Waiting for Dinner
— Fortaleza, the capital of Brazil‘s northeastern Ceará state, is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. One of the city’s most popular attractions is its stunning sunsets. The sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, creating a stunning display … Read More
Monarch Butterfly
— Recently I came upon a blog by a photographer named Denzil. He is based in Belgium, and the blog is simply called Denzil Nature. Nothing else is needed to describe what his blog is all about. In the blog, … Read More
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
— Braga is the largest city in the northern Portuguese region of Minho. Although not a heavily visited destination in Portugal, the city is known as the oldest Portuguese city. One of the many attractions the city has is Igreja … Read More
Avenida da Liberdade
— Avenida da Liberdade (Avenue of Liberty) is a boulevard in central Lisbon, Portugal. It is known as the most expensive street to rent or buy property on in Portugal. In addition to being home to various embassies and diplomatic … Read More
Spring 2023 Bluebonnets
— With spring fully underway in Austin, Texas, this week I decided it was time to go out and look for what wildflowers are blooming currently in this area. City streets, highways, and parks show a good presence of some … Read More
Exit Glacier
— Back in June 2004, we traveled to Alaska. It was one of those bucket-list trips, I confess. Since then, the bug has been planted and remained in my mind. We will go back there to explore more of that … Read More
Kolob Canyons
— When we first visited Glacier NP, a park ranger told us that the average park visitor spends only about eight hours in a national park. That is profoundly sad. So, you can imagine that a park with many popular … Read More
The Long and Winding Road
— The last full day when we visited Zion National Park was reserved to hike to Angel’s Landing, arguably the most famous hike in the park. We started early to enjoy the views with fewer people. We were lucky to … Read More
The Watchman
— Whether hiking the Pa’rus Trail or driving on the Zion/Mt. Carmel Highway, one of the most striking views within Zion National Park is the Watchman. A particular bridge — the Canyon Junction Bridge near the highway turnoff — is … Read More
Point Petty
— During our visit to Zion National Park in May 2016, there were so many memorable views. The Watchman, the trail to Angel’s Landing, Canyon Overlook, Kolob Canyons, and others are worth mentioning here. Some of those sights were constantly … Read More
