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Thanksgiving Day 8: being a Young Ambassador

November 9, 2012by kevinearl 2 Comments

For three years I had the great opportunity to be stage manager for the BYU Young Ambassadors, a song and dance troupe from Brigham Young University. I am grateful for […]

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Adventure, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Travel
Scottsdale Old Adobe Mission

Not-so-old Historic Scottsdale

October 28, 2012by kevinearl 1 Comment

A Trolley Tour of Downtown Scottsdale Recently, I had the opportunity to take a trolley tour of downtown Scottsdale, the historic core of the city and got to know my […]

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Adventure, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, Photography, 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
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

Re-experiencing the Past

November 15, 2010by kevinearl 2 Comments

Many of us have specific events or maybe activities we participated in as children that defined or shaped who we are and set the foundation for what we would do […]

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Adventure, Photography, Travel

To the Heart of Timpanogos

August 10, 2010by kevinearl Leave a comment

One of the most recognizable mountains along the Wasatch Front is Mt Timpanogos with Utah County to the West, Sundance Ski Resort to the East, Provo Canyon to the South […]

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Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography

Young Ambassadors in Nauvoo, Illinois Part 7

June 30, 2010by kevinearl 3 Comments

Over all our tour to Nauvoo was successful and a great adventure. Lots and lots of pictures of our tour taken by my friend Jake can be found on his […]

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Adventure, Historic Site, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel

Young Ambassadors in Nauvoo, Illinois Part 6

June 30, 2010by kevinearl Leave a comment

Old Burial Ground This site is not right in town. In fact, I didn’t even know it existed and this was my third visit to Nauvoo. It is east up […]

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Adventure, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Travel

Young Ambassadors in Nauvoo, Illinois Part 5

June 30, 2010by kevinearl Leave a comment

Toward the end of our time in Nauvoo I got to see more of the historic sites when my parents came to town. We made a point of seeing a […]

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Adventure, Historic Site, Museum, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Travel

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

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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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