Searching for true wilderness in Cleveland National Forest, a desperate longing to escape the noise and rush of the city. The journey included hikes in the mountains and moments of quiet solitude.

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SEATTLE IN SUMMER

A walk around Green Lake. Stepping into the woods of Carkeek Park. Strolls around the Phinney Ridge and Ballard neighborhoods looking for Little Free Libraries.

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CHICAGO IN WINTER

Visits to the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, and Harold Washington Library.

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CARLSBAD FLOWER FIELDS

A beautiful San Diego spot, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, is a 55-acre location displaying about 80 million Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers in bloom, with views of the Pacific Ocean. This lively, rainbow-hued hillside is a working farm that offers a colorful and peaceful retreat outside the city.

SAN DIEGO ART MUSEUM IN AUTUMN

The San Diego Museum of Art, located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, features an extensive collection with a notable emphasis on Spanish art. A popular painting is The Young Shepherdess by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905)

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CHICAGO IN AUTUMN

Admired natural history at the Field Museum, rode the elevator to the top of Sears (Willis) Tower, and stopped by The Art Institute of Chicago.

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CASA ROMANTICA IN SUMMER

Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a vibrant hub for arts, history, and culture in San Clemente, CA. Nestled in a beautiful 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival building owned by the city of San Clemente, it offers a dynamic space where visitors of all ages can explore a variety of cultural experiences. Casa Romantica fosters creativity, celebrates local history, and engages…

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SAN DIEGO CACTUS GARDEN IN SPRING

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emphasizing connection and compassion towards nature and humanity.