Another Sydney

October 4, 2018September 30, 2018 ~ Evelyn Mitsunaga ~ 4 Comments

Oh yes, of course we loved Sydney, Australia, but the North American Sydney is worth seeing too. We visited Canada's Sydney (Cape Breton, Nova Scotia), as a port stop on Holland America's St. Lawrence cruise from Montreal to Boston––a short visit that made us want to go back. We disembarked from the ship and our … Continue reading Another Sydney

Three Falls To See

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 ~ Evelyn Mitsunaga ~ 4 Comments

I love waterfalls. Doesn't everyone? Rating the three grand falls we've seen, I have to say Iguazu is the most impressive. Super powerful. Of course it might depend on the season. In a heavy rain year, flooding of the lower area can cause the falls to be less impressive. Walkways on both the Brazil side … Continue reading Three Falls To See

The Fires This Time

September 21, 2017 ~ Evelyn Mitsunaga ~ 3 Comments

We feel the first hint of trouble driving I-5 north from the Bay Area toward Oregon. No Mount Shasta to be seen. Not even an outline against the smoke-white sky. September can be the best time to travel––but not after a hot, hot summer in the Northwest. Ashland––what an appropriate name right now––is smoky too. … Continue reading The Fires This Time