I've Been Vacationing!

Things have been a bit quiet around here. I've been busy, though. Exploring the Pacific Coast.

From the Northwest Corner of Washington.

 From the Olympic Peninsula.

From the Mouth of the Columbia River.

To the picturesque Oregon coastline.

 Sometimes it gets a bit foggy.

Lots of times the sun is shining!

It's all too much fun.

P.S. Even with a week to go I can tell you there'll be no TBR post this month!

Comments

  1. HilciaJuly 12, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Ohhh, I love the Pacific Northwest. Washington State is one of my very favorite States! Enjoy it, Phyl!

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    1. PhylJuly 14, 2012 at 2:13 AM

      Thanks, I have been! Today we saw Crater Lake. So amazing!

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  2. LoriJuly 12, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    I love it there. So beautiful. We'll be up in Oregon on the 25th. Enjoy!

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    1. PhylJuly 14, 2012 at 2:14 AM

      Oldest gets ready for school, huh? What a wonderful place to be. I envy him (and you, getting to visit here).

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  3. WendyJuly 12, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    ::sputtering:: No TBR post?! The horror! The injustice! ::faint::

    Your pictures are beeeooootiful. We were hoping to do Vancouver this year, but then two college buddies decided to propose to their girlfriends....so now it's weddings instead.

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    1. PhylJuly 14, 2012 at 2:15 AM

      I'm such a slacker, aren't I? Thanks, I'm glad you like the pictures. I hope you get to make your trip to Vancouver. I want to get there and to Victoria. Still, have fun at the weddings!

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  4. ChristineAugust 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I love your pictures, Phyl! SO glad you had a relaxing and rewarding vacation. We vacationed there a couple of years ago [and Whistler/Blackcomb, Canada MANY years ago] and really, really loved it. I would visit that area again in a heartbeat.

    I can't believe you missed a TBR day! O_O

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    1. PhylAugust 13, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      So much grief over TBR, lol. I better make sure I don't miss it this week!

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  5. LaceyNovember 14, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    Great poost thank you

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