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Tag Archives: Memories

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol

November 18, 2013by kevinearl Leave a comment

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: The Texas State Capitol This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: NYC Islands

November 8, 2013by kevinearl Leave a comment

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: NYC Islands This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, National Parks, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC

November 3, 2013by kevinearl Leave a comment

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Tour with TBC This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty […]

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Adventure, Thanksgiving, Travel
Lion from the Lanc Hid (Chain Bridge) in Budapest

New Year’s Memories!

December 31, 2012by kevinearl Leave a comment

The end of another year signals the start of a new one. I’ve been thinking about my most memorable New Year’s celebrations, and really there are only a few that […]

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Adventure, China, Holidays, Travel

Mid-Autumn Festival! Huh?

September 14, 2011by kevinearl Leave a comment

This last weekend was a weekend of special occasions. In China there were two special days and of course in my homeland there was a special day of remembrance. What […]

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Adventure, China, Everyday Adventure, Holidays, Travel

Rainforest Under the Skyscrapers

June 6, 2011by kevinearl 5 Comments

Did you know there’s a rainforest in downtown Dallas? That’s right a full on rainforest with big trees, monkeys, a big waterfall, tropical birds, colorful reptiles and a sloth all […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More

Museum of Living Art and more

March 22, 2011by kevinearl 2 Comments

In a previous post, I told you about one of my happy places, the Dallas Zoo. That, however, is not the only zoological park in the DFW area, and on […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More

Washington’s Birthday

February 21, 2011by kevinearl 1 Comment

Today we celebrate the birthday of one of America’s greatest statesmen, commanders and servants. Although some states have added their own holiday of different names to be celebrated at the […]

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Adventure, Historic Site, Holidays, National Parks, Photography

Experiencing the NFL

February 9, 2011by kevinearl Leave a comment

As you probably heard or saw, Super Bowl XLV was in Arlington, Texas at Cowboys Stadium. Well, what you may not know is that Arlington is a smaller city in […]

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Adventure, Photography

If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you!

December 14, 2010by kevinearl Leave a comment

Christmas is a time of giving and a time of compassion. Hundreds if not thousands of organizations exists solely to provide a Christmas present or experience for children who may […]

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Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Holidays

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I wanted to take the kids to Antelope Island before bug season and leaf season, so they could see the porcupines, and it was a success. They brought some friends, and we went in Justin's new RV. We saw two porcupines, hundreds of bison, deer, a great horned owl, and just some lovely scenery and spectacular views.
My friend, Erin, is so talented! She recently shared a pic of this sketch she had done that I immediately loved, so now it's in my collection. I love the perspective of looking down through the saguaros and blooming palo verde trees at the tortoise making its way through the desert. It is now ready for proper display in my new home (when I move next week). Be sure to follow her art account, @artoferindinnellbjorn .
Edit: Didn't realize it only posted like 20 seconds of the video, so to see the full thing, friends, visit my Facebook.
Bryce Canyon in winter = Amazing!
My textile souvenirs from Ecuador (minus some patches) including an alpaca (mixed fiber) scarf and poncho, a woven scarf, one woven belt, and one embroidered belt (neither belt will be used as belts rather as straps). Also, I got a pair of handmade shoes with woven sides and soles made from recycled coconut husks and coffee grounds. My other souvenirs include premium chocolate and a carved wooden tortoise that I got from the artist who was one of a handful carving larger sculptures in the town square as part of Puerto Ayora's 50th anniversary celebration.
What an amazing four days in Quito and it's surrounding highlands!
Made it to Miami and took an airboat ride in the Everglades. Alligators are awesome!
Yesterday, our last full day in Ecuador, we first stopped to smell the roses at a local rose farm. Did you know Ecuador is one of the leading producers and exporters of roses in the world? Farms cover the landscape in areas north and south of Quito. You can buy a bunch of 25 roses for $1 on the streets all around Ecuador's capital city! Our tour of the Akarana Farm was fascinating.
Waterfalls and swinging at the edge of the world energized us on our day trip to Banos. Videos coming soon!
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