“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the Creator“Mahatma Gandhi Admiring the sunset is a local pastime in Fortaleza, Brazil. This shot was taken at Ponte … Read More

In 2020, Mission San José celebrated 300 years. As one of four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, this UNESCO World Heritage site preserves and celebrates the Spanish heritage in Texas and the USA. The missions were … Read More

I was enjoying a leisure bike ride two days before Christmas and headed to the area where two universities house satellite branches from their primary campus locations. Texas A&M University and Texas State University have campuses in Round Rock. For … Read More

Many local shrubs and trees suffered devastating effects after the hard week-long freeze and snowfall that hit Texas in February 2021. Throughout the city, it was evident to see the damage caused. Most noticeable were palm trees. The city of … Read More

Fall foliage comes late to the Lone Star State. Often, we will see fall foliage from mid-November to mid-December in Austin. Around mid-December, I went for a bike ride around the Lady Bird Lake. It is a popular trail for … Read More

Although the weather has been unseasonably warm for December, we have had just enough cold temperature snaps to create appealing fall colors. Yesterday, after the sun came out, I could not pass up the chance to photograph our deck view. … Read More

Christmas in Brazil is not much different from what we experience in the northern hemisphere. Well, if you set aside the fact it is summer in Brazil during Christmas, then not much else is different. The malls are packed with … Read More

While running some errands this afternoon, I made a speedy stop at a local Austin gem: Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve. Nestled in Central Austin, the park is an oasis with short trails, ponds, flowers, and several peacocks roaming freely. … Read More

It’s #travelTuesday on social media. So, I’m dreaming of a white… sandy beach. This is home. A sunset at Beira-Mar Avenue in Fortaleza can be magical. It has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike to stroll along the seashore … Read More

In 2011, we went to Washington to visit all three national parks in that state. We stayed with a friend in Seattle on the weekends and spent weekdays in the national parks. It was a good plan because it allowed … Read More