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September 12th 2009
Published: September 14th 2009
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My 6-month stay in Shanghai was thrilling, but one thing I really missed was "greenery" and blue skies. How wonderful it was, then, to return to the U.S. West this past summer! It's such a beautiful part of the country, as I hope the photos of landscapes I took will illustrate. You will also see some "cityscapes", as well as quite a few photos of friends and relations. As it turned out, I ... Read Full Entry



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Lana and Linda on boat tripLana and Linda on boat trip
Lana and Linda on boat trip

It was a 2-hour boat trip in Puget Sound and river locks.
Linda's familyLinda's family
Linda's family

Linda, granddaughter Louise, (Lana), Elizabeth, Steve
Whitefish, MontanaWhitefish, Montana
Whitefish, Montana

taking the gondola up Big Mountain
river in Glacierriver in Glacier
river in Glacier

walking up to Avalanche Lake
Lana and LindaLana and Linda
Lana and Linda

on a log at Avalanche Lake
big-horned sheep at Logan Passbig-horned sheep at Logan Pass
big-horned sheep at Logan Pass

We also saw a black bear, but I couldn't snap my camera quick enough to get a photo.



14th September 2009

You do get around!
Hilary - an impressive journey. I followed much the samish route last May - San Diego, Phoenix, Santa Fe (via Albuquerque) but I didn't get to denver, where my last 'missing' classmate was. I am fascinated by your photos of Salt Lake City. Must visit some time. Keep posting - it's always fun to see your pictures.
14th September 2009

What about the US folks.
Thanks for the splendid travelogue. Question though. Now back in the USA what do you make of the body politic and the public mood. Here in Manila I read the report of the massive ultra right demo of thousands against the socialism and communism of Obama. Are they really as stupid as they sound?!
14th September 2009

Homesick
Hi Hilary, Your Oceanside beach scene make me homesick. I'll be in San Diego from Nov. 3 -26; and La Jolla from Dec. 15 - Jan. 14, 2010. Let's try to get together. The Paris Writing Group misses you. Best, Mary
14th September 2009

US health care issue
Hi George, You bring up a good topic and I intend to address it in a future blog entry. 'Have lots of impressions of the political scene here. And the health care issue is certainly a devisive one. It seems to be a pretext for a backlash against Obama. As you know, I'm a "liberal" in the U.S. sense--maybe not so far to the left as my fellow Berkeley residents, but the SF Bay Area is certainly a place in the U.S. where I feel at home.
14th September 2009

hilary, you are amazing
what a wonderful description of a fantastic journey ... i am so amazed by your energy and love of adventure hilary ... thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. bisous!!!!

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