Surely, we can all agree that 2020 has been a filthy little year! With over three months to go, it’s painful contemplating what more havoc might come. After an extended trip abroad, I returned to the US in December 2019, with no idea what was soon to follow in 2020. Long flights are difficult, and […]
After brutal killings of women during the past two weeks, #stopkillingwomen is trending on social media and helping to bring South Africa’s cases of gender-based violence to the surface. Some believe that “frustration and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 lockdown increased violent attacks in South African households”. Social workers also think the June 1 lifting […]
Since my return to the US in 2020 and most recently after the partial lifting of Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, I’ve become aware of youth subculture groups in my community. I live in an Oregon college town with a diverse youth population. Each subculture has a decidedly unique “style”. I wanted to take photos, but […]
Enjoying every moment of my quiet Oregon respite!
We’ll be there in three weeks 😀
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Really hope we can meet up while you’re here! I’ve been disgustingly lazy since returning to my comfortable little place but looking forward to more adventure soon. Hope your time in the US is fantastic Gwen!
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That would be great. We are coming straight up the coast. I’m thinking of writing a post about it. Readers might throw in some hints.
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Can’t remember if this is your first visit to California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska – if so, you can cross it off your bucket list, or not… Somehow I NEVER got Africa of my list and there are still so many countries to visit!
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Every picture was absolutely beautiful!
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Looks like a lovely place to rest and relax before another venture.
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