Fish and Vegetables from an International Market just outside of Washington, DC.
We were on a "Road to Hana" tour, stopping to look at one of the many roadside waterfalls. Just as I was about to take a picture of the old bridge, a red jeep started across. I liked the contrast of the red, man made metal against the natural verdant green of the tropical foliage. Photo taken in August 2006 during our one week relaxing vacation on Maui.
We were on a "Road to Hana" tour that stopped at a Tropical Flowers place. I took this picture because I thought my Mom would like it - her favorite color is red. Photo taken in August 2006 during our one week relaxing vacation on Maui.
This photo was taken in a harbour near Cannes, France.
We were on our way out of the town of Izmal, Mexico (in Yucatan) when I spotted a couple on their motorcycle. I felt sorry for them because it was raining and they were getting very wet. The streets would normally be full of people, but were empty because of the rain. The town of Izmal is famous for all the buildings being painted yellow. The yellow walls made a nice contrast against the wet street and our bright red rental car. I took the photo on July 2, 2007 during our one week dream trip to Mexico.
The Krasny Strela or "Red Arrow" night train between Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia.
Santorini is a barren, rocky Greek island just opposite a volcano, with black and red beaches and towns situated on high cliffs offering breathtaking views and fantastic sunsets. Santorini has a dramatic beauty as opposed to lush and green islands. The volcano is still active—the last eruption was in 1950 and caused an earthquake that destroyed many villages on the island. The island's official name is Thira and its main town, Fira, is also the capital of the Cyclades islands.
A sample of photos taken from around Red River, New Mexico, one of the coolest small towns in America!
A sample of photos taken from around Red River, New Mexico, one of the coolest small towns in America!
A sample of photos taken from around Red River, New Mexico, one of the coolest small towns in America!
A sample of photos taken from around Red River, New Mexico, one of the coolest small towns in America!
Super Hot in Red Rock State Park in Nevada.
While touring GdaĆsk in Poland we spotted this Tower with a Tie. We never did figure out why it was there.
So I am sure all of you are dying to know how the Vegas trip went. Well wait no longer, I will tell you. We left on Friday which just happened to be Dwight's birthday. Jenn was meeting us on the plane because she had gotten on in Seattle and was picking us up. Well we didn't know that Jenn had told the flight attendent that he should mess with us so while we were waiting in line Jaron and I are paged. He then tried to get us to sing songs and told us that we were not going to be able to board the plane until we did. Needless to say my face turned many shades of red as all the people on the flight are staring at us. I tried to distract them by telling them that it was Dwight's birthday but that didn't work. He did get to go on the airplane first though. So we are on the plane and I think I got the strongest drink known to man. A little bit of OJ and a whole bunch of Vodka. Two sips and I was toasty.
So it was freaking hot in Vegas and we are all excited to get to our condo and start drinking and begin our vacation. Well that was not the case. We finally got to the condo after some failed attempts and noticed that it had not been cleaned yet. At that same time Jenn was noticing that she had left her ID on the plane. So back in the car we went to blow some time so the condo could get cleaned and figure out what was going on with Jenn's ID. It all turned out good though. Southwest was able to find Jenn's ID and put it on the first flight out from Phoenix to Las Vegas and we were able to pick it up at the airport Saturday morning.
So Friday because of Jenn's missing ID and all of us being the good friends that we are we just hung at the condo, a few people took swims in the jacuzzi tub, we played drunken uno, and threw a toga party HEHEHE :)
So Saturday, Sunday, and Monday consisted of a lot of walking, a lot of booze, gambling, smoking, and late nights. We hit all the usual places, a lot of casino's obviously, Freemont street where we saw an awesome light show and where Jaron and I proceeded to lose a lot of money courtesy of "The Most Liberal 21 Game in Vegas", the Stratosphere where I thought I was going to die on the Big Shot and the Xscream. (But I definetly recommend that you try it at least for the experience. But it is not for the faint of heart.) We also hit up the roller coaster at New York/New York which was awesome. As well it should be for $14 a ride! But the best thing ever was the dinner show that we went to at the Excalibur. If you get a chance check out the Tournament of Kings. We picked up the tickets at one of the many boths on the strip that offer 1/2 priced tickets the day of the show. (But have a backup show in mind just incase.) You get to root for a Knight or if you are lucky like we were you get to root for the Evil Dragon. You get a really good meal that you have to eat with your hands because they do not give you silverware. Duh. They really get medevil on you. I thought that it was going to be a little cheesy but it turned out to be a lot of fun. Totally worth the money. By the end of the night my voice was all raspy. A few hiccups but all in all it was a really fun trip. But at the end I was happy to be coming home. Vegas is tiring.
Amsterdam's famous (or infamous) Red Light District comes alive when the sun goes down.
Moab, Utah is a paradise! I think it has something for just about anyone. Great outdoor activities abound! You can raft down the mighty Colorado and Green Rivers, hike in the red rock canyons or in the beautiful Manti La Sal Forest, repel, go fishing, mountain bike on world class trails, or just take a simple walk in some of the most unique and breath taking areas on earth.
You can't beat the weather. If you love the heat - the summers in Moab bring it. Summer temps can top 110 F. However, escape from the heat is only a short drive up the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, where temperatures can be up to 30 degrees cooler.
Moab and the surrounding area is historically and geographically rich with ancient Pueblo/Anasazi dwellings and cliff art to modern Native American cultural influences. The unique geography has drawn movie producers, including Stephen Spielberg and are a draw for amture and professional photographers alike. You can'f find many places that are blessed with as many state and national parks, forests, and heritage sites! Cuisine and shopping opportunities are enriched by the many ethnic and cultural influences in the area. Moab even had a hand in the Cold War (as a uranium mining center - no worries, no enriched uranium and the mills have been closed for many years).
Moab, Utah is a paradise! I think it has something for just about anyone. Great outdoor activities abound! You can raft down the mighty Colorado and Green Rivers, hike in the red rock canyons or in the beautiful Manti La Sal Forest, repel, go fishing, mountain bike on world class trails, or just take a simple walk in some of the most unique and breath taking areas on earth.
You can't beat the weather. If you love the heat - the summers in Moab bring it. Summer temps can top 110 F. However, escape from the heat is only a short drive up the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, where temperatures can be up to 30 degrees cooler.
Moab and the surrounding area is historically and geographically rich with ancient Pueblo/Anasazi dwellings and cliff art to modern Native American cultural influences. The unique geography has drawn movie producers, including Stephen Spielberg and are a draw for amture and professional photographers alike. You can'f find many places that are blessed with as many state and national parks, forests, and heritage sites! Cuisine and shopping opportunities are enriched by the many ethnic and cultural influences in the area. Moab even had a hand in the Cold War (as a uranium mining center - no worries, no enriched uranium and the mills have been closed for many years).
Moab, Utah is a paradise! I think it has something for just about anyone. Great outdoor activities abound! You can raft down the mighty Colorado and Green Rivers, hike in the red rock canyons or in the beautiful Manti La Sal Forest, repel, go fishing, mountain bike on world class trails, or just take a simple walk in some of the most unique and breath taking areas on earth.
You can't beat the weather. If you love the heat - the summers in Moab bring it. Summer temps can top 110 F. However, escape from the heat is only a short drive up the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, where temperatures can be up to 30 degrees cooler.
Moab and the surrounding area is historically and geographically rich with ancient Pueblo/Anasazi dwellings and cliff art to modern Native American cultural influences. The unique geography has drawn movie producers, including Stephen Spielberg and are a draw for amture and professional photographers alike. You can'f find many places that are blessed with as many state and national parks, forests, and heritage sites! Cuisine and shopping opportunities are enriched by the many ethnic and cultural influences in the area. Moab even had a hand in the Cold War (as a uranium mining center - no worries, no enriched uranium and the mills have been closed for many years).
Moab, Utah is a paradise! I think it has something for just about anyone. Great outdoor activities abound! You can raft down the mighty Colorado and Green Rivers, hike in the red rock canyons or in the beautiful Manti La Sal Forest, repel, go fishing, mountain bike on world class trails, or just take a simple walk in some of the most unique and breath taking areas on earth.
You can't beat the weather. If you love the heat - the summers in Moab bring it. Summer temps can top 110 F. However, escape from the heat is only a short drive up the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, where temperatures can be up to 30 degrees cooler.
Moab and the surrounding area is historically and geographically rich with ancient Pueblo/Anasazi dwellings and cliff art to modern Native American cultural influences. The unique geography has drawn movie producers, including Stephen Spielberg and are a draw for amture and professional photographers alike. You can'f find many places that are blessed with as many state and national parks, forests, and heritage sites! Cuisine and shopping opportunities are enriched by the many ethnic and cultural influences in the area. Moab even had a hand in the Cold War (as a uranium mining center - no worries, no enriched uranium and the mills have been closed for many years).