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BY Nancy Mueller 2 Comments ON July 18, 2014

Seattle Summer Sunsets

Seattle Sunset

We Seattleites are used to hearing jokes about our rainy weather:

“What do you call two straight days of rain in Seattle?” Answer: “A weekend.”

“When’s the rainy season in Seattle? Answer: “August through April and May through July.”

“What does daylight saving time mean in Seattle?” Answer: “An extra hour of rain.”

“When does summer officially begin?” Answer: “In Seattle, after July 4th.”

Wait – that last one’s no joke. But moving on . . . The truth is, Seattle summers mostly rock! Temperatures are mild for the most part. Sunny days stretch into fiery sunsets of goldenrod yellows and peach-orange before deepening into vibrant violet reds. Combined with the magnificent Olympic Mountains, emerald green forests and water, water everywhere,  the Pacific Northwest is the place to hang out in the summer.

Here’s another view of the spectacular summer sunset Seattleites experienced earlier this week:

Seattle Sunset

What’s the reason behind this stunning Seattle summer phenomenon? Just ask University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and weather expert, Cliff Mass, who boils it down to several factors: right season, geometry, virga (check out his blog for further explanation) and wildfire smoke. As Mass calls it: “This sunset was liking winning the Trifecta at a horse race.”

Seattle Summer Sunset

Indeed.

Wander on!

Nancy

What’s your favorite summer sunset memory, wanderboomers? Please share with us here.

Filed Under: Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Wildlife and Nature Tagged With: summer, sunsets

BY Nancy Mueller Leave a Comment ON August 4, 2012

I’m in a Hawaiian Island State of Mind

Aloha, wanderboomers! Can’t you just hear the rustle of the wind, feel the warm tropical breezes, smell the salt-water air when you look at this palm tree photo? Yeah, me, too. There’s something about summer that makes me long for easy island living.

Oh, the windmills of my mind . . . I can look at this photo, close my eyes, and zap! I’m back on the beach in Hawaii, with not a care in the world, just enjoying the sun, the warmth and those lazy, crazy days of perpetual summer.

Are you with me? In case you, too, have a hankering to hit the beach in Hawaii, how about entering our very special travel writing contest? All you have to do is write a non-fiction travel story that takes place anywhere in the state of Hawaii or is about Hawaii. Make sure it fits into 1 of the 3 categories: Earth, Sea or Sky and submit it no later than September 14, 2012 11:59 p.m. PST.

Did I mention that the winner receives a 5-night stay (and fantastic extras) on Hawaii Island at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (value: $3,282)? Each of the 3 best-in-category winners will receive a pair of La Paz Sandals from KEEN Footwear (value $60 – $70). For more information click on the link:

http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/2012/hawaii-island-travel-writing-contest-announced

Why not give it a try? Surf’s up! and the water’s warm ~

What about you, Wanderboomers? Share your favorite Hawaiian memories with us here – and enter our Hawaiian travel writing contest!

Filed Under: Activities, Hawaii, Travel Writing Tagged With: beach, Big Island, Hawaii, Hawaiian, island, palm tree, palm trees, summer, travel writing contest, windmills, windmills of my mind

BY Nancy Mueller 2 Comments ON August 3, 2011

Ice-Cream Cuties

One of the highlights of my visit to Ecuador was a stop in Cayambe, about an hour and 45 minute drive north of Quito. My guide took me on a tour of a local outdoor market where these two ice cream cuties caught my eye. Can Mr. Softee top this?

I’m pretty sure ice cream (along with chocolate) is one of the FDA-approved food groups, at least in summer. Now that we’re celebrating sunny summer days in Seattle, I thought I’d share the fun with you on WanderFood Wednesday.

And what’s a little ice cream without a luscious piece of cake to go with it? Mmm . . .

Filed Under: Baby Boomers and Travel, Destinations, Food & Dining, Uncategorized Tagged With: cake, Cayambe, Ecuador, FDA-approved, food groups, fun, ice cream, market, Mr. Softee, outdoor markets, Quito, Seattle, summer

Hello fellow wanderboomers! I’m a Seattle-based travel journalist, specializing in fun travel adventures for the young at heart. My articles have been featured in Hemispheres, AAA Highroads Magazine and Northwest Travel & Life Magazine where I'm a frequent contributor. When this Wanderboomer isn’t traveling, I help global executives polish their personal and professional brand for long-term results.
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