Hikes and Walks

Portland, Oregon – Part III – Escaping

After a week in Portland’s restaurants and gardens, we were ready for nature. One of Portland’s closest and most popular natural attractions is Multnomah Falls , the second highest, year-round waterfall in the nation. Getting there by car is easy;…

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Portland, Oregon – Part II – Exploring

   Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there’s the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs…

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Little Crosby – 17th Century Village

Just thought I’d share my enjoyable walk for a Sunday afternoon. This is Little Crosby Village.  8 miles north of Liverpool UK. Today. It’s an odd sort of village. It helps if you’re Roman Catholic if you want to live there.

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Marseille’s Vieux Port and Forts: An Urban Hike

Marseille’s central attraction, the Vieux Port really lives up to its name, the Old Port, but first glances wouldn’t tell you that. It’s a sizable natural harbor, sheltered from the sea, that’s been an important center of trade since it was founded.

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Portland, Oregon – Part III – Escaping

After a week in Portland’s restaurants and gardens, we were ready for nature. One of Portland’s closest and most popular natural attractions is Multnomah Falls , the second highest, year-round waterfall in the nation. Getting there by car is easy;…

Read More

Portland, Oregon – Part II – Exploring

   Portland claims to thrive on weird. Tattoos, long beards, sandals and fleece. And there’s the odd vegan strip club and naked bike ride. But to a visitor from New Orleans, city of crazy, Portland feels tame and easygoing. Even the dogs…

Read More

Little Crosby – 17th Century Village

Just thought I’d share my enjoyable walk for a Sunday afternoon. This is Little Crosby Village.  8 miles north of Liverpool UK. Today. It’s an odd sort of village. It helps if you’re Roman Catholic if you want to live there.

Read More

Marseille’s Vieux Port and Forts: An Urban Hike

Marseille’s central attraction, the Vieux Port really lives up to its name, the Old Port, but first glances wouldn’t tell you that. It’s a sizable natural harbor, sheltered from the sea, that’s been an important center of trade since it was founded.

Read More