We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt
As 2016 inches towards the past, I am already looking ahead to 2017, hoping that it brings new vistas, new horizons, and new stamps on my passport. As you may suspect, I am a restless soul, who is easily convinced to pack a suitcase.
For this week’s new horizon challenge, here are two new shots from our trips to Seattle and Vancouver–first-time visits to relatively new cities, with massive construction projects underway. Despite their rapid growth, the beauty of these locations along the Pacific Coast still shines through. These vistas opened up to us from the top of the Space Needle in Seattle and along Harbor View Road in Vancouver.
Seattle. The New City. Shot with a Canon 70D.
Harbor View. Vancouver, British Columbia. Shot with a Canon 70D.
Traveling and meeting new people reassures me that life is a “box of chocolates” (to quote Forrest Gump), ready to be unwrapped and savored. We may not know what we’re going to find when we take that first bite, but we can be reassured that taking a chance and leaving the safety of our own little corner of the globe bring their own rewards.
So, where is your next trip going to be? Are you a homebody or a vagabond? What’s one of your favorite spots in this vast, crazy world?
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P.A. Moed 
Beautful! I especially love the second photo. Love you quote selections too~
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Thanks, Cindy! Forrest Gump is a favorite, and so is FDR. 🙂
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Wow! Really like. 🐻
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Thanks so much, Mrs. Olsson! It’s nice to meet you here. I appreciate that you stopped by and shared your thoughts.
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Excellent captured… 🙂
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Thanks so much, Drake! I’ll stop by your site next. 🙂
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You’ve captured fabulous and dramatic skies, Patti. Agree about traveling… thinking about Japan… 🙂
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Thanks, Jane. I’m happy to hear your critique. I value it. Japan is on my list. I haven’t been there yet….Then again, there are so many places I want to go. Thailand, China, Vietnam….Hope you get there soon.
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Those three places you mentioned are in my favorites and would go back to them in a second.
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Very nice shots 🙂
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Hi, Amy. Many thanks! I hope all’s well with you!
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Yes, things are busy this time of year, but all is well. All the best to you and your family this holiday season.
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You too.
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I’m afraid I’ve only been to the Vancouver airport. I’ve heard so many good things about the city. I’ve not had the pleasure of enjoying Seattle either. I hope to rectify that someday soon.
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Hi, Jackie. I hope you do get to go soon. It’s definitely better to go in summer. We were there during the rainy season. (Hence not many photos!)
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Beautiful vistas Patti! I agree on Saving!!!
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Hi, Maria. So glad you like these shots! Hope it’s warm in your corner of the world. It’s frigid here. 🙂
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wooowwww, its so beauty ^^
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I’m with you on your box of chocolates!! Beautiful images Patti!
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I love the dramatic sky in the pictures.
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Thanks so much, Rabirius. I always enjoy hearing from you. 🙂
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