Singapore: The Marina Bay Sands Hotel in the background
Singapore: Gardens By The Bay-Cloud Forest
Singapore: Inside the Cloud Forest
Singapore: Fort Canning Park
Phuket, Thailand: Patong Bay Beach
Phuket, Thailand: amazing lunch at outdoor restaurant at Kalim Beach
Phuket, Thailand: Sea Canoeing at Talu Island
Phuket, Thailand: James Bond Island, Ao Phang Nga National Park
Phuket, Thailand: Koh Panyee, a Muslim village built on stilts in the Phang Nga Bay
Phuket, Thailand: A view of Karon
Phuket, Thailand: Enjoying the day , view, and company!
Phuket, Thailand: Lunch view at Kata Beach
Phuket, Thailand: Kata Beach
Phuket, Thailand: Wat Chai Thararam
Bangkok, Thailand: The Reclining Budha
Bangkok, Thailand: Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn
Bangkok, Thailand: Jim Thompson House Museum
My old friend Noreen. We've known each other for over 35 years (the stories we could tell)! I now only live about 30 minutes away from her.
My new friend Amelia. We even dress alike!
I got to spend some quality time with my cousin Alan. It was great to be able to get caught up on each other's lives.
My old friend of 35yrs Chris. We were roommates in LA in the '80s! He lives in SF now and has visited me here a few times this summer.
My friend Chris introduced me to two of his friends, who had also moved to Lodi recently. I am now having fun exploring Lodi with Cliff and Lisa.
Making new friends! My old friends Noreen and Chris went to high school in So Cal with Pat and Laurie, who now live in Lodi.
I took a solo road trip to Santa Barbara and my old friend Barbara (over 35 years) from LA met up with me. It was fun vacationing with her!
My friend for over 20 years, Teri, and her 14yr. old daughter Sami, who I had not met, spent a weekend in the mountains!
I met up with Maria for lunch, an old coworker who now lives in the Central Valley. It was so nice to see her!
My old friend Glynda (over 30yrs) introduced me to Marsha, someone she had met who lives in my new hometown. And now I have a new friend here!
My new friend Marsha introduced me to 2 of her friends. We had a fun time hanging out at Porters Pub during the last Lodi Farmer's Market of the year
Anthony my hairstylist of over 25 yrs, came out to visit me and we had a blast: having brunch at Towne House @WineandRoses and wine tasting at M2wines
My friends from HS class of 1979! We had a mountain reunion. Very special to see everyone, spend time together, & catch up! A Great group of women!
What a charming town. Cute shops, restaurants and winetasting rooms and wineries!
This town has a fun western vibe, that I was really digging! I like this wagon wheel gate and the park setting past the gate was lovely.
I found this colorful mural in a park, while I was strolling through the cute town of Los Olivos.
Mission Santa Barbara
I've immersed myself into the rose garden!
Cacti Flower
The beautiful Rosewood Miramar Beach!
Fun Ride!
The pool setting at Rosewood Miramar Beach. I love the yellow striped umbrellas!
The Miramar Beach Bar
The beach is beautiful here!
What a fun place to visit and stay!
I can't leave home without my Gem Daily Essentials!
The first thing I did when I got to SB is get some tacos and head to the beach!
OMG! The tacos from East Beach Tacos were delicious!
After tacos and time at the beach, I headed over to State Street and found Tondi Gelato.
Walking around town I saw this beautiful white house with the "golden hour" light behind it.
Using my reading glasses to reivew Santa Barbara Dining and Destinations Magazine and come up with my plan!
One of my favorite places!
A beautiful mountain meadow. I find it very calming to view.
A nice hiker offered to take my photo while I was in the meadow taking pictures. The mosquitoes ate me up!
I love these flowers. I think they are rather interesting to look at.
it's always so beautiful early in the season when the waterfalls are flowing.
The Wild Tiger Lily always makes me happy when I see them blooming. I love their colors.
Robert Craig Winery-Tasting Salon
Now that's Paella!
Rose All Day! 2021 La Fleur Grenache Rose
Tasty bites were provided by Napa Valley Bistro
Napa Living!
Robert Craig Winery: Cabernet Sauvignon
Great live music from Ordinary Sons and yummy cookies provided by Monday Bakery
Roberty Craig Winery
I am loving living in Lodi, CA!
Michael David Winery. Besides great wine, they have beautiful gardens and a nice cafe.
Michael David Winery and their beautiful gardens.
Did you know Lodi is a wine region? There are over 85 wineries in this area!
Lodi, CA fresh fruit stand. I love all the fresh produce grown here. It's a true farm to fork region!
Girls and their bikes! Lodi is a great place to ride bikes.
I've got grapes!
Calivirgin-Coldani Olive Ranch
I love this place. I go here to get gifts.
Lodi Farmers Market- Fresh Asparagus!
Lodi Farmers Market: Beautiful Organic "Rainbow" Swiss Chard
Lodi Certified Farmers Market: Fresh Flowers!
Did I mention fresh produce? The San Joaquin Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions.
My good friend Chris and I attended the Craft Beer Festival at Lodi Lake. What a blast; trying new beers and hanging out with friends. A great day!
The beautiful Claremont Club and Spa-A Fairmont Hotel in Berkeley, CA.
Built in 1915
Beautiful Hydrandgea's at the front entrance
The views of San Francisco Bay are breathtaking!
The main lobby
Rhododendrons with the hotel in the background
The Cal Flag. Go Bears!
Thanks to gift cards, it's a spa day at The Claremont Club and Spa and I can't wait to get started!
Beautiful flowers can be found throughout the gardens
The hotel interior
Bird Of Paradise all in a row
Gorgeous pink flowers intertwined with palms
The Spa Gift Shop
Beautiful fragrant red roses
The Claremont Club and Spa carriage entrance
That's right, after 15 years with Compass Group and 24 years in sales, I retired!
Meditating in El Dorado County, CA
A great hike while staying at The Red Mountain Resort, Utah
Glaciers in Alaska
Barcelona, Spain
Enjoying my backyard in Oakland, CA with good friends.
Friends for over 35 years!
Trying on a traditionial indian saree.
Breakfast at The Taj Ganges Hotel. Some of the nicest staff you will ever encounter and the food was excellent as well!
The Taj Mahal, Agra
The Ganges River in Varanasi: where the faithful come for their daily ablutions, wash away their sins, cremate their dead, and make sacred offerings.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur: The small windows would allow the royal ladies to watch any processions or activities on the street, without being seen by the pu
The Neemrana Fort-Palace, Rajasthan. What a special experience to stay at this magical palace and town of Neemrana!
The beautiful Samode Haveli Hotel, Jaipur. The rooms, grounds and pool are gorgeous!
The infamous streetcars of Lisbon, Portugal
I stayed at The Pestana Vintage Hotel in Porto. It's a World Heritage Site! It's right on the river and is very central and with amazing views.
A fun tour and tasting at Graham's Port in Porto, Portugal
The breathtaking view from The Yeatman Hotel, Porto, Portugal
The fascinating Palace of Pena, Sintra, Portugal. Be sure to visit the gardens!
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra, Portugal. It's breathtaking! The gardens are spectacular too.
Just finished a wonderful hammam treatment and wearing traditional Moroccan attire at The Palmeraie Palace in Marrakech, Morocco.
Riad and Spa Al Jazira in Marakech-A fun place to stay!
The argon tree, climbing goats of Morocco!
The Marrakech Market. So much to see, smell and taste! What an adventure!
A day trip from Marrakech to The Ouzoud Falls. Well worth the drive!
No trip to Morocco would be complete, without a camel ride!
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