Amazon Hammocks
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Boats are commonplace when it comes to traveling the Amazon River. In Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas, travelers must arrive early to their boats if they want to catch a privileged location to set up their … Read More

Teatro Amazonas
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Built during the Belle Époque in the late 1800s during the rubber boom, the Amazon Theatre is an opera house in Brazil‘s heart of the Amazon jungle. Almost all construction materials were imported from Europe via the Amazon River: tiles … Read More

SVRA 2013
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I was very glad the inaugural race of the Sportscar Vintage Race Association (SVRA) came to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in 2013. Not only was I able to see cars dating back to pre-WW times, but I could … Read More

Sol Duc Falls
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There are several spots around the Sol Duc Falls where one can get some beautiful shots. This area, in particular, is very popular because it allows visitors to get close to the river and falls. Olympic National Park has three … Read More

Lake Bastrop, South Shore Park
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Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a hidden treasure just about 45 minutes southeast of Austin. It should not be confused with Bastrop State Park, which is just a few minutes from it. This is an LCRA (Lower Colorado River … Read More

Garner State Park
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A very popular destination in the Hill Country, Garner State Park is one of the busiest parks in Texas, especially in the summer because of the cool waters of the Frio River. The Frio River winds nearly 3 miles through the … Read More

Muleshoe Bend
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Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area is a Lower Colorado River Authority park along the Colorado River in northwest Austin. The park offers a 6.5-mile mountain bike trail, horseback riding, plenty of tent camping sites and a beautiful shoreline along the Colorado River … Read More

Boboli Gardens
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The Boboli Gardens (Giardini di Boboli) are located behind the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti)  in Florence. We spent an afternoon there enjoying the beauty and tranquility of walking around sculptures dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries. The Pitti … Read More

Lady Bird Lake
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The Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake) is actually the Colorado River running through downtown Austin. This section is close to the Auditorium Shores.

Pedernales Falls State Park
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— About 45 minutes from Austin, Pedernales Falls State Park is a great day trip destination. In addition to picnic areas, visitors can swim in the Pedernales River in a designated area. The park is also close to Johnson City … Read More

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