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July, 2000July, 2000

Runaway Bay, JamaicaRunaway Bay, Jamaica

Runaway Bay, less than an hour from Ocho Rios, offers Runaway Bay, less than an hour from Ocho Rios, offers

some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Jamaica. some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in Jamaica. Reef fish school in the shallows on the beach side. Further Reef fish school in the shallows on the beach side. Further out, along the gulf side of the reef, lobster traps scatter the out, along the gulf side of the reef, lobster traps scatter the

ocean floorocean floor..

August, 2008August, 2008

Chesapeake and Ohio CanalChesapeake and Ohio Canal

Locks are strategically placed along the Chesapeake and Locks are strategically placed along the Chesapeake and

Ohio Canal, many with housing placed adjacently. Ohio Canal, many with housing placed adjacently. Lockkeepers were on twenty-four hour duty to man the Lockkeepers were on twenty-four hour duty to man the

gates and allow passage. From Georgetown to gates and allow passage. From Georgetown to Cumberland, Maryland, 184 miles, the C & O traced the Cumberland, Maryland, 184 miles, the C & O traced the

Potomac and carried goods into the Appalachian Potomac and carried goods into the Appalachian wilderness with hopes of connecting with the Ohio River at wilderness with hopes of connecting with the Ohio River at

Pittsburgh. The steam locomotive made this endeavor Pittsburgh. The steam locomotive made this endeavor obsolete. At five mile intervals, I hiked the canal’s towpath obsolete. At five mile intervals, I hiked the canal’s towpath

for half of 2007 and half of 2008. Using mileposts as a for half of 2007 and half of 2008. Using mileposts as a guide and alternate Saturdays for a schedule, I reached the guide and alternate Saturdays for a schedule, I reached the

terminus in Cumberland in August.terminus in Cumberland in August.

April, 2001April, 2001

Boquillas Canyon on the Rio GrandeBoquillas Canyon on the Rio Grande

Ladybugs flock to the rocks on the right and warm Ladybugs flock to the rocks on the right and warm

themselves in the sun before leaping into the current of the themselves in the sun before leaping into the current of the Rio Grande. Whether a miniature afternoon float trip or a Rio Grande. Whether a miniature afternoon float trip or a

mass suicide, the bugs ride out of Santa Elena Canyon; mass suicide, the bugs ride out of Santa Elena Canyon; located on the western boundaries of Big Bend National located on the western boundaries of Big Bend National

Park. Park.

December, 2003December, 2003

Empire State BuildingEmpire State Building

Bracing a chill breeze on a winter’s eve during holiday Bracing a chill breeze on a winter’s eve during holiday season, people intent to elevate up the Empire State season, people intent to elevate up the Empire State Building will stand in a line that almost reaches the Building will stand in a line that almost reaches the

circumference of the structure. A suggestion may be to circumference of the structure. A suggestion may be to arrive approximately an hour prior to the building’s arrive approximately an hour prior to the building’s

opening each morning, brave the same chill, and be among opening each morning, brave the same chill, and be among

the first at the top to greet the day.the first at the top to greet the day.


Marche aux Fluers, NiceMarche aux Fluers, Nice

The Cours Saleya in Nice terminates at the Matisse House. The Cours Saleya in Nice terminates at the Matisse House. The artist resided in the building, with its impressive The artist resided in the building, with its impressive

facade, for many years and created many of his facade, for many years and created many of his masterpieces here. Every day, for over one hundred years, masterpieces here. Every day, for over one hundred years, the Marche aux Fluers has been held in this plaza. Vibrant the Marche aux Fluers has been held in this plaza. Vibrant

colors accentuated with outdoor cafes, invite a dynamic colors accentuated with outdoor cafes, invite a dynamic social environment; inspiration is everywhere.social environment; inspiration is everywhere.

October, 2008October, 2008

Preston, IdahoPreston, Idaho

Grass carpeting the range near Preston, Idaho has browned, Grass carpeting the range near Preston, Idaho has browned,

dormant for the coming winter; a palette for the full dormant for the coming winter; a palette for the full autumn colors on display.autumn colors on display.


Monk’s Diner, Upper West SideMonk’s Diner, Upper West Side

Tom’s Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper Westside provided Tom’s Restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper Westside provided exterior shots for Seinfeld’s Monk’s. The restaurant, small exterior shots for Seinfeld’s Monk’s. The restaurant, small

and quaint, pays homage to the sitcom by displaying the and quaint, pays homage to the sitcom by displaying the definitive portrait of Kramer on its north wall. Any desire definitive portrait of Kramer on its north wall. Any desire to find a booth, sip coffee and linger the day away is soon to find a booth, sip coffee and linger the day away is soon

extinguished by the constant arrival of customers, huddled extinguished by the constant arrival of customers, huddled near the cash register, waiting for an open table. near the cash register, waiting for an open table.


TupeloTupelo

A statue of young Elvis, in cover alls and with guitar in hand, A statue of young Elvis, in cover alls and with guitar in hand,

appears to be approaching his boyhood home. This east appears to be approaching his boyhood home. This east Tupelo house is simple, representative of Great Depression Tupelo house is simple, representative of Great Depression

poverty, a poverty felt deeply throughout the south. poverty, a poverty felt deeply throughout the south. Poverty echoed by delta blues, which served as a musical Poverty echoed by delta blues, which served as a musical influence for Presley. The house seems to be of standard influence for Presley. The house seems to be of standard

architectural construct; plain, rectangular, white-washed, architectural construct; plain, rectangular, white-washed, with a small front porch wide enough to support a swing, with a small front porch wide enough to support a swing, common to the region. The boyhood home contrasts the common to the region. The boyhood home contrasts the exorbitance of Graceland, only one hundred miles away.exorbitance of Graceland, only one hundred miles away.


The Original Floyd the Barber, Mayberry, North CarolinaThe Original Floyd the Barber, Mayberry, North Carolina

With portraits of Andy Griffith and the cast of his show along With portraits of Andy Griffith and the cast of his show along

the walls, the original Floyd opens shop each day in Mount the walls, the original Floyd opens shop each day in Mount Airy, North Carolina. His name, however, is not Floyd, Airy, North Carolina. His name, however, is not Floyd,

though the shop retains the famous moniker. The though the shop retains the famous moniker. The proprietor has the demeanor of a country gentleman, sans proprietor has the demeanor of a country gentleman, sans the verbal ticks and mannerisms Howard McNear made the verbal ticks and mannerisms Howard McNear made

endearing. Promoting two chairs no waiting, the endearing. Promoting two chairs no waiting, the barbershop accepts its place in TV land, but small talk is barbershop accepts its place in TV land, but small talk is usually about the goings on around Mount Airy and not usually about the goings on around Mount Airy and not Mayberry. Visitors should expect no less. Still, once the Mayberry. Visitors should expect no less. Still, once the

sideburns are even and the trim is done, Floyd will allow sideburns are even and the trim is done, Floyd will allow two photographs; one photograph of the customer which is two photographs; one photograph of the customer which is then placed on a crowded wall, and one of Floyd, which the then placed on a crowded wall, and one of Floyd, which the

customer can take home. customer can take home.


Saguaro National ParkSaguaro National Park

The rising sun appears to evaporate the morning The rising sun appears to evaporate the morning condensation off the Saguaro Cactus, growing in the condensation off the Saguaro Cactus, growing in the

Rincon Mountain District of this Arizona national park. Rincon Mountain District of this Arizona national park. Large jackrabbits are common throughout the park, Large jackrabbits are common throughout the park,

choosing to walk among the sage brush and cacti rather choosing to walk among the sage brush and cacti rather than hop.than hop.


Havasupai Indian ReservationHavasupai Indian Reservation

The Supai Indian Reservation borders Grand Canyon The Supai Indian Reservation borders Grand Canyon

National Park. West of Seligman, a state highway splits National Park. West of Seligman, a state highway splits north from Route 66 and terminates along a southern side north from Route 66 and terminates along a southern side canyon. Visitors take a trail for approximately eight miles canyon. Visitors take a trail for approximately eight miles to the American Indian village of Supai. Switchbacks at to the American Indian village of Supai. Switchbacks at

the rim’s surface soon straighten, following a ravine which the rim’s surface soon straighten, following a ravine which eventually reaches a lush river. The ravine narrows into a eventually reaches a lush river. The ravine narrows into a

deep crevice which the trail, trickling water, and an deep crevice which the trail, trickling water, and an occasional mule train carrying U.S. Mail shares.occasional mule train carrying U.S. Mail shares.

November, 2007November, 2007

Yorktown National Historic ParkYorktown National Historic Park

Fortified mounds of dirt protected patriots from British Fortified mounds of dirt protected patriots from British bombardment at Yorktown, and are positioned along rises bombardment at Yorktown, and are positioned along rises

between the Moore House and Victory Monument. between the Moore House and Victory Monument. General Washington’s headquarters was located further General Washington’s headquarters was located further

inland. American independence was fought and won here. inland. American independence was fought and won here.


Mount Mitchell, North CarolinaMount Mitchell, North Carolina

Whether it’s the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge, or the Great Whether it’s the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge, or the Great Smoky’s, mountain ranges throughout the eastern United Smoky’s, mountain ranges throughout the eastern United

States share pervasive fog banks. The fog generally States share pervasive fog banks. The fog generally remains below the crest line, but will at times rise up and remains below the crest line, but will at times rise up and

cover the mountaintops. The highest point in North cover the mountaintops. The highest point in North Carolina, Mount Mitchell, is capped by a look-out tower, Carolina, Mount Mitchell, is capped by a look-out tower,

visibly hazy through an afternoon cloud. visibly hazy through an afternoon cloud.


Paradise Village, MexicoParadise Village, Mexico

On a floatie, holding a half-consumed rum punch On a floatie, holding a half-consumed rum punch concoction, toasting the waterfall and slide at the Paradise concoction, toasting the waterfall and slide at the Paradise

Resort in Nuevo Vallarta. Resort in Nuevo Vallarta.


““Standin’ on the Corner…”Standin’ on the Corner…”

The girl, good lord, in a flatbed Ford, is merely an etching The girl, good lord, in a flatbed Ford, is merely an etching on the store front glass. The statue of a ‘60’s musician on the store front glass. The statue of a ‘60’s musician

leans against the post. With his hairstyle, open collar, and leans against the post. With his hairstyle, open collar, and blue jeans, he holds the guitar by its neck as it rests on the blue jeans, he holds the guitar by its neck as it rests on the curb. Etched in an upstairs window, the couple stands in a curb. Etched in an upstairs window, the couple stands in a

pre-coital embrace. On the ledge of another window, a pre-coital embrace. On the ledge of another window, a statue of a bald eagle is perched, observing the scene statue of a bald eagle is perched, observing the scene

below.below.

June, 2008June, 2008

Goat Island, New YorkGoat Island, New York

Horseshoe Falls is partially visibly from this Goat Island Horseshoe Falls is partially visibly from this Goat Island vantage point. Maid of the Mist boats will continue around vantage point. Maid of the Mist boats will continue around

that last bend, into the churning water, and through the that last bend, into the churning water, and through the heavy spray. The skyline of Niagara Falls, Ontario is heavy spray. The skyline of Niagara Falls, Ontario is

ascertainable above the western gorge.ascertainable above the western gorge.


Old Town NiceOld Town Nice

Crooked streets, narrow alleyways in perpetual shadow Crooked streets, narrow alleyways in perpetual shadow define Old Town. Cobblestones can take a toll on arches define Old Town. Cobblestones can take a toll on arches

and toes, as many streets sharply descend from Castle Hill and toes, as many streets sharply descend from Castle Hill to the Promenade. Shop fronts are slightly wider than the to the Promenade. Shop fronts are slightly wider than the

entry, the interior claustrophobic. Fortunately, many entry, the interior claustrophobic. Fortunately, many stores cater to a niche market, so patrons are minimal. stores cater to a niche market, so patrons are minimal.

Above the 1st floor, balconies extend from flats; rod iron Above the 1st floor, balconies extend from flats; rod iron railings decorated with potted plants or utilized as a railings decorated with potted plants or utilized as a

clothes dryer. clothes dryer.


Liberty IslandLiberty Island

The morning sun overwhelms the statue with light, and is The morning sun overwhelms the statue with light, and is misleading. A sub-arctic chill penetrated the five boroughs misleading. A sub-arctic chill penetrated the five boroughs

this December. Passengers who boarded the ferry first this December. Passengers who boarded the ferry first were herded upstairs to the outside deck. Fortunate souls were herded upstairs to the outside deck. Fortunate souls

who entered last experienced the warmth of the cabin. The who entered last experienced the warmth of the cabin. The ferry was filled to capacity. Access on Liberty Island had ferry was filled to capacity. Access on Liberty Island had been regulated to the perimeters; around the star-shaped been regulated to the perimeters; around the star-shaped

base. Our first visit occurred two winters after 9/11, but by base. Our first visit occurred two winters after 9/11, but by the second visit, November, 2008, the statue’s pedestal had the second visit, November, 2008, the statue’s pedestal had opened. We visited the museum and climbed the pedestal’s opened. We visited the museum and climbed the pedestal’s

interior, where stairs lead to an observation deck. One interior, where stairs lead to an observation deck. One flight below Liberty’s left foot, we checked out the flight below Liberty’s left foot, we checked out the

Manhattan skyline. The crown has recently opened, so on Manhattan skyline. The crown has recently opened, so on the third trip, we’ll complete the ascent.the third trip, we’ll complete the ascent.


Devil’s Bridge, ArizonaDevil’s Bridge, Arizona

Take Dry Creek Road, south of Sedona, and travel west Take Dry Creek Road, south of Sedona, and travel west into Coconino National Forest. Follow directional signs to into Coconino National Forest. Follow directional signs to the Devil’s Bridge trailhead. In December, 2002, the trail the Devil’s Bridge trailhead. In December, 2002, the trail

was muddy, making my boots feel gummy. The sun had yet was muddy, making my boots feel gummy. The sun had yet to break the shadows and patches of snow dotted the to break the shadows and patches of snow dotted the

eastern ridge. The hike is relatively short—designated eastern ridge. The hike is relatively short—designated moderate—with the bridge less than a mile away. Crossing moderate—with the bridge less than a mile away. Crossing the bridge was easy; a narrow portal beneath, and a short, the bridge was easy; a narrow portal beneath, and a short, but wide span. The ravine seemed at least ten feet deep and but wide span. The ravine seemed at least ten feet deep and the span was wet from morning dew, both issues required the span was wet from morning dew, both issues required some slight precautions. The trail continues up the ridge some slight precautions. The trail continues up the ridge before narrowing to almost nothing, replaced by cairns before narrowing to almost nothing, replaced by cairns

that seemed questionable. that seemed questionable.


House of TolstoyHouse of Tolstoy

Visitors enter the Tolstoy House from the back foyer, and Visitors enter the Tolstoy House from the back foyer, and

then tie felt booties over their shoes before touring. The then tie felt booties over their shoes before touring. The window above the foyer provides natural lighting for a window above the foyer provides natural lighting for a

staircase to the second level. The first room is expansive; staircase to the second level. The first room is expansive; hardwood floors and with a grand piano in the corner. The hardwood floors and with a grand piano in the corner. The

Tolstoy’s entertained here. The next room, smaller, is Tolstoy’s entertained here. The next room, smaller, is elaborately decorated with period furnishings. Another elaborately decorated with period furnishings. Another

room, his office, holds a large desk, made of a dark wood—room, his office, holds a large desk, made of a dark wood—mahogany or cherry—and supports a lamp, a writing set, mahogany or cherry—and supports a lamp, a writing set, and some loose papers. Apparently, he penned and some loose papers. Apparently, he penned The Death The Death

of Ivan Ilyitch of Ivan Ilyitch here. The upstairs hall separates the here. The upstairs hall separates the Tolstoy’s from their servants. The narrow hall; worn and Tolstoy’s from their servants. The narrow hall; worn and deteriorated to a slant, accesses the austere rooms of these deteriorated to a slant, accesses the austere rooms of these servants. Return outside and notice several cats lounging servants. Return outside and notice several cats lounging

around the back of the house, waiting for nip. The house is around the back of the house, waiting for nip. The house is within walking distance from the Park Kultury Metro within walking distance from the Park Kultury Metro

station.station.


Tuzigoot National MonumentTuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot rises above a mound in north central Arizona, a Tuzigoot rises above a mound in north central Arizona, a pueblo, that from a distance, resembles the great Aztecan pueblo, that from a distance, resembles the great Aztecan pyramids of the Yucatan. The foundations of many rooms pyramids of the Yucatan. The foundations of many rooms

surround the still standing structure at the top. The surround the still standing structure at the top. The exterior walls are plastered with adobe, while the interior exterior walls are plastered with adobe, while the interior

walls are framed by log rafters. The rafters support an walls are framed by log rafters. The rafters support an accessible roof; the staircase visible. The vantage point accessible roof; the staircase visible. The vantage point from the roof offers excellent views of the surrounding from the roof offers excellent views of the surrounding

valley. Sedona is to the northeast. A swath of brown tailing valley. Sedona is to the northeast. A swath of brown tailing slurry from a nearby copper mine discolors a portion of slurry from a nearby copper mine discolors a portion of

the valley.the valley.


Waterton National ParkWaterton National Park

Huckleberries along the side of Middle Waterton Lake Huckleberries along the side of Middle Waterton Lake attracted a lone bear. After a serious delay at the Canadian attracted a lone bear. After a serious delay at the Canadian border, we were intent on touring the Price of Wales Hotel border, we were intent on touring the Price of Wales Hotel and then possibly finding a doable afternoon hike up to a and then possibly finding a doable afternoon hike up to a glacier lake. The hotel lived up to all expectations, and the glacier lake. The hotel lived up to all expectations, and the

chosen hike required following the shore of Upper chosen hike required following the shore of Upper Waterton Lake to the Bertha Lake trailhead. At Bertha, an Waterton Lake to the Bertha Lake trailhead. At Bertha, an

aged immigrant from Hungary played his recorder; the aged immigrant from Hungary played his recorder; the sound echoing off the glacier.sound echoing off the glacier.


Beech Fork State Park, West VirginiaBeech Fork State Park, West Virginia

Beech Fork was a stopover campground on the way to my Beech Fork was a stopover campground on the way to my

nine-day/ten-state trek through the south. Leaving DC nine-day/ten-state trek through the south. Leaving DC around noon on Friday, I pulled into my campsite as the around noon on Friday, I pulled into my campsite as the

sun was sinking over the lake. My early morning sun was sinking over the lake. My early morning departure left for little exploration of the park, since I departure left for little exploration of the park, since I

wanted to tour the Lincoln birthplace and boyhood home wanted to tour the Lincoln birthplace and boyhood home in Kentucky as well as Mammoth Cave the next day and I in Kentucky as well as Mammoth Cave the next day and I needed an early start. Nevertheless, a herd of deer greeted needed an early start. Nevertheless, a herd of deer greeted

me as I selected a site. New blades of grass had broken me as I selected a site. New blades of grass had broken through as spring leaves began sprouting on the trees. through as spring leaves began sprouting on the trees.


White Sands National MonumentWhite Sands National Monument

The expanse of white sand in southwest New The expanse of white sand in southwest New

Mexico makes for an interesting hiking Mexico makes for an interesting hiking experience. The sands are in constant shift with no experience. The sands are in constant shift with no

plant demarcation to define a path. Any slightly plant demarcation to define a path. Any slightly tread earth is as brilliant a white as the tread earth is as brilliant a white as the

neighboring dunes. Standard highway reflectors neighboring dunes. Standard highway reflectors mark Alkali Flat Loop; the park’s major trail. mark Alkali Flat Loop; the park’s major trail.

Thin and flexible, bending with heavy winds, each Thin and flexible, bending with heavy winds, each cairn along the loop seems to attract drifting sand. cairn along the loop seems to attract drifting sand.

Though placed a relatively short distance apart, Though placed a relatively short distance apart, the cairns can be a challenge to locate, since many the cairns can be a challenge to locate, since many

are almost buried by drifts. Getting lost in this are almost buried by drifts. Getting lost in this mass of white, on a late afternoon, as the desert mass of white, on a late afternoon, as the desert

temperature quickly drops, is of serious concern.temperature quickly drops, is of serious concern.


Beale StreetBeale Street

One late afternoon and the closest parking spot was over One late afternoon and the closest parking spot was over

three blocks away. The Mississippi River is only a short three blocks away. The Mississippi River is only a short walk from Beale Street, and Memphis has turned its east walk from Beale Street, and Memphis has turned its east bank into a city park. People were jogging, picnicking, bank into a city park. People were jogging, picnicking,

walking their dogs, and kite flying. A river walk follows walking their dogs, and kite flying. A river walk follows the shoreline before looping back to the parking area. the shoreline before looping back to the parking area. There was a brilliant sunset. Back at Beale, Dyer’s was There was a brilliant sunset. Back at Beale, Dyer’s was

deep frying a burger and the juke joints were beginning to deep frying a burger and the juke joints were beginning to get lively. I was camping about twelve miles south at Fuller get lively. I was camping about twelve miles south at Fuller

State Park, but couldn’t resist a couple of brews at BB’s State Park, but couldn’t resist a couple of brews at BB’s place. He wasn’t performing that night. I saw him four place. He wasn’t performing that night. I saw him four

months later at Wolf Trap.months later at Wolf Trap.


Manassas National BattlefieldManassas National Battlefield

The southern ridge of Matthews Hill was where advancing The southern ridge of Matthews Hill was where advancing Union armies forced a retreat of the Confederates. General Union armies forced a retreat of the Confederates. General Thomas Jackson had Confederate reinforcements further Thomas Jackson had Confederate reinforcements further

south at Henry Hill. Advancing Union soldiers saw south at Henry Hill. Advancing Union soldiers saw Jackson sitting stalwart upon his horse, and referred to Jackson sitting stalwart upon his horse, and referred to

him as a “stone wall”.him as a “stone wall”.


Jamestown, VirginiaJamestown, Virginia

A reconstructed house frame from the time period shows A reconstructed house frame from the time period shows the method of construction. Archeologists have discovered the method of construction. Archeologists have discovered

the original foundations of the walls of the fort. The the original foundations of the walls of the fort. The cannon and frame are positioned near the southeast corner cannon and frame are positioned near the southeast corner of the original fort. Though the Memorial Church has been of the original fort. Though the Memorial Church has been reconstructed, and statues of John Smith and Pocahontas reconstructed, and statues of John Smith and Pocahontas are represented, Jamestown seems more fascinating as an are represented, Jamestown seems more fascinating as an archeological site rather than a historical one, and there is archeological site rather than a historical one, and there is a difference. The museum on the property shows recently a difference. The museum on the property shows recently

uncovered excavations of early foundations. Gravesites uncovered excavations of early foundations. Gravesites have been discovered. The old fort is an active dig. Decades have been discovered. The old fort is an active dig. Decades

passed and a newer settlement expanded outside the passed and a newer settlement expanded outside the immediate fort. Shells of red brick homes stand to the immediate fort. Shells of red brick homes stand to the

south. An eight-mile loop takes a bicyclist to Black Point; south. An eight-mile loop takes a bicyclist to Black Point; the southernmost tip of the island.the southernmost tip of the island.


Congaree National ParkCongaree National Park

Located southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, Congaree Located southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, Congaree has only recently been designated a National Park. By the has only recently been designated a National Park. By the

time I arrived at Congaree, I had caught up with the storm time I arrived at Congaree, I had caught up with the storm that drenched my campsite in Memphis, so my exploration that drenched my campsite in Memphis, so my exploration

of the park was a wet one. The plan was to rent a canoe of the park was a wet one. The plan was to rent a canoe and explore the swamp properly, the closest access point and explore the swamp properly, the closest access point being Cedar Creek Road. Weather conditions altered the being Cedar Creek Road. Weather conditions altered the plan. I opted for the Sims Trail Loop: a boardwalk that plan. I opted for the Sims Trail Loop: a boardwalk that

extends beneath a bald cypress canopy, across to Weston extends beneath a bald cypress canopy, across to Weston Lake, and back to the Visitor Center. At points along the Lake, and back to the Visitor Center. At points along the boardwalk, I could access several trailheads and explore boardwalk, I could access several trailheads and explore the park in greater detail. My objective was to reach the the park in greater detail. My objective was to reach the Congaree River. Within minutes after leaving the walk, Congaree River. Within minutes after leaving the walk, there was a cloudburst, and the trail went from soggy to there was a cloudburst, and the trail went from soggy to

muddy to spongy, boots sinking in the bog. I could almost muddy to spongy, boots sinking in the bog. I could almost see the swamp water rising. see the swamp water rising.


The GuggenheimThe Guggenheim

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located on Fifth The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located on Fifth Avenue, six blocks north of the Metropolitan Museum of Avenue, six blocks north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and directly across from Central Park. Designed by Art and directly across from Central Park. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the architecture is as renowned as Frank Lloyd Wright, the architecture is as renowned as

the art inside. From the seventh level, visitors spiral the art inside. From the seventh level, visitors spiral downward, viewing exhibits ranging from classic to downward, viewing exhibits ranging from classic to

contemporary. Many levels have annex galleries where contemporary. Many levels have annex galleries where special or temporary exhibits are displayed.special or temporary exhibits are displayed.


Takakkaw FallsTakakkaw Falls

Rivaling Yosemite Falls for sheer drop, Takakkaw Falls is Rivaling Yosemite Falls for sheer drop, Takakkaw Falls is

the pride of Canada’s Yoho National Park. Less than an the pride of Canada’s Yoho National Park. Less than an hour from Lake Louise, Takakkaw is a mere thirteen miles hour from Lake Louise, Takakkaw is a mere thirteen miles

on a spur road off Highway One. Water drops in three on a spur road off Highway One. Water drops in three stages. The upper falls appear from a small crevasse along stages. The upper falls appear from a small crevasse along the mountain ridge, making a short, but narrow drop onto the mountain ridge, making a short, but narrow drop onto

a wider precipice. The middle falls has the largest drop, a wider precipice. The middle falls has the largest drop, with water shooting out uncontained, falling in waves, with water shooting out uncontained, falling in waves, spraying the cliff walls. The lower falls cascade down a spraying the cliff walls. The lower falls cascade down a

debris field before regaining composure along a streambed debris field before regaining composure along a streambed below.below.


Journey Behind the FallsJourney Behind the Falls

Looking directly into the Canadian side of Horseshoe Looking directly into the Canadian side of Horseshoe Falls, the “Journey behind the Falls” experience allows Falls, the “Journey behind the Falls” experience allows visitors to enter the gorge and stand on a deck closest to visitors to enter the gorge and stand on a deck closest to the drop. Of all the vantage points available to view the the drop. Of all the vantage points available to view the

falls, from both the New York and Ontario side, this falls, from both the New York and Ontario side, this observation deck allows one to experience the sheer observation deck allows one to experience the sheer

magnitude of the water; the wind pressure, the back spray. magnitude of the water; the wind pressure, the back spray. Leave the deck and travel into a tunnel which leads to two Leave the deck and travel into a tunnel which leads to two

portals. The portals open up directly behind Horseshoe.portals. The portals open up directly behind Horseshoe.


Quai Rauba Capau, FranceQuai Rauba Capau, France

The English Promenade becomes Quai Rauba Capau as it The English Promenade becomes Quai Rauba Capau as it continues below Castle Hill toward the Port of Nice. A continues below Castle Hill toward the Port of Nice. A

manmade jetty extends out from the western shore manmade jetty extends out from the western shore separating the breakwater from the port. Visitors can walk separating the breakwater from the port. Visitors can walk the length of the jetty, a lighthouse at its point. A pop tent the length of the jetty, a lighthouse at its point. A pop tent

balances precariously above steps that lead to the surf. balances precariously above steps that lead to the surf. There was an uncertainty if anyone was inside. There was an uncertainty if anyone was inside.


Pilot Mountain, North CarolinaPilot Mountain, North Carolina

If the girls wanted Italian or Chinese food, Andy and If the girls wanted Italian or Chinese food, Andy and Barney had to take them to Mount Pilot. The town of Pilot Barney had to take them to Mount Pilot. The town of Pilot Mountain is eleven miles southeast of the fictional town of Mountain is eleven miles southeast of the fictional town of

Mayberry; Mount Airy, North Carolina and is named Mayberry; Mount Airy, North Carolina and is named after this knob to the west. A state park with a after this knob to the west. A state park with a

campground, Pilot also has a trail that loops around its campground, Pilot also has a trail that loops around its base. The hike is less than a mile in length.base. The hike is less than a mile in length.

January 1, 2004January 1, 2004

Times SquareTimes Square

Times Square, December 31, 2003, on a clear, snowless, and Times Square, December 31, 2003, on a clear, snowless, and

bitter night: Happy New Year!bitter night: Happy New Year!


Petrified Forest National ParkPetrified Forest National Park

The easiest access to Arizona’s Petrified Forest is off The easiest access to Arizona’s Petrified Forest is off Interstate 40; simply loop through the Painted Desert, Interstate 40; simply loop through the Painted Desert,

check out the petro glyphs at Newspaper Rock, and stop to check out the petro glyphs at Newspaper Rock, and stop to visit Agate Bridge. The Giant Logs are part of an ancient visit Agate Bridge. The Giant Logs are part of an ancient wash along the southern region of the park known as, and wash along the southern region of the park known as, and

fittingly named, the Rainbow Forest.fittingly named, the Rainbow Forest.


Cathedral of Christ the SaviorCathedral of Christ the Savior

Scaffolding at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior has just Scaffolding at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior has just

been taken down prior to our visit. The exterior facelift been taken down prior to our visit. The exterior facelift had been complete. We had spent the afternoon taking a had been complete. We had spent the afternoon taking a Moscow River cruise; past the Kremlin’s red wall, Red Moscow River cruise; past the Kremlin’s red wall, Red

Square, and Gorky Park. Immediately downstream from Square, and Gorky Park. Immediately downstream from the monument to Peter the Great, the large golden cupola the monument to Peter the Great, the large golden cupola

came into view. It is still a great regret that the interior came into view. It is still a great regret that the interior was closed to the public at that time.was closed to the public at that time.


Cades Cove, TennesseeCades Cove, Tennessee

This region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park This region of Great Smoky Mountains National Park represents the last of a settlement of families that made represents the last of a settlement of families that made

their home in the park. The cove is approximately twenty-their home in the park. The cove is approximately twenty-five miles from Gatlinburg. A looped road takes visitors five miles from Gatlinburg. A looped road takes visitors alongside small churches and grave yards, gristmills and alongside small churches and grave yards, gristmills and

homesteads; an area of the country that remained homesteads; an area of the country that remained untouched by civilization well into the twentieth century. I untouched by civilization well into the twentieth century. I was about four miles from Cable Mill when I saw a Park was about four miles from Cable Mill when I saw a Park Ranger directing cars around a tree that was garnering Ranger directing cars around a tree that was garnering

attention. A mother bear was having lunch up at the tree attention. A mother bear was having lunch up at the tree fork. In branches above her, three cubs jostled the leaves, fork. In branches above her, three cubs jostled the leaves,

carelessly searching for food. carelessly searching for food.


SedonaSedona

The town of Sedona spreads below one of the many The town of Sedona spreads below one of the many

photographed vistas, visible from an eastern rise; an area photographed vistas, visible from an eastern rise; an area vortex. New Year’s Eve was spent hiking up to Devil’s vortex. New Year’s Eve was spent hiking up to Devil’s

Bridge and New Year’s Day, we spent viewing the snow-Bridge and New Year’s Day, we spent viewing the snow-covered Grand Canyon.covered Grand Canyon.


Estes ParkEstes Park

The rainstorm had broken and I was traveling southward The rainstorm had broken and I was traveling southward from Estes Park and was at a ridge above the Lily Lake from Estes Park and was at a ridge above the Lily Lake

Visitor Center. I was heading towards Longs Peak Visitor Center. I was heading towards Longs Peak Campground on a Friday afternoon for a three-day Campground on a Friday afternoon for a three-day excursion into Rocky Mountain Park. Checking the excursion into Rocky Mountain Park. Checking the

rearview mirror, I noticed this double rainbow.rearview mirror, I noticed this double rainbow.


GracelandGraceland

A fountain shares the headstones of Elvis Presley, his A fountain shares the headstones of Elvis Presley, his mother and father, and his twin brother. Wreathes, mostly mother and father, and his twin brother. Wreathes, mostly

shaped like hearts, decorate the gravesite, located in a shaped like hearts, decorate the gravesite, located in a corner at Graceland. corner at Graceland.


Wupatki National Monument, ArizonaWupatki National Monument, Arizona

Wupatki, an American Indian pueblo northeast of Wupatki, an American Indian pueblo northeast of Flagstaff, has been designated a monument by the National Flagstaff, has been designated a monument by the National Park Service. The wall of this Lomaki ruin was warmed by Park Service. The wall of this Lomaki ruin was warmed by the evening sun. A winter storm arrived that night, forcing the evening sun. A winter storm arrived that night, forcing

me to break camp early at nearby Kaibab Lake at begin me to break camp early at nearby Kaibab Lake at begin the eight-mile descent into Supai, Arizona. the eight-mile descent into Supai, Arizona.


Gatlinburg, TennesseeGatlinburg, Tennessee

Like many adjacent towns that service visitors to National Like many adjacent towns that service visitors to National Parks, Gatlinburg, Tennessee welcomes Great Smoky Parks, Gatlinburg, Tennessee welcomes Great Smoky

tourists with an assortment of boutiques and gift shops, a tourists with an assortment of boutiques and gift shops, a variety of resorts and restaurants, and roadside oddities variety of resorts and restaurants, and roadside oddities like Ripley’s and Wax Museums. Dollywood is nearby in like Ripley’s and Wax Museums. Dollywood is nearby in

Pigeon Forge.Pigeon Forge.


Entrance to Saint Basil’s CathedralEntrance to Saint Basil’s Cathedral

Once past the entrance to Saint Basil’s Cathedral, visitors Once past the entrance to Saint Basil’s Cathedral, visitors find themselves in a maze of passages and rooms that are find themselves in a maze of passages and rooms that are quite confusing at best. The corridors are dark, dank, and quite confusing at best. The corridors are dark, dank, and musty, which all add to the mystique of this world famous musty, which all add to the mystique of this world famous

landmark. Several passages were off limits.landmark. Several passages were off limits.


Maid of the MistMaid of the Mist

Of all attractions at Niagara Falls, the Maid of the Mist is Of all attractions at Niagara Falls, the Maid of the Mist is the most popular. Passenger ferries take guests from either the most popular. Passenger ferries take guests from either

the Ontario or New York shore into the churning water the Ontario or New York shore into the churning water below Horseshoe Falls. A blue hooded raincoat repels the below Horseshoe Falls. A blue hooded raincoat repels the spray as the captain navigates into the mist. He stops for a spray as the captain navigates into the mist. He stops for a

few minutes before turning back toward shore.few minutes before turning back toward shore.


ManhattanManhattan

The sheer number of buildings making up the Manhattan The sheer number of buildings making up the Manhattan

skyline, each unique in architectural style and reflecting skyline, each unique in architectural style and reflecting the time period when it was built, is a reason in itself to the time period when it was built, is a reason in itself to

visit the city. One can almost pinpoint the decade in which visit the city. One can almost pinpoint the decade in which these two buildings in mid-town were erected. these two buildings in mid-town were erected.


MemphisMemphis

Rising up from the Mississippi River, the Memphis skyline Rising up from the Mississippi River, the Memphis skyline

is separated by Tom Lee Park. A downpour dampened my is separated by Tom Lee Park. A downpour dampened my campsite at nearby Fuller State Park, just south of the city. campsite at nearby Fuller State Park, just south of the city.


Nuervo VallartaNuervo Vallarta

The sun breaks through a summer storm above the beach at The sun breaks through a summer storm above the beach at

Nuervo Vallarta, Mexico. The undertow at Banderas Bay Nuervo Vallarta, Mexico. The undertow at Banderas Bay can be treacherous.can be treacherous.


Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg

Carriages transport guests up the cobblestone streets of Carriages transport guests up the cobblestone streets of

Williamsburg. I spent a chilly three-day Thanksgiving Williamsburg. I spent a chilly three-day Thanksgiving weekend at Colonial National Historical Park. Prior to weekend at Colonial National Historical Park. Prior to

Williamsburg, I explored the settlement of Jamestown and Williamsburg, I explored the settlement of Jamestown and finished the trip visiting Yorktown, where Washington’s finished the trip visiting Yorktown, where Washington’s

troops fought for independence. Historic Williamsburg has troops fought for independence. Historic Williamsburg has become somewhat commercialized with shops and become somewhat commercialized with shops and

restaurants at one end of the thoroughfare. It has become restaurants at one end of the thoroughfare. It has become an east coast destination for those seeking theme parks and an east coast destination for those seeking theme parks and

other amusements. My intent was purely historical.other amusements. My intent was purely historical.


Banana Plantation, JamaicaBanana Plantation, Jamaica

Growing in the Blue Mountain foothills of eastern Jamaica, Growing in the Blue Mountain foothills of eastern Jamaica,

these green bananas were still ripening by early July. A these green bananas were still ripening by early July. A bicyclist had placed an entire bunch on his head and bicyclist had placed an entire bunch on his head and

balanced it with one hand as he wobbled down the pot-hole balanced it with one hand as he wobbled down the pot-hole

ridden blacktop.ridden blacktop.


Montezuma’s CastleMontezuma’s Castle

This monument in central Arizona was inhabited by Native This monument in central Arizona was inhabited by Native

Americans with little involvement to the Aztec emperor. Americans with little involvement to the Aztec emperor. The site pictured is inaccessible to visitors, however, The site pictured is inaccessible to visitors, however,

foundations of some rooms have survived and are available foundations of some rooms have survived and are available to view. to view.

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