Lisbon & Casais, Portugal

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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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Portugal_20200310_MPeterson0095People change as they travel in faith,

not by standing still waiting to understand everything.

MARIA  PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

OLOWALU, Hawaii

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\\This was captured at an orchard at a camping site.//

“Dragon fruit cactus is a night blooming plant and the flowers last only one evening.

If you want to see the spectacular display,

head out with a flashlight in the dark of night, or visit your garden very early in the morning.”

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Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

PAIA, Hawaii

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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

HANA, Hawaii

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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

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I visited a friend who lives along the banks of the Sandy River. It was honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Being here one day is like a thousand.

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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