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Northern Arizona has a lot to Offer

November 17, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

I recently realized that I hadn’t taken advantage of my proximity to greatness since living in Arizona. I’ve driven around it half a dozen times in the last two years, […]

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Adventure, National Historic Landmark, National Monument, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Philadelphia

November 2, 2013by kevinearl 1 Comment

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

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Adventure, Historic Site, Museum, National Parks, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage

Thanksgiving Day 17: My time in China

November 17, 2012by kevinearl Leave a comment

I recently spent about a year in China. It was great! I’ve been thinking more about it lately as I’ve been finalizing a 2013 calendar with pictures from China, working […]

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Adventure, China, Photography, Thanksgiving, Travel

Korean Pit Stop

August 21, 2011by kevinearl 2 Comments

Left for China on Saturday and landed in Korea on Monday. Yeah, I skipped right over Sunday. I guess that’s okay though cause its one day less to wait for […]

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Adventure, China, Photography, Travel
Sixth Floor Museum Patch

Six Floors Up

January 21, 2011by kevinearl 2 Comments

While living in Hungary, when I told people I was from Dallas they immediately thought of two things, the beloved TV series and the place where President John F. Kennedy […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography

One of My Happy Places

November 24, 2010by kevinearl 5 Comments

We all have a place that we love going. We could go there any time and be happy. This place provides us with simple happiness, a place where we can […]

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

Road Trip Pit Stops and Ancestral Puebloans

August 19, 2010by kevinearl 1 Comment

Over the weekend, I made the long drive to Texas from Utah with my sister and her husband. To help break up the drive we stopped at a couple of […]

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Adventure, Historic Site, National Monument, National Parks, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage

Young Ambassadors in Nauvoo, Illinois Part 4

June 25, 2010by kevinearl Leave a comment

One of my adventures on this trip was our excursion to Springfield, Illinois. We went to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, ALPLM. This is one of the best […]

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Adventure, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Travel

Why Memorial Day?

May 30, 2010by kevinearl 1 Comment

Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day and has been commemorated since the Civil War. This national holiday is set aside for us to remember those service men and women […]

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Adventure, National Parks, Photography, Travel

Zion National Park part 3

May 3, 2010by kevinearl 3 Comments

Over the past five years, I have been to Zion National Park four times. Each time I couldn’t help but look up at the massive cliff walls that surrounded me. […]

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Adventure, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Travel

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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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