Traveling in urban environments offers a unique experience, filled with culturally diverse attractions and bustling city life. Although I live in a rural environment, I still enjoy seeing an urban center’s unique sights, especially when we travel. People-watching is also interesting.
Urban Centers
San Diego, California
Having been born and raised in San Diego, I feel a special affinity for my home-“town.” With family and friends still living in San Diego, mostly in East County, we often visit.
While the East County communities have their own suburban appeal, San Diego’s downtown, beaches, and harbor areas are known for their music, art, and restaurants, and inspire countless activities.
“I know a pretty little place in Southern California, down San Diego way.” – Bruce Springsteen
“There’s something about San Diego that is quite different than Los Angeles.” – Donal Logue
Waikiki & Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
“The city is a giant melting pot, where cultures collide, and creativity thrives.” – Jay-Z
“Hawaii is the only place I know where they lay flowers on you while you are alive.” ~ Mark Twain
I always dreamed of visiting Hawaii, having read Michener’s Hawaii when I was a teenager. I had to wait until my mid-40s to visit Honolulu, where we stayed on Waikiki Beach. My brother and I traveled for the occasion to celebrate my youngest daughter’s 18th birthday in 2006.
I was surprised by the urban surroundings of Honolulu and Waikiki, but hey, I was in Hawaii and really enjoyed it all!
It was strangely comforting to wake up early and see people already out walking along the boardwalk.
Circle
Since then, my hubby and I traveled to the City of Hilo, the government heart of Hawaii’s Big Island.
“Hawaii is still the single most frequent fantasy destination, not because of political stability or conveniences, but because Hawaii seduces the imagination. It’s the perfect postcard, no props, no fillers.” ― Robert Wintner
Western Urban Scenes
We’ve seen some interesting urban sights while traveling by road through various Western US states.
“The city is a labyrinth of streets, each one leading to a new adventure.” – Langston Hughes
From “my street” in San Francisco, California, across one of many Portland, Oregon bridges in the rain …
… or through the snowy streets of downtown Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho, and downtown Spokane …
… perhaps comparing the complex urban view to views of quaint small towns that emerge along the way brings you closer to home.
“Living in a city shouldn’t make you cynical and living in a village shouldn’t make you vulnerable.” ― Amit Kalantri
Sharing this week for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and Lens-Artists: People
As you may know, last week, the Lens-Artists challenge theme was Cityscapes, deftly demonstrated by Patti. My Sunday Stills theme, “Urban Sights” was announced on my Sunday Stills page in advance during March. If you posted your cityscapes for the Lens-Artists challenge and would like to add your cityscapes link to this post, I would encourage you to do so. Sometimes photo challenge themes don’t always line up. 😨
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Reminders
The Sunday Stills weekly-themed photo challenge is easy to join. You have all week to share and link your post.
- Remember to title your blog post a little differently than mine.
- Please create a new post for the theme or link a recent one.
- Entries for this theme can be posted all week.
- Tag your post “Sunday Stills.”
- Don’t forget to create a pingback to this post so that other participants can read your post.
- I also recommend adding your post’s URL to the comments.
This Week’s Featured Bloggers
Sunday Stills is a wonderful community of bloggers, poets, artists, and photographers who desire to connect with one another. Below are this week’s links from bloggers sharing photos of urban sights. I add these all week as new links are posted. Please comment on my post if you link your post to Sunday Stills and wish to include your blog’s post in the listed round-up.
- YOUR BLOG’S NAME GOES HERE…
- Between the Lines
- Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
- The Day After
- The Doglady’s Den
- Light Words
- Graham’s Island
- Hugh’s Views and News Image shared in comments
- Loving Life
- Natalie the Explorer
- Quaint Revival
- Through Brazilian Eyes
- Walkin’, Writin’, Wit & Whimsy
- Woolly Muses
- Working On Exploring
Due to somewhat of a family emergency on Sunday afternoon, I may be slow in replying to comments and links. Please bear with me.
Themes for APRIL are ready to view on my Sunday Stills Photo Challenge Page. This page is updated monthly.
I am taking a short break from Sunday Stills on Easter Sunday (March 31) for church and family activities. Please join me on April 7th as we explore April flowers—I hope I have a couple! 😉
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