Roman Forum
— Back in 2012, we took a trip to Italy. Rome was our first destination. We both fell in love with that city and its people. Our hotel was within walking distance to the Roman Forum and Coliseum. At the … Read More
Church of the Company
— The Church of the Company (La Iglesia de la Compañía) is a Peruvian baroque treasure in the mestizo architectural style in the city of Arequipa. The church is also known as the church of the Jesuits. After the 1698 … Read More
Chisos Mountains
— On June 12, 2019, Big Bend NP celebrated its 75th anniversary. Protecting over 450 bird species and 1,200 plant species, the park also encompasses the largest protected area of the Chihuahuan Desert in the USA. No matter which entrance … Read More
Indian Routes
— Nine years ago we went back to Canyon de Chelly NM to explore more of that national monument. From there we drove to Farmington, New Mexico, to continue visiting other parks and national monuments. Before leaving Canyon de Chelly, … Read More
Fallen Warrior
— Every time I bike the Northeast Metro Park, I also ride through several Pflugerville city parks. Besides the scenic views and shaded areas, I always pass this memorial to the Fallen Warrior located at the intersection of Pfluger Park … Read More
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail
— This was a very fun hiking trail in New Mexico. The first part of the trail is fairly easy and offers some refreshing wading pools and some waterfalls. The catwalk itself is a very scenic and shaded trail. The … Read More
Eastern Spotted Whiptail
— Also known as the Texas Spotted Whiptail (Aspidoscelis gularis), this long-tailed lizard appears not to be afraid of people. We spotted this one at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It did not shy away from my lens and … Read More
Capitol Peak View from Rock Garden Trail
— I have posted a couple of photos of Capitol Peak at Palo Duro Canyon SP. This particular view above is zoomed in while hiking the Rock Garden trail. This photo is distinguished from others because we are looking at … Read More
Douro River
— When in Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, you owe it to yourself to experience a sunset by the Douro River. Do it as we did in 2018. Go across the Dom Luís I bridge to the Vila Nova de … Read More
Praça D. Pedro IV
— Walking around the city streets in Lisbon is one of the most fascinating things. Even if you have no purpose whatsoever, the historical lessons you relive are priceless. Not too far from where we were staying in Lisbon, when … Read More
