Granville Island

We’re in Vancouver. I’m resting a lot and we’re making a short foray out every day to see places I love, and to see what has changed since we were here last. This is Granville Island, a destination for tourists and Vancouverites alike. It’s situated under the...

Peace Arch

Today was our last day in the hotel near the hospital. I’m recovering, although still being careful and resting. We tuned in to our intuition and drove two hours to Vancouver, where we had an Airbnb still booked. I started crying as we drove along, the Pacific on our...

Great Columbia River Gorge

More of our trip B.S. (before surgery): I didn’t realize the Great Columbia River Gorge and the much-lauded Multnomah Falls – and 3 other beautiful falls – are just half an hour north of Portland. Here are pictures of our last day with granddaughter,...

Exploring Portland

Our trip to the Pacific Northwest began with 3 days in Portland with our granddaughter, Valentina. The first day we explored the city, beginning with the riverfront. The second day we drove to the coast, near where Dempsey lived as a young man. Depoe Bay is known as a...