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Tag Archives: Texas

Showing a Friend around My Hometown

March 16, 2015by kevinearl Leave a comment

I recently took a very quick trip home to Dallas because my best friend, who went back to China and has been there for the last two years, was in […]

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Adventure, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Zoos & More

Two Houstons – A President and a City

January 16, 2015by kevinearl Leave a comment

I had a busy Christmas vacation going to Oklahoma to see the Price Tower in Bartlesville, but that wasn’t my only excursion away from Dallas. I also went to Houston […]

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Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Travel

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: 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

To Dublin for Drinks

August 21, 2011by kevinearl Leave a comment

When someone talks about getting drinks in Dublin, you probably think of Dublin, Ireland and beer. Well, when I say it I mean Dublin, Texas and Dr Pepper. That’s the […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Travel

What is art?

August 3, 2011by kevinearl Leave a comment

What is art? It is completely subjective, that’s what it is. What one person may call a piece of art another may not. Some art is very realistic or recognizable […]

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Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Museum, Photography

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

Poker to Preachers and Bowling

May 24, 2011by kevinearl 1 Comment

As a Certified Tourism Ambassador or CTA, I’m invited to participate in discovery days hosted by area conventions and visitors bureaus. These outings help us as CTAs to see what […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Museum, Photography, Travel

To Please the Eye and Gladden the Heart

March 30, 2011by kevinearl 1 Comment

“Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden […]

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Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Photography

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

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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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