The Dalmatian Coast and Beyond
We spent 18 days in September and October 2025 in six countries: Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Italy, Greece and Turkey. We started in Split, Croatia for a few days, then eleven days was on a cruise ship, then we spent another few days in Istanbul. Key observations: By any reckoning, the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is […]
Brooklyn Bridge, 2018
Tour Eiffel, Paris
Jesus in Key Largo
Jesus is the last person you expect to see.
Florida Springs Trip
Gulfport Geckofest
A fun way to hang out in Gulfport, which is a great place. Explore the colorful quirkiness of Gulfport at the annual GeckoFest on August 30, 2025. Browse great art, listen to live music, check out fun street performers and enjoy food and drinks. This event is typically scheduled from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. along Beach […]
Chincoteague House at Night
Chickens in Key West
Chickens are protected in Key West, and there are a lot of them, crowing, walking through restaurants, and crossing the road. Don’t think about eating them!
The Schoolhouse B&B, Rocheport, MO
Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle, FL
The story of the Crooked River Lighthouse begins with the destruction of its predecessor on Dog Island, which was lost to a hurricane in 1873. Recognizing the vulnerability of the island, authorities chose to build its replacement on the secure mainland. Despite various setbacks, the new lighthouse was completed in 1895, accompanied by two residences […]
The Baths at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
This was a welcomed retreat in the middle of a long bike ride on the GAP trail. The Healing Waters of Berkeley Springs: A Naturalist’s Immersion There is something ancient in the sound of a spring. Long before science measured temperature and mineral content, the bubbling voice of water rising from the earth called to […]