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June 09, 2017 - As an escape from the cold New York winter and a self-assigned stock photography project, I was working my way down the...

May 26, 2017 - A very productive walk on Isla Española’s Punta Suárez this morning. A “wet landing” (barely wet) and sea lions on the b...

May 08, 2017 - I had a couple of days in Madrid before I traveled to northern Spain. It was fun to walk around the city to see what vis...

March 20, 2017 - Up at 6:30, breakfast at 7. We left for the Charles Darwin Station at 8. We had a look at the museum first, and then at...

January 09, 2017 - I was wandering around the Plaza de España in Seville having a great time capturing the colors, light, and architecture.

November 11, 2016 - This trip came up as a last-minute courier flight to Milano. I had my sights set on Venice, and I was able to spend 10 d...

October 28, 2016 - As an escape from the cold New York winter and a self-assigned stock photography project, I was working my way down the...

September 12, 2016 - After driving from New York to Las Vegas with my brother on a drive-away mission, we rented a car for a few days to expl...

September 05, 2016 - On this solo road trip I was visiting our neighbors to the north. Although I liked Montreal, I felt there was something...

August 22, 2016 - This trip came up as a last-minute courier flight to Milano. I had my sights set on Venice, and I was able to spend 10 d...

August 15, 2016 - A very productive walk on Isla Española’s Punta Suárez this morning. A “wet landing” (barely wet) and sea lions on the b...

August 08, 2016 - Although the plan was to go to the Shwedagon Paya before breakfast while it was still cool, and although we woke up on t...

May 16, 2016 - Up at 6:30, breakfast at 7. We left for the Charles Darwin Station at 8. We had a look at the museum first, and then at...

May 06, 2016 - I was driving along the Pacific coast of Mexico with the goal of getting photos of beautiful beaches and inviting tropic...

March 25, 2016 - The late afternoon destination was the Shwedagon Paya, just to get some photos from the western side. We took another ta...

March 18, 2016 - Although my trip to Ireland was short, I am glad I squeezed in the time to visit Powerscourt Gardens in Enniskerry. The...

November 30, 2015 - Up at 5:30 to hike Table Mountain, and this time the weather was perfect and stable. It was uphill all the way, even eno...

October 23, 2015 - As an escape from the cold New York winter and a self-assigned stock photography project, I was working my way down the...

October 09, 2015 - I spent a little time reading and planning our itinerary, then started to cook dinner. I figured we could be done before...

August 24, 2015 - On this solo road trip I was visiting our neighbors to the north. Although I liked Montreal, I felt there was something...

July 20, 2015 - Up at 4 am, and at park gate by 4:30, which is when the guard had told us we could get out. No go. We got stuck waiting...

July 17, 2015 - Up about 6 for game drive. Still problems sleeping—jet lag, getting adjusted to foam pad/sleeping bag? Good animal view...

July 13, 2015 - Lunch and siesta passed quickly and before we knew it, 4:00 came and it was time for our boat trip on the Rufiji River....

June 01, 2015 - Woke up after our overnight in the car and had breakfast of cereal, bread, and honey, then drove to Highgate Ostrich Far...

May 29, 2015 - Our friend Barend joined us, following us out of Cape Town on his motorcycle, first to Table View, then down beyond Camp...

March 02, 2015 - Up at 5:30 to the tune of my alarm. We had breakfast downstairs, and were out the door by 6:45. We had rented bikes from...

January 16, 2015 - Departed hotel at 8:10 after breakfast--another day at the ruins. So extensive--what a large civilization--about 1 milli...

January 05, 2015 - After our homemade breakfast, we bought spare car keys and a new battery for the truck’s remote. We then went to Botshab...

December 15, 2014 - As an escape from the cold New York winter and a self-assigned stock photography project, I was working my way down the...

December 05, 2014 - Continuing my nocturnal adventures from my previous post, I came across this scene, which is a popular destination becau...

November 14, 2014 - I woke up at 5:40, moments before the sun rose. I fought the temptation to roll over and continue sleeping, and got up t...

November 07, 2014 - At 4:30 we hit the town again, starting at the site of the old slave market. Very disappointing, as it’s now an Anglican...

November 03, 2014 - Lunch and siesta passed quickly and before we knew it, 4:00 came and it was time for our boat trip on the Rufiji River....

February 17, 2014 - I was exploring the angles and trying to capture some of this unique architecture with my camera when I was approached b...

January 03, 2014 - We had lunch at the hotel, and then a siesta. Before I knew it, or was ready for it, the time came to leave for Karnak....

December 23, 2013 - Up at 6 to pee, and met another hosteler going to take pix at the 12 Apostles, a rock formation on the coast. Although m...

December 06, 2013 - Back in the day I had the opportunity to fly as a courier to a number of exotic destinations for very little money. Hong...

November 01, 2013 - At about noon we were ready to take a ferry to Elephantine Island to see the ruins of the Temple of Khnum and the Aswan...

October 11, 2013 - We haven’t done much today--just lazed around a bit on the roof of our houseboat. We had tea on the veranda, and are now...

September 23, 2013 - A very productive morning, starting with another acacia silhouette at sunrise. Lots of animals and scenery. I think I go...

August 09, 2013 - I was hiking, exploring, and photographing this area for a few days in the Fall. The weather was excellent, the foliage...

August 05, 2013 - Central Park is a great place to relax or get some exercise, depending upon your mood. Summer is a fun time to enjoy the...

June 14, 2013 - At 4:30 we hit the town again, starting at the site of the old slave market. Very disappointing, as it’s now an Anglican...

May 20, 2013 - Up at 5:30 to hike Table Mountain, and this time the weather was perfect and stable. It was uphill all the way, even eno...

April 22, 2013 - Up at 6:30 again. A light rain as we were getting ready, but not enough to stop us. Our destination was the animal marke...

December 21, 2012 - Breakfast at 7:15, then to the border post by 8:10 A very easy border--I wish they all were like that. We walked across...