Farewell Port Angeles, it's been swell. Due to a job situation I am moving away from the area, the blog will stay up as an archive.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007


This sand creation is another amazing piece. I love how it looks like the little girl could get up at any moment and start dancing around.

Monday, July 30, 2007

The Arts in Action sandcastle building contest is over, here is the first of two photos of my picks. This did not win an award, but it's amazing!
Update: This did win the people's choice award, Bravo!

Sunday, July 29, 2007

A vendor at the Arts in Action street fair had soap that looked good enough to eat.

Saturday, July 28, 2007

A few of the cool cars at the Ruddell Auto car show.

Friday, July 27, 2007

An interesting boat at the Port Angeles marina.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

I was just driving past, and I had to stop to take a photo of this yard. Great use of color!

Monday, July 23, 2007



Making paper at the Nippon Mill.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

The real cost of fast food.

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Port Book and News was overflowing with anxious customers awaiting their copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Just one block away, Odyssey Books was having another Harry Potter party, it was a night for book lovers.

Friday, July 20, 2007

Very true!

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Here is a great place to take a break from downtown shopping.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007


A sailboat taking advantage of calm summer weather.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007


Ahh, wishful thinking. This was the temperature last Wednesday, but today it's raining!

Monday, July 16, 2007

Local raccoons are getting more and more aggressive. This photo was taken at 3 'o clock in the afternoon!

Sunday, July 15, 2007


A festive boat

Saturday, July 14, 2007


Vive la France
Authentic French cuisine in Port Angeles.

Friday, July 13, 2007


This is a "hidden" walkway through a block of buildings downtown.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Wednesday night Concerts on the Pier are a hit!

Wednesday, July 11, 2007


A sunset on First Street.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Safety first!

Monday, July 9, 2007

The Spanish influence on our area.

Sunday, July 8, 2007



Crossing the Hood Canal bridge at sunset.

Saturday, July 7, 2007

An overhead view of the Port Angeles harbor.
(photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker realty)

Friday, July 6, 2007

We are patiently awaiting the return of this guy, he has been removed for ???
(photo courtesy of Marine Life Center)

Thursday, July 5, 2007


So THIS is what it takes to make coffee...taken while in line at an espresso drive-thru.

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Happy 4th of July!

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

There is a pilot boat station on Ediz Hook. They provide a valuable service in guiding container ships and tankers into the harbor.

Monday, July 2, 2007


View from above the Port Angeles High School track.

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Daily Photo theme for July 1st....RED!
Shanghai, China - Mumbai, India - New York City (NY), USA - Manila, Philippines - Albuquerque (NM), USA - Hamburg, Germany - Stayton (OR), USA - Los Angeles (CA), USA - Hyde, UK - Oslo, Norway - Brookville (OH), USA - Melbourne, Australia - Stavanger, Norway - Bellefonte (PA), USA - Bucaramanga (Santander), Colombia - Joplin (MO), USA - Singapore, Singapore - Selma (AL), USA - Cleveland (OH), USA - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Chandler (AZ), USA - Stockholm, Sweden - Seattle (WA), USA - Boston (MA), USA - Arradon, France - Evry, France - Baton Rouge (LA), USA - Maple Ridge (BC), Canada - Boston (MA), USA - Grenoble, France - Cottage Grove (MN), USA - Greenville (SC), USA - Hilo (HI), USA - Nelson, New Zealand - La Antigua, Guatemala - Brisbane (QLD), Australia - Singapore, Singapore - Tel Aviv, Israel - Hong Kong, China - Sequim (WA), USA - Paderborn, Germany - Saarbrücken, Germany - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Tenerife, Spain - Kyoto, Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Sydney, Australia - Naples (FL), USA - Cologne (NRW), Germany - Wassenaar (ZH), Netherlands - Saint Louis (MO), USA - Cypress (TX), USA - Ocean Township (NJ), USA - Mainz, Germany - Toruń, Poland - Menton, France - Monte Carlo, Monaco - Singapore, Singapore - North Bay (ON), Canada - Jakarta, Indonesia - Montréal (QC), Canada - Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Minneapolis (MN), USA - Baziège, France - San Diego (CA), USA - Prague, Czech Republic - Ampang (Selangor), Malaysia - New York (NY), USA - Kajang (Selangor), Malaysia - Sharon (CT), USA - Newcastle (NSW), Australia - Port Angeles (WA), USA - Nottingham, UK - Villigen, Switzerland - Chicago (IL), USA - Torquay, UK - Brussels, Belgium - San Diego (CA), USA - Mexico (DF), Mexico - Saint Paul (MN), USA - Cape Town, South Africa - Paris, France - Seoul, Korea - Manila, Philippines - Milano, Italy - Austin (TX), USA - Chennai, India - Madrid, Spain - Seoul, South Korea - Wailea (HI), USA - Toronto (ON), Canada - Ajaccio, France - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Silver Spring (MD), USA - Zurich, Switzerland - Sydney, Australia - Budapest, Hungary - Moscow, Russia - Auckland, New Zealand - Torino, Italy