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Texas Trip

Chinstrap Penguin

October 6, 2014

I had the opportunity to visit San Antonio and Austin Texas for a quick long weekend trip. I didn’t know Austin City Limits was happening on my weekend there, but …

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Naples Birthday Trip

Sunset on Naples, Florida

July 20, 2014

I took advantage of a two-night free stay in Naples for a long birthday weekend to the coast. The weather was great, the beach was fun and it was definitely …

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Historic Savannah

Streets of Savannah at Night

March 5, 2014

The city of Savannah had been on my “must do” list for quite some time, so when a travel deal came through, I booked for a long weekend to explore …

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China Trip – Day 7 – Suzhou

Canal Boat

December 2, 2013

Our last full day in China before the more than day return had us on an excursion to the Venice of the East, Suzhou, where we took the Chinese equivalent …

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China Trip – Days 5 & 6 – Shanghai

Pudong Skyline

December 1, 2013

We lost about a day traveling from Beijing to Shanghai. After we checked in to the hotel, I did a little sight seeing as sunset fell along the Bund. The …

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China Trip – Day 4 – Hou Hai

Hou Hai

November 29, 2013

After three full days of touring, I opted a lighter day with walking of the great city, including Hou Hai and the Bell Temple. Tomorrow we’d fly to Shanghai for …

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China Trip – Day 3 – Zoo and More

Panda Bear at Beijing Zoo

November 28, 2013

On our third full day in Beijing, I ventured out with a fellow traveler on our own to explore several temples, including the Temple of Heaven, but started out with …

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China Trip – Day 2 – Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China

November 27, 2013

The second full day of touring in China took us to the Great Wall of China, specifically a lesser visited part of the wall with far fewer tourists, even in …

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China Vacation – Day 1 – Beijing

Ti'an man Square

November 26, 2013

Photos from my first day of touring in the People’s Democratic Republic of China. Very cold, but very clear skies allowed us to visit the Forbidden City, the Imperial Gardens, …

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Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Orchids

April 27, 2013

A few of my favorite photos from the 2013 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival.

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