SIGHTS AND SCENTS POSTED FROM THE HILL COUNTRY OF TEXAS THAT INCLUDE THE WORLD
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I’m pretty Bossy And I a Pretty Bessie I’m Shy Standing My Ground Thinking deep thoughts. I read on the Internet that eating cactus will give you big horns. If its on the Internet, It’s got to be true, Right? Ouch, Man, this stuff has got stickers in it! I think I may … Read more
Beijing April 1`8-20, 2013
Xi’an April 17, 2013 Beijing April 1`8-20, 2013
Yangtze Tour 4-13-13 China-Yangtze River Cruise 4-14-13 Yangtze River Cruise-Tour 4-14-13 On Saturday April 13, 2013 we started our river cruise up the Yangtze River. We boarded our boat below the Three Gorges Dam. Our first “Port of Call” was the village of San Dou Ping and an excursion to the Three Gorges Dam itself. … Read more
I had to post this video on Youtube due to its length. It is an excerpt of a video made by the ship’s photographer. I do not know how long it will remain there. Here is the URL: http://youtu.be/jsQByOPPUcE There is a 37 minute video of our Yangtze River Cruse posted on YouTube Just click … Read more
Not only are there flowers in the desert, there are animals as well. The Horny Toad is fun to find and examine. The correct name is “short horned lizard” Yes, they are lizards. They are not harmed if handled carefully and not stressed. This guy posed for our pictures and then stretched out happily on his … Read more
The desert in Nevada can be colorful, especially in the Spring if sufficient rainfall was received
New Mexico has some great places to visit. In the southern part White Sands National Monument and Carlsbad Caverns are at the top of the list The white gypsum sands seem to go on for ever. Coupled with a bright blue sky makes for great photo opportunities. Occasionally you will see some others playing in … Read more
If you have never had the chance to visit Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes you have missed some great scenery BUT go in May or September. June, July and August, the place is packed. Wall to Wall people. We entered the Park from the East side. That way you get to drive through some … Read more
These are a few of the photos that I have taken in the Pacific North West Mount Bachelor in Central Oregon wears a snow blanket year around Color abounds in tidal pools along the Pacific North West sea shore These sea creatures were “muscling”in on the action on this rocky outcropping. This green anemone is … Read more