Road to Kano
There are lots of bicycles once you get out of Lagos

Road to Kano
Traffic!

Road to Kano
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Road to Kano
How do they fit in those huts?

Road to Kano
Transporting firewood via head

Road to Kano
Gas station?

Road to Kano
Doubting those wires are DSL

Road to Kano
Police roadblock on dangerous stretch of road, frequented by armed bandits

Road to Kano
Transporting firewood via motorcycle

Road to Kano
Head balancing skills

Road to Kano
Caroline relaxes on the 3 hour drive to Kano from Jos

Road to Kano
Another gas station... "No food for a lazy man" reads the precariously perched table

Road to Kano
Another gas station... "No food for a lazy man" reads the precariously perched table

Road to Kano
Entering Kano - city of 4 million people

Road to Kano
Art, anyone?

Road to Kano
Entering Kano - city of 4 million people

Kano, Nigeria
Commonplace Islamic religious sign

Prince Hotel - Kano
Scott peruses the very pricey room-service menu

Prince Hotel - Kano
The hotel patio bar provides the view from our room

Prince Hotel - Kano
Scott makes plans with our driver, the gruff Gausil

Kano, Nigeria
The suya man allows me to take his photo after Gausil insists that he comply

Kano, Nigeria
Caroline waits for lunch at the University of Suya food stand

Kano, Nigeria
The only evidence we ever saw of recycling in Nigeria - a paper plate-liner!

Kano, Nigeria
Typical sight

Kano, Nigeria
Typical sight

Museum - Kano
The entrance tot he Gidan Makama Museum in Kano

Museum - Kano
Our self-appointed museum guide

Museum - Kano
Caroline poses at the museum with our friendly and informative guide

Museum - Kano
Our driver, Gausil, smiles for the camera - he seems to enjoy the museum

Museum - Kano
Setting up for an event at the museum

Museum - Kano
Setting up for an event at the museum

Museum - Kano
Typical Hausa architecture - not too different than a lot of homes we see in Santa Fe

Museum - Kano
Caroline & Scott pose in their matching Nigerian wear

Kano, Nigeria
We saw several trucks loaded down with colorful mattresses

Dala Hill, Kano
Scott snaps a sneaky photo of the man who extorted money from us to see the public hill

Dala Hill, Kano
Caroline & our guide admire the view from atop the famous hill

Dala Hill, Kano
Vista

Dala Hill, Kano
Vista

Dala Hill, Kano
Visita

Dala Hill, Kano
Leaving the hill area, we return to the car, parked in the Old City

Dala Hill, Kano
Leaving the hill area, we return to the car, parked in the Old City

Old City, Kano
Typical street scene - to the left of the pedestrian, you can see the open sewer running alongside the street

Prince Hotel - Kano
The direction of Mecca is indicated by this sign on our hotel room wall for proper prayer positioning

Prince Hotel - Kano
Our nicest bathroom yet (except for the $400/nt room at Eko Hotel in Lagos that was a gift!)

Prince Hotel - Kano
It's got the typical electric water heater that operates by a switch on the wall

Prince Hotel - Kano
Hotel compound, complete with armed guards

Prince Hotel - Kano
Scott checks out of the hotel, along with some obnoxious European ladies...and someone doesn't like having his picture t

Prince Hotel - Kano
Hey, where are the porters at the nicest hotel in town?

Kano, Nigeria
Typical street scene

Emir's Palace - Kano
Caroline poses in appropriate attire outside the Palace

Emir's Palace - Kano
Caroline attracts a bit of attention from other Palace-goers

Emir's Palace - Kano
Palace-goers

Emir's Palace - Kano
Caroline

Emir's Palace - Kano
Gausil offers to take a (crooked) photo of the travelers

Emir's Palace - Kano
Gausil then agrees to pose for a (more skillfully taken) photo

Kano, Nigeria
Children heading to school

Kano, Nigeria
The Mosque in Kano

Kano, Nigeria
The Mosque in Kano

Old City, Kano
Donkeys carrying loads of sand just outside the city walls

Old City, Kano
Old gate in the city walls

Kano, Nigeria
Modern gas station, where Gausil filled up

Kano, Nigeria
Muddy streets of Kano

Zaria, Nigeria
Typical street scene in this village of 1 million people - we liked the name of the barber shop "Don King Barbing"

Emir's Palace - Zaria
After leading the prayer service at the adjacent Mosque, the Emir is escorted back to his Palace, beneath an umbrella

Emir's Palace - Zaria
The recessional parade

Emir's Palace - Zaria
Skinny horses with colorful blankets are also part of the recessional

Emir's Palace - Zaria
The colorful facade of the Emir's palace

Emir's Palace - Zaria
The crowd begins to dissipate following the prayer service

Emir's Palace - Zaria
The horses move on, too

Emir's Palace - Zaria
All eyes were on us, the only white people to be seen, after the prayer

Emir's Palace - Zaria
Caroline has a 'National Geographic' moment...

Zaria, Nigeria
Leaving Zaria

Zaria, Nigeria
Typical street scene

Zaria, Nigeria
Ancient gate and wall to the Old City

Zaria, Nigeria
Relaxing in the back seat of the Toyota

Abuja, Nigeria
We spot Aso Rock as we return to Abuja, in preparation for our flight back home in a couple days

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
Our room at the Sheraton

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
Caroline especially loved the bare box spring that looked a little worse for the wear, and lack of bedspread in this exp

Abuja, Nigeria
View of the Mosque from the Sheraton Hotel

Abuja, Nigeria
View of the city from the Sheraton Hotel

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
Sticker on the nightstand indicating the direction of Mecca for prayer purposes

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
We pose for one last picture with Gausil in the hotel lobby

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
The pool and pool-side bar/restaurant

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
The pool and pool-side bar/restaurant

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
Scott relaxes under our pool-side cabana

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
Scott loves this place!

Sheraton Hotel - Abuja
Caroline plans to savor every drop of her pricey beverage!

Post-wedding - Lagos
Caroline poses in her church outfit

Post-wedding - Lagos
Caroline poses in her church outfit

Post-wedding - Lagos
Sunset

Post-wedding - Lagos
A common sight at the pool ,they are a little bigger in Nigeria than we are used to!

Post-wedding - Lagos
Scott relaxes in the shade at the pool

Post-wedding - Lagos
Playing soccer in the schoolyard across the street from the hotel

Admiral's House-Lagos
The best lunch ever - yummy!

Admiral's House-Lagos
Enjoying a poolside meal

Admiral's House-Lagos
Enjoying a poolside meal

Admiral's House-Lagos
An impressive lunch spread!

Admiral's House-Lagos
Touring the grounds, we admire the Admiral's coconuts

Admiral's House-Lagos
The back of the house from the boat launch area

Admiral's House-Lagos
For the first time, Scott & Caroline actually look like they are on vacation!

Admiral's House-Lagos
Enjoying the view from the dock

Admiral's House-Lagos
Caroline enjoys the view from an upper terrace

Admiral's House-Lagos
The view from an upper terrace, looking at the neighbor's compound

Admiral's House-Lagos
The view from an upper terrace, looking at the neighbor's compound - love the anchor on the pool-bottom!

Admiral's House-Lagos
A view of the lunch terrace

Admiral's House-Lagos
The neighbor's boat

Admiral's House-Lagos
The neighbor's compound

Admiral's House-Lagos
The front entry/courtyard

Admiral's House-Lagos
The view down the street - there is a shanty just out of the frame off to the right

Admiral's House-Lagos
The Admiral's private power generator

Admiral's House-Lagos
The main Living Room

Admiral's House-Lagos
25-foot, 65,000 euro chandelier

Admiral's House-Lagos
Hangin' at the Admiralty

Admiral's House-Lagos
The main Livinig Room

Admiral's House-Lagos
Trevor, Maria, Adam, Tola, May & Precious

Admiral's House-Lagos
Trevor, Maria, Tola, Caroline, May & Precious

Abuja, Nigeria
Dennis & Sally, hanging out at Maria's family's home in the capital city of Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria
Scott studies his Lonely Plant West Africa pages in preparation for our next adventure

Abuja, Nigeria
Our room in the Abuja house

Abuja, Nigeria
Standard issue guest toiletries

Abuja, Nigeria
Our ensuite bathroom in the Abuja house

Abuja, Nigeria
Our ensuite bathroom in the Abuja house

Abuja, Nigeria
Francis, the family's amiable gatekeeper, takes us for a walk around the neighborhood

Abuja, Nigeria
Francis, the family's amiable gatekeeper, takes us for a walk around the neighborhood

Abuja, Nigeria
Francis, the family's amiable gatekeeper, takes us for a walk around the neighborhood

Abuja, Nigeria
The Mosque

Abuja, Nigeria
The Christian church in town

Abuja, Nigeria
Touring Abuja in the car that was just cleaned, inside and out, with vinegar and water!

Road to Jos
Typical sight

Road to Jos
Typical sight

Road to Jos
They carry EVERYTHING on their heads here!

Road to Jos
Fields along the roadway

Road to Jos
A typical yam stand

Road to Jos
Fancy produce market

Crest Hotel - Jos
Our room, complete with round bed and leopard print curtains and chair cushions

Crest Hotel - Jos
Our first time sleeping in a round bed - don't try it unless you are under 5 feet tall!

Crest Hotel - Jos
Our bathroom came with a water heater...

Crest Hotel - Jos
...and buckets

Crest Hotel - Jos
The bathroom floor could use a little repair work...

Crest Hotel - Jos
Scott counts our wads of cash

Crest Hotel - Jos
Wads of cash

Crest Hotel - Jos
Nigerian version of "The Last Supper" in the hotel restaurant - the apostles look surprising similar to the Geico caveme

Crest Hotel - Jos
Everything here is round!

Jos, Nigeria
Typical roadside furniture store

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor & Dennis are looking sharp in their wedding attire

Catholic Church Wedding
Geoff, Trevor & Greg pose at the hotel before leaving for the church

Catholic Church Wedding
Outside Maria's family's home...waiting for the van to take us to the church

Catholic Church Wedding
The paparazzi motorcycled alongside us to get shots of the wedding procession on the way to the church

Catholic Church Wedding
Stylin' in Lagos

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor & his Nigerian family

Catholic Church Wedding
Bridesmaids in chaos

Catholic Church Wedding
The church

Catholic Church Wedding
The church

Catholic Church Wedding
The Bride & Groom make their way down the aisle, to a full house

Catholic Church Wedding
The ceremony

Catholic Church Wedding
The paparazzi are ever-present, even in the church!

Catholic Church Wedding
Groovin' down the aisle (this is Nigeria, baby!)

Catholic Church Wedding
Wedding guests

Catholic Church Wedding
Scott & Caroline fit right in, don't they?

Catholic Church Wedding
Dennis & Sally enjoy the wedding ceremony

Catholic Church Wedding
This one's kind of long, too...

Catholic Church Wedding
The ceremony

Catholic Church Wedding
Caroline models her wedding outfit outside the church

Catholic Church Wedding
Looking sweet in our Nigerian clothes!

Catholic Church Wedding
The "American Group" poses with the Bride & Groom

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor & Maria and their parents

Catholic Church Wedding
The wedding party takes a Maltina (non-alcoholic malt beverage...mmm!) break before heading to the reception

Catholic Church Wedding
Just like the Academy Awards!

Catholic Church Wedding
The entrance of the Parents of the Bride & Groom causes quite a stir

Catholic Church Wedding
Here come the proud parents!

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor & Maria make their grand entrance, dancing in to the reception hall

Catholic Church Wedding
They keep on dancing in...

Catholic Church Wedding
And dancing...

Catholic Church Wedding
Everyone's dancing!

Catholic Church Wedding
The Bride & Groom dance to their seats at the massive head table

Catholic Church Wedding
And keep dancing...

Catholic Church Wedding
And on, and on...

Catholic Church Wedding
Scott & Caroline "enjoying" the reception from their table

Catholic Church Wedding
Scott & Caroline "enjoying" the reception from their table

Catholic Church Wedding
Sally & John dance with their newly married children...

Catholic Church Wedding
...while Dennis & Quincy share a moment back at the table

Catholic Church Wedding
The Newlyweds pose with the king and his wife

Catholic Church Wedding
The distribution of wedding favors continues throughout the reception

Catholic Church Wedding
Maria tosses the bouquet!

Catholic Church Wedding
Maria tosses the bouquet!

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor & Maria gettin' down, Nigerian-style

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor & Maria gettin' down, Nigerian-style

Catholic Church Wedding
Caroline poses with the help

Catholic Church Wedding
Dancing...

Catholic Church Wedding
...and spraying

Catholic Church Wedding
Spray me...now!!

Catholic Church Wedding
Sally accepts the unfamiliar tradition in stride

Catholic Church Wedding
More spraying

Catholic Church Wedding
Caroline gets down with her Nigerian dance partner of the moment

Catholic Church Wedding
The party's in full swing!

Catholic Church Wedding
The Bride & Groom change into new outfits

Catholic Church Wedding
Trevor, in his post-pimp-suit wedding outfit

Catholic Church Wedding
The traditional washing of the Bride's feet by her new parents

Catholic Church Wedding
The traditional washing of the Bride's feet by her new parents

Catholic Church Wedding
The traditional washing of the Bride's feet by her new parents

Catholic Church Wedding
Silly after-party antics

Catholic Church Wedding
The guys celebrate some more, at the after-party, after changing into more comfortable Nigerian wear

Catholic Church Wedding
The Americans enjoy some wine at the after-party at the family home

Catholic Church Wedding
Back at the hotel after a long day of festivities

Catholic Church Wedding
Scott tries on Caroline's gele...and ends up looking like Sideshow Bob!

Traditional Wedding
Dennis, in traditional Father-of-the-Groom attire, appears calm, cool and collected on the big day

Traditional Wedding
The Groom and his American 'family', Geoff & Scott, wait while the ladies have their geles wrapped

Traditional Wedding
Brandon watches while Trevor finishes his final preparations to get married

Traditional Wedding
The palest groom Nigeria has ever seen...and proud of it!

Traditional Wedding
The ladies pose in the living room

Traditional Wedding
The ladies pose in the living room

Traditional Wedding
Ready to go, we wait for the van to ferry us to the wedding tent

Traditional Wedding
The wedding gets underway

Traditional Wedding
The wedding gets underway

Traditional Wedding
Trevor, with his new parents

Traditional Wedding
The wedding tent

Traditional Wedding
Trevor and his American 'family' participate in the traditional ceremony

Traditional Wedding
Scott, looking dapper in his Nigerian suit and hat

Traditional Wedding
The American side: Sally & Dennis are presented with a gift from the Bride's parents, Quincy & John

Traditional Wedding
Drummer

Traditional Wedding
Dennis & Sally congratulate their son

Traditional Wedding
Wedding traditon

Traditional Wedding
Maria makes her entrance and greets her relatives

Traditional Wedding
Maria makes her entrance and greets her relatives

Traditional Wedding
Maria makes her entrance and greets her relatives

Traditional Wedding
Maria makes her entrance and greets her new parents

Traditional Wedding
Aunt Mabel fans the Bride as she greets her new parents

Traditional Wedding
Maria & Mabel have a word with the paparazzi

Traditional Wedding
Maria greets Sally & Dennis, as the paparazzi swarm from behind

Traditional Wedding
Even with laryngitis, Quincy sings a song from Maria's childhood to her eldest daughter on her wedding day

Traditional Wedding
A handsome couple!

Traditional Wedding
Paparazzi!

Traditional Wedding
Trevor & Maria prepare to cut the cake

Traditional Wedding
Passing out wedding favor handkerchiefs, which some of those not in the know mistook for napkins!

Traditional Wedding
Trevor fits right in as he shouts "I carry my wife!" in Yoruba!

Traditional Wedding
This is pretty much what we saw during the ceremony...the backs of many, many paparazzi

Traditional Wedding
Observing the ceremony

Traditional Wedding
The wedding seemed a little long...

Traditional Wedding
The "American Group": Scott, Caroline, Greg, Geoff & Brandon

Traditional Wedding
The guys pose with Lagos' newest couple

Traditional Wedding
Trevor looks on as the ceremony continues

Traditional Wedding
It's not every Nigerian wedding where US dollars are used for spraying!

Traditional Wedding
The wedding guests

Traditional Wedding
The wedding guests

Traditional Wedding
"Here's to the Bride & Groom" - Geoff & Greg are definitely ready for a Star!

Traditional Wedding
Time to party! (Giant glass of Bailey's, anyone?!)

Traditional Wedding
Caroline, Sally & Dennis are ready to kick back after the ceremony

Traditional Wedding
Maria & Trevor's family

Traditional Wedding
Outside the tent, it was very muddy from all the rain

Traditional Wedding
Outside the tent, it was very muddy from all the rain

Traditional Wedding
Trevor and Maria go together like...well, in Nigeria, beer & guns!

Traditional Wedding
Trevor & Maria pose with Maria's sisters

Traditional Wedding
The 'brothers' pose with the comedian/MC

Traditional Wedding
Geoff & Greg with the Admiral

Traditional Wedding
Greg loves the Nigerian ladies!

Traditional Wedding
The security-posing theme continues...

Traditional Wedding
Party!

Traditional Wedding
Who are all these ladies, Greg?!

Traditional Wedding
Greg, adding to the entertainment factor in his own special way, visits the band onstage

Traditional Wedding
Wedding guests

Traditional Wedding
Wedding guests

Traditional Wedding
Maria & Sade

Traditional Wedding
Trevor shows his Nigerian dance moves as Maria gets sprayed

Traditional Wedding
Hot and sweaty dancing!

Traditional Wedding
Having a Coke and a smile with John

Traditional Wedding
Everyone gets into the "#1" spirit!

Lagos, Nigeria
We arrive in Lagos after an 11.5-hour flight from Atlanta

Lagos, Nigeria
Streets of Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria
Streets of Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria
More people than you might think can fit on a motorcycle (shoes are optional)!

Lagos, Nigeria
Trevor welcomes us to Maria's family's home

Lagos, Nigeria
Maria's father, John, signs the Proposal Acceptance in preparation for Friday's traditional ceremony, while Maria's sibl

Lagos, Nigeria
Jet-lagged Geoff & Greg pose with the Groom

Lagos, Nigeria
Brandon, Greg & Geoff try on their formal head attire

Lagos, Nigeria
Maria's grandmother confers with the "Family Representative" for Trevor's family

Lagos, Nigeria
Lunchtime - pounded yam and apple juice, anyone?!

Lagos, Nigeria
Our first lunch in Nigeria: fried turkey, okra (green stuff beneath chicken), pounded yam and a spicy chile stew

Lagos, Nigeria
Uniformed security guard attends the gate at the family home...we'll be seeing a lot of him over the next few days...

Lagos, Nigeria
Trevor & Maria pose with Trevor's parents from Michigan, Sally & Dennis

Lagos, Nigeria
Maria, with her brother Temi & sister Tola

Lagos, Nigeria
Trevor & Maria pose with Trevor's parents from Michigan, Sally & Dennis

Lagos, Nigeria
One of the many traditional gifts the Bride & Groom received, to be given to their wedding guests...we drank a lot of th

Lagos, Nigeria
Typical Lagos street scene

Lagos, Nigeria
Typical Lagos street scene

Lagos, Nigeria
The most popular beer in Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria
Eko Hotel driveway

Lagos, Nigeria
The pool at the Eko Hotel, where we stayed during our time in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria
Housekeeping!

Lagos, Nigeria
View of the water from the Eko Hotel

Lagos, Nigeria
At the hotel bar, Geoff & Greg sample the Nigerian Guinness...with unfortunate results!

Lagos, Nigeria
The Eko Hotel buffet restaurant where we dined almost daily - home of the $35 breakfast buffet!

Lagos, Nigeria
Scott & Caroline pose at the pool in their new finery

Lagos, Nigeria
Eko Hotel open-air lobby - a pleasant place to sit and wait for our daily van ride

Lagos, Nigeria
The "American Group" poses in the lobby in their new duds

Lagos, Nigeria
Scott & Trevor pass the time while we wait...

Lagos, Nigeria
Look at us, we're all Nigerian!

Lagos, Nigeria
The American Boys: Geoff, Trevor, Scott & Greg

Lagos, Nigeria
The American Boys: Geoff, Trevor, Scott & Greg

Lagos, Nigeria
A favorite pastime, Greg & Geoff pose with the security detail at the family home

Lagos, Nigeria
Typical scene at Maria's family's home

Lagos, Nigeria
A quick picture before departing for the mall: brother Brandon, Trevor, dad John, friend Sade, brother Temi & Geoff

Lagos, Nigeria
Preparing to go to the mall

Lagos, Nigeria
Greg & Sade are excited to go to the mall!

Lagos, Nigeria
Oh look, the "Quincy Herbal Slimmers" clock says it's time to go to the mall!

Lagos, Nigeria
Riding in the van on our way to the mall...with 3 security men

Lagos, Nigeria
Let's check out the Shoprite, anchor store at the mall

Lagos, Nigeria
Greg fondles the yams at Shoprite

Lagos, Nigeria
Touring the Shoprite, we make quite a spectacle of ourselves...

Lagos, Nigeria
Here we are at the mall...hey, let's go have a snack at the fancy cafe...

Lagos, Nigeria
One last pose for Scott & Trevor

Lagos, Nigeria
At the cafe, waiting for our coffees and snacks

Lagos, Nigeria
This is what you get for $6 in a fancy Lagos mall-cafe (it was actually really good!)

Lagos, Nigeria
Leaving the mall,the van picks us up at the door

Lagos, Nigeria
Temi, Scott & Trevor are happy to be riding in the van!

Lagos, Nigeria
Scott relaxes back at the hotel after an exhausting trip to the mall

Lagos, Nigeria
Oh no, the streets are flooding on Trevor & Maria's Wedding Day (Day #1 of 2)!!

Lagos, Nigeria
Oh no, the streets are flooding on Trevor & Maria's Wedding Day (Day #1 of 2)!!

Lagos, Nigeria
Oh no, the streets are flooding on Trevor & Maria's Wedding Day (Day #1 of 2)!!

Lagos, Nigeria
Dressed in our traditional engagement/wedding attire, we wait in the lobby for the van

Lagos, Nigeria
Dressed in our traditional engagement/wedding attire, we wait in the lobby for the van

Lagos, Nigeria
Scott poses with the Groom, still in casual wear, before leaving for the wedding festivities

Lagos, Nigeria
Still raining

Lagos, Nigeria
Oops!

Lagos, Nigeria
View of the Eko Hotel driveway/compound at night

Lagos, Nigeria
View of the Eko Hotel driveway/compound

At Scott & Caroline's House
Relaxing after a hard day at the office

At Scott & Caroline's House
Relaxing after a hard day of travel

At Scott & Caroline's House
That Scott sure is a hoot!

At Scott & Caroline's House
Catching up with old friends

Driving to Tent Rocks...
...which was closed due to flooding and a washed out road

Driving to Tent Rocks
Who can resist Chris' amazing wit and charm?!

Santa Fe
Posing in Caroline's favorite courtyard

Santa Fe
Posing in Caroline's favorite courtyard

Santa Fe
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Santa Fe
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Santa Fe
"Hmmmm, how I can I get in on this action?" Jacque wonders

Santa Fe
Just a couple of cat-lovers having a little fun

Tramway Trail
Hiking one of the many trails near Caroline & Scott's house

Tramway Trail
Hiking one of the many trails near Caroline & Scott's house

Tramway Trail
Scott...the mountain man

Tramway Trail
Jacque & Chris

Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
View from the trail

Tramway Trail
View from the trail

Tramway Trail
It sure is foggy today!

Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
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Tramway Trail
Once a Spartan, always a Spartan

Tramway Trail
Once a Spartan, always a Spartan

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Caroline relaxes in their room at the Ivy Hotel before the ceremony

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Caroline surveys the pre-wedding scene on the rooftop deck at the Ivy Hotel

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Sandy, Ginny and Caroline enjoy the pre-wedding refreshments

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Rooftop deck at the Ivy

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Ric & Carol, father and stepmother of the bride, dress to impress

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
The roof top deck at the Ivy makes for a stunning venue for the ceremony

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
The roof top deck at the Ivy makes for a stunning venue for the ceremony

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Sister of the groom

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Pre-wedding refreshments were served on the rooftop deck at the Ivy

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Carol, stepmother of the bride, is escorted to her seat

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Ryan gets a heartfelt hug from Dad

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Anxiously awaiting Deanna's grand entrance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Ric, the proud father, escorts Deanna down the aisle

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Ric, the proud father, escorts Deanna down the aisle

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Ric, the proud father, escorts Deanna down the aisle

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
The exchanging of the rings

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
The exchanging of the rings

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Congratulations!

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Sandy admires the beautiful table settings

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Ric toasts San Diego's newest couple

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Time to cut the cake!

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Father-daughter dance

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Deanna saves a dance for her mom

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Deanna saves a dance for her mom

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Deanna saves a dance for her mom

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Deanna saves a dance for her mom

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Scott takes Carol's mom,Ginny, for a spin around the dance floor

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Sandy and Skip take to the floor

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
Scott takes Carol's mom,Ginny, for a spin around the dance floor

Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Tailgate centerpiece

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
The Spread

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Scott surveys the spread

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Cheers...from the opera parking lot!

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Caroline enjoys her champagne cocktail, opera-tailgate-style

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Erica, Eric & Caroline

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Erica & Caroline, Parking Lot Divas

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Erica glows with anticipation of the evening ahead (or is that just the champagne?)

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Shutterbug!

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Dahhh-ling, isn't my ostrich feather fan simply divine?

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
The parking lot/tailgate scene

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Erica previews the opera glasses

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Erica & Eric, a lovely couple

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Scott takes Erica's opera glasses for a test drive

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
What?! Haven't you ever fed grapes to your spouse in a parking lot?!

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
What?! Haven't you ever fed grapes to your spouse in a parking lot?!

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Erica, looking sultry in the centerpiece

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
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Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Fellow tailgaters

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Fellow tailgaters

Santa Fe Opera Tailgate
Tailgate dessert!

Albuquerque Tram-Lower Station
John shops at the Sandia Tramway gift shop for his Ladyfriend, Jacqueline

Albuquerque Tram-Lower Station
Gift shop delights

Albuquerque Tram-Lower Station
Brrrr...26 degrees at the top!

Albuquerque Tram-Lower Station
Here comes the tram!

Albuquerque Tram-Lower Station
Caroline & John are excited to ride the tram!

Albuquerque Tram
John enjoys the views from the tram car

Albuquerque Tram
Tram crowds

Albuquerque Tram
Scott is rapturous about the view

Albuquerque Tram
The Sandia Mountains

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
It's cold at the top!

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Tramworks

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Alpine wonderland...in Albuquerque???

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
John & Scott pose with the view

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
View from the top

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
View from the top

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station


Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest..from a new angle

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Hey, where did it go?

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Snowball contest..from a new angle

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Caroline & Scott pose at the top

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
What could be more fun than a snowball fight in May?!

Albuquerque Tram-Upper Station
Here come the tram - time to return to the desert

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
Old friends

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
John daringly crosses a rushing stream running across the trail

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
Hiking the trail

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
Deliverance - the (hi-tech) sequel

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
Common sights on the trail: Scott plays with his GPS...

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
...while John checks his messages

Sandia Mountains - Pino Trail
A blue-collared lizard we met on the trail kindly poses for a photo

Bill & Betty's Trailer
Just enjoyin' a little tubed meat supper before the par-tay

Bill & Betty's Trailer
Tubed meat cookin' on the stovetop grill

Bill & Betty's Trailer
I suuure loooove tubed meat!

Bill & Betty's Trailer
Just a little more mustard...

Bill & Betty's Trailer
Just enjoyin' a little tubed meat supper before the par-tay

Bill & Betty's Trailer
Just enjoyin' a little tubed meat supper before the par-tay

Bill & Betty's Trailer
Just enjoyin' a little tubed meat supper before the par-tay

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!


Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
This here's my good friend Bill...wink, wink

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Mmm, mmm, that Ramona is one fine lookin' woman...

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Love your prison tat, baby!

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Hey sugar, want a date?

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Nascar rules!

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Chillin' down at the 'Park

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!


Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Will you look'it them guns!

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Fishing, anyone?

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!


Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Flexible fillies, Tater & Ramona

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Whatchyou lookin' at?

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!


Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!


Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
That crack pipe's gotta be here somewhere...

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Mmm, the sweet taste of moonshine

Tater & Bri's Trailer - Par-tay!
Livin' it up, Trailer style!

The Spread
Canned cheese, Jiffy Pop, Jello, Recess Pieces - topped off by a platter of sliced Hostess items - not pictured :-(

Scott, Tautra & Brian


Martha getting things started


Caroline, Erica, & Eric
Looking totally awesome and ready to party hardy!

Caroline
Not looking all too different than she did 25 years ago

Karen & Caroline
A wine cooler in hand ensures a smile on the face

Joel
Straight from a Motley Crue concert?

Erica, Joel, Stan & Tautra
Mingling all 80's style!

Scott
Decided to quickly grow a mullet to enhance his 80's threads

Scott
Look at that mullet fly through the air!

Scott
"Yeah, I know you're checking me out"

Caroline, Tautra & Erica
These girls just wanna, just wanna have fun!

Hello!
Thinking, "hmmm, wonder if I can sneak out some of these snacks in my fanny pack"

Erica
Mugging for the camera, as always... Pacman wristband holding her hand straight up!

Tautra & Erica
Practicing for American Banstand?

Tautra & Erica
Have been refining these moves for the better part of three decades!

Quein es, esa mullet?
The addition of a mullet instandly adds to Caroline's testosterone and bad-ass-ness

Scott & Rachel
"You could be as cool as us someday.... PSYCH!!"

Naomi & Jessica
Limbering up for the dance floor? Or the next episode of Solid gold?

Rachel, Erica, Naomi, & Jessica
Wow, those are 8 tight pantlegs...

Eric
You'd love to have Eric's jacket, but I'm afraid there's a certain policy.... (um, you must be a member)

Eric
Have you seen it yet? Totally Rad!

Erica
Call your cable company now and tell them "I want MY MTV!"

Christopher & Martha
Mmmm, that boxed wine sure looks tantalizing!

Sultry Rachel
Blue eye shadow can make one look extremely sexy... or like someone punched you in the eye.

Rachel
When Rachel commands the dance floor,SHE COMMANDS THE DANCE FLOOR!!

Rachel
Too warm for gloves, too cold for bare hands... mesh gloves are the perfect solution!

80's groupies?


Sandy & Charles
Reminiscing about the time when the 49ers' Joe Montoya, Jared Rice, and Donnie Lott ruled the gridiron

Christopher, Rachel, & Martha
Rachel appears to be clearing the dance floor to make way for some serious moves

Christopher, Rachel, & Martha
They got the beat!

Eric
"Anybody seen where I parked my Fiero?"

Rachel
Looking more intimidating than Grace Jones

Christopher, Scott, & Jessica
Scott refined his air guitar skills throughout the 80's

Eric & Erica
Is that a pink mustache, or just pink hair flying through the air?

Scott & Naomi
There's got to be some pretty radical footwork going on to warrant such concentration on Scott's part

Martha, Eric & Erica
Don't mind us, we're just all 80's...

Martha
Tries on some of Caroline's vintage eyewear (thank god Caroline doesn't throw away the important things)

Mullets on Parade - The Series
I know, it looks real... but it's not. It's just Scott's dreamhair

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Caroline feeling sexy in the mullet

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Christopher feels more confident after sporting the mullet

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Rachel, able to snack AND wear a mullet at the same time

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Erica, mullet expert, helps Jessica don the hairdo

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Jessica - feeling it in the mullet

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Erica, mullet expert, helps Naomi put on ... the Dolly Parton mullet?

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Naomi, feeling sooo good in her platinum blonde pelt!

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Erica tries to pull of the dangerous but exciting "side-saddle mullet"!

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Even the wine bottle gets in on the mullet action

Mullets on Parade - The Series
Eric, proud owner of the infamous hairdo

Naomi, Christopher, & Martha
That looks choreographed. Is that choreographed? It's got to be choreographed.

Scott,Naomi, Christopher, Martha
I'd love to know what song required all those arms

Now is the time when we dance!
Everybody cut, everybody cut...

Dance!
Is that Naomi trying out a little robot action?

Scott
This move was apparently required a lot that night

Dance!
Scott's pegged pants continue skipping by

Jessica,Naomi,Martha,Christopher
"There's a choice we're making... we're saving our own lives; it's true, we make a brighter day, just you and me!"

"Look at those dancers!
They're making fools of themselves! Don't they know this is going to be on Shutterfly?"

Eric, Martha, & Erica
Yeah, we're partying.

Naomi, Margaret, & Christopher
Naomi decides to get down.

Naomi
Another "We are the World" solo?

Christopher & Margaret
Each sporting glasses from Caroline's vintage eyeware collection (aka her entire collection)

Margaret & Christopher
"Christopher, you HAVE to grow one of those!"

Margaret & Christopher
The mating dance of the mullet

Margaret & Christopher
The mating dance of the mullet

Margaret & Christopher
The mating dance of the mullet

Erica
Drinking fine boxed wine from a 1985 Grand Haven, Michigan Senior prom glass - life gets no sweeter!

Jessica, Naomi, & Margaret
Okay, this one's gotta be Footloose!

Rachel
Posing in the 1980's glasses

Erica & Naomi
They owned the dance floor

Erica, Jessica, Naomi, &Margaret
These names sure come up a lot

Scott
Would've done so much better with the ladies of the 80's had he worn glasses then...

Rachel & Scott
Okay, maybe not. Rachel & Scott try out Caroline's specs.

Scott
Yet another pair... What's going on here anyway - was this the opera portion of the party?

Rachel
Tries out 'the point'. In glasses.

Christopher
What?? Disheveled was a look back then.

Martha
We took turns jumping through her hoop earrings later that night.

Eric & Scott
Scott, looking a bit androgenous

Naomi, & Jessica
The "Running Man" never goes out of style

Naomi
Luckily she wore legwarmers... um, to leave something to the imagination?

Erica
Snap-happy Erica -http://picasaweb.google.com/ZoeMosaicdesigns/1983AtScottAndCarolineSNewHouse?authkey=Vfx8KaqURNw

Scott
Those glasses are juuuust big enough

Erica
And later that night Erica grew carrot-fangs,as usual-the ultimate bunny vampire

Erica
Carrot fangs can be sexy!

Scott & Erica
Scott suffered a jello mouth tumor soon after Erica had her carrot fang issue

Erica
"You know you want me!"

Erica
Am I saucy? Oh, maybe a little...

Our home in Albuquerque
Scott enjoys relaxing on our patio

Albuquerque-Bosque Trail
Riding on the Bosque Trail by our house

Near our house
Rio Grande Road not far from where we live

Lavender fields at Los Poblanos
The farm where we get our produce - Scott does workshare in exchange food.

Jemez River
A favorite hiking spot in the mountains towards Santa Fe

At home with friends
Caroline, Sophia from SF, and Naomi

Jemez River
Hiking in the Jemez Mountains

At home in Abq


Jemez River
A favorite hiking trail in the Jemez Mountains

Our housewarming party
Scott ladles his famous sangria

Turquoise Trail
A resident on the slow road to Santa Fe

Welcome to New Mexico!


Test driving a Smart Car
Caroline & Scott both test drove a new Smart Car in Albuquerque

Hiking in the Sandia Mountains
This is about 20 minutes from our house

Scott loves to mow the lawn!


NM wine festival
Scott, Naomi and Mike enjoy a glass in Bernalillo, near Albuquerque

NM wine festival
Keitha & Caroline enjoyed too many glasses at the festival!

Our bedroom window
We can sometimes see the balloons from our bed when we wake up in the morning

Pecos National Historical Park
A Kiva, in the park, a couple hours from our house, in Pecos, NM

Pecos National Historical Park
Scott climbs out of a Kiva, in the park, in Pecos, NM

Las Vegas, NM
Wildlife preserve near the Colorado state border

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Scott's parents came to visit during the Balloon Fiesta

Bridge over the Rio Grande
We live a short walk from the river

Las Vegas, NM
Storm forming in the wildlife preserve

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Scott's parents came to visit during the Balloon Fiesta

Abq Balloon Fiesta
Scott's parents came to visit during the Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta
Balloon glow

Balloon Fiesta
Balloon glow

Los Poblanos chickens
During a bike ride to the farm, I posed with the chickens who provide yummy eggs

Los Poblanos Organics
Scott at the farm

Los Poblanos Pigs
Scott poses with his friends at the farm

Taos, NM
St. Francis of Asis in Rancho de Taos, NM

Taos, NM
St. Francis of Asis in Rancho de Taos, NM

Taos, NM
St. Francis of Asis in Rancho de Taos, NM

Selling chile ristras
On Rio Grande road near our house

Bandalier National Monument
Not far from Santa Fe/Los Alamos

Bandalier National Monument
Scott climbs a kiva ladder

Bandalier National Monument
Ruins and turning leaves - fall is so beautiful in NM!

Bandalier National Monument
View from inside the kiva cave

Our street
View from our kitchen window - we occasionally see balloons floating by

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion at dusk

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion at dusk

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion at dusk

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion at dusk

Zion National Park, Utah
Just enough time for a quick hike before dark

Zion National Park, Utah
Just enough time for a quick hike before dark

Zion National Park, Utah
Just enough time for a quick hike before dark

Zion National Park, Utah
Just enough time for a quick hike before dark

Zion National Park, Utah
Behind a waterfall on Emerald Pools trail

Zion National Park, Utah
Behind a waterfall on Emerald Pools trail

Zion National Park, Utah
Snake on the trail

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion Canyon

Zion National Park, Utah
Scott in Zion Canyon

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion Canyon

Zion National Park, Utah
Horses crossing the river at the bottom of Zion Canyon

Zion National Park, Utah
Deer on the Emerald Pools trail

Zion National Park, Utah
Caroline heads down the river into "The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
"The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
Caroline heads down the river into "The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
Caroline heads down the river into "The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
Caroline heads down the river into "The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
"The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
Scott checks out a waterfall in "The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
Scott slogs through the river

Zion National Park, Utah
"The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
Scott looks satisfied after our trek into "The Narrows"

Zion National Park, Utah
A sunny day in the park

Panguitch, UT
The Purple Sage Motel, our accommodations between Zion & Bryce... sure is purple-y

Panguitch, UT
The Purple Sage Motel, our accommodations between Zion & Bryce

Red Canyon, UT
Driving through (literally) red rock country

Red Canyon, UT
Driving through (literally) red rock country

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
The Amphitheater at sunset

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Caroline at the Amphitheater at sunset

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Bryce at sunset

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Natural bridge lookout just after sunset

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Natural bridge lookout just after sunset

Red Canyon, UT
Morning in this beautiful south Utah state park off of Hwy 12

Red Canyon, UT
Morning in this beautiful south Utah state park off of Hwy 12

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
View from the Fairy Loop trail

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
View from the Fairy Loop trail

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
The Fairy Loop trail down into the canyon

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Scott sits a spell on the Fairy Loop trail

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Caroline sits a spell on the Fairy Loop trail

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
View from the Fairy Loop trail

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
The Amphitheater from the Fairy Loop trail

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Caroline on the Fairy Loop trail down into the canyon

Bryce Canyon NP, UT
Caroline on the Fairy Loop trail down into the canyon

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Scenic drive through little-visited Grand Staircase National Monument

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Scott, plastered against the rocks

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Scott finds a seat with a view

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Scott finds a seat with a view

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Don't look down

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Lunching by the river at the Calf Creek recreation area

Grand Staircase-Escalante, UT
Scenic detour down Burr Trail road - well worth the detour

Highway 12, Utah
Summiting Hwy 12 at almost 10,000 feet - lush green with vast vistas of red rock country almost a mile below us

Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Historic barn outside Fruita, an old Mormon settlement

Capitol Reef National Park, UT
Should Caroline really be sitting on these rock formations?

Capitol Reef National Park, UT
'Swiss cheese' walls in the canyon

Glen Canyon National Rec Area,UT
Paco the Wild Burro enjoys the passing scenery

Glen Canyon National Rec Area,UT
Dramatic scenery of Hwy 95

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
Starting down into the canyon to see the Kachina Bridge up close

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
Sky looking gray, we were hoping to avoid having to hike back up the canyon in the rain

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
Caroline, Queen of Natural Bridges

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
Down the ladder...steeper than it looks!

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
Scott, awestruck by giant Kachina natural bridge

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
And back up the ladder...still steeper than it looks!

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
Kachina natural bridge

Natural Bridges Nat Monument, UT
The photo Caroline wants to put on her book jacket cover someday

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM
A ceremonial great "Kiva" - the only fully restored great kiva

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM
The main ruins site

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM
Caroline is a bit taller than the original inhabitants

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM
Interior of the restored ceremonial Great Kiva

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM
Interior of the restored ceremonial Great Kiva

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM
A ceremonial Great "Kiva" - the only fully restored great kiva

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Caroline enjoys the view down the river from the Vista House

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Historic Vista House at Crown Point

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Thinly veiled control-your-children humor at Vista House

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
View from above of the Columbia River, running along scenic I-84

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
One of the many waterfalls along the Historic Columbia River Highway

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
One of the many waterfalls along the Historic Columbia River Highway

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Famous Multnomah Falls - the only place we saw crowds of tourists along the river valley

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Famous Multnomah Falls - far and away the tallest waterfall along the Columbia River Gorge drive

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Log -jam and the narrow river gorge in the distance at Oneonta Gorge

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Caroline carefully plans her route

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Taking her first precarious step

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Deftly maneuvering her way across the river...and carefully avoiding wet footwear

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
Mt. Hood, from the historic Timberline Lodge (of "The Shining" fame)

Baker City, OR
Caroline contemplates a wagon ride at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Baker City, OR
Wagons at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center

Baker City, OR
Scott prefers a tree-stump bench to a wagon ride

Oregon/Idaho Border
Welcome to Idaho!

Boise, ID
Scott, TCB while at our truck stop breakfast in Boise

Salt Lake City, UT
The Mormon Temple

Salt Lake City, UT
The Beehive House, former home of Brigham Young

Salt Lake City, UT
Utah's capitol building

Salina, UT
Stopping off for delicious pie & coffee at "Mom's" on Highway 89

Long Beach, WA
Our room at The Boardwalk Cottages

Long Beach, WA
Our room at The Boardwalk Cottages

Long Beach, WA
Caroline rests on the porch swing after the drive to the coast from Seattle

Long Beach, WA
Evening on the very flat beach

Long Beach, WA
Pretty coastline on what some claim to be the longest beach in the world

Long Beach, WA
Scott thinks, "it could be colder... I think"

Long Beach, WA
The most popular beachwear here is fleece for Caroline and other beach goers

Long Beach, WA
They let cars drive on the beach!

Long Beach, WA
Tourists on rental mopeds - much more efficient than walking on the beach

Long Beach, WA
Scott enjoys morning coffee and homemade pastries on the front porch of the Boardwalk Cottages

Long Beach, WA
Movie theater across the street from us, playing Bourne Ultimatum, like every theater we passed for weeks!

Oregon/Washington Border
Welcome to Oregon! Just after crossing the mouth of the Columbia River

Astoria, OR
Caroline enjoys the view from the top of the Astoria Column

Seaside, OR
On the boardwalk in touristy Seaside - our one photo of both of us proves we took this trip together

Seaside, OR
Pretty windswept beach

Cannon Beach, OR
Haystack Rock

Cannon Beach, OR
Pretty coastline of Cannon Beach - way better than neighboring Seaside!

Cannon Beach, OR
Despite the appearance, Scott is actually smaller than Haystack Rock...

Cannon Beach, OR
See all of the little tiny people on the beach in front of huge Haystack Rock? (they're actually regular-sized people)

Oregon Coast, North of Tillamook
A scenic pullout, worth the stop

Oregon Coast, North of Tillamook
Caroline enjoys the scenic pullout

Munson Creek Falls, OR
Downstream from Munson Creek Falls near Tillamook

Seal Rock, OR
Pretty beach, a few hard-to-spot sea lions, and tidal creatures

Seal Rock, OR
Pretty beach, a few hard-to-spot sea lions, and tidal creatures

Seal Rock, OR
Pretty beach, a few hard-to-spot sea lions, and tidal creatures

Seal Rock, OR
Caroline wipes sand and any tidal creatures she may have killed off of her feet

Strawberry Hill, OR
Close-up sea lions and huge, colorful tidal creatures made this one of our favorite stops

Strawberry Hill, OR
Caroline gets a closer look at the sea lions

Strawberry Hill, OR
Close-up sea lions and huge, colorful tidal creatures made this one of our favorite stops

Strawberry Hill, OR
Starfish! Or Sea Star, as the signs here call them

Strawberry Hill, OR
Close-up sea lions and huge, colorful tidal creatures made this one of our favorite stops

Strawberry Hill, OR
Close-up sea lions and huge, colorful tidal creatures made this one of our favorite stops

Coastal Oregon
Heceta Head lighthouse and lighthousekeeper's house at Devil's Elbow.

Coastal Oregon
Watching sea lions play in the surf (and lounge on rocks). The most active sea lions we've ever seen.

Oregon Dunes Nat Recreation Area
Seeing the dunes before the sun sets - best time to see dunes!

Oregon Dunes Nat Recreation Area
Sand. Lots and lots of sand

Oregon Dunes Nat Recreation Area
Caroline is Queen of the Dune

Oregon Dunes Nat Recreation Area
Scott flees the dunes

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Beautiful spot where lots of elk congregate

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Elk at the watering hole. Also a pair banging antlers on the left.

Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area
Elk, just hanging out...

Olympic National Park, WA
Visitor Center at Hurricane Ridge, where the deer prance among the wildflowers while tourists chase them with cameras

Olympic National Park, WA
Views from Hurricane Ridge

Olympic National Park, WA
Wildflowers on the Hurricane Hill trail

Olympic National Park, WA
August snow on Hurricane Hill

Olympic National Park, WA
Hurricane Hill trail

Olympic National Park, WA
Scott appears to be in a hurry heading back down the mountain

Seattle, WA
The Edgewater Hotel, our great Priceline deal in Seattle

Seattle, WA
The bustling Pike Place Market

Seattle, WA
The Edgewater Hotel, built on a pier (they used to allow fishing out of your room window - no longer)

Seattle, WA
Lobby of the Edgewater Hotel, our great Priceline deal in Seattle

Seattle, WA
Downtown car wash

Seattle, WA
Space Needle, taken from the new waterfront Sculpture Garden

Seattle, WA
Caroline enjoys a lovely evening in Seattle - the only lovely evening she saw there

Seattle, WA
Scott admires Seattle's Calder in the new Sculpture Garden

Seattle, WA
Scott admires Seattle's Calder in the new Sculpture Garden

Seattle, WA
Sailboat on Puget Sound

Seattle, WA
Caroline finds a spot to take in the sunset in the Sculpture Garden

Seattle, WA
Caroline finds a spot to take in the sunset in the Sculpture Garden

Seattle, WA
Fresh fish at the Pike Place Market

Seattle, WA
Pike Place Market

Grand Haven, MI
'Grammy' Jane with Caroline's nephew Christopher Menjak, 9 mos.

Grand Haven, MI
Jane and Bill's (Mom & Stepdad's) relaxing tropical outdoor living room

Grand Haven, MI
Jane and Bill's (Mom & Stepdad's) relaxing tropical outdoor living room

Grand Haven, MI
Jane and Bill's (Mom & Stepdad's) relaxing tropical outdoor living room

Grand Haven, MI
Jane & Bill's fabulous bathroom remodel!

Grand Haven, MI
Jane & Bill's fabulous bathroom remodel!

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Jane & Bill's fabulous bathroom remodel!

Grand Haven, MI
Bette, lounging on 'my' bed...as usual

Grand Haven, MI
Mommy Jennifer and Christopher

Grand Haven, MI
Mommy Jennifer and Christopher

Grand Haven, MI
Mommy Jennifer and Christopher

Grand Haven, MI
Christopher figures things out in the backyard

Grand Haven, MI
Christopher figures things out in the backyard

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

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Auntie Car and Christopher!

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Caroline, Mary Jane & Jen, pre-reunion, at the Rytina (VanDoorne) Parental Ranch

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Brian Bedford & Jennifer

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Brian Bedford & Andy Ruiter

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Kristy Stille & Jennifer

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Michelle Thompson and Carrie (Borchers) Carey

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Jennifer & Kevin Eich

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Caroline, Tony Clark & Jennifer - together again!

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Jennifer Wark & Jane Kieft

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Carrie Rowe & Brett Kobernik

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Jill Yonker

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Mary Jane Demock & Kelly Redding

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Carrie Rowe & Jennifer

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Caroline & Kelly Redding

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Kelly Redding, Mary Jane Demock & Caroline

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Cindy Grimminck, Norma & Jennifer

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Dirk Stone & Caroline

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Brian Bedford & Jennifer

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Caroline & Tony Clark

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Ferry School Alumni-Scott Kemme, Caroline, Jill Yonker, Danielle Drent, Amy Reid, Jen

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Dirk Stone & Mary Jane Demock

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Caroline & Cindy Grimminck

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Scott Krueger, Brian Hitsman & Steve Crozier

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Caroline & Cindy Grimminck

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Cindy Grimminck, Jennifer & Brian Bedford

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Jennifer, Brian Bedford & Caroline

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Jennifer & Brian Bedford

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Karen Harper

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Post-reunion, at Rosebud downtown

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Caroline, Tim Naagtzam & Stasha Laubert, at Rosebud, post-reunion

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Brian Bedford & kyle Homik, at Rosebud, post-reunion

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Stasha Laubert shows her stuff on a borrowed skateboard downtown, post-reunion

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Aimee Misner, at Rosebud, post-reunion

GHHS Class of '87 20th Reunion
Michelle Kobernik, Tim N., Noel Lilley & Brian Bedford, post-reunion, at Rosebud

GH Coast Guard Parade 2007
Caroline, Jen, Christopher & Brian after the parade, at C&J's parents' house

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Our first stop (and nicest accomodations) on our trip to the north tip of Vancouver Island

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Scott explores a makeshift driftwood hut on the shore

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Scott makes the driftwood hut his own

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Shoreline of Discovery Passage. That little black dot in the sky is Scott's skipping a stone, not a UFO

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Relaxing with a stout at the Ripple Rock brewery

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
A massive amount of water pours down Elk Falls, the fiercest looking waterfall we've ever seen

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
The top of Elk Falls

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Trail through the rainforest to Elk Falls

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Caroline looks for the Keebler family... no luck

Campbell River, Vancouver Island
Trail through the rainforest to Elk Falls

On the way to Telegraph Cove
Vancouver Island style roof rack... rough logs

Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island
Kayakers heading back into the cove

Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island
We ate lunch at the popular Killer Whale Cafe

Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island
Historic buildings on the cove

Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island
A picturesque place, and jumping off point for whale- & bear-watching tours

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
Finally reached the northernmost (basically) town on the island after 2 days of driving

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
Our... hmmm... interesting room at the Pioneer Inn Motel

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
It doesn't actually look to bad in this photo... pictures can be deceiving

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
One of the 10 or so black bear we saw (from our car) near Port Hardy

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
Pioneer Inn Motel

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
Just some of the fine amenities found at the Pioneer

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
Just some of the fine amenities found at the Pioneer

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, BC
Just some of the fine amenities found at the Pioneer

Road to Cape Scott, Vncvr Island
Good advice... crushed car on the drive from Port Hardy to San Josef Bay in Cape Scott Provincial Park

Road to Cape Scott, Vncvr Island
A black bear crosses in front of us on the drive to San Josef Bay

Cape Scott Park, Vancouver Islnd
The beautiful rainforest trail to San Josef Bay

San Josef Bay, Vancouver Island
Caroline on the very isolated beach at beautiful San Josef Bay

San Josef Bay, Vancouver Island
Tall, rocky 'islands', exposed during low tide, with bonsai trees growing on top

San Josef Bay, Vancouver Island
Scott and his windblown hairdo, on the very isolated beach at San Josef Bay

San Josef Bay, Vancouver Island
Rock formations on the beach

San Josef Bay, Vancouver Island
Walking down the beach

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
Our room at the Haida-Way Lodge

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
Our room at the Haida-Way Lodge

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
Throwback 'Do Not Disturb' signs at the Haida-Way Lodge...just part of the fun!

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
Scott finds dinner? Seaweed on the beach in Port McNeill

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
A stop-off at the beach during our bike ride around town

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
A stop-off at the beach during our bike ride around town

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
A stop-off at the beach during our bike ride around town

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
New chairs? at the Haida-Way Lodge

Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
The Haida-Way, our final accommodations on our trip to the north island

Near Campbell River, Vncvr Islnd
Caroline crosses a fun suspension bridge on the Ripple Rock trail

Near Campbell River, Vncvr Islnd
Scenic viewpoint of the Discovery Passage from the end of the Ripple Rock Trail

Comox, Vancouver Island, BC
Stopping by for a nice visit at our friends' Betty and Brendan's house on our way back down the Island.

U.S./Canada border
Waiting to get into Canada... the Canadian border people are sticklers here

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Our lovely marina view room at the Westin Bayshore

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
View from our room at the Westin Bayshore

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Our lovely marina view room at the Westin Bayshore

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Paco the Wild Burro enjoys the view from the hotel room... he did not get to see much of the rest of Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
View from our room at the Westin Bayshore

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Artful cappuccino at Caffe Artigiano

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Heading back out into the rain after cappuccinos at Caffe Artigiano

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
We happened upon a bicycle race in the Gastown district. Lance Armstrong won this race once back in the '90s

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
We happened upon a bicycle race in the Gastown district. Wet streets made for frequent wipeouts & pileups

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Caroline with some of the makeshift benches on the beach in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
The marvelous Granville Island Public Market

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
They do know how to stack their cherries here at the Granville Island Public Market

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
The adorably-sized ferry boats that take you to Granville Island, et al

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Umbrella... Guidebook... This is what Scott typically looked like while in Vancouver

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Caroline in the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA
Strolling the Commercial Drive area, with downtown off in the distance

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, CA
Our fellow home exchanger/traveler friends, and hosts on Vancouver Island in Metchosin, 25 minutes west of Victoria

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, CA
Our home exchange house

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, CA
Our home exchange house

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, CA
Our home exchange house

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, CA
Our home exchange house

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, CA
Our home exchange house

Victoria, Vancouver Island, CA
Lots of opportunities for cat spotting in Victoria... This Siamese posed for us on his column

Victoria, Vancouver Island, CA
Hanging with the tourists downtown, with the famous Empress Hotel in the background

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The famous Empress Hotel

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The Parliament building

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Caroline and a friend

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Typical flower-line street in Victoria

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC
Scott surveys the backyard of our home exchange house

Botany Bay, Vancouver Island, BC
Checking out the tide pools in a hurry, before the tide comes in

Botanical Beach, Vancouver Islnd
Scott emerges from the short rain forest hike at Botanical Beach, famous for its abundance of tide pool creatures

Botanical Beach, Vancouver Islnd
Scott studies the tide pools at Botanical Beach

Botanical Beach, Vancouver Islnd
Scott, amateur marine biologist and botanist, explores shiny/slimy things at Botanical Beach

Botanical Beach, Vancouver Islnd
Caroline surveys the tide pool action, hoping the tide doesn't come sweep her away (or get her shoes wet)

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC
This lovely, peaceful beach was just a 20-minute walk away from our exchange home

Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC
The beautiful coastline near our exchange home

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The houseboats of Fisherman's Wharf

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The houseboat neighborhood of Fisherman's Wharf

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Ferry transit in the houseboat 'hood

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The Parliament building is lit up at night

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Caroline and the Parliament, both lit up at night

Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island
A waterfall cascades down to the beach off of the cliffs on the left at this picturesque beach

Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island
A waterfall cascades down to the beach off of the cliffs on the left at this picturesque beach

Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island
Gorgeous coastline typical of this southwest part of the island

Mystic Beach, Vancouver Island
A waterfall cascades down to the beach off of the cliffs on the left at this picturesque beach

Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC
The Sooke Potholes, beautiful swimming holes complete with waterfalls - Can you see the tiny people down there?

Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC
The Sooke Potholes, beautiful swimming holes complete with waterfalls - Can you see the tiny people down there?

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The Dutch bakery downtown where we had our morning sausage rolls on the last two days on the island

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
The Empress Hotel and harbor area from our ferry, which was taking us to Port Angeles, Washington

Victoria, British Columbia, CA
Scott says goodbye to Victoria as the ferry to Port Angeles, WA pulls away

Fort Collins, CO
Caroline enjoys our evening in bustling downtown Ft. Collins

Fort Collins, CO
New sculpture being chiseled downtown

Colorado/Wyoming Border
Welcome to Wyoming - Yee-Ha!

Cheyenne, WY
Ride'em, cowboy... Scott saddles up on one of the many giant painted boots in town

Virginia City, MT
Amazingly well preserved 19th century town purchased by a Montana rancher/history lover in the 1940's for preservation

Virginia City, MT
Amazingly well preserved 19th century town purchased by a Montana rancher/history lover in the 1940's for preservation

Virginia City, MT
Amazingly well preserved 19th century town purchased by a Montana rancher/history lover in the 1940's for preservation

Missoula, MT
On this 100+ degree day, Missoulans find anything that floats and jump in the river, which flows right through town

Missoula, MT
Kayaker practicing some moves in the river downtown

Missoula, MT
The Thunderbird Motel was just fine... it was the cool sign that drew us in.

Missoula, MT
The Thunderbird Motel was just fine... it was the cool sign that drew us in.

National Bison Range, MT
The elk antler collection at the visitor center. Elk shed their antlers every year.

National Bison Range, MT
A buffalo rolls in the dirt to attempt to get rid of some of the flies on this 100+ degree day

National Bison Range, MT
One of many bison we saw in the preserve

National Bison Range, MT
Some pronghorn deer hold still for us - the fastest mammal in the western hemisphere (70 mph!)

National Bison Range, MT
Some pronghorn deer hold still for us - the fastest mammal in the western hemisphere (70 mph!)

National Bison Range, MT
Some pronghorn deer hold still for us - the fastest mammal in the western hemisphere (70 mph!)

National Bison Range, MT
Part of the 19-mile loop road through the preserve

Wallace, ID
A tasty lunch in Wallace, the former silver capital of the U.S.! We just love those old motel signs.

Coeur d'Alene Lake, ID
A quick scenic detour to this lookout over the lake

Idaho/Washington Border
"Welcome to Washington!", says the sign on not-so-scenic I-80

Roslyn, WA
Pretending we're in Alaska with a detour to the town where TV show Northern Exposure was filmed

North Bend, WA
Continuing on our TV tour, we lunched at Twede's of Twin Peaks fame.

Snoqualmie, WA
Impressive Snoqualmie Falls just west of Seattle... draws quite a tourist crowd in July!

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
View of the Tetons on the drive into the park

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
View of the Tetons from the Signal Mountain lookout

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
View of the Tetons from the Signal Mountain lookout

Jackson, WY
Our favorite sign in Jackson, right outside Grand Teton National Park

Jackson, WY
Arch of antlers. Elk shed their antlers each year, and collecting them seems to be a popular thing to do around here

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Scott on the bridge on the trail to Hidden Falls near Jenny Lake

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Caroline on the trail to Hidden Falls near Jenny Lake

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Hidden Falls near Jenny Lake

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Just can't get enough of the chipmunks. This one really seemed to want to reach out to us.

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Scott on the Cascade Canyon trail near Jenny Lake

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Buffalo crossing, best to stop the car

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
We saw 6 or 7 buffalo cross the road right in front of us.

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Riding bikes near Antelope Flats

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Paco the Wild Burro tries a little cycling

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Cycling while photographing yourself is always a good idea.

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Riding bikes near Antelope Flats

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Riding bikes near Antelope Flats

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Riding bikes near Antelope Flats

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Riding bikes near Antelope Flats

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Our first elk spotting! Dusk is a good time to watch for wildlife.

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Beautiful Colter Bay

Grand Teton NP, Wyoming
Beautiful Colter Bay, reflecting the mountains in the crisp morning light

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Geysers on the loop boardwalk trail near Old Faithful

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Geysers on the loop boardwalk trail near Old Faithful

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Geysers on the loop boardwalk trail near Old Faithful

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
The crowd awaits Old Faithful's scheduled noon eruption

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
OMG! It's a geyser! Not the biggest or most impressive geyser in the park, but the largest of the frequent/predictable

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
The water in the craters at Biscuit Basin make you feel like you're in the Caribbean

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Biscuit Basin, a must see stop if you're visiting Yellowstone

Yellowstone NP, Wyoming
Biscuit Basin, a must see stop if you're visiting Yellowstone

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Desert View Drive
First views of the Canyon!

Desert View Drive
First views of the Canyon!

Desert View Drive
The Colorado River snakes through the Canyon

Desert View Drive
First views of the Canyon - the excitement is unbearable!

Desert View Drive
First views of the Canyon - the excitement is unbearable!

Desert View Drive
First views of the Canyon!

Rim Trail
The mule train makes their way down the Bright Angel Trail into the Canyon

Rim Trail
Mules waiting in the corral for their next trip into the canyon

Rim Trail


Rim Trail


Rim Trail


Rim Trail


Rim Trail


Rim Trail


Rim Trail
Doing our thing at one of the many overlooks on the trail

Rim Trail
Taking a load off at Hermit's Rest at the end of the trail

Rim Trail
Taking a load off at Hermit's Rest at the end of the trail

South Kaibab Trail- Inner Canyon
An inner Canyon vista

South Kaibab Trail- Inner Canyon
Caroline makes her way into the canyon ("hey, where's MY mule?!")

South Kaibab Trail- Inner Canyon
Caroline poses at Cedar Ridge, 1.5 miles into the Canyon

South Kaibab Trail- Inner Canyon
Scott poses WITHOUT his hat for once

South Kaibab Trail- Inner Canyon
We traded photos with a friendly Dutch couple at Cedar Ridge

South Kaibab Trail- Inner Canyon
Mules prepare for a trip on the South Kaibab Trail

Yavapai Lodge
Caroline poses in the natural, wooded surroundings right outside our motel room




Glen Canyon Colorado River Trip
Scott poses with the Glen Canyon Dam

Glen Canyon Colorado River Trip
Caroline relaxes on the raft

Glen Canyon Colorado River Trip
Caroline is ready to roll!

Glen Canyon Colorado River Tri
We stopped at this small beach for lunch on our raft trip

Walnut Canyon National Monument


Petrified Forest National Park
Scott stops to snap a photo in between rain storms

Painted Desert

8th grade Chicago trip
Kathy Scholler, Mark Sherwood, Brian Bedford on pole;Rachel, Kelly, Lisa, Piper

8th grade Chicago trip
Brian Bedford, Carrie Rytina, Jim Beckering, Jennifer Rytina in back

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Brenda Bender, Jackie Stack, Marci Soncrant, DeeDee Johnson, Laura Swart, Piper

Freshman Dance 1984
Carl Nass, Jen Rytina, Brian Bedford, Carrie Rytina,Doug Bonnema,MaryJane Demock

Halloween 1985
Lisa Hills, Jen R., Susan Wildrom, Carrie R., Dana Bonney

Christmas party 85
Piper Stanley and Jennifer Rytina

Prom 85 - "the Help"
Dirk Stone had to work the prom our sophmore year and took Carrie as his date

Graduation 1987


Senior Prom 1987
Bill McAllister and Carrie Rytina go to the Prom!

Watch out for the hair! 88 or 89
Jennifer Rytina and Cindy Grimminck as sophomores in College

Lett Wedding
Don't look into their eyes

Lett Wedding
We have this exact photo from every wedding we've ever been to... including ones where Bill wasn't there

Lett Wedding
Traditional bride slamming 40 of mick photo

Lett Wedding
Chris, Laura and Jim decide to dress like Boston College's home jerseys

Lett Wedding
What... it was a barn

Lett Wedding
Fulls has the best skipping form I've ever seen

Lett Wedding
Bride & Groom kegstand

Lett Wedding
Has anybody seen my five bucks?

Lett Wedding
Bartender, 'working' the wedding

Lett Wedding
All t-shirted up

Brooklyn
Strolling our neighborhood in Park Slope

Brooklyn
Stately brownstones in our Park Slope neighborhood

Brooklyn
Stately brownstones in our Park Slope neighborhood

Brooklyn
Stately brownstones in our Park Slope neighborhood

Brooklyn
Our home exchange in the trendy Park Slope neighborhood

Brooklyn
Our home exchange in the trendy Park Slope neighborhood

Manhattan
Ice skaters at Rockefeller Center

Manhattan
The Naked Cowboy provides amusement for all Times Square visitors

Manhattan
The Naked Cowboy provides amusement for all Times Square visitors

Brooklyn
View of the Manhattan Bridge from the Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn
Caroline enjoys the icy weather and views from the Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn
Wedding pictures, anyone?

Brooklyn
View of Manhattan Bridge from the hip, gentrified Dumbo neighborhood

Brooklyn
We just happened to be in town for the NYC Marathon.

Brooklyn
The first wave of runners pass the 7-mile mark near our house

Brooklyn
Scott poses near Prospect Park, created by the same architects as Cenrtral Park

Manhattan
World Trade Center Site - the biggest contruction site ever (not literally)!

Manhattan
Magnolia Bakery in the Village, where the cupcakes are to-die-for!

Manhattan
View of Manhattan skyline from the ferry to Ellis Island

Manhattan
Caroline poses with Lady Liberty

Manhattan
Central Park was ablaze with fall color

Manhattan
Central Park was ablaze with fall color

Manhattan
Central Park was ablaze with fall color

Lake Champlain area, NY
Caroline poses with her dad & stepmom at the beautiful Whiteface Lodge resort

Lake Champlain area, NY
Caroline's stepmom, Lucia

Lake Champlain area, NY

Driving to Boston
The colors were amazing!

Boston


Boston Common


Boston Common


Our home exchange
in the South End area

Our home exchange


Our street


The Boston Brookses
Scott poses with cousins Ben & Kyle and Uncle Roger at Kyle's new apartment

Beacon Hill Neighborhood


The Esplanade
The trees were in beautiful fall form on this waterfront walking/cycling path

The Esplanade
The trees were in beautiful fall form on this waterfront walking/cycling path

Boston


Boston


The Esplanade


The Public Gardens
Statue of George Washington

Commonwealth Ave. Mall

Venice, Italy
Taking our expensive water taxi ride to our apartment

Venice, Italy
Taking our expensive water taxi ride to our apartment

Venice, Italy
Gondola on the Grand Canal

Venice, Italy
Our apartment

Venice, Italy
Gondolier gets some business

Venice, Italy
Grand Canal from Rialto Bridge

Venice, Italy
No, the well dressed Italian policemen don't carry purses, he snagged that one from an illegal bag seller

Venice, Italy
Scott goes to cross another canal

Venice, Italy


Venice, Italy
Canal in the Canareggio neighborhood

Venice, Italy
Our favorite vaporetto (water bus) employee sports more than his share of facial hair

Venice, Italy
Piazza di San Marcos at night

Venice, Italy
Canal that our apartment overlooked

Venice, Italy
Our vaporetto stop

Venice, Italy


Venice, Italy
High tide, the boats practically wash onto the sidewalks in some areas

Venice, Italy
Caroline hanging out at the apartment

Milan, Italy


Milan, Italy
Piazza Duomo

Chianti Region
The bedroom in our spacious agriturismo apartment at Casa Vecchia

Siena, Italy
Il Campo, the main piazza in Siena

Siena, Italy
A (Dutch?) bridegroom strolls by a produce shop on the way to the church

Siena, Italy
The Duomo

Siena, Italy
Typical street

Siena, Italy


Chianti Region
Olive trees at our agriturismo hotel, Casa Vecchia

Chianti Region
Typical view

Chianti Region
Typical view

Chianti Region
Olive trees

Chianti Region
Caroline pats a friend outside a shop selling his products in Greve-in-Chianti

Chianti Region
Casa Vecchia, our agriturismo hotel in Figline Val Darno

Volterra, Italy
Ancient Roman theatre ruins

San Gimignano, Italy
Famous for its medieval towers

San Gimignano, Italy


San Gimignano, Italy





Chianti Region
Scott REALLY liked the Brunello!

Lucca, Italy
The cops are coming, the cops are coming!

Lucca, Italy
Typical church

Lucca, Italy
The Duomo

Lucca, Italy
The ramparts


Everything's a bit erotic in Italy!

Montalcino, Italy


Montalcino, Italy


Montepulciano, Italy


Gubbio, Italy


Gubbio, Italy


Gubbio, Italy


Gubbio, Italy


Urbino, Italy
View from the Locanda della Valle Nuova

Urbino, Italy
Caroline makes a friend at our agriturismo, the Locanda della Valle Nuova

Urbino, Italy


Urbino, Italy
Walking near the agriturismo

Urbino, Italy
Walking near the agriturismo

Urbino, Italy
Autumn sunset at the Locanda

Urbino, Italy
Caroline's new friend is loath to see her go!

Urbino, Italy
Caroline's new friend is loath to see her go!

Vernazza, Italy
View from our hotel room

Vernazza, Italy
Travel Scott takes a much-deserved rest after a long driving day

Vernazza, Italy


Vernazza, Italy


Vernazza, Italy
The photogenic cats of Cinque Terre

Vernazza, Italy
Hey, I want my picture taken too!

Vernazza, Italy
Hey, I want my picture taken too!

Vernazza, Italy


Vernazza, Italy



Caroline takes a break during the 5-town hike that Cinque Terre is famous for


The beautiful green waters atttract lots of swimmers and sunbathers

Riomaggiore, Italy
Post-hike, waiting for the ferry back to Vernazza

Riomaggiore, Italy
Post-hike, waiting for the ferry back to Vernazza

Vernazza, Italy
View from the boat


Hillside vineyards of Cinque Terre


Scott decides to help out with the harvest

Provence
One of our favorite things in Provence, the miles of tree-lined streets

Provence, just east of Apt
Our room at the chambre d'hote (farmhouse inn), Mas des Baussiers

Saignon in Provence
View of picturesque Saignon during one of our favorite scenic drives in the Luberon Valley

Lourmarin in Provence


Luberon Valley, Provence
Although the lavender had been cut, the fields were still pretty and gave the air a lavender scent

Luberon Valley, Provence
Scott and his vineyard

Luberon Valley, Provence
Caroline displays some fine, plump grapes, ready to be picked

St. Remy in Provence
Inspiration for a VanGogh painting

St. Remy in Provence


St. Remy in Provence


Les Baux in Provence
Caroline in front of the amazing but eerie landscape of Les Baux

Les Baux in Provence
Caroline in front of the amazing but eerie landscape of Les Baux

Saignon in Provence
On our way to another fabulous dinner

Colorado Provencal Park
Caroline looking ready to go, in the red sands (or muck)of the Colorado Provencal

Colorado Provencal Park


Colorado Provencal Park
Look closely and you can see a tiny Caroline in the background!

Colorado Provencal Park


Colorado Provencal Park


Provence, just east of Apt
Landscape across the street from our inn

Provence, just east of Apt
Harvested lavender field - that's our inn, Mas des Baussiers, in the background

Provence, just east of Apt
Scott tackles a cork with a coat hanger in a true McGyver moment

Provence, just east of Apt
Scott has a little snack under the arbor

Provence, just east of Apt
Caroline prepares a picnic dinner at Mas des Baussiers

Provence, just east of Apt
The clouds were looking like God might make an appearance at any moment

Saumane de Vaucluse in Provence
Our inn for the second half of the trip, the charming Sous les Canniers

Saumane de Vaucluse in Provence
Our inn for the second half of the trip, the charming Sous les Canniers

Abbey Semanque
The much-photographed abbey, still picturesque even after all of the lavender has been cut

Near Abbey Semanque
Scott apparently enjoys huffing the lavender

Near Abbey Semanque
Caroline and her beloved lavender

Saumane de Vaucluse in Provence
Caroline has to work on some postcards - sometimes life is hard

Saumane de Vaucluse in Provence
Scott makes some dinner in our outdoor kitchen

Saumane de Vaucluse in Provence
Scott makes some dinner in our outdoor kitchen

Seguret in Provence
Small town in the wine region in northern Provence

Seguret in Provence
A common sight, American cyclists!

Seguret in Provence
Small town in the wine region in northern Provence

Gigondas in Provence
Scott hangs out in a Roman ruin

Arles in Provence
The ancient Roman amphitheatre is still in remarkably good condition

Arles in Provence
Scott imitates something we see all the time here, people utilizing their baguettes as pointers

Lacoste in Provence


Lacoste in Provence

Nice, France
Nicoise Cat

Nice, France
Nicoise Street

Nice, France
Nicoise Beach

Nice, France
Nicoise Coast

Nice, France
Nicoise Scott

Nice, France
Nicoise Mullet

Nice, France
Caroline snags a sweet seat on the ferry

Nice, France
View from our ferry seats as we await departure

Nice, France
Caroline feeling like she's on vacation... finally

Bastia, Corsica
On the ferry, pulling into Bastia at sunset

Bastia, Corsica
Our Corsica home exchange. That's Mitsubisha there on the mat.

Bastia, Corsica
Our Corsica home exchange.

Bastia, Corsica
Our Corsica home exchange. That's Babaganoush, who's not supposed to be on the furniture.

Bastia, Corsica
Tounoushkou, one of the three cats that came with the home exchange.

Bastia, Corsica
Our Corsica home exchange, complete with coffee maker (meaning the machine, not Scott)

Calvi, Corsica


Calvi, Corsica


Bastia, Corsica
The Marina

Corsica
Inland mountains of Corsica... tough driving

Porto, Corsica
Beautiful coastline and red rocks of Porto

Porto, Corsica
Beautiful coastline and red rocks of Porto

Porto, Corsica
Beautiful coastline and red rocks of Porto

Porto, Corsica
Caroline enjoying the sunset in Porto

Porto, Corsica


Porto, Corsica
View from our restaurant in Porto

Porto, Corsica


Porto, Corsica


Porto, Corsica


Porto, Corsica


Bastia, Corsica
Caroline sits on the dock, waiting for our ferry back to Nice

Ferry - Corsica to Nice
Scott finds some sunglasses, and immediately becomes euro-cool

Zurich, Switzerland
The beautiful, pristine lake in Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland


Swiss Alps
Taking photos out the window of our scenic train ride from Luzerne to Interlaken

Swiss Alps
Taking photos out the window of our scenic train ride from Luzerne to Interlaken

Murren, Switzerland
Scott takes a load off while Caroline takes her requisite photos of the room

Murren, Switzerland
Our room at the Bellevue Crystal

Murren, Switzerland
Just outside our room, Scott poses with some Alps

Murren, Switzerland
Look at that fox!

Murren, Switzerland
Behold, downtown Murren!

Murren, Switzerland
Ingenious wood firewood storage - a common sight in the Alps

Murren, Switzerland
Taking it easy on our first hike

Murren, Switzerland
Scott tries to figure out where we are on the map... "The Alps!" he decides, after much study

Murren, Switzerland
The hills are alive, with the sound of muuuu-siiiic...

Murren, Switzerland
Views on our hike

Murren, Switzerland
Views on our hike

Murren, Switzerland
The elaborate cowbells are attached to the house when the cows are not grazing up in the mountains

Murren, Switzerland
Look at me! I'm walking in the Alps!

Murren, Switzerland
Look at me! I'm walking in the Alps too!

Murren, Switzerland
Lunch with a view outside our hotel room

Murren, Switzerland
Lunch with a view outside our hotel room

Murren, Switzerland
Walking down to Gimmelwald, just half an hour down the mountainside from Murren

Murren, Switzerland
The gondola, a primary means of transportation in these mountain towns

Murren, Switzerland
Caroline loves the cats of the Alps. Surpise Surprise

Murren, Switzerland
Morning outside of our hotel room

Mount Schilthorn
View from the top

Mount Schilthorn
Panorama from the top

Mount Schilthorn
Scott, and the three peaks

Mount Schilthorn
Caroline poses with the snowy peaks

Mount Schilthorn
Who the hell is wearing high heels on the snowy, rocky terrain at the top of the alps? They need more help than a sign

Mount Schilthorn
Caroline, mountain woman

Mount Schilthorn
Scott, mountain man

Mount Schilthorn
Caroline photographs this couple we met 11,000 feet up - odd place for socializing, but we chatted for some time

Mount Schilthorn
Both of us in one picture! A rare occurence

Mount Schilthorn
Both of us in one picture! A rare occurence

Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn
There's our trail, straight down the mountainside

Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn
Cables on the rocks so you don't slide down the cliffside

Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn
Stopping for lunch - Caroline's legs start to give out about halfway down

Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Hiking Down Mount Schilthorn


Interlaken, Switzerland
The local train, with the ibex emblem

Vevey, Switzerland
Vevey boasts yet another one of the beautiful, crystal clear lakes of Switzerland (Lake Geneva)

Vevey, Switzerland
Apparently Charlie spent some time in Vevey after being booted from the U.S. in the McCarthy days

Vevey, Switzerland
Clean clear waters of Lake Geneva

Vevey, Switzerland
It's Nestle's headquarters! Lovely, lakeside location. Perhaps Scott can figure out how to get a job here?

Vevey, Switzerland
Enjoying a delicious Nestle cone outside of HQ

Vevey, Switzerland
Scott gets along smashingly with the local burros of Vevey

Vevey, Switzerland
Caroline in downtown Vevey

Bamberg, Germany
The Hotel Residenzschloss cheerfully welcomes us

Bamberg, Germany
Michaelsburg Church near our hotel, with medicinal-plant-mural-ceiling

Bamberg, Germany
Michaelsburg Church near our hotel, with medicinal-plant-mural-ceiling

Bamberg, Germany
The area they call 'little Venice'

Bamberg, Germany
Our hotel, the Residenzschloss, was converted from an historic hospital

Bamberg, Germany
While sitting at a street-side biergarten, a Bavarian parade suddenl appeared

Bamberg, Germany
Giant stuffed rabbit - apparently a very important parade participant

Bamberg, Germany
Our favorite Bavarian guy flails about, leading the parade by our biergarten

Bamberg, Germany
Caroline enjoys the Rauchbier (of course she does, it tastes like bacon!)

Bamberg, Germany
Some sort of jousting sport, where boys try to whack each other off their canoes

Bamberg, Germany
The Rathaus, built in the middle of the river

Wurzburg, Germany
The Residenz ("Versaille of Germany", as it's billed), while lovely, does not make a trip to Wurzburg worthwhile

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Our room at the Gerberhaus Hotel

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
View from our room

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Street scene

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
View through one of the town towers

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Scott clearly needs that espresso before walking around Rothenburg

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Street scene

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
They really do name kids Dieter! And really do want you to touch their monkeys!

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Scott stares longingly at the cuckoo clock. Not sure why.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
View from the town walls

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
View from the town walls

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Local cat, awaiting the milk man

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Street scene

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
View of town

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Caroline enjoys the lovely view of old Rothenburg

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
The Christmas car in front of the famous Kathe Wohlfahrt Christmas store

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
Scott seems wary to be going on the Nightwatchman's tour

Rothenburg ob der Tauber,Germany
View of town at nightfall

Fussen, Germany
Scott fuels up our little Puegot - gas is slightly cheaper in Germany than Scotland - hurray!

Fussen, Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle - the one Walt Disney tried to copy for Disneyland

Fussen, Germany
Looking cool in our matching raingear

Fussen, Germany
Cows with cowbells! Huzzah!

Fussen, Germany
Those lovely Bavarian Alps

Fussen, Germany
Those lovely Bavarian Alps

Dachau, Germany
Foundations of the barracks at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Dachau, Germany
Roll call area at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Dachau, Germany
Crematorium at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Munich, Germany
View from our Hotel - the Hotel Atlanta!

Munich, Germany
Hofgarten Park

Munich, Germany
Hofgarten Park

Munich, Germany
The Residenz - those lines on the building are all painted on

Munich, Germany
Caroline enjoys watching the statue animals at play

Munich, Germany
"Oh baby, I love you so, so very much."

Munich, Germany
Needs no caption, does it?

Munich, Germany
The gutters alone on this building can give little kids nightmares... No wonder so many fairytales are set in Bavaria

Munich, Germany
The gutters alone on this building can give little kids nightmares... No wonder so many fairytales are set in Bavaria

Munich, Germany
The gutters alone on this building can give little kids nightmares... No wonder so many fairytales are set in Bavaria

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

San Salvadore, Spain
Scott & Daniel, resting at the beach after a tough day of eating and touring

Saifores, Spain
Leonne, Daniel, and Scott preparing dinner (guess who's holding the camera)

Village in Catalonian Spain
Leonne & Caroline discussing the historical significance of this particular ancient Catalonian village

Village in Catalonian Spain


Seaside Spain
Leonne enjoying the beautiful view of the Mediterranean

Saifores, Spain
Daniel & Leonne's house

Barcelona, Spain
La Boqueria mercado... an amazing market with beautiful produce & fish

Barcelona, Spain
We love the hanging pig legs... always have, always will

Barcelona, Spain
Street in Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain
Plaza

Barcelona, Spain
Winnie the Pooh, head thrown back, cigarette in mouth. "Smoking Pooh!", Caroline exclaimed...

Barcelona, Spain
Other people were drinking out of this fountain too, so Caroline figured it was safe. We're not in Mexico, after all.

Barcelona, Spain
Caroline, Cheap!

Barcelona, Spain
The Gaudi-designed Parque Guelle.

Barcelona, Spain
The Gaudi-designed Parque Guelle.

Barcelona, Spain
The Gaudi-designed Parque Guelle.

Barcelona, Spain
The Gaudi-designed Parque Guelle.

Barcelona, Spain
The Gaudi-designed Parque Guelle. Tourists pack themselves in to get their photo taken with the tile lizard.

Barcelona, Spain
La Sagrada Familia cathedral... still under construction

Barcelona, Spain
La Sagrada Familia cathedral... still under construction

Saifores, Spain
Fresh sardines for dinner... Delicious!

Saifores, Spain
Leonne sets a lovely table

Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain


Tarragona, Spain
Roman ruins in the center of town

Tarragona, Spain
Tapas! Just take what you want, and they charge you by the leftover-toothpick when you're done

Saifores, Spain
Our hosts, Daniel & Leonne

Reus Airport in Spain
Caroline, happy to be flying the budget airways. On to Germany!

Hadrian's Wall


Hadrian's Wall


Hadrian's Wall


Hadrian's Wall


Hadrian's Wall
Remains of he ancient Housesteads Roman fort, built along the wall

Carlisle, England
Our loo at the Ibis Hotel was a little too reminicsent of an airplane bathroom!

Carlisle, England
Historic church buildings add to the ambience and charm of Carlisle

Carlisle, England
The downtown shopping promenade...hey look, it's Boots!!

Liverpool, England
The view from our room at the Dolby Hotel, which has seen better days

Liverpool, England
Caroline poses in from of the new Cavern Club

Liverpool, England
Liverpool's Chinatown, home of the largest Chinese gate in Europe! Barely visible Scott rides the dragon on the right

Liverpool, England
Scott's carelessness gets him a nasty lion bite

Newcastle, England
Historic downtown

Newcastle, England
Millennium Bridge

Newcastle, England
Sage Gateshead, a performance art venue

Newcastle, England
The Tyne Bridge, model for the bridge at Sydney Harbor in Australia

Newcastle, England
Millennium Bridge

Newcastle, England
View of the Tyne Bridge taken from the Millenium Bridge

Durham, England
Durham's highly fortified cathedral

Durham, England
Durham's highly fortified cathedral

Durham, England
Cathedral cloisters

Durham, England
You can see the cathedral from almost everywhere in town

Durham, England
You can see the cathedral from almost everywhere in town - here's the castle too!

Durham, England
You can see the cathedral from almost everywhere in town

Edinburgh, Scotland
Historic Old Town

Edinburgh, Scotland
The Book Festival...slightly more interesting than it sounds!

Edinburgh, Scotland
The rock that the city is built around

Edinburgh, Scotland
Scot Monument

Edinburgh, Scotland
Fesival-goers relax with a view of the Royal Mile

Edinburgh, Scotland
The new Parliament Building, which many Scot's are understandably unhappy about!

Edinburgh, Scotland
Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen's residence

Edinburgh, Scotland
Evidence of a little weekend merrymaking during the Fringe Festival

Edinburgh, Scotland
Caroline enjoys a tasty Irish cider

Detroit Airport
Caroline & Scott say goodbye to Scott's parents before departing for Scotland

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scott tries out the kitchen on day one... Not bad, but why is everything so sticky?

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Photo out the kitchen window of our home exchange house out in the countryside south of Edinburgh

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
The office... they even get broadband out here!

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Kitchen/dining area

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Upstairs is the living room, where one can watch all one's favourite BBC programs on the telly

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England
Scott stands in front of the North Sea in Berwick, 30 minutes from Ellemford. Went right for fish & chips afterward!

Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England
A beach on the North Sea in Berwick, 30 minutes from Ellemford. A bit chilly, but still plenty of Brits in swimtrunks

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scott at the front door of our house

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
This phone booth is at the end of our street, in the middle of absolutely nowhere. Must be for hikers passing through

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Caroline on the bridge with our house in the background

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
We have some lovely geraniums in our house, which we've slowly allowed to die despite our best intentions

Kelso Abbey in Kelso, Scotland
There are several ruins of old abbeys in the Scottish Borders, this one in Kelso had a beautiful eeriness to it.

Hawick, Scotland - Wilton Lodge
Caroline and a waterfall in the lovely Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick...This is cashmere country in the Scottish Borders

Hawick, Scotland
The tower in quaint downtown Hawick in the Scottish Borders.

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scenery near our house in Ellemford. Photo taken while out on one of our many 'walks' around the countryside

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scenery near our house in Ellemford. Photo taken while out on one of our many 'walks' around the countryside

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scenery near our house in Ellemford. Photo taken while out on one of our many 'walks' around the countryside

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scenery near our house in Ellemford. Photo taken while out on one of our many 'walks' around the countryside

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Caroline, looking like a native posing with our very detailed O.S. (ordinance survey) map of the area around our home

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scott, and the sky, looking ominous while out on a walk by the house.

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
A horse neighbor. We think the horses here look quite Gaelic, don't you agree?

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
A horse neighbor. We think the horses here look quite Gaelic, don't you agree?

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scenery near our house in Ellemford. Photo taken while out on one of our many 'walks' around the countryside

Ellemford - Our Scottish Home
Scenery near our house in Ellemford. Photo taken while out on one of our many 'walks' around the countryside

Abbey St. Bathans-near Ellemford
They build these ingenious steps into their stone walls instead of gates so careless hikers don't let the sheep out

Abbey St. Bathans-near Ellemford
They build these ingenious steps into their stone walls instead of gates so careless hikers don't let the sheep out

Highlands of Scotland
Scott poses with our car after we pulled over to have our picnic lunch - picnics... we're sooo British!

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Beautiful double rainbow appears over the harbor. This was taken right outside of our room.

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Beautiful double rainbow appears over the harbor. This was taken right outside of our room.

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Photo taken from outside of our B&B of the harbor & quay

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Very lush and green around these parts. We're actually up quite high, even if you can't tell from this photo.

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Kilt Rock, with a waterfall running down the dramatic cliffs. They say the ridged cliff wall looks like kilt pleats

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Caroline, enjoying the misty, cold weather at the viewing point of Kilt Rock

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Mist covered rock formations

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Here's a good view of a winding road we were driving down

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Highland cows! A real highlight of Skye for us, these long-haired-heffers are surreal, but appropriate for the isle

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Caroline poses in front of the Talisker distillery after our mediocre Scotch tour

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Beautiful west coast vista... Caroline was snapping these photos while Scott was changing our flat tire

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
We were run off the road by an oncoming car on a single lane road earlier in the day, and the tire finally went on us

Isle of Skye-Highlands, Scotland
Desolate landscape of the highlands

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
The picturesque harbor in Portree

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
The picturesque harbor in Portree

Highlands of Scotland
Snapping a photo of the lovely loch as we stop off to take a look at our map on the drive to Durness

Highlands of Scotland
Typical of the desolate roads we drove on in the Highlands

Ullapool, Highlands of Scotland
With raincoat, backpack and hiking shoes, is ready to take on the untamed highlands (or this supermarket parking lot)

Ullapool, Highlands of Scotland
Caroline and Ullapool's harbor. This is where you'd catch a boat to go to the outer isles (Hebrides & outer Hebrides)

Ullapool, Highlands of Scotland
Ullapool's harbor. This is where you'd catch a boat to go to the outer isles (Hebrides & outer Hebrides)

Durness, Highlands of Scotland
Our luxurious digs in one of the most remote parts of Britain - Durness, just east of the Cape of Wrath

Durness, Highlands of Scotland
Our luxurious digs in one of the most remote parts of Britain - Durness, just east of the Cape of Wrath

Durness, Highlands of Scotland
Ruins of a home (and an actual home behind) next to the beach in Durness

Durness, Highlands of Scotland
Beach in Durness, that water is near where the Atlantic, North Sea, and Arctic meet

Durness, Highlands of Scotland
Scott ponders

Smoo Cave, Highlands of Scotland
Scott treads carefully across the stepping stones we needed to navigate to enter Smoo Cave

Smoo Cave, Highlands of Scotland
The large mouth of Smoo Cave. That river flows out a couple hundred yards into the ocean

Smoo Cave, Highlands of Scotland
Amazing waterfall at the back of the cave

Smoo Cave, Highlands of Scotland
On our way back out of the cave

Smoo Cave, Highlands of Scotland
Here's a shot of the mouth of Smoo Cave as we're on our way back up to the car park

Highlands of Scotland
Many-a-single lane roads in Scotland, with a "Passing Place" every so often for one of the cars to yield

Ness River, Inverness, Scotland
Lovely river walk on the Ness. That's our hotel across the river with the peaked gables

Ness River, Inverness, Scotland
Downtown Inverness

Cawdor Castle-Highlands,Scotland
Shaggy highland cows roamed the grounds outside of Cawdor Castle

Cawdor Castle-Highlands,Scotland
Shaggy highland cows roamed the grounds outside of Cawdor Castle - here's a furry little calf checking us out

Cawdor Castle-Highlands,Scotland
The Dowager Countess Cawdor still resides in this castle for much of the year, but opens it for tours in summer

Cawdor Castle-Highlands,Scotland
The Dowager Countess Cawdor still resides in this castle for much of the year, but opens it for tours in summer

Cawdor Castle-Highlands,Scotland
We took the nature trail down to the river behind the castle

Train to Rhine Valley, Germany
Scott relaxes on the way to the Mighty Rhine

Rhine Valley, Germany
Our castle-hotel, the Schonburg, in the town of Oberwesel

Rhine Valley, Germany
Our room at the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
You can see Scott multi-tasking through the handy bathroom window

Rhine Valley, Germany
Our room at the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
Our room at the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
Our room at the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
The TV, cleverly hidden behind a painting, just like in medieval times

Rhine Valley, Germany
Scott pours us some of the complimentary sherry provided by the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
Our Rhine-view balcony at the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
Caroline on the grounds of the Schonburg

Rhine Valley, Germany
View of the town of Oberwesel and the Mighty Rhine

Rhine Valley, Germany
View of the town of Oberwesel and the Mighty Rhine

Rhine Valley, Germany
View of the town of Oberwesel, with Castle Schonburg on the hilltop

Rhine Valley, Germany
The dock at Saint Goar, one stop north of our town

Rhine Valley, Germany
View from our room

Rhine Valley, Germany
Photos from our Rhine River cruise

Rhine Valley, Germany
Photos from our Rhine River cruise

Rhine Valley, Germany
Photos from our Rhine River cruise

Rhine Valley, Germany
Photos from our Rhine River cruise

Rhine Valley, Germany
Photos from our Rhine River cruise

Rhine Valley, Germany
Photos from our Rhine River cruise

Rhine Valley, Germany
Caroline & Scott play with the camera since Marksburg Castle's tour is in German

Rhine Valley, Germany
Marksburg Castle tour

Rhine Valley, Germany
View of the Mighty Rhine from Marksburg Castle

Rhine Valley, Germany
Marksburg Castle tour - the Bedroom

Rhine Valley, Germany
Marksburg Castle

Rhine Valley, Germany
Scott continues to get his picture taken,this time on the ferry across the Rhine

Rhine Valley, Germany
oooh, how castly! Scott with his feather pen and old-school castle phone...

Rhine Valley, Germany
Town of Oberwesel, where we stayed

Rhine Valley, Germany
Can never have too many pictures of Caroline and Scott, right?

Rhine Valley, Germany
Right!??

Rhine Valley, Germany
Okay, enough...

Rhine Valley, Germany
Quaint town of Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
When we weren't eating schnitzel, we found time for pretzels

Rhine Valley, Germany
Vineyard, town, and castle of Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
Town of Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
Caroline photographs Bacharach, in the shadow of the lookout tower

Rhine Valley, Germany
Caroline photographs the town of Bacharach, since it's just so darn photogenic

Rhine Valley, Germany
The old towers which used to connect the walls of the walled city of Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
Caroline, Scott, Bacharach, and Mighty Rhine

Rhine Valley, Germany
Town of Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
Castle in Bacharach

Rhine Valley, Germany
Scott enjoys some sherry and a truffle after climbing to our castle in a storm

Rhine Valley, Germany
View from our room at Schonburg Castle

Bruges, Belgium
Scott poses in the window of our canal-side hotel

Bruges, Belgium
View from our hotel room

Bruges, Belgium
View from our hotel room

Bruges, Belgium
Caroline has become so adept at bicycling, she can now take photos while riding!

Bruges, Belgium
Caroline has become so adept at bicycling, she can now take photos while riding!

Bruges, Belgium


Bruges, Belgium


Bruges, Belgium


Bruges, Belgium


Bruges, Belgium
Belgian cats are almost as handsome, large and friendly as Dutch cats

Bruges, Belgium
Belgian cats are almost as handsome, large and friendly as Dutch cats

Bruges, Belgium


Bruges, Belgium
The reflective waters are truly breathtaking

Bruges, Belgium
The reflective waters are truly breathtaking

Bruges, Belgium
Our friendly & well-run hotel, the Hotel Adornes - thanks, Rick Steve's!

Bruges, Belgium
Chocolate boobs, anyone?

Bruges, Belgium
The reflective waters are truly breathtaking

Bruges, Belgium


Bruges, Belgium
Scott samples some authentic Belgian chocolate in Market Square

Bruges, Belgium
Market Square

Bruges, Belgium
Market Square

Bruges, Belgium
Our friendly & well-run hotel, the Hotel Adornes - thanks, Rick Steve's!

Bruges, Belgium
Caroline relaxes on the bridge outside the Hotel Adornes

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
Leonne & Daniel's cute kitchen

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
The spacious living room

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
D&L's great balcony with the best lounge chairs ever (where can we buy these?!)

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
View from the balcony

Gouda, NL
Town hall

Gouda, NL
Town hall and square

Gouda, NL
Scott enjoys the frites from Bram Ladage

Gouda, NL
Caroline's first, last and only croquette (sorry Leonne, I tried!)

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
Caroline does a little work from her favorite office

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
View from the terrace

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
One of Leonne & Daniel's many feline neighbors, who paid us a visit later

Gouda, NL
Dutch lambs are the cutest!!!

Gouda, NL
Caroline was in heaven on this bike ride! She's a freak for lambs, you know...

Oudewater, NL
Scott samples the raw herring on a bike ride from Gouda - yummy!

Oudewater, NL
Market Square

Oudewater, NL
Market Square

Oudewater, NL
Wedding reception in Market Square - the women all wore hats!

Oudewater, NL
Wedding reception in Market Square - the women all wore hats!

Oudewater, NL


Oudewater, NL
Scott poses with an old friend outside the Witches Weigh House

Outside Gouda, NL
Look, it's a windmill...and sheep!

Outside Gouda, NL
Caroline takes a break from the ride

Outside Gouda, NL
Wheee...Caroline loves riding bicycles!

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
Roof cats!

Gouda, NL
Daniel, Black Cat says hi (or is this Other Black Cat?)!

Gouda, NL


Gouda, NL
Dutch cats are 'whores for scratchin's' too!

Gouda, NL home exchange apt.
Why is Scott always so suspicious when Caroline has the camera?

GoudaPlazaPanorama

Netherlands-KrollerMullerMuseum
Did you ever think you'd see Caroline on a bicycle?!

Netherlands-KrollerMullerMuseum
Caroline and Leonne bring up the rear

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Goofing off on our picnic lunch stop

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum


Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Daniel's 'amazing' photo shoot

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Daniel's 'amazing' photo shoot

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Daniel's 'amazing' photo shoot

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Scott's turn with the camera - our awesome Dutch friends Daniel and Leonne

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Scott's turn with the camera - our awesome Dutch friends Daniel and Leonne

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Daniel & Leonne somehow manage not to make Caroline look incredibly short!

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Our Dutch friends Daniel and Leonne

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum


Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum


Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum


Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum


Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum


Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
The sculpture garden

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
The museum building

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
One of the many beautiful bike paths through the park

Netherlands-KrollerMuller Museum
Fleet of white bicyles is included in the entrance fee to ride through the park

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
Scott wonders what could be more fun than looking at acres and acres of flowers!

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
Wooden shoe display - the 'pumps' actaully have high heels!

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
The photographers at Keukenhof were hard core!

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens


Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
They threw in some sheep for good measure...

North Holland - Marken


North Holland - Marken
This drunken fry-guy advertised his deep fried wares all over Holland

North Holland - Marken


North Holland - Marken
Leaving Marken

North Holland
Caroline poses with the cute rental car

North Holland
Caroline poses with the cute rental car

North Holland - Edam
The old Weigh House is now a museum and cheese shop

North Holland - Edam
The gouda is far from the cheesiest subject in this photo

North Holland - Edam
The old Weigh House is now a museum and cheese shop

North Holland - Edam


North Holland - Edam


North Holland - Edam


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum
These smoked fish at the open-air museum actually smelled good!

Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum
There were even talking sheep!

Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum
Are those sweet nothings she's wispering in your ear, Scott?

Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum


Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum
Scott's happy to get back in the car after getting caught in the rain

Thalys train to Amsterdam
Caroline loves the miniature (and complimentary!) bottles of wine they serve

Thalys train to Amsterdam
Caroline loves the miniature (and complimentary!) bottles of wine they serve

Amsterdam-home exchange apt.
Now this is more like it! Huge improvement over Paris' Palais du Skank.

Amsterdam-home exchange apt.
View from the living room window

Amsterdam-home exchange apt.
Kitchen

Amsterdam-home exchange apt.
The marble stairs were sooooo steep!

Amsterdam-home exchange apt.
The grand entrance hallway

Amsterdam-home exchange apt.
That's our building!

Amsterdam


Amsterdam


Amsterdam


Amsterdam
Hooks at the tops of buildings are still used for moving furniture in and out

Amsterdam


Amsterdam
Bicycles abound!

Amsterdam


Amsterdam - Begijnhof


Amsterdam - Flower Market


Amsterdam - Flower Market
The only thing that's cheap in Amsterdam!

Amsterdam - Flower Market
The only thing that's cheap in Amsterdam!

Amsterdam - Flower Market


Amsterdam - Movie Theatre
Tom Cruise has quite a world-wide reputation!

Amsterdam


Amsterdam
It's always a good time for a delicious Leffe

Amsterdam
Cafe where we took a break from our sightseeing (and Scott drank his Leffe)

Amsterdam


Amsterdam - Amstelkring Museum
This 17th C. house contained a hidden church in the attic

Amsterdam
Handy, very public urinals abound in Amsterdam... Watch a Dutchman pee for free!

Amsterdam - Oude Kerk
Wooden painted ceiling in the Old Church

Amsterdam - Oude Kerk
Wooden painted ceiling in the Old Church

Amsterdam - Oude Kerk
The Old Church

Amsterdam


Amsterdam
Canal at night

Amsterdam - Dam Square
The Booster provides tons of fun for Queensday celebrants!

Amsterdam -Queensday Festivities
Partyin' on the canal

Amsterdam -Queensday Festivities
Partyin' on the canal

Amsterdam -Queensday Festivities
Daniel and Leonne came up from Gouda to help us celebrate!

Amsterdam -Queensday Festivities


Amsterdam -Queensday Festivities
The poster says it all!

Amsterdam
How can this possibly be a word?

Amsterdam
View from our house

Amsterdam


Amsterdam
We traded pictures with a nice girl visiting from Poland

Amsterdam


Amsterdam
How cute - Dutch cats on a houseboat!

Amsterdam


Amsterdam
Relaxing at a canal-side cafe

Amsterdam - Magna Center
This downtown shopping mall is located in an old post office building

Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum


Amsterdam
It's the Heineken draft horses!

Paris - Victoria's apartment
This key actually opens the door to the Palais du Skank!

Paris - Victoria's apartment
Oliver poses for the camera in all his furry glory

Paris
Scott gazes out over the Seine

Paris - Ile St. Louis
A typical street corner cafe

Paris - Notre Dame


Paris - Notre Dame


Paris
The Eiffel Tower!

Paris - Victoria's apartment
(Jack) Twist does not like having visitors (get it, Brokeback Mountain-hehe)

Paris - Victoria's apartment
Scott poses below our balcony at the Palais du Skank

Paris - Arc de Triomph


Paris - Arc de Triomph


Paris - Place de la Concorde


Paris - Place de la Concorde


Paris - Jardin des Tuilleries
The tulips are in bloom!

Paris
Sunset on the Seine

Paris - Notre Dame


Paris - Hotel de Ville


Paris
This cliche (guy in beret w/ bagette) was too good not to record for posterity!

Paris - Rue Montorgeuil
This market is one of Paris' best kept secrets (from the tourists, anyway)

Paris - Rue Montorgeuil
This market is one of Paris' best kept secrets (from the tourists, anyway)

Paris - Victoria's apartment
It looks nice enough...

Paris - Victoria's apartment
The Brookses make themselves at home in the Palais

Paris - Place des Vosges
Eclair masquerading as a hot dog??

Paris - Place des Vosges


Paris - Place des Vosges


Paris - Notre Dame


Paris


Paris
Even the construction sites are works of art - scaffolding designed to match!

Paris - Victoria's apartment
Caroline and Oliver share a moment

Paris - Opera House


Paris - Opera House


Paris - Centre Pompidou
This thing is even uglier than they said!

Palace of Versailles
The momentous grounds - view from the chateau

Palace of Versailles
The momentous grounds

Paris


Paris - Latin Quarter
Scott peruses the menu at this unlikely combo cafe

Paris
Cafe creme, anyone?

Paris
Caroline enjoys a cafe creme at this typical Parisian cafe

Paris


Paris- Pere Lachaise cemetary
Many famous people are buried in this beautiful resting spot

Paris - Pere Lachaise cemetary
Many famous people are buried in this beautiful resting spot

Paris - Pere Lachaise cemetary
Many famous people are buried in this beautiful resting spot

Paris - Notre Dame


Paris - Notre Dame


Paris


Paris


Paris
An artist at work (haha)

Paris
A sunny day on the Seine

Paris - Jardin des Tuilleries
Scott relaxes with a glass of wine - hey, is that your 5th one today??

Paris - Jardin des Tuilleries
Toasting the pigeons of Paris!

Paris - Jardin des Tuilleries
The tulips are in bloom! (Louvre in background)

Paris - Place de la Concorde


Paris - Place de la Concorde


Paris
The beautiful attractions of Paris

Paris


Paris


Paris
Only in Paris - an espresso machine right on the tour bus!

Paris - Luxembourg Gardens
Bombs away!!

Paris - Luxembourg Gardens
This handsome buck was very popular with the tourists (??)

Paris - Montmartre
Sacre Coeur

Paris Red Light District
Can-can, anyone?

Paris - Louvre Panorama

Leane Visits San Miguel
We enjoyed wandering the quaint streets in town during Leane's visit

Leane Visits San Miguel
We enjoyed wandering the quaint streets in town during Leane's visit

Leane Visits San Miguel
We enjoyed wandering the quaint streets in town during Leane's visit

Leane Visits San Miguel
Look! It's Eddie riding the ice cream cart horse in the Jardin!

Leane Visits San Miguel
Mural at the picturesque Bellas Artes

Leane Visits San Miguel
View of clock tower from the Bellas Artes

Leane Visits San Miguel
Looks like someone had one esspresso too many!

Leane Visits San Miguel
Bellas Artes fountain...all dressed up, probably for a wedding

Leane Visits San Miguel
Relaxing in the Jardin

Leane Visits San Miguel
Mariachis perform in the Jardin for locals and tourists alike

Leane Visits San Miguel
Relaxing in the Jardin

Leane Visits San Miguel
This casa, featured on a home tour, is owned by a West Bloomfied, MI architect

Leane Visits San Miguel
This modern home, featured on a tour, is owned by a West Bloomfied, MI architect

DLeane Visits San Miguel
This pool, also on the tour, is owned by the Sigfried and Roy of Mexico!

Leane Visits San Miguel
View of the Jacarandas in bloom, from a home on the tour

Leane Visits San Miguel
The prickly pear cacti at the Botanical Gardens, in bloom at this time of year

Leane Visits San Miguel
Plaza of the 4 Winds at the Botanical Gardens

Leane Visits San Miguel
Caroline and Scott take a rest after the hike through the Botanical Gardens

Leane Visits San Miguel
View of the canyon at the Botanical Gardens

Puerto Vallarta
Jerry & Denise enjoyed a sunset dinner on the beach at La Palapa with S&C

Puerto Vallarta
Jerry, Caroline & Scott, just hangin' out at the condo

Puerto Vallarta
The Malecon

Puerto Vallarta
Scott poses with the view on friend John's balcony

Puerto Vallarta
Scott poses with the view on friend John's balcony

Puerto Vallarta
Scott poses with the view on friend John's balcony

Puerto Vallarta
Caroline's turn

Puerto Vallarta
Caroline's turn

Puerto Vallarta
Scott & Caroline meet up with sailor friends Susan & Elba in laid back La Cruz

Puerto Vallarta
Denise willingly accepts the challenge to climb the Bustamante statue

Puerto Vallarta
Caroline must be drunk...

Tlaquepaque
The Casa Campos hotel looks charming on the outside...

On the road to Tlaquepque
We stopped for a Pemex station icecream break on the way from PV to Tlaquepaque

Tlaquepaque
We couldn't resist this touristy shot!

Tlaquepaque
The Casa Campos hotel looks charming on the outside...

Tlaquepaque
The Casa Campos hotel looks charming on the outside...

Tlaquepaque
The Casa Campos hotel looks charming on the outside...

Tlaquepaque
A friend makes herself at home in Scott & Caroline's room at the Casa Campos

Tlaquepaque
The Casa Campos hotel looks charming on the outside...

San Miguel de Allende
Bellas Artes courtyard

San Miguel de Allende
View of San Miguel

San Miguel de Allende
The Parroquia

San Miguel de Allende
Typical San Miguel street

San Miguel de Allende
Typical San Miguel street

San Miguel de Allende
Walking down our street

Dolores Hidalgo
It's not a trip to SMA without sampling the unique ice cream flavors in DH

San Miguel de Allende
Kateri & John visited us in SMA during Scott's parents trip

San Miguel de Allende
Kateri & John visited us in SMA during Scott's parents trip

San Miguel de Allende
The Brookses enjoy a leisurely afternoon comida at La Bella Italia

San Miguel de Allende
The Brookses enjoy a leisurely afternoon comida at La Bella Italia

San Miguel de Allende
French fries? In Mexico?!

San Miguel de Allende
Jerry enjoys the pre-homes-tour music at the Biblioteca (library)

San Miguel de Allende
Posing at the Bellas Artes

San Miguel de Allende
Typical SMA street at sunset

San Miguel de Allende
In March, the Jacaranda trees burst into vibrant purple bloom!

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

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Spending the day in Guanajuato with Wendy and her friend Victor

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Quemada - 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
One of the bedrooms at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
One of the bedrooms at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
The living room at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
The living room at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
The kitchen at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Kitchen decor at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Stove in kitchen at La Quemada - the burners work by lighting a fire underneath

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Courtyard at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Swimming pool at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Outdoor dining room at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Playful pups at La Quemada - watch your step!

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Caroline poses at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Granary/livestock area at La Quemada - a 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century hacienda; note the mezcal barrels

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Ceiling at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Ceiling at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Detail of paint at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th c. Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Detail of paint at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th c. Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Grain silos at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Grain silos at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Our guide Antonio takes a break to serenade a fellow tourist at Jaral de Berrio

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Time to sample the mezcal at Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
Jaral de Berrio - a huge, 16th century Spanish colonial hacienda

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

Guanajuato Hacienda Tour
La Ventilla-19th century, still owned by the same pre-revolutionary family

San Antonio, TX
Caroline bids farewell to her sweet, sweet Chevy-girl. Tears were shed.

San Antonio, TX
Caroline bids farewell to her sweet, sweet Chevy-girl. Tears were shed.

San Antonio, TX
Say hello to our Grand Caravan! She poses at the San Antonio outlet mall here

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
Them'r some big hinges on the doors of the Texas state capitol building

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
Them'r some big hinges... Big as Scott's head

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
Caroline poses on the stairs of the state capitol

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
Caroline poses with a photo of a former employee

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
The biggest state capitol in the nation! (of course)

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
The biggest state capitol in the nation! (of course)

Austin, TX - State Capitol Bldg
The biggest state capitol in the nation! (of course)

Austin, TX
Went for a little Tex-Mex at Chuy's... great queso compuesto

Austin, TX
Went for a little Tex-Mex at Chuy's... great queso compuesto

Austin, TX
Went for a little Tex-Mex at Chuy's... great queso compuesto

San Miguel - Our apartment
Delighted to see our furniture ready ahead of schedule! TV center all moved in!

San Miguel - Our apartment
Delighted to see our furniture ready ahead of schedule! TV center all moved in!

San Miguel - Our apartment
Delighted to see our furniture ready ahead of schedule! TV center all moved in!

San Miguel Candelaria
People come from all over to sell plants in the park during Candelaria

San Miguel Candelaria
People come from all over to sell plants in the park during Candelaria

San Miguel Candelaria
People come from all over to sell plants in the park during Candelaria

San Miguel de Allende
Typical San Miguel street

San Miguel de Allende
Typical San Miguel street

San Miguel de Allende
Caroline enjoys her favorite Mexican soda on a hot, sunny February afternoon

San Miguel de Allende
Parque Juarez, which hosts the Candelaria

San Miguel de Allende
Rooftop lined with cactus. The nicer homes all have rooftop patios (we don't)

San Miguel de Allende
Here's the new mini-van!

San Miguel de Allende
Here's the new mini-van!

San Miguel de Allende
Behold the spacious interior of the stow'n'go Grand Caravan

San Miguel de Allende
Caroline poses with her new mini-van

San Miguel de Allende
That says stow'n'go there. Do YOU have stow'n'go?

San Miguel de Allende
Enjoying the new mini-van

San Miguel de Allende
That's right, alloy wheels... Do YOU have alloy wheels?

Beach at Bucerias
Crazy scary dead fish posing for our photos

Beach at Bucerias
Crazy scary dead fish posing for our photos

Beach at Bucerias
Crazy scary Canadian guy holds dead fish for photos

Whale Watching in PV
Caroline prepares to head out to the open sea to spot some sea creatures

Whale Watching in PV
Look how tan I am!!!

Whale Watching in PV
One of the many cruise ships that comes in and out of PV every day

Whale Watching in PV
Shoreline of the 'Marina District' of Puerto Vallarta

Whale Watching in PV
Caroline hangs on for dear life aboard our tiny ship

Whale Watching in PV
Salty Scott looks for whales off the bow

Whale Watching in PV
Aren't these little Coronitas just sooo cute! I mean, they're ADORABLE!

Whale Watching in PV
Fellow whale watching ships

Whale Watching in PV
Whale Ho!

Whale Watching in PV
Caroline gets saucy, while Scott gets salty

Whale Watching in PV
Look at us! We're Whale Watching!

Whale Watching in PV
More whale watchers

Whale Watching in PV
What a treat these folks were,delighting us with 2nd hand smoke & funny t-shirts

Whale Watching in PV
Another whale ho!

Whale Watching in PV
PV shoreline

Puerto Vallarta-Brisas del Mar
Mark and Roger, two of our Brisas neighbors, hanging out in the terrace bar

Puerto Vallarta-Brisas del Mar
Mark and Roger, two of our Brisas neighbors, hanging out in the terrace bar

Puerto Vallarta-Brisas del Mar
Scott oversees condo association payments, with help from Lee, Trees and Cathy

Puerto Vallarta-Brisas del Mar
Condo association dues start to flow in

Puerto Vallarta-Brisas del Mar
Paying condo association dues can be fun!

Puerto Vallarta-Brisas del Mar
Roger, our British neighbor who lives in the hotel, keeps things interesting

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Scott displays our trusty Lonely Planet guidebook in front of the main plaza

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Lovely cathedral and plaza downtown

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Fountain in main plaza

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Caroline in one of the plazas

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Nice looking ice cream and fruit shop

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Nice looking ice cream and fruit shop

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Typical street

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Mmmm, churros...

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Caroline struts down the streets of Morelia

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
This little guy sure makes me want a torta and a juice!

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Typical street, it's the most European town we've seen in Mexico

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Typical street, it's the most European town we've seen in Mexico

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Caroline waits for her photographer to cross the street

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
Nice little park... still lots of poinsettas around

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Morelia, state of Michoacan, MX
The main cathedral is quite impressive

Patzcuaro,state of Michoacan, MX
Relaxing after a long day of furniture design