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Agatha Christie's Greenway (Devon, England) - The Garden

There was a bit of drizzle and a few rain showers after we left our Exeter hotel and headed toward Cornwall. I was excited because, along the way, we were stopping at Agatha Christie's vacation home called Greenway. This was a double whammy - two things I love - gardens and literary history - in one setting. Along the way, Bruce mentioned that he almost did not include Greenway on the itinerary, thinking that it might be disappointing for us. What??? All I can say is that I'm glad he didn't change his mind because I found it totally fascinating. Agatha Christie bought Greenway in 1938 for 6,000 pounds. It was a property she had admired for many years and was excited when it appeared on the market. She referred to it as "the loveliest place in the world"  and she would use the house strictly for holiday getaways for the next forty years. I will share photos of the interior of the Georgian house (built in 1780) in my follow-up post. There was so much to see, especia...
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Cannon Beach

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We had precious little time to get to Cannon Beach but we were determined to make it before sunset. Cannon Beach is about a 30 minute drive from Astoria. These photos were taken at Ecola State Park and the place is simply breathtaking. I am afraid my photos do not do it justice. I had little light and no tripod so they are a bit soft and grainy. I will have to make a trip back again.

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We braved the elements and a risky pathway to get to this cliff but it was worth it. Paul & Cindy enjoying the spectacular view.


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The first thing we saw upon entering the park were elk.


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Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Jane StrongDecember 1, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    Stunning photos. So moody! Darkness. Gray skies. Silhouettes.

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  2. SallysmomDecember 1, 2016 at 10:53 AM

    The first pic makes you feel like you are right there.

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowDecember 1, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    A magical place.

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  4. RobinLDecember 1, 2016 at 6:35 PM

    Such a gorgeous spot! I just love moody, stormy beaches like this.

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  5. Peter/OutlawDecember 2, 2016 at 7:23 AM

    I like the soft quality of some of the pictures, they paint the brooding mood of the weather nicely and are a nice contrast to the other sharp images. I've never been to Cannon Beach. Must go there soon!

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  6. Hoover BooDecember 2, 2016 at 11:08 AM

    Really enjoyed seeing your beautiful photos. Thank you, Phillip!

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  7. AaronDecember 4, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    1st pic is fantastic!

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