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Quick Trip to Everett, Washington Area
Quick trip to the Everett, Washington area to attend a graduation event in Monroe. Port of Everett Howarth Park Dogwood Trees in bloom...
Deborah Kade
Jun 239 min read
Aloha....
Aloha.... Today is our last day. Plumeria, also known as frangipani , is a tropical plant with fragrant flowers that are commonly used in...
Deborah Kade
Apr 305 min read
Winner of the Contest
How many stairs does it take to get from our room down to the beach? The answer is 145 stairs. The winner of the contest is my sister,...
Deborah Kade
Apr 261 min read
Oh, That Is Why Vanilla Is So Expensive!
Today, we learned all about vanilla beans, vanilla extract, etc., after taking a very informative tour of the Hawaiian Vanilla Company....
Deborah Kade
Apr 2614 min read
Coffee, Claustrophobia, Cookies, and Costco
Kona is the location on the Big Island, if you enjoy a cup of good coffee. "Kona coffee is the market name for coffee ( Coffea arabica...
Deborah Kade
Apr 259 min read
Could That Turtle Be As Old As I Am?
"Located between Pahala and Naalehu on the southeastern Kaʻu coast, you will discover Punaluu Black Sand Beach. This is one of the most...
Deborah Kade
Apr 246 min read
Pele Speaks on Earth Day
In Hawaiian, "Pele" can mean lava flow, volcano, eruption, or volcanic. It's also the name of the Hawaiian volcano goddess, Pele, who is...
Deborah Kade
Apr 234 min read
What Was The Buzz Today?
Today we visited Big Island Bees. The queen bee was inside the box and worker bees were trying to get to her. Worker bees are all female....
Deborah Kade
Apr 2210 min read
Leisurely Easter Drive Along the Coast
Just before breakfast I needed to check the water lilies. It was a good thing I did, as they were closed up when we got back from our...
Deborah Kade
Apr 219 min read
Do you know where your salt comes from?
Today we took a tour of the Kona Sea Salt Farm. "The oceanfront salt farm is located on the Kona coastline of Hawaii island - the...
Deborah Kade
Apr 207 min read
The Big Island of Hawaii
Aloha from the big island of Hawaii. We had a six and a half hour nonstop flight from Phoenix to Kona on the big island of Hawaii aboard...
Deborah Kade
Apr 195 min read
Well This Is A First For Me
Well, this is a first for me. I'm writing my entry at 35,000 feet; going 521 miles per hour (831kilometers). In first class I am able to...
Deborah Kade
Oct 1, 20243 min read
Our Time In Switzerland Is Coming To A Close...
Just like the summer flowers, our time in Switzerland is coming to a close. Spent this morning packing our bags. Earlier this afternoon,...
Deborah Kade
Sep 30, 20242 min read
Contest Winner
I want to thank all those who entered the contest. This year's winner is my sister, Melissa. Congratulations!!! Guesses ranged from 15 to...
Deborah Kade
Sep 29, 20241 min read
Come Spend Some Time in Murren With US
Yesterday's rain turned to snow at the higher elevations so we decided to go to Mürren again. The Lauterbrunnen Valley is a favorite...
Deborah Kade
Sep 29, 20241 min read
Biang Biang Mian (Chinese Hand Pulled Noodles)
Woke to snow on the mountain tops. It was sprinkling as we walked to the train this morning. Not one fisherman on Lake Thun either....
Deborah Kade
Sep 28, 20244 min read
Walking Along the Strand
The typical Swiss chalet village of Brienz is surrounded by a charming mountain landscape at the eastern end of the turquoise Lake...
Deborah Kade
Sep 27, 20248 min read
A Day With The King of Cheeses
It was pouring rain so I suggested we go to the Emmentaler Show Dairy in Affoltern. It was a wonderful suggestion. This was the first...
Deborah Kade
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Bees and Bovine
Went to Mürren today. The weather actually turned out to be quite nice. My favorite photographs today were of the cows and the bees. I...
Deborah Kade
Sep 25, 20242 min read
🎶 I Say Cookies and You Say Biscuits🎶
🎶 I Say Swiss Cheese and You Say Emmentaler🎶 🎶 I Say Nestleeeeee and You Say Nestlaaaaaa We took the train from Interlaken West to...
Deborah Kade
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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