator personally and take what they want. I pray you won’t meet up with any of these women in Seattle.