Maine Coast Diary #1

Yesterday was the first day of Spring but the gorgeous flowers in our hood have been wowing us for at least a few weeks now. Personally, I’m not ready for Spring yet because Winter was so short and snow-less this year. But … I’m learning to adapt to Mother Nature.

Also, I haven’t had a chance to share some photos taken on my last road trip to Maine. Here they are, a bit late, but better late than never. 🙂

On the way to Maine, we stopped by An Unlikely Story Bookstore aka “The Wimpy Kid Bookstore.” My nephews love this series!

Arrived just before sunset and it was a beautiful evening by the Maine Coast.

The view that always takes my breath away!

Dinner … french onion soup & crusty bread. I can’t remember the name of the restaurant. Note to self: always take a photo of the restaurant’s name.

Lovely artworks at the inn. 🙂

Palm Springs Visual Diary #2

One of the things I love most about Palm Springs is its retro-ness and the Modern Mid-Century vibes evident everywhere. Perennially nostalgic, I soaked it all up happily.

And here are a few more photos I took on the trip with my new Fuji X-E4 and 27mm lens.

The Palm Springs Babies were a bit freaky.

Gre Coffee Shop has delicious coffee and lots of terrific LPs.

Best ramen in Palm Springs! Seriously. We went there twice!

Our favorite breakfast spot … ate here almost every morning. 🙂

“The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs” … is literally the name of this little bookshop.

Love staff recommendations!

Beautiful local fauna.

We took a drive through some beautiful Modern Mid Century neighborhoods. I’m in love.

I have a special love for Mid Century Modern … perhaps the nostalgic, retro soul in me always prevails.

After watching THE FABLEMANS, it’s time for a late dinner at Sherman’s.

We got there so late … it was almost closing time.

Mushroom barley soup + pastrami sandwich.

On our last day, we took the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up the mountains.

Snow in California in December! Magical!

The blue hour. The views took my breath away. We always make so much fuss about the Golden Hour … but the Blue Hour has an ethereal beauty all on its own!

Palm Springs Visual Diary #1

I have not posted in a long while. Here are some photos from a recent trip to LV and Palm Springs. 🙂

Our drive through the Mojave Desert from Las Vegas to Palm Springs.

View from our LV room.

I didn’t know MS has restaurants? Where have I been?

As you can tell, this was around Christmas time.

“Seven Magic Mountains” … looking like bubble gum stacks. 🙂

Terrible’s is no longer in operation. I’m disappointed even though I’ve not heard of this hotel casino until that day.

The drive through the Mojave Desert was so beautiful!

This would make a lovely scene in a movie.

Arrived in Palm Springs, dinner was at Rooster and the Pig … a different kind of Vietnamese restaurant.

My friend likes the food here. I think it’s just ok, but the ambience is lovely.

Early morning in Palm Springs.

Our hotel is so retro - just like everything else in this town. I love it!

Hiking in Palm Springs where the views from every angle are so breathtaking!

I can’t remember the name of this cactus. Does anyone know?

Majestic palm trees in the canyon.

After the hike, lunch was at El Taco Asado, a Mexican restaurant where the locals go. Delicious margarita!

And last but not least, there’s also a Palm Springs vlog, filmed with my new vlog camera Fujifilm X-S10. It’s replacing my G7X Mark II camera which recently fell into the water in Maine and promptly stopped working. It was my fault totally. The G7X Mark II was my favorite vlog camera for a long time. I made so many beautiful memories with it.