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Tag Archives: Temple

Birthday Quest: Arizona’s 5 Temples

February 19, 2015by kevinearl Leave a comment

To celebrate my birthday last week I decided to visit all five LDS temples in Arizona. This ambitious idea required a plan since two of them are three hours away […]

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Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites

A Photographic Adventure to the Los Angeles Temple

February 16, 2015by kevinearl Leave a comment

On my quest to visit and photograph all of the world’s LDS temples, while helping my sister drive home to California from Texas recently we made a pit stop at […]

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Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel

Temples in Oklahoma, Houston and Dallas

January 14, 2015by kevinearl 3 Comments

As you know if you’ve been following my adventures for a while, I have in addition to visiting Frank Lloyd Wright buildings on my bucket list to visit all of […]

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Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel

In the top of the mountains

September 9, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

If you haven’t figured out yet, I’m a Mormon, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I love architecture particularly religious architecture. To me one […]

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Architecture, National Historic Landmark, Religious Sites

Hidden Treasures around Salt Lake’s Temple Square

September 3, 2014by kevinearl Leave a comment

If you’ve ever been to Salt Lake City for any period of time, you’ve probably been to Temple Square, which covers a couple of blocks in downtown. Not part of […]

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Adventure, Architecture, Historic Site, Photography, Travel

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Churches of New York City

November 6, 2013by kevinearl 1 Comment

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Churches of New York City This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my […]

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Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Religious Sites, Thanksgiving, Travel

Albuquerque Temple

September 30, 2013by kevinearl Leave a comment

On the way back through Albuquerque, I pulled off the interstate to take a walk around the LDS temple in the northeast corner of the city. If you’ve followed my […]

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Adventure, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel
Mormon Temples

Thanksgiving Day 14: The Temple

November 14, 2012by kevinearl 2 Comments

I am grateful for temples. I love to visit places of worship while traveling and learning about others’ believes. But, I especially love visiting places of worship that I personally […]

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Holidays, Religious Sites, Thanksgiving, Travel
Jellyfish at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

All-American Road Trip

September 4, 2012by kevinearl 11 Comments

When I arrived in L.A. from China, I began a two-week road trip with family. My sister and her husband picked me up at LAX and we drove to Utah. […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel
prayer pouches in Jinli Market

Chengdu, Sichuan – China’s gate to their Wild West

June 26, 2012by kevinearl Leave a comment

After a 27 hour train ride, Aaron and I arrived in Chengdu, the biggest city of the western Chinese provinces. I’ve been waiting for this trip since I decided to […]

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Adventure, China, Historic Site, Photography, Religious Sites, 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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