One day, I don’t know when, but someday soon – I’m going to take a very long road trip.
A month traversing this great vast land, and maybe discover a few things about myself.
I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, but I usually talk myself out of it, like most big plans that involve change.
It was a short hour drive down south the weekend, and the change of scenery did my soul good.
I first saw Bellingham Bay from a train en route to Seattle.
The train tracks runs right along the bay, and the views are glorious shades of blue; from vast oceans, to fluffy layered clouds, to huge blue mountains.
The lady behind me told her companion it was her favourite scene; the view is different every time, depending on the season and or time of day.
We sat there transfixed and awed by the views, as the train moved away.
I promised myself I would return soon.
It took me a while to get back to Bellingham Bay, a few months later; a Saturday spent at Boulevard Park on the Bay’s waterfront.
The shoreline is rocky, and the views are picturesque.
I hear the sunsets are legendary here, next time I’ll stay long enough to catch one.
There are long and curvy boardwalks that goes out over the ocean.
Along with spectacular views, are winding trails, picnic area, and play areas.
Oh and there’s a coffee shop and that somehow just makes it all perfect.
There’s a trail the leads all the way to downtown Bellingham.
Outfit details: Jeans – Dekker | Shirt – Uniqlo | Jacket – Aritzia | Scarf – Holt Renfrew | Shoes – Deena & Ozzy (UO) | Bag – Massimo Dutti
Being here, you can’t help but have one of those ‘if I lived here…’ moments
I’d go jogging everyday, I’d write from my perch at the coffee shop with views of Lummi Island, and I’ll watch sunsets in the summer… every night!
This is one of the reasons why I love living in the Pacific Northwest, it’s full of spots waiting to be explored.
A few miles south and it’s like I’m in a different country; well, technically it is a different country but you know what I mean.
I’m looking forward to spending more time at this lovely location.
I had to postpone my trip down south this weekend, perhaps next weekend.
Until then here are ten pictures from Bellingham;
I love the sun today!
What a gorgeous Friday it’s been!
Days like these makes me grateful for the ocean and mountain views.
I could probably be persuaded to be rewarded for my work by watching seaplanes land all day.
I want to do a quick dash over the border tomorrow for my Trader Joe’s fix, and to take a peak at the Liberty of London collection for Target – all the cool kids are talking about it.
It’s supposed to be very nice this weekend; they’re talking summer temperatures here!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Here are four photos that match my mood today, enjoy.
This is a bus shelter for Bellingham, WA’s ‘Go Line’ colour coded bus system.
There’s no reason for this picture to be here, except in keeping with the theme and I love the colour of the building
I wear jeans to work on Fridays!
Wearing:
Short Sleeve Jacket: Joe Fresh Style
Blue Shirt: Jacob
Black Cami & Jeans: Old Navy
Boots: Browns
I secretly want to live on a farm!
Seriously, it’s been a fantasy of mine since… forever
I doubt I’ll ever live on a farm though, because I know first hand how trying to live out your poorly thought-out dream can become a nightmare.
I don’t know the first thing about farming, I hate the smell and I don’t like dirt.
Maybe I’m just in love with the idea of living on a farm.
I took these lovely and dreamy pictures on my last trip to the States last month.
Another reason why I love the Aldergrove-Lynden Border Crossing are the farms that dot the way.
And the mountains with their snow… they were just being begging to be captured.
The silo in the picture on the left has a neon green star at the top (click to enlarge), I wonder what the story is behind that.
So I can’t live on a farm, I think I’ll settle for living in a converted silo… in the city.
Colourful farm equipment makes me happy.
Church signs in Lynden always makes me smile; even when it’s about crying.
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