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Want One For a Pet?

We took these photos at the Everglades. The vultures were hanging around on the footpath and gave me the creeps. They're ugly and were a bit smelly. I preferred the alligators. Would you like one of these for a pet?

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Temple of Heaven

This is the Temple of Heaven, which is set in the tranquil Temple of Heaven park in Beijing. I loved the vibrant colors of the temple and understand the buildings were repainted in honor of the Olympic games. In the actual park there were people enjoying the sunshine,...

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Climbing the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China has always held a mystique and allure for me, so during our visit to China it was top of my must-do list. The large number of tourists was expected, but the sheer steepness and the big steps that presented a challenge for even my long legs were...

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The Teddy Bear’s Picnic

I smile every time I see this photo. It reminds me of the song about the Teddy Bear’s picnic. This photo of a group of young panda bears was taken at the Panda Research Center at Chengdu. Enjoy the song. I hope I don’t inflict you with an earwig!

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The Gorgeous Scenery of Guilin, China

The journey down the River Li near Guilin is memorable for the beautiful scenery. It’s also full of boat loads of tourists, but you can’t see them in this shot. Along the length of the river the locals fish and wash and go about their daily business. If you’re ever in...

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Key Lime Pie on a Stick

One of the great things about travel is getting to try new and unfamiliar foods. Before we arrived in Florida people told us that we must have some Key Lime Pie. Everyone had a lot to say about where to get the best pie, and we knew proper Key Lime Pie wasn’t bright...

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Pyramid Expectations

Today I thought I’d visit Egypt. Every time I think of Egypt and the pyramids, I think of one of my favorite movies—The Mummy. Before we visited Egypt I knew quite a bit about the pyramids. I’d seen pictures of them and watched documentaries about the way they were...

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MichelAngelo’s David

A view of Florence and the Arno River. Love the buildings. I spent ages staring at David when we visited The Accademia in Florence. I viewed him from all angles. Michelangelo’s David is beautiful to look at even though he’s out of proportion. Michelangelo carved David...

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Tipperary – You’ve Come a Long Way!

I couldn’t resist taking a photo of this sign during our visit to Ireland. Do you remember the wartime song – It’s A Long Way to Tipperary? This is the place they were singing about. It was green and quiet. I loved exploring Ireland. It felt like home because parts of...

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