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

– The Port (Point) Isabel Lighthouse was constructed in 1852. The light was extinguished in 1905, dedicated as a state park in 1952 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1976. Of the original 16 lighthouses constructed along … Read More

In 2002, we took a vacation in the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Of course a visit to EPCOT was in our itinerary. There were lots of things to do and see. An impressive highlight, though, was the replica of … Read More

— This auto-drive trail is one of the best in the state. The 4.7-mile trip takes you up on Skyline Drive to enjoy the beauty of West Texas and its mountains. Hikers can also reach the summit of Skyline Drive … Read More

First of all, this is an amateur site. I am not a professional photographer, nor do I intend to become one. Photography is a hobby for me. I enjoy carrying my camera around when I travel, hike, and ride my … Read More

Sunsets along Beira Mar Avenue in Fortaleza, Brazil, are often breathtaking. Several locations along the seashore will be just as beautiful as any other. Whether you are close to the Ponte dos Ingleses or near the Iracema statue, a sunset … Read More

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.

— 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

One of my favorite destinations in Texas, Big Bend National Park, offers isolation from large cities. A hike along the Santa Elena Canyon will even augment the quietness one can find in the park. Just try to go there when … Read More

If you plan your trip to Palo Duro Canyon SP off-season, you can rent one of three full cabins at the canyon’s rim. Watching sunsets and sunrises right from your deck is perfect. The three cabins have beds, a bathroom, … Read More