Christmas Train

When Viva Village has invitation to Christmas Train on their UPDATE, I jot it down on my smartphone. Here' s a chance for me to be a kid again.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/lionel.html

 

King Tides at Depoe Bay

 

After checking that today is not going to rain, we head out to Depoe Bay to witness King Tides that happens twice a year. The result is not disappointing.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/king.html

Autumn on an Overcast Day

 

I continue on taking pictures while the leaves are still on trees, this year I have to be very selective as the weather changes very rapidly.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall9.html

My Morning Walk in Autumn

 

My two days of morning walk resulted in this images compilation, I average on the walk of two miles plus, having a partner to walk just motivate me to walk even in the temperature close to freezing.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall8.html

Autumn Series #7

 

I received a lot of positive comment about the picture above, so I decided to make series #7 to include images I took this morning walk. I also study the back lighting to bring the colors more vivid,

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall7.html

Brunch at La Provence

 

We had brunch at La Provence, salmon hash is my favorite with fresh warm croissant. After that we burn some of the calories by walking around the pond.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall6.html

Beautiful morning in Autumn

 

Autumn morning

A morning walk with Gary and Pokie.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall5.html

Happy Birthday Pokie

 

After cleaning the backyard, we went to Oswego Grill in Lake Oswego (somehow the food quality is much better than the one in Cedar Hill. Today is Pokie's birthday. We celebrate.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall4.html

Autumn - My morning walk

 

I thought I walk the other way than my usual route, this time I took the "Church Loop" which is a new adventure in autumn colors.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall3.html

After the Storm

 

When the rain stops, I started walking on my daily dose of exercise. This is within half a mile radius or less. Above in my favorite spot during this time of year.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall2.html

Fall 2022

 

Autumn 2022

This autumn is not like the autumn in the past, we has 12 days of 80 degrees weather in October. This autumn is very late indeed, here we are in early November and I still see green trees. The images are very selected and I just combine the pictures.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fall.html

Hood River - Fruit Loop

 

I made a hotel reservation a month ago and keep watching the weather forecast, finally on the day before we go - 0 percent chance of rain, it was a perfect day indeed, Pokie buying apples, they are fresh and juicy having harvested just days before.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/fruit.html

Seattle area

 

Every time we visit Seattle area, our nephew and niece try to take us to a different places that they visited, this time we go to Kirkland (Marina Park), Alki Beach (west of Seattle) and Luther Burbank park in Mercer Inland.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/seattle.html

Waterfront Park, Leavenworth

 

A hidden gem, many people just stay in the town of Leavenworth, but we venture around town to get a different view and exercise.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/waterfront.html

Chelan, Washington

 

I always wanted to go to Chelan, my previous co-worker was born and raised in this town. It has become the playground of the "rich" from Seattle area, many have vacation homes in this part of the valley, which has good weather  to grow fruits and grapes for wine. Next visit, we like to take the boat to Stehekin by ferry.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/chelan.html

Bavarian Town - Leavenworth

 

Pokie wanted to see Leavenworth after so many years since we last visited. So I set a date from September 12th to September 16th. The unfortunate thing was there was a fire about 45 miles west from Leavenworth, the result is smoky at best, we see blue skies toward the end of our vacation. O well....

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/leavenworth.html 

Fly-A-Ways RC Club

 

When our neighbor Gary asked me to go on Saturday morning, I quickly said YES after checking with the boss (Pokie), it was a beautiful day and for the first time in my life, I ride a convertible sport car.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/rc.html

Bellingham Area

 

After the interview for NEXUS, we set out to explore in Bellingham area, namely Larrabee State Park, Fairhaven Old District and Boardwalk Park.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/bell.html

Kubota Garden

 

We were here about 4 years ago, at that time I was using iPhone 6 Plus which did not give a good resolution, so this visit was the second time around.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/kubota.html

Bellevue Botanical Garden

 

I asked Hansen to take me here since the lighting is just perfect for this kind of photography, we walked 2 miles around the garden.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/bot.html

20 Minutes Skyshow

 

The forecast is for thunderstorm, it gives a spectacular sky show, I took several images in a period of twenty minutes.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/sky.html

Oregon City from above

 

We discovered this pathway, we are running out of time today, but for sure we will explore this area again in the near future.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/oc.html

David Hill Farm and Gardens

 

We decided late last night to go to David Hills Farm and Gardens, judging from the location, I was sure that we went there previously, true enough, we were here six years ago.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/lily.html

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2016/lily.html (2016)

Beaverton Farmers Market 2022

 

Pokie wanted to go to the Farmers Market this year, the weather is cloudy and it's a good thing to come and explore what's new for 2022.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/farmers.html

Big 6 Anniversary Celebration

 

Viva Village invited us to come for the six anniversary at Stockpot, we quickly agree as paying guests.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/viva/luncheon.html

Helvetia Lavender Farm - U-Cut

 

When I woke up to a cloudy day, I asked Pokie if she wants to cut some Lavender. The festivals is done the first and second weekend of July, now is just U-Cut.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/lavender.html

Stone Cliff Inn

 

Pacific Northwest Restaurant

We took Oom and Tante to this place for lunch, we return their kindness to pick us up and dropped us at the airport and the same when we return from Australia.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/stone.html

Sydney area and Tasmania

We traveled more than a month to Sydney and Tasmania (10 full days) from May 12th to June 19th, 2022. I brought back many wonderful memories.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/sydney/

 

My Morning Walk

 

I thought I leave one more update for the Viva Village before we depart to Sydney, the idea came up while I was walking, I can't ask for a better lighting condition.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/walk.html

Millers Home Garden

 

Rae Coleman from Viva Village asked me if I can photograph Ross and Nancy Miller garden, I agree to that since the lighting is favorable and the threat of rain diminished this afternoon.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/nancy.html

Murrayhill Pond in the Spring

 

The rain has stopped and Pokie wants grocery shopping, so I asked her to drop me off here so I can walk one round while taking pictures, it turned out to be a nice outing.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/pond.html

 

Azalea-our morning walk

 

I decided to go and see the azalea, but Pokie said it's not 100 percent blooming, but I say it's not as good as last year, I have seen flowers that are wilted already.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/azalea.html

Farmington Gardens

 

We stopped here because the blossoms at Bells Orchard was over, next year, we will try to come much earlier. but the decorations of umbrella keeps me entertain for awhile.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/farmington.html

Nike Campus in Early Spring

 

When I saw the cherry blossoms, I made a point to visit the site, I was not disappointed and feel like a kid in a candy store trying to capture as many images as I could.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/nike.html

Oregon State Capitol

 

We decided to see one more cherry blossoms in Salem, as going to downtown Portland is out of the question. As a bonus when we used the restroom, there was a walking tour, we were in luck.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/capitol.html

Sakura in my backyard

 

A phone call from Pokie who went to a nearby supermarket confirm that the annual SAKURA is in full bloom. We went after lunch, the lighting is just perfect for me.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/sakura.html

Pink Cherry Blossom

 

While waiting for Pokie for her eye check up, I stroll around Portland Clinic in Beaverton while I was doing my daily walk. I was presented to these pink Cherry blossom. This is my first website in 2022 other than iPhone 2022 series.

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/pink.html

iPhone 2022 - a Collection of images

 

January 15th

Welcome to my collection of images of 2022. I will add images as I have interesting images

http://www.yongkieandpokie.com/2022/iphone.html