Lisbon & Casais, Portugal

Posted on 04/04/2023 by Maria Peterson

This is the only trip where I had to come home early. It was late Wednesday night (3/11/2020), and President Trump announced that I have until Friday to get back to the United States. Truly a moment that changed the world…

*can’t believe it took only three years to post this – but it’s important. The only journey ever where I didn’t finish. It’s on the bucket list to go back.

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People change as they travel in faith,

not by standing still waiting to understand everything.

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Elephant Seals Beach, CA

Posted on 03/19/2023 by Maria Peterson

When driving the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the very best things to do is to visit the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seals Beach near Hearst Castle.

And if possible, do it around sunset.

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“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstien

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

MAUI – Mama’s Fish House

Posted on 12/04/2022 by Maria Peterson

When in Maui, Mama’s Fish House is top on my list. Food is so delicious and the place is a piece of heaven on earth. To say that I feel like the luckiest person is an understatement. I got to eat here without a reservation. If you know, you know. ;)

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“If you carry joy in your heart, you can heal any moment.”

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Road to Hana, MAUI

Posted on 12/02/2022 by Maria Peterson

Road to Hana >> 620 curves and turns, 54 single lane bridges, best banana bread, huli-huli chicken, black sand beach, swimming in a waterfall, and coconut ice cream.

Trip of a lifetime. Worth it.

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Stop saying you’ll do things someday. Do it now when you still have life in you.

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Sandy River , Oregon

Posted on 10/12/2022 by Maria Peterson

I visited a friend who lives along the banks of the Sandy River. It was honestly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

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“If I discover within myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY