Maureen and I are very fortunate to live in a tropical environment where palm trees are plentiful. The coconut tree Arecaceare – part of the palm family, also grows here. The coconut palms produce their fruits year-round. The coconut is actually a Drupe – it is considered a fruit that has a seed inside of it....
Colorado’s Beautiful Rocky Mountains
These fabulous pictures were taken by a Coloradan who loves to spend his time in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The picture shown left is of the first Chicago Lake that sits above tree line. The second lake is below tree line and spills into smaller ponds; and eventually flows into the creek. Both lakes offer fabulous views of the surrounding peaks. The Chicago Creek...
Downtown Nashville – Historic Venues
We caught the shuttle from our hotel into downtown Nashville. The shuttle driver gave us a quick history lesson about earlier Nashville before dropping us off on the corner of 4th and Broadway. Honky Tonk Central; Music City U.S.A. and professed home to Blue Grass lies next to the Cumberland River in the northwestern portion of the Nashville Basin. We traveled down Broadway between 3rd...
California’s Science Center – The Endeavour
The California Science Center is an amazing place. It has something for all age groups. It is located next to the University of Southern California in Exposition Park. Memorial Stadium, where the 1984 Summer Olympics were held is on the same grounds. We started our adventure in the main lobby. General admission is free for the permanent...
Elvis’s Graceland Tour (part 2)
After walking out the backdoor of the mansion, we followed the concrete pathway past the carport and right up to Elvis’s business office. There are lots of memorabilia pieces scattered throughout the office. There are pictures, album covers and leather chairs and sofas. The original desks, file cabinets and office equipment where Elvis and his staff managed his entertainment empire were still waiting for...
How do you like to travel?
What mode of transportation do you prefer when deciding on a vacation destination? You might be planning some fun in the sun, snow skiing or maybe going island hopping in the Caribbean. But how do I get there is usually a good question to ask yourself. Do you drive, fly or float? I guess whatever tickles your fancy and/or feels comfortable. There are...