Grand Canyon – South Rim
An iconic symbol of the U.S. national parks, the Grand Canyon must be experienced in person. Words and photos do not ever convey the beauty of being there. This is in the South Rim, the more popular section of the … Read More
Garner State Park
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
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
A hike to the top of Enchanted Rock offers a magnificent view of the Texas Hill Country. This is from one of my camping trips and hike to the top of the dome (1,825 feet or 556 m above sea level) looking … Read More
Santos, São Paulo
— The largest port in Latin America, Santos is a gem of a city! Only 49 miles (79 km) away from the capital of São Paulo, Santos offers both ocean and mountain views. The Serra do Mar separates the city … Read More
Boboli Gardens
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
Port Isabel Lighthouse
– 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
Temple of Heaven
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
Lady Bird Lake
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.
