Fresh Blueberry Scones

We were the second ones in the gate at the spectacular Van Deusen Gardens in Vancouver, B.C.  But we were the first to arrive at the little coffee shack and our timing was perfect.  The counter girl was just taking these yummy scones out of the oven.  They were soooo good!

"Fresh Blueberry Scones"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

Vancouver at Night

Many cities come to life at night and Vancouver, BC is certainly one of them.  An international city with a myriad of cultures it's not difficult to find something to suit everyone.  I'm sure it was a jumping place during the Olympics.

"Vancouver at Night"     © Kathy Dunham 2010

Candy for Sale

Everywhere we went in Old Cartagena we saw these very colorful ladies carrying large pans on their heads with food and candy for sale. Their costumes were definitely eye catching.

"Candy for Sale" © Kathy Dunham 2008

Cartagena Flowers

Old Cartagena is a city alive with color. The buildings, the flowers and even the people. Bordering on the Caribbean, the influence of the neighboring countries brings this city alive. It’s a regular melting pot of cultures.


“Cartagena Flowers” © Kathy Dunham

Cathedral de Cartagena

Today’s “deluxe” city tour was a delight to an artist’s eye. The old town of Cartagena was everything I expected. Old buildings, wild colors, bougainvillea of all colors hanging over balcony railings and more street vendors than you normally see in Mexico. With 15% unemployment, those out of work are becoming street vendors. And talk about pushy…even if you say no 10 times, they still won’t leave you alone.


“Cathedral de Categana” © Kathy Dunham

Pink Lily

I'm a sucker for flowers. I guess that's why I love to paint them. But this is one I haven't attempted to paint yet. So after finding this gem hidden amongst my Canadian garden photos, I think I have my inspiration.

"Pink Lily" © Kathy Dunham 2008

Turquoise Temple

Watching the Korean gymnasts in the Olympics reminded me of this beautiful Korean temple I saw while visiting the Van Dussen Gardens in Vancouver, B.C. last year. Butchart Gardens gets most of the publicity and rightly so, however, the Van Dussen is a hidden treasure. I'm sure the locals are very familiar with it but as a tourist, it was a delight to learn about. If you have the time, try to maneuver the giant hedge maze they have.

"Turquoise Temple" © Kathy Dunham 2008