Road trips
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Albuquerque? Seriously?
Go West, young family, Go West Albuquerque! Where the hell is Albuquerque? That was the reaction we seven kids had when my dad announced in 1957 that we were moving there. We were living in my native state of Connecticut. In the charming town of Kensington. Happily ensconced with many friends in Kensington Grammar School,… Continue reading
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The influence of the Shadow Catcher
My journey as a photographer was a tad late. I was 67 when I bought my first DSLR camera! As a relatively new photographer, I am always learning, looking for an influence, a new focus, defining my brand. I frequently find new inspirations that seem to pop up out of nowhere and point me in… Continue reading
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Quebec City: Sometimes your bucket list just ain’t gonna happen
Bucket lists Like many others my age I have a bucket list. The Hotel Frontenac in Quebec City was on it. The phrase bucket list was made famous by the eponymous (God! I love that word!) film about two old guys who didn’t have long to live. Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. Perfect pairing. They… Continue reading
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The Bay of Fundy
..or has anyone seen my boat? After visiting the spectacular coast of Maine on our road trip through the Maritimes, we crossed the border into New Brunswick, Canada. We were looking forward to exploring the fabulous Bay of Fundy. The crossing was a story in itself. There are actually three border crossings in this area… Continue reading
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Maine will take your breath away
Our 2021 road trip to New England and the Maritimes in Canada was extra special after we sheltered in place for so long during Covid. Although we never got sick, it hit my Canadian partner and me in a different way. We were separated in 2020 for 7 months because of the border closure between… Continue reading
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Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is one of the most visited of the 63 National Parks in the U. S. The summer months have the peak of crowds but Autumn is still full of visitors. We still had trouble finding parking space for some of the more popular spots and just had to do a drive by.… Continue reading
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The Road Less Traveled
Want to avoid the crowds while traveling? After Covid folks are traveling again. And from what I read, as well as personally experienced, fighting the crowds wherever you go is the norm. Even off season. For full enjoyment you might want to pick a destination that is not on the top ten lists. Try the… Continue reading
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Stop the car!
I travel a lot, hence the name of my blog. Air travel before Covid was a nightmare. Now with everyone getting back on the travel bandwagon, pre Covid travel looks like Duck Soup. Last summer when it looked like the world was coming back to life I had to cancel a trip to Lisbon….for the… Continue reading
About Me
I am an award winning photographer, formerly a high school Spanish teacher, who loves to travel the world. I have been to 58 countries with a few more left on my bucket list. I also love to decorate my home, especially with my own fine art photography. I have three adult children and nine grandchildren.
To view my fine art Photogrphy: https://PatriciaClairePhotography.com
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