scottandcaroline

2009-09 Amelia & Graham's Wedding Weekend

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My Summer Vacation by Bella Purkeypile

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here's me, sitting nicely on this giant window sill made for cats!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I had 2 beds on my vacation!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Posing for the camera is fun when you're as cute as I am!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Oops! Almost fell out of the chair!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here I am on my OTHER bed!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
But really, I only like beds during playtime

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Wow, I'm kind of tired out after that play session!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Posing with my new friend Pedro

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I am loving this table/chair lounging combo!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
What?! Can't you see I'm busy...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I am loving this table/chair lounging combo!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Zzzzzzzzz....

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Yeah, I know I'm cute.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Still lovin' it...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
So, I'm just lounging by the window when this lady comes along with a camera...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Guess I might as well be cute!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
There are so many fun bugs to play with here!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I really need to lose this collar, it soooo accentuates my double chin!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I really need one of these at home...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Mmmmm, these fireplace bricks sure are nice for lounging on these hot summer days.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...if I sit in the basket just right, I can still see out the window...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
This basket is kind of cozy...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Napping in my new favorite spot

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Snoozing on the half-wall...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
So. Tired. Can't. Keep. Eyes. Open.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
From here, I can keep an eye on Caroline while I wait for her to wake up for playtime!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Yay! A paper bag! I sure do love Trader Joe's!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Hmmm, I wonder what's in here...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Having a quiet afternoon, just doing a little reading before my nap...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Sometimes I don't quite fit, but I sure do love this basket full of magazines (and me)!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Mmmm, feeling sooo snuggly...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
It's so comforting having my feet pressed up against a flat surface...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Yes, I know I'm cute. Now go away.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
It's so fun playing in the sheets on laundry day!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
If I hide under the sheet, she can't see me!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Playtime's over. I think I'll just take a bath now that the sheets are clean...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
The new cabinet hinges appear to need some adjusting...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...maybe it'll work better if I use my head...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here I am helping put the new cabinets together!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Putting cabinets together is boring...I think I'll just take a nap!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Just...one...last...adjustment...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I just love this Crate and Barrel catalog!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Sunset too!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Crate and Barrel...or Sunset?

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I'm so happy when I'm in my basket!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
These new cabinets sure are a lot of work...I'm not sure how Scott and Caroline would manage without my help!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
This is getting boring...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...REALLY boring!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Oooh, I think I'll do a little hammering...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...on second thought...maybe not.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Look at me! I'm Construction Worker Cat!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here I am in my favorite chair

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I OWN this place!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
It's fun lounging in the cabinets that are suspended in air!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
t's fun lounging in the cabinets that are suspended in air!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I'm pretty sure Caroline said this was a CAT stand...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...but i don't quite seem to fit!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
For some reason, Scott and Caroline call me "Mrs. BoDangles"...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Just taking a little snooze under the couch.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I LOVE laying as close to the screen as I can get, right in the tracks for the door (oops, I got my foot a little dirty.

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here's me with that annoying guy who lives here. I mean, jeez, what a dork, right?!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...although he does scratch my head just the way I like it...

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
...oooh, and my chin!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Playtime?

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Oh, I like it rough!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I will take him down!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
I'm totally winning!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
What?! Don't I belong here?

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here's me on the chair I wasn't really supposed to sit in. Ha, I'll show them who's boss!

My summer vacation at Caroline & Scott's
Here I am just waiting for my Mom to come pick me up so we can go HOME! I missed you so much, Mom!

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2008-08 Post wedding-Kano, Zaria, Abuja

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

Road to Kano
Traffic!

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Road to Kano
How do they fit in those huts?

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Transporting firewood via head

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Gas station?

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Doubting those wires are DSL

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

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Transporting firewood via motorcycle

Road to Kano
Head balancing skills

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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
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

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
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
Visita

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

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
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!

2008-08 Post wedding-Lagos, Abuja, & Jos

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
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

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Caroline enjoys the view from an upper terrace

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

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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
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

2008-08 Catholic church wedding in Nigeria

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 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
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
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
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!

2008-08 Traditional Nigerian wedding

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

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 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
"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
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
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!

2008-08 Nigeria pre-wedding

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

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
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
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
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

2008-09 Chris & Jacque's Visit to Albuquerque

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
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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
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
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

2008-08-02 Deanna & Ryan's Wedding-San Diego

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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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

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Deanna & Ryan's Wedding - San Diego, CA
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2008-06 Santa Fe Opera Tailgat

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
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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
Tailgate dessert!

2008-05 John's Visit to NM

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
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

2008-04 Trailer Park Party

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

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!
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!

2008-03 - Quail Run Rd - 80s Party

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

Joel
Straight from a Motley Crue concert?

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

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

Scott
Look at that mullet fly through the air!
Scott

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

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

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

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

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

Eric
Have you seen it yet? Totally Rad!
Erica

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

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

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

Eric
"Anybody seen where I parked my Fiero?"
Rachel

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

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!

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

Scott
This move was apparently required a lot that night
Dance!

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

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
Erica

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

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

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

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

Rachel
Tries out 'the point'. In glasses.

Christopher
What?? Disheveled was a look back then.
Martha

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

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

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

Scott
Those glasses are juuuust big enough
Erica

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

Erica
Carrot fangs can be sexy!

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

Erica
"You know you want me!"
Erica

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

2007-11 Life in New Mexico

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

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

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

2007-08 UT Parks & Aztec Ruins

Zion National Park, Utah
Zion at dusk

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
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
"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

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

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
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

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
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
A ceremonial Great "Kiva" - the only fully restored great kiva

Aztec Ruins National Monument,NM

2007-08 Columbia River & UT

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
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

2007-08 WA & OR Coast

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
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

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...

2007-08 Olympic NP & Seattle

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
Sailboat on Puget Sound

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

2007-08 Caroline's Trip to MI

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 & Bill's fabulous bathroom remodel!

DGrand Haven, MI
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
Christopher figures things out in the backyard

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

IGrand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

Grand Haven, MI
Auntie Car and Christopher!

2007-08 GHHS 20th Reunion

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

2007-07 North Vancouver Island

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

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
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
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.

2007-07 V'couver & So. Van Is.

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

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
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?

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

2007-07 CO, WY, MT, ID & WA

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

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.

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
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!

2007-07 Grand Teton & Yellowstone N.P.

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

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
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
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

2007-05 Carol& Ric anniversary

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2007-05 Grand 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!

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
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

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

GHHS Class of 1987

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

2006-12 Lett Wedding

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

2006-11 Brooklyn

Brooklyn
Strolling our neighborhood in Park Slope

Brooklyn
Stately brownstones in our 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

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

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

2006-10 Boston

Driving to Boston
The colors were amazing!
Boston

Boston

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

2006-10 Venice & Milan, Italy

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

2006-10 Tuscany, Italy

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
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

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

Montepulciano, 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
Autumn sunset at the Locanda

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

2006-09 Cinque Terre, Italy

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
The photogenic cats of Cinque Terre

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

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

Vernazza, Italy
View from the boat

Hillside vineyards of Cinque Terre

Scott decides to help out with the harvest

2006-09 Provence

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

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

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

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

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

2006-09 Nice & Corsica

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

Bastia, Corsica
The Marina
Corsica

Corsica
Inland mountains of Corsica... tough driving

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

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

2006-09 Switzerland

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

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
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
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

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
Stopping for lunch - Caroline's legs start to give out about halfway down

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

2006-08 Germany

Bamberg, Germany
The Hotel Residenzschloss cheerfully welcomes us

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
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

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
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

2006-08 Spain

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. Tourists pack themselves in to get their photo taken with the tile lizard.

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
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!

2006-08 England & Edinburgh

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
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

2006-07,08 Wks 1&2 in Scotland

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
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
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

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
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

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
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
We took the nature trail down to the river behind the castle

2006-05 Rhine Valley & Bruges

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
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, 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
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
Caroline has become so adept at bicycling, she can now take photos while riding!

Bruges, Belgium

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
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
Our friendly & well-run hotel, the Hotel Adornes - thanks, Rick Steve's!

Bruges, Belgium
Caroline relaxes on the bridge outside the Hotel Adornes

2006-05 Gouda, Holland

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
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

2006-05 Kroller-Muller,Holland

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
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
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

2006-05 Other Holland

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
Scott wonders what could be more fun than looking at acres and acres of flowers!

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
Wooden shoe display - the 'pumps' actaully have high heels!

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens

Holland - Keukenhof Gardens
The photographers at Keukenhof were hard core!

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 - 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

Enkhuizen - Zuiderzee Museum
These smoked fish at the open-air museum actually smelled good!

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
Scott's happy to get back in the car after getting caught in the rain

2006-04 Amsterdam

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
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

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
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
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!

2006-04 Paris

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

Paris
Scott gazes out over the Seine

Paris - Ile St. Louis
A typical street corner cafe

Paris - Notre Dame

Paris - Notre Dame

Paris

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 - Place de la Concorde

Paris - Jardin des Tuilleries
The tulips are in bloom!
Paris

Paris
Sunset on the Seine

Paris - Notre Dame

Paris - Hotel de Ville

Paris

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 - 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 - Notre Dame

Paris

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 - 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

Paris - Latin Quarter
Scott peruses the menu at this unlikely combo cafe
Paris

Paris
Cafe creme, anyone?
Paris

Paris
Caroline enjoys a cafe creme at this typical Parisian cafe
Paris

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 - Notre Dame

Paris - Notre Dame

Paris

Paris

Paris
An artist at work (haha)
Paris

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

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

2006-04 Leane's Visit to SMA

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

2006-03 Scott's Parents' Visit

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
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
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
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
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!

2006-02 Gunajuato Daytrip

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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

2006-02 Hacienda Tour

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
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 hacienda; note the mezcal barrels

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
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
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
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

2006-01 San Antonio, Austin & New Car

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
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 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
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
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?

2006-01 PV Whale Watching

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

2006-01 PV Brisas Neighbors

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

2006-01 Morelia, MX

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
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
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

Patzcuaro,state of Michoacan, MX
Relaxing after a long day of furniture design

2005-12 New Years Eve-SMA

Our Neighborhood Burro
This guy rides through our parking lot with his burros every once in a while

Our Personal Burro
Caroline has been dying to own one of these wood burros since we entered Mexico

New Years Eve with Wendy & Eddie
Scott parties with Guiseppe, Wendy's kitten (& Reuben look-a-like)

New Years Eve with Wendy & Eddie
Caroline enjoys a meal with Guiseppe, Wendy's kitten (& Reuben look-a-like)

New Years Eve with Wendy & Eddie
Caroline & Wendy have cocktails with Guiseppe, Wendy's new kitten

New Years Eve with Wendy & Eddie
Big party in the Jardin (the main plaza downtown) - dancing, fireworks, and fun!

New Years Eve with Wendy & Eddie
Eddie, Wendy, and Scott enjoying the festivities in the Jardin

2005-12 Christmas

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Caroline and Scott prepare for their pre-Christmas trip to Michigan

Pre-Christmas in Michigan
The "Demon Tree" at Scott's parents' house

Pre-Christmas in Michigan
Scott's parents, Jerry and Denise, are so tech-savvy!

Pre-Christmas in Michigan
An early Christmas celebration with Caroline's parents, sister & brother-in-law

Christmas in San Miguel
Par-taaay at Wendy and Guisseppe's!

Christmas in San Miguel
Caroline poses with Wendy & her sweet Reuben-look-alike, Guisseppe

Christmas in San Miguel
Caroline & Guisseppe...love at first sight (for one them, anyway!)

Christmas in San Miguel
Wendy and Eddie pose for the camera at Wendy's Christmas party

Christmas in San Miguel

Christmas in San Miguel
There are lots of pretty Christmas decorations in San Miguel

Christmas in San Miguel
Christmas pinatas a few blocks down our street

Christmas in San Miguel
The huge Christmas tree in the Jardin is made entirely of live poinsettias!

Christmas in San Miguel
The main plaza is bustling on Christmas Eve

Christmas in San Miguel
Workers set up the Nativity Scene in the Jardin on Chrristmas Eve

Christmas in San Miguel
Ubiquitous chicharrones - Mexico's favorite treat (it's not just for Christmas!)

Christmas in San Miguel
Don Tomas' taco cart served up yummy tacos at the Goyettes' Christmas Eve fiesta

Christmas in San Miguel
Festive lights down our street at dusk as you approach the Jardin

Christmas in San Miguel
The pinatas down our street are beautifully lit at night

Christmas in San Miguel
Our street at dusk on Christmas Eve

Christmas in San Miguel
The Jardin on Christmas Eve

Christmas in San Miguel
The Parroquia on Christmas Eve

Christmas in San Miguel
The Nativity Scene in the Jardin on Christmas Eve

Christmas in San Miguel
The Nativity Scene in the Jardin ...complete with live burros and sheep!

2005-10 Misc MX-Fall05

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
Our friend Wendy convinces the groundskeeper to let her have a burro ride

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
Chocolate, wine & cheese tasting with the gringos of San Miguel

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
Caroline and Wendy head down the trails

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
The event celebrated the opening of the new chocolate factory/kitchen

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
Caroline enjoys some sun, chocolate, wine & cheese... Not a bad day

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
Grounds at the chocolatier

Sensual Chocolatier Event - SMA
We all headed next door to see the building of a new chapel

Santo Domingo Apts in San Miguel
Caroline hopes to get to know this new neighbor cat better

Santo Domingo Apts in San Miguel
Entrance to our condo complex

Santo Domingo Apts in San Miguel
Arches just outside of our condo complex

Parroquia (cathedral) in SMA
Parroquia is decorated every year to celebrate San Miguel, their patron saint

El Jardin
This is the main plaza, in front of the Parroquia (cathedral) in SMA

San Miguel Day Celebration
Parade in honor of the city's patron saint

San Miguel Day Celebration
Parade during the celebration honoring the city's patron saint

Tuesday Market in SMA
The Tuesday market has everything to satisfy your live poultry needs!

Parroquia (cathedral) in SMA
The Parroquia is lit up beautifully at night

Puerto Vallarta Water Roach!
These things are HUGE! And they fly. You can recognize them by facial features!

Puerto Vallarta condo
Caroline lounges on our new terrace, sipping her bloody mary on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Dinner in PV
Scott enjoys his Thanksgiving limonada while waiting for the turkey

Thanksgiving Dinner in PV
Caroline relaxes after snacking on some turkey.... beachside!

Thanksgiving Dinner in PV
Closeups of our Thanksgiving foodstuffs

Thanksgiving Dinner in PV
Scott cleaned his plate... even the mediocre stuffing

Thanksgiving Dinner in PV
The pumpkin pie was not bad... but not that good either

Thanksgiving Dinner in PV
Thanksgiving at the beach

The Palms nightclub in PV
Famous local drag queen, Ida Slapter, with Scott after birthday shots on stage

2005-09 Sanmiguelada - Running of the Bulls

Sanmiguelada - Running of Bulls
We ended up watching the events on TV. Gotta go downtown earlier to see it live

2005-09 San Miguel Condo

Our San Miguel de Allende Condo
Walking down to our condo, that's our door on the left

Our balcony overlooks
this little grassy patch (as well as an enclosed pool - ew)

Our balcony
From the small, grassy common area

The pool
Right outside of our place there's a fitness club with a big lap pool

Our balcony
is on the bottom... once again, we're the bottom of three units

Caroline poses by our front door

Panoramic view of our apartment
This is what you'd see if you were sitting on our couch

Living room
Scott hangs out on our fairly uncomfortable couch (we'll be replacing it soon)

Living Room
You can see the doors to our small balcony on the left side

Apartment layout
From our living room, you can see the bathroom and dining area

Living Room
It's a spacious room, you can see we have lots of furniture in there

View from the front door
As you walk in, you're in the living room, with the bedroom just beyond

View from the couch
You can keep an eye on whoever is sleeping... wierd, huh?
Bedroom

Bedroom
One whole wall is closets, which is nice for storage in this small pad

Bedroom - Across from the wall
of closets is a window overlooking the corrugated plastic pool enclosure - ugh.

Bathroom counter
It's fine for now, but we'd like to remodel the bathroom
Shower

Shower
It's fine for now, but we'd like to remodel the bathroom
Kitchen

Kitchen
It's a nice size kitchen, feel free to admire our stone wall/backsplash
Kitchen

Kitchen
It's a nice size kitchen, feel free to admire our stone wall/backsplash

Old appliances that came with
the place. That's a washer/dryer on the left, we've never seen anything like it

View from our balcony
We get to look at a lovely hillside, where people with nicer/bigger houses live

View from our bedroom window
We get to look at a lovely hillside, where people with nicer/bigger houses live

2005-09 Milwuakee

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Scott & his mother-in-law Jane, having fun on the Lake Express Ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee

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Scott & his mother-in-law Jane, enjoying the 2.5 hour cruise on the Lake Express Ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee

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Scott says goodbye to the Muskegon channel as he sets sail to Milwaukee

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Scott & his sister-in-law Jennifer, having fun on the Lake Express Ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee

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Caroline enjoys the cool morning Lake Michigan breezes through her hair as she rides the Lake Express Ferry to Milwaukee

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Caroline and sister Jen enjoying(?) the cool Lake Michigan winds aboard the Lake Express Ferry to Milwaukee

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Caroline and sister Jen enjoying(?) the cool Lake Michigan winds aboard the Lake Express Ferry to Milwaukee

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The Milwaukee skyline as we approach by ferry after a 2.5 hour trip across Lake Michigan

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The Milwaukee Art Museum appears in the distance, as we walk toward the waterfront

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The Milwaukee Art Museum

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Caroline hanging out on the Milwaukee waterfront

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Scott and the Milwaukee Art Museum pose like old friends

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The Milwaukee Art Museum

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Downtown Milwaukee, taken from the waterfront

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The Milwaukee Art Museum

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A wedding party prepares to pose for photos near the Milwaukee waterfront and Art Museum... LOTS of weddings that day

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Caroline & Scott pose with Jane & Bill on the Milwaukee waterfront

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Caroline finds a nice Milwaukee fireman (statue) to hang out with

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Jennifer perfects her photography skills on the virgin voyage of her new camera

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Scott & Schlitz, a winning combination

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Caroline & Pabst, they're both blue ribbon winners in my book

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Scott & Blatz... do they actually make that fine beverage anymore?

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The Pabst Mansion, where we took an hour and a half tour. Very well preserved home, as well as the contents of the home

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Scott enjoys a Miller Light on the Milwuakee River

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Caroline enjoys lunch overlooking the Milwaukee River

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Caroline enjoys lunch overlooking the Milwaukee River

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The sun sets over the Milwaukee skyline as we head back to Muskegon after a fun-filled weekend

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The sun sets over the Milwaukee skyline as we head back to Muskegon after a fun-filled weekend

2005-09 MX Independence Day

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San Miguel, decorated for Mexican Indpendence Day

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Crowds in the Jardin "main plaza" gather early and stay late to watch fireworks

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Crowds in the Jardin "main plaza" gather early and stay late to watch fireworks

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San Miguel de Allende, "the cradle of Mexican independence", hosts big fiestas

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Crowds in the Jardin "main plaza" gather early and stay late to watch fireworks

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Remember... no toilet paper in the toilet in Mexico! Sign in hotel restroom.

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Costumed men on horseback ride through the streets re-enacting the revolution

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Costumed men on horseback ride through the streets re-enacting the revolution

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Costumed men on horseback ride through the streets re-enacting the revolution

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Costumed men on horseback ride through the streets re-enacting the revolution

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Crowds in the Jardin "main plaza" gather early and stay late to watch fireworks

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Giant fireworks tower (1 of 3) with spinning fireworks (pinwheels), fun to watch

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Crowds in the Jardin "main plaza" gather early and stay late to watch fireworks

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Crowds in the Jardin "main plaza" gather early and stay late to watch fireworks

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Caroline amongst the throngs, denouncing Spain with the rest of the crowd

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Fireworks tower's climax, as the spinning wheel on top shoots over the crowd

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Fireworks tower's climax, as the spinning wheel on top shoots over the crowd

2005-09 Kentucky, Memphis, Little Rock

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Denny Chapman introduces us to the big draft horses at the Park

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Denny Chapman and one of the Park's hardworking draft horses

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
We toured various areas of the Park in a drafthorse-drawn wagon

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Famous showhorse, Gypsy Supreme, poses during the Hall of Champions exhibition

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
This Parade of Breeds horse played the part of Seabiscuit in the movie

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Paint Horse and rider breeze by during the Parade of Breeds

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
During the Parade of Breeds, an Arabian and rider show their stuff

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Horses and riders pose at the conclusion of the Parade of Breeds

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Caroline poses with a Tennessee Walking Horse after the Parade of Breeds

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
The Park staff encourages petting the animals, so Caroline gives it a try

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
This cross between a zebra and a donkey is actually called a zedonk!

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
A typical pasture at the Park

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Ponies grazing in the pasture

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
One of the Park's horses

Thoroughbred Park, Lexington
These amazingly life-like bronze statues grace a downtown park in Lexington

Keeneland Racetrack, Lexington
The track at historic Keeneland Racetrack

Keeneland Racetrack, Lexington
We wandered through the stabling areas at Keeneland

Keeneland Racetrack, Lexington

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
One of the historic buildings on the grounds at the famous KY bourbon distillery

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
Some of the distillery's 70 employees at work (?) in the small KY town

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
These huge barrel vats are used during the first phase of fermentation

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
Scott poses with the aging borbon - the air smells sweet with bourbon!

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
The bottling portion of the assembly line

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
Workers seal the bottles with hot wax before boxing them for distribution

Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto
All of the red painted shutters at the distillery have bottle cutouts in them

Mammoth Caves NP, KY
Cave entrance - it's about 60 degrees here, even though it was about 90 today!

Mammoth Caves NP, KY
Cave entrance, where an underground river comes above ground

Mammoth Caves NP, KY
The park was full of lush green folliage - beautiful!

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
The tour bus that takes tourists around the ranch compound

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
Howdy, Pardner!

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
Giftshop building on the Ranch compound

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
Recreation of the house where the Coalminer's Daughter grew up

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
The lovely grounds at the Ranch

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
Loretta Lynn's mansion

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
We had fun trying on the buffalo hats in the giftshop

Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch, TN
Good ole southern hospitality at the ranch!

Memphis, TN
Our AWESOME bed at the Downtown Doubltree Hotel

Memphis, TN
Scott finds the bed to his satisfaction at the Doubletree Hotel

Memphis, TN
Our luxurious room at the downtown Doubletree Hotel

Memphis, TN
Caroline & Scott tour Memphis by amphibious Duck vehicle

Memphis, TN
Sun Studios, where Elvis got his start

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Skyline view from the water during the Duck Tour

Memphis, TN
View of the bridge to Arkansas during the aquatic portion of the Duck Tour

Memphis, TN
Caroline enjoys the aquatic portion of the Duck Tour

Memphis, TN
The aquatic portion of the Duck Tour

Memphis, TN
The Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed

Memphis, TN
4th floor arial view of the Doubletree Hotel Atrium Lobby

Memphis, TN
Doubletree Hotel Lobby

Memphis, TN
The Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed

Memphis, TN
South Main Historic District street scene

Memphis, TN
The Arcade diner, where we had lunch, in the South Main Historic District

Memphis, TN
Memphis' waterfront park area

Memphis, TN
The Mississippi River makes for a lovely waterfront park

Memphis, TN
Downtown Memphis

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The historic Orpheum Theatre, where we saw 'Gone with the Wind'

Memphis, TN
An Elvis impersonater works a Beale Street crowd

Memphis, TN
Neon lights abound on historic Beale Street

Memphis, TN
The famous ducks at the historic Peabody Hotel

Memphis, TN
Scott poses with the animals during a delicious meal at the Bigfoot Lodge

Memphis, TN
The bridge to Arkansas is beautiful when lit up at night

Little Rock, AR
Caroline stands in front of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library

Little Rock, AR
Scott standing outside the Clinton library, which hangs over the Arkansas River

Little Rock, AR
We enjoyed some deep fried pickles, a Southern specialty

Little Rock, AR Riverfront Park
Not nearly as lovely as Memphis', but the outdoor ampitheater is nice

Driving through Mexico
We passed by several roadside 'stands' selling snakeskins & jars of venom

Driving through Mexico
Caroline takes a photo of the roadside (you can see her in the rear view)

Holiday Inn in San Luis Potosi
The nicest Mexican hotel we've stayed in

2005-09 Graceland

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Graceland ticket lobby, reminicent of a vegas casino (people even look the same)

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Line to get on a bus that takes us across the street (literally) to the mansion

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Caroline, all wired up for the audio tour, is next in line for the bus!

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Listening to the intro as we roll on up the King's driveway

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Graceland! Looks like a typical upper middle class home of the time

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Walk in, there's Elvis' living room on your right, nothing too crazy/tacky. yet

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Gi-normous couch in Elvis' living room.

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EP's kitchen, reminicent of every kitchen in the 70's.. avocado greens abound

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Caroline touring Elvis' kitchen

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Off the kitchen sits the Jungle room, green carpeted ceiling and animal motif

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Walking down to his finished basement, 1st room has 3 tv's & mirrored ceiling

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Finished basement rumpus room-lightning bolt on the wall (they're all over)

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Back up to the jungle room and it's fantastic furnishings

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Fur lampshade in the jungle room

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The far wall of the jungle room is a waterfall

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Jungle room, photo taken from the other side

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That green carpet there? That would be the ceiling of the jungle room

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Basement exhibits include Elvis' karate suit & video of his moves

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More exhibits in the basement, this rounded fur bed

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More exhibits in the basement, this round fur chair

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Elvis' desk, with mini-tv, radio, and 8-track built in

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Photo of the back side of Graceland

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The 'trophy building' included a hallway of all of his gold records

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"Fan art" donated to Graceland by an adoring fan - no, it's not velvet.

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The trophy building also houses tons of Elvis movie posters

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The raquetball court has been turned into another showcase -Elvis' vegas suits!

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Elvis' karate instructor called him "The Tiger". A sweet suit.

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"Meditation Garden" where Elvis contemplated.. stuff, where his body now rests

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Caroline contemplates the gravesites of Elvis & parents, alongside other fans

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Touring Elvis' car museum... his pink jeep

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Touring Elvis' car museum...

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Touring Elvis' car museum, Caroline and his favorite - the pink Cadillac

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The Lisa Marie, has the lightning bolt & TCB (Takin' Care of Business) on tail

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His big plane - the Lisa Marie

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Scott goofin' on Elvis

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The gold sink on the forward bathroom of Elvis' plane, the Lisa Marie

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Interior of the Lisa Marie, Elvis' big plane

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Caroline appears to be sweet on Elvis... and they appear to be in the islands

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Caroline says goodbye to Elvis as we prepare to leave Graceland

2005-08 Torch Lake

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View from the cabin, out to Torch Lake

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Cousin Kathy & Jimmy getting ready to enjoy some beach time

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Cousin Don and the kids play by the water, which wasn't frigid this year (for a change) - watch out for those wasps!

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Cousin Dana and Vito prepare to swim laps

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Don, Marylin, Dana, and Vito (background), looking for petoskey stones

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Marylin sits down for some Play-do time

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Marylin making some.... ummm.... Play-do corrective lenses?

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Scott reads in the super-lounger, where he and Caroline spent much time reading and looking out at the lake

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Scott looks excited while preparing for the family pontoon expedition to the sand bar at the south end of the lake

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Melissa, shielded from the sun, readies herself for the big pontoon ride

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Scott looks a bit more relaxed now, heading out on the boat

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Caroline manages to capture ever-photogenic Don looking quite terrible!

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Don quickly comports himself, looking suave once again.

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Cousin Dave & Melissa, used to running with the yachting crowd, are quite at home on the sea

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Caroline enjoys the lake views while riding the pontoon boat down to the south end sand bar.

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The kids keep the crew entertained during the boat ride

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Salty Marylin, recovered from her mornging case of 'the Wiggles', helps navigate us through the treacherous Torch waters

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Marylin & Don, quite a nautical pair

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Marylin & Don, quite a nautical pair

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Scott's Mom & Dad dancing at the sand bar? or precariously helping each other off the boat?

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Chillin' at the bar

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Marylin decides that she had better drive home, since dad had been enjoying a bit too much of the 'High Life'

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Don, Kathy, Marylin, Jimmy, Dave & Melissa all hung out at the lovely green cabin across the way

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Torch lake view, from our cabin

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Father & son enjoy a sunset cruise

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Scott takes control of the boat, and his woman, as they sail (figuratively) into the sunset

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Our cabin... well, Uncle Bill & Scott's parents cabin... got plenty of visitors - including Scott & Caroline

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Don & Jimmy sit down to enjoy a snack

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The beach & dock at our cabin

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Scott's parents pose with us for a departing photo

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It's great to be back in Michigan! Where people make there demands all too clear.

2005-08 Michigan Summer 2005

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Caroline & Scott relax on Caroline's favorite beach in the whole world, Grand Haven State Park

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Caroline & Scott relax on Caroline's favorite beach in the whole world, Grand Haven State Park

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The twins, Jen & Caroline relax on Caroline's favorite beach in the whole world, Grand Haven State Park

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The Monkli celebrate their 32nd birthday in style in their new fiesta sombreros, a gift from Mexico.

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Scott, Caroline & Ivan celebrate the first annual Brooks-Menjak Togetherness Day at the Detroit Zoo

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Caroline, Jen & Ivan celebrate the first annual Brooks-Menjak Togetherness Day at the Detroit Zoo

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Chelsea, MI - home of Jiffy Mixes worldwide!

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Caroline, Sean Kiebler & Scott pose after a fun-filled social evening in Chelsea, MI

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Lindsay & Sean Kiebler and Scott pose after a fun-filled social evening in Chelsea, MI

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Caroline & Scott spend a pleasant afternoon at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon with Caroline's parents

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Caroline and her parents, Jane & Bill VanDoorne at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon

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Caroline's parents, Jane & Bill VanDoorne walk the pier at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon

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The pier at Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon

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Jen, Caroline & Scott visited with Aunt Nancy from D.C. during her visit to the Grand Haven, Michigan lakeshore

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Jen poses during a visit with Aunt Nancy from D.C. during her visit to the Grand Haven, Michigan lakeshore

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Jen & Aunt Nancy pose during a visit with Nancy from D.C. during her visit to the Grand Haven, Michigan lakeshore

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Caroline enjoys a sunset walk in Grand Haven

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Grand Haven City Beach at dusk

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Grand Haven City Beach at sunset - every bit as pretty as Vallarta!

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Grand Haven City Beach at sunset - every bit as pretty as Vallarta!

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Grand Haven City Beach at sunset - every bit as pretty as Vallarta!

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Grand Haven Pier at sunset

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Grand Haven City Beach at sunset - every bit as pretty as Vallarta!

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Caroline does a self portrait of her new cut and color - the first time in 4 months!

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Caroline does a self portrait of her new cut and color - the first time in 4 months!

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Caroline's parents' neighborhood in Grand Haven

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Caroline's parents' neighborhood in Grand Haven - flowers are in bloom everywhere!

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For those in the know, we had to take a shot of the in famous Duga House! You're welcome, Jacque.

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Charming Central Park in downtown Grand Haven, across the street from the public library

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The fountain in Central Park, downtown GH

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Charming Central Park in downtown Grand Haven, across the street from the public library

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Washington Street in downtown GH

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As the sign says, Grand Haven is a totally cool city!

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Washington Street in downtown GH

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Washington Street in downtown GH

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The Dee-Lite Cafe has comfortable sidewalk tables where you can take it all in on Washington Street in downtown GH

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The Dee-Lite Cafe has comfortable sidewalk tables where you can take it all in on Washington Street in downtown GH

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Grand Haven's waterfront Bicentennial Park, a perfect spot for watching the famous Musical Fountain!

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Grand Haven's waterfront Bicentennial Park, a perfect spot for watching the famous Musical Fountain!

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Grand Haven's waterfront Bicentennial Park, a perfect spot for watching the famous Musical Fountain!

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Harbourfront House B&B on Harbour Drive in GH, where Caroline & Scott got engaged back in June of 1997

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Out for a stroll on Grand Haven's lovely Boardwalk

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Out for a stroll on Grand Haven's lovely Boardwalk

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Caroline's parents installed a beautiful brick patio in the backyard during our stay-this is where the livin' is easy!

2005-08 Coast Guard Festival - Grand Haven

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Caroline and Scott scope out pre-fireworks preparations at the waterfront

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Caroline and Scott scope out pre-fireworks preparations at the waterfront

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Festival celebrants are serious about staking out their spots for the fireworks show tomorrow

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Festival celebrants are serious about staking out their spots for the fireworks show

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Caroline & Jen get excited to sample the elelphant ears

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One of many high school bands marches by 303 S. 7th St. during the parade

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Scott and Caroline enjoy the parade

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Scott, cousin Matt and Caroline enjoy the parade

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Wheelie-popping tractors were a main attraction during the parade

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Scott discovers a handy way to keep track of his beer

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A Scottville Clown Band member poses for the camera

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Scott does his Zoolander impressions to entertain his sister-in-law

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Scott does his Zoolander impressions to entertain his sister-in-law

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The parade watching set-up at Caroline's parents house

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Caroline, Kelly & Jen

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Kelly & Jen

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Cousin Amelia & Scott

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The parade route is all a-buzz before the show starts

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Wheelie-popping tractors were a main attraction during the parade

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Caroline & Jen enjoy the parade from the porch steps

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Caroline & Jen enjoy the parade from the porch steps

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The overachieving homeschoolers put on a great show

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Bill shades Jane and her cousin Penny from the blistering sun

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Bill, Jane (Mom) & Mary, hangin' on the stoop

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Bill, Jane (Mom) & Mary, hangin' on the stoop

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Bill, Jane (Mom) & Mary, hangin' on the stoop

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Bill, Jane (Mom) & Mary, hangin' on the stoop

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The cousins pose for a photo

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Caroline, the shining star, leaves her sis in the shadows

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Scott wants to ride the schoolbus of doom at the carnival with all the screaming children

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Caroline LOVES the ferris wheel

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Downtown Grand Haven

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Downtown Grand Haven

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Silliness at the carnival

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Silliness at the carnival

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Silliness at the carnival

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Relaxing under the Kool-a-roo before heading out for the fireworks

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Relaxing under the Kool-a-roo before heading out for the fireworks

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Bill & Jane have a sit-down on the front steps

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What would the fireworks be without glow necklaces?!

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...And pronto pups!

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...And pronto pups!

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...And pronto pups!

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Oooohhh....aaaahhhhhh

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Jane, Caroline & Scott wait for the show to begin

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Oooohhh....aaaahhhhhh

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Oooohhh....aaaahhhhhh

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Oooohhh....aaaahhhhhh

2005-06 Patzcuaro

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Our cozy room in Patzcuaro, at La Casa Encantada

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Looking over our balcony into one of the courtyards at La Casa Encantada, our hotel in Patzcuaro

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Our cozy room in Patzcuaro, at La Casa Encantada

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Our cozy room in Patzcuaro, at La Casa Encantada

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Our cozy room in Patzcuaro, at La Casa Encantada

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Scott rests after arriving at the inn, and dons some of the native garb (although I believe that's a belt)

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Scott finds someone to play with at La Casa Encantada - Maximo, the Yorkshire Terrorist

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Scott finds someone to play with at La Casa Encantada - Maximo, the Yorkshire Terrorist

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Caroline on our balcony at La Casa Encantada in Patzcuaro

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Caroline on our balcony at La Casa Encantada in Patzcuaro

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View from the front door of La Casa Encantada, looking into the main courtyard

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All of the streets in Patzcuaro look just like this, red and white painted facades.

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La Casa de 11 Patios is a historic building (of 11 courtyards) with an assortment of different shops selling local craft

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One of the churches in Patzcuaro

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Doors to yet another church in Patzcuaro

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Street in Patzcuaro looking down to the main plaza

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Scott enjoys a drink made with ice and guanabana. No, we don't know what guanabana is either - but it's tasty

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The main library in town, which was converted from an old church

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Plaza Grande in Patzcuaro, a lovely tree-lined plaza where the locals love to hang out (and exercise!)

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Patzcuaro couple enjoys a romantic moment in the main plaza one afternoon

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Terrace at our room at the La Casa Encantada

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Caroline stands by the exterior door to our inn. Although all facades look the same, the interiors are wildly different

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La Michoacana is a popular name for the local ice cream/aguas frescas shops all over Mexico.

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Bread and pastries are sold EVERYWHERE in Patzcuaro

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A pair of churches in Patzcuaro

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The wooden burro guarding the entrance to La Casa Encantada, where we stayed

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Our inn, La Casa Encantada, was FILLED with beautiful local art and crafts.

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A pair of churches in Patzcuaro

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The museum in Patzcuaro had displays of local art from the last 500 years. We had a personal guide - worth the stop

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Unfenced horses and cows were on the shoulders of the roads all over the area. This is why you don't drive at night

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Lake Patzcuaro

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Lake Patzcuaro, with Isla Janitzio in the middle (we'll go there next time)

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Roadside shrine for the virgin

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Beautiful park in Quiroga, where we sat on a bench and enjoyed a horchata

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This chapel was on the grounds of artist Juan Torres. It houses his gallery of paintings (we couldn't get in)

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Grounds of artist Juan Torres. This photo looks down the driveway toward the street, with another gallery on the right

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Roadside studio selling 'catrinas' (day of the dead figurines). The studios look like roadside hovels.

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Caroline poses with some 400 year old olive trees in Tzintzuntzan, in the main church courtyard

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Caroline sasses it up in Tzintzuntzan

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Archeological site near Lake Patzcuaro - remains of pyramids

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Archeological site near Lake Patzcuaro - remains of pyramids

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View toward Patzcuaro Lake

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View toward Patzcuaro Lake

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The rear courtyard at La Casa Encantada

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Open air kitchen at La Casa Encantada, where Chef Angel prepared our daily breakfast

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Main courtyard at La Casa Encantada

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Part of the open air dining room and kitchen at La Casa Encantada

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Part of the dining room, where they have a computer & internet access for guest (caroline chats on the phone with mom)

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Caroline carefully coordinates herself with the bedding (okay, it wasnt' intentional)

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Santa Clara del Cobre is famous for its copper work. Lights & gazebo in the main plaza are made of copper

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Signs, lights, hanging planters, all made of copper in Santa Clara del Cobre

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Fancy copper sign in Santa Clara del Cobre - town of copper artisans

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Caroline poses with some copper at a shop in Santa Clara del Cobre

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These 3 hombres are flattening a hunk of copper to make pots and sinks - no machines here, all done manually

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Copper workers banging out some sinks and pots in the back of a shop in Santa Clara del Cobre

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Beautiful green countryside of the Patzcuaro region

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Beautiful green countryside of the Patzcuaro region - pine tree lined roads

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Caroline and Scott get their photo taken by David, a guest they met at La Casa Encantada

2005-06 Michoacan Coast

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Inside of our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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Inside of our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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View from our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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View from our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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View from our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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Scott enjoys some downtime after the drive from Patzcuaro to our cabana in Caleta de Campos, on the Michoacan Coast

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Inside of our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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Inside of our cabana at the beach in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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View from the hammock at our cabana in Caleta de Campos, on the Michoacan Coast

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View from the hammock at our cabana in Caleta de Campos, on the Michoacan Coast

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View from the hammock at our cabana in Caleta de Campos, on the Michoacan Coast

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At the beach in Nexpa, an internationally famous (though deserted feeling) surf camp up the road from Caleta de Campos

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At the beach in Nexpa, an internationally famous (though deserted feeling) surf camp up the road from Caleta de Campos

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The restaurant on the beach in Nexpa where we had breakfast & watched surfers, then had lunch later that day

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At the beach in Nexpa, an internationally famous (though deserted feeling) surf camp up the road from Caleta de Campos

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Our oceanview cabana in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast (and a glimpse of chevy-girl)

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Our oceanview cabana in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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Caroline demands that you hang loose.

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Caroline on the patio of our cabana in Caleta de Campos on the Michoacan coast

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Scott hangs loosely

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Beautiful unspoiled beaches, and little else, line the Michoacan coast. Photo taken during our 8hr drive back to PV

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Beautiful unspoiled beaches, and little else, line the Michoacan coast. Photo taken during our 8hr drive back to PV

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Beautiful unspoiled beaches, and little else, line the Michoacan coast. Photo taken during our 8hr drive back to PV

2005-06 Guadalajara

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Our bed at Hotel La Rotunda near the cathedral in Guadalajara

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The cathedral from our hotel balcony

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The cathedral (& Caroline) from our hotel balcony

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El Instituto Cultural Cabanas

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El Instituto Cultural Cabanas

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Inside El Instituto Cultural Cabanas, a beautiful old building with many courtyards and murals by Orozco

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Inside El Instituto Cultural Cabanas, a beautiful old building with many courtyards and murals by Orozco

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Inside El Instituto Cultural Cabanas, a beautiful old building with many courtyards and murals by Orozco

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Inside El Instituto Cultural Cabanas, a beautiful old building with many courtyards and murals by Orozco

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Caroline & Scott hanging out at El Instituto Cultural Cabanas

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Guadalajara's main mercado has everything, including mariachi suits for kids!

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They have great looking produce stands at the main mercado in Guadalajara

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They have great looking produce stands at the main mercado in Guadalajara

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Caroline admires the mercado in Guadalajara

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Mariachis hang out before the busier part of the day begins at Plaza de Mariachis. There were 6 or 7 tables of them

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The cathedral in Guadalajara, taken from Plaza de Liberacion

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El Teatro Degollado, which wasn't showing anything the weekend we were in town (we tried to get tickets to something)

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Main cathedral in Guaddalajara

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Plaza La Rotunda, on the north side of the cathedral

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Horse carraiges in the historic district. They cart around tourists and Mexican girls on their 15th b-day celebrations

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The outside of our hotel, Hotel La Rotunda

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There are huge ceiling murals by Orozco at the lovely Palacio de Gobierno. This guy must've been 20 feet tall.

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There are huge ceiling murals by Orozco at the lovely Palacio de Gobierno. This guy must've been 20 feet tall.

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There are huge ceiling murals by Orozco at the lovely Palacio de Gobierno.

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Caroline photographs the lovely Palacio de Gobierno.

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Caroline photographs the lovely Palacio de Gobierno.

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The lovely Palacio de Gobierno.

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The cathedral spires viewed from one of the courtyards at the lovely Palacio de Gobierno.

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Orozco ceiling mural in the congress hall at the Palacio de Gobierno

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Giant cats cross above the highway (actually a Whiskas cat food ad, seen from behind)

2005-05 Puerto Vallarta - Misc

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Caroline enjoys a Coca Light at the Buen Gusta restaurant

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The lovely decor at the Buen Gusta. They could stand to do a little remodeling...

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The lovely decor at the Buen Gusta. They could stand to do a little remodeling...

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Beanz Internet Cafe, our home away from home while living at Loma Del Mar condos.

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Beanz Internet Cafe, where we make all our important calls.

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Beanz Internet Cafe, where we make all our important calls.

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Beanz Internet Cafe, the unofficial laptop spot in PV.

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View from the pool patio at our new condo building.

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View from the pool patio at our new condo building.

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Caroline sips her jumbo limonado at Cafe de Olla, a favorite local restaurant of the Brookses.

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Scott loves the super-fresh pico de gallo at Cafe de Olla!

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The road to Guadalajara - a typical cuota (toll) road here in Mexico.

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Our charming room at the Quinta Don Jose Hotel in Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara.

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Our charming room at the Quinta Don Jose Hotel in Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara.

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Our charming room at the Quinta Don Jose Hotel in Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara.

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Our charming room at the Quinta Don Jose Hotel in Tlaquepaque, a suburb of Guadalajara.

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Shopping for the condo in Tlaquepaque.

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Shopping for the condo in Tlaquepaque. This store was way too expensive for us to buy anything, but beautiful!

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Scott's salad at the delicious Casa Vieja Restaurant in Tlaquepaque.

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Breakfast courtyard of Don Jose Hotel.

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Breakfast courtyard of Don Jose Hotel.

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Quinta Don Jose Hotel

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Tequila! Mexcio, that is.

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Typical PemEx Gas Station pit stop.

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Caroline enjoys reading on the balcony at Loma Del Mar condo

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Sergio Bustamante sculptures on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculptures on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculptures on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Sand sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Sergio Bustamante sculpture on the Malecon in PV.

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Scott eagerly anticipates his freshly squeezed orange juice.

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It's taco time!

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Caroline sips an ice-cold horchata on the Malecon - mmmmm!

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Scott enjoys his horchata too.

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Our new friends from NYC, Ken and Melissa at La Palapa beachfront restaurant.

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Scott and Caroline, in a rare moment, looking nicely dressed at La Palapa beachfront restaurant.

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Ken, Caroline and Melissa at La Palapa beachfront restaurant.

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Scott relaxes in the hammock at Casa Andrea hotel.

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Natasha, aka "Bette Grande" tempts Caroline with her cuteness day and night...but watch out, she's a biter!

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Bette Grande gets some satisfying scratchin's from Scott.

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Scott goes out to get a new muffler... The overly friendly mechanic needs to do some welding (in shorts, of course)

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Scott goes out to get a new muffler... The overly friendly mechanic needs to do some welding (in shorts, of course)

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Scott goes out to get a new muffler... The overly friendly mechanic needs to do some welding (in shorts, of course)

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Bebe, the Casa Andrea cat, sneaks into our room for an afternoon nap with Caroline

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Bebe, the Casa Andrea cat, sneaks into our room for an afternoon nap with Caroline

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Bebe, the Casa Andrea cat, sits on our balcony looking out for the Casa Andrea dogs.

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The new movie theater (will be 14 screens!) where we saw Star Wars (although the theater is still under construction!)

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The new movie theater (will be 14 screens!) where we saw Star Wars (although the theater is still under construction!)

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The new movie theater (will be 14 screens!) where we saw Star Wars (although the theater is still under construction!)

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Andrea (of Casa Andrea) took in a group of 5 kittens - they're shown here lounging in the garden

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Andrea (of Casa Andrea) took in a 5 kittens - the black one was playful & fiesty, looking to have his photo taken

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Caroline holds the fiesty black kitten at Casa Andrea

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Caroline holds the fiesty black kitten at Casa Andrea - the appear to really understand each other!

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Caroline holds the fiesty black kitten at Casa Andrea... those don't look like baby teeth!

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Andrea (of Casa Andrea) took in a group of 5 kittens - here's one yawning (he's not as upset as he looks)

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Andrea (of Casa Andrea) took in a group of 5 kittens - here's a couple having some agua

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Andrea (of Casa Andrea) took in a group of 5 kittens - these two were playing in the garden

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Andrea (of Casa Andrea) took in a group of 5 kittens - the black one is fiesty, but clean...

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The Alejandro Fernandez concert on the Malecon (beach boardwalk)-a free concert by a HUGE Mexican "rock" (ranchero) star

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The Alejandro Fernandez concert on the Malecon (beach boardwalk)-a free concert by a HUGE Mexican "rock" (ranchero) star

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Boats pull in close to the stage to see the Alejandro Fernandez concert in PV

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Natasha (i.e. "Bette Grande") in her usual morning spot, on her chair on the breakfast patio

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Our new friends from Casa Andrea - Cliff & Molly from San Francisco, and Tony & Dana from Wisconsin

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Some people lunching at our favorite beachside Sayulita restaurants

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Caroline waits for lunch at our favorite beachside restaurant in Sayulita

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Cliff & Molly scored quite a coup with this fabulous Sayulita casa. Views, outdoor living spaces, and a private pool!

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Molly enjoying her private INFINITY pool at their Sayulita casa.

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Molly enjoying her private INFINITY pool at their Sayulita casa.

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Cliff, Molly, and Scott having some pool time at Cliff & Molly's rental in Sayulita

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Cliff, Molly, and Scott catching some sun at Cliff & Molly's rental in Sayulita

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Molly and Scott catching some sun at Cliff & Molly's rental in Sayulita

2005-04 San Francisco

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Panorama photo from the Marin headlands, on our way to Point Bonita - apparently panorama shots are tiny on shutterfly

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View of the SF Bay & Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands, on the way to Point Bonita

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Caroline and Leane and Golden Gate Bridge, on our way to out Point Bonita hike in the Marin headlands

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Two lovers, Caroline and Scott, pose with Golden Gate Bridge, on our way to out Point Bonita hike in the Marin headlands

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Point Bonita, in the Marin headlands

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Sailboat crashed on the rocks the morning we visited Point Bonita. Sailors were fine, boat rescue invloves a helicopter

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Sailboat crashed on the rocks the morning we visited Point Bonita. Sailors were fine, boat rescue invloves a helicopter

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Bridge to the lighthouse at Point Bonita, in the Marin headlands - it was FREEZING!

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Caroline and friend Leane, at Leane's apartment in San Mateo, where we stayed for a few days

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Caroline, Ana, and Leane, celebrating the receipt of Ana's greencard at Cafe Bastille

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LeAndra & Dylan's cat Gerund, trying to get into Caroline's pants

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LeAndra & Dylan's cat Gerund, what a handsome boy!

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LeAndra & Dylan's cat Gerund, posing saucily

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LeAndra & Dylan's cat Gerund gives Caroline that come hither look

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LeAndra & Dylan's cat Gerund - aaahh, whatcha doin' with that pillow Gerund?

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LeAndra & Dylan's cat Gerund - aaahh, whatcha doin' with that pillow Gerund?

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LeAndra & Dylan's demure cat Tofu allows a photo to be taken

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LeAndra & Dylan's demure cat Tofu allows a photo to be taken

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LeAndra & Dylan's demure cat Tofu allows a photo to be taken

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Gerund and Tofu relaxing at home

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Caroline has a new best friend, and his name is Gerund. LeAndra and Dylan should be concerned.

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Caroline and Gerund make quite a pair.

2005-04 Puerto Vallarta Week 3

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Caroline poses for Scott on the balcony at the condo at Loma Del Mar, where we are currently residing in PV

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On one of our shopping trips we stumbled across a wedding at the cathedral, complete with 10-piece mariachi band!

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Caroline shows her delight at coming across a Mexican wedding

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The local cathedral in PV

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Semana Santa madness - thankfully 99% of these people have gone home!

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Semana Santa madness - thankfully 99% of these people have gone home!

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View of the Malecon from our lunch table at the No Name Cafe

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View of the Malecon from our lunch table at the No Name Cafe

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Shrine erected on the Malecon after the Pope's death.

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Shrine erected on the Malecon after the Pope's death. Mexicans periodically came by to pay their respects.

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A popular beach in Puerto Vallarta

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A popular beach in Puerto Vallarta

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A popular beach in Puerto Vallarta

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Caroline enjoys watching bad American TV (in English with Spanish subtitles) on a VERY uncomfortable couch

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Caroline and Scott pose for the condo salesman at Selva Romantica condos when they went to see a model for fun

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The cheesy condo salesman wanted his picture taken with Caroline!

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Panoramic view of common area at new condo building (Brisas Del Mar)

2005-04 Puerto Vallarta Week 2

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Beautiful view from Le Kliff restaurant and bar, where we stopped for drinks. That's the south end of the PV bay

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Beautiful view from Le Kliff restaurant and bar, where we stopped for drinks. That's the south end of the PV bay

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Beautiful view from Le Kliff restaurant and bar, where we stopped for drinks. That's the south end of the PV bay

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An iguana posed for us in the rocks (about 18" long). You can actually see the head of a second iguana behind him

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A iguana posed for us in the rocks (about 18" long). You can actually see the head of a second iguana behind him

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Caroline at Le Kliff in the south end of the Bay of Banderas (the bay Puerto Vallarta sits on)

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Caroline at Le Kliff in the south end of the Bay of Banderas (the bay Puerto Vallarta sits on)

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Caroline at Le Kliff in the south end of the Bay of Banderas (the bay Puerto Vallarta sits on)

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Scott at Le Kliff in the south end of the Bay of Banderas (the bay Puerto Vallarta sits on)

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Mexican families playing in the river in Puerto Vallarta, right where it empties into the ocean

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Mexican families playing in the river in Puerto Vallarta, right where it empties into the ocean

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Caroline posing on the bridge over the Cuale River in PV, right where it empties into the ocean

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This lovely statue sits near the Casa Kimberley - Richard Burton and Liz Taylor's old house in PV.

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Scott working away on the balcony, balancing our accounts - all outflows these days!

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Erin and Nick joined us for drinks on the beach at sunset

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Erin and Nick joined us for drinks on the beach at sunset

2005-04 Puerto Vallarta Week 1

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We passed field after field of agave plants between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. The blue leaves look like water.

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Sayulita - 40 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta, downtown is under a lot of construction. We had lunch on the beach here

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Pool/patio area of Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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A visitor to our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV - Caroline enjoyed the 2 (soft) cats

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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View from the balcony of our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Our room at Casa Andrea, where we spent our first 3 nights in PV

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Casa Andrea hotel - only 10 or 12 rooms, we recommend it. And it's for sale! somewhere between $1.2 & $1.7 million

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Scott enjoys some pool time after a day of apartment hunting

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Scott enjoys some pool time after a day of apartment hunting

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Caroline enjoys some pool time after a day of apartment hunting

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Casa Andrea

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Caroline on the balcony of our room at the Casa Andrea

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Gate of the Casa Andrea - all three cars in the tiny parking lot were all from Michigan! Owners are from W. Bloomfield

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Down the street from our hotel - and our apartment.

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Walked by this washed up fish on the beach. Tasty as it looked, we left it there.

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Walked by this washed up fish on the beach. Tasty as it looked, we left it there.

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Beach in Puerto Vallarta

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Beach in Puerto Vallarta

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View from our apartment balcony. Closeup of the crazy guy perched on the rooftop installing an antennae

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View from our apartment balcony. Notice the crazy guy perched on the rooftop installing an antennae

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View from the balcony of our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV

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Our apartment in PV - this would be the guest bed - sleeps one or two VERY small persons

2005-04 PV Condo Purchase

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View of our street (Amapas). We're the first big building on the hillside on the left side of the street.

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The patio/pool deck, and hotel tower in the background (35 or so rooms)

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Pool and patio area - it's a huge area, this is about 1/4 of it - all overlooking the ocean

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View from the pool/sun deck

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View from the pool/sun deck

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View from the pool/sun deck

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This former restaurant sits in the middle of the pool/sun deck. It'll be fixed up by the investors who bought the place

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View from the sun deck. Those terraces at the bottom of the photo belong to some of the condo units

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These are some of the smaller terraces belonging to condos that will be sold and remodeled by others like us

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There are 2 condo buildings terraced down the hillside. This photo shows our building (but not our unit)

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We have no windows facing the ocean, so this is a photo out of the side of the bldg, from our bedroom.

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We have no windows facing the ocean, so this is a photo out of the side of the bldg, from our bedroom.

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Side of the building. That caged window is our place, and the window in front of it. This is where the terrace will be

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This is a smaller version of the terrace we'll have. There's currently only one on our side of the bldg

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View as you walk in - kitchen over there on the left. We're knocking out that wall for our terrace

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Kitchen, which will be started fresh.

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Photo from the kitchen of the living room area. We're getting new cushions for the built in concrete sofa.

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View from over by our kitchen window, all the way to the front door.

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Walking into the bedroom. The concrete & tile bed frame is coming out. We prefer 'american' style beds to those in MX

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Bedroom window and closet. Knocking out the window and putting in a terrace, lots of windows and french doors.

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Scott stands by the closet that we're probably removing.

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We don't really have any good photos of the bathroom. That's our sink on the left, & a huge shower on the right.

2005-04 Janet & Mark's Wedding

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2005-04 Dylan's Karaoke Party

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2005-03 San Luis Potosi, MX

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View from our FIRST room in San Luis Potosi, of a nearby square and cathedral we never made it to.

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View from our FIRST room in San Luis Potosi, of a nearby square and cathedral we never made it to.

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Scott lays on our tiny bed in our tiny room at the Maria Cristina in San Luis Potosi

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See how tiny? Scott's not that big

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The rest of the room (note Scott's feet are still in the picture)

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Saturday evening paseo, lots of people out walking, shopping, eating. Feels very safe and comfortable here.

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Saturday evening paseo, lots of people out walking, shopping, eating. Feels very safe and comfortable here.

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Saturday evening paseo, lots of people out walking, shopping, eating. Feels very safe and comfortable here.

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Saturday evening paseo, lots of people out walking, shopping, eating. Feels very safe and comfortable here.

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Caroline in front of the Plaza de Armas in San Luis Potosi

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Caroline in front of the Plaza de Armas in San Luis Potosi

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Our 2nd room in SLP. The Hotel Panorama. The band from the concert across the street was staying on our floor.

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They played Neil Diamond, Caroline was happy. And we shared an elevator with the singer, and an autograph seeker.

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Caroline looking out our 5th floor window that opens wide

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Scott, with SLP in the background

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Huge room this time.

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Scott attempts to translate the hotel brochure with his Franklin pocket translator

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Lamp quality not up to 4-star levels...

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Street near our hotel, Templo de San Francisco in the background

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Street near our hotel, Templo de San Francisco in the background

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Templo de San Francisco behind San Francisco Square.

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Templo de San Francisco behind San Francisco Square.

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Yet another cathedral on another lovely square

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Can't remember the name of this place, but it seemed very well preserved.

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Crowds start gathering for the big show across from our hotel.

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Crowds start gathering for the big show across from our hotel.

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Crowd singing along to Neil Diamond in Spanish (Cracklin' Rose, for those interested).

2005-03 Ajijic, Mexico

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Balcony of our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Balcony of our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Outside the door of room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Outside the door of our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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View from the balcony of our room at the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Front of the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Front of the Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Courtyard/restaurant area of Mis Amores hotel in Ajijic, 30 minutes south of Guadalajara on Lake Chapala

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Caroline in the main plaza in Ajijic

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Cows wander the streets around the corner from our rental apartment

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The main drag in the town of Chapala, 5 miles or so east of Ajijic. A vacation hotpot for Guadalajarans

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This shop made these chairs right on the highway - nearly every establishment seems to have them.

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Our rental apartment in Ajijic. We were on the walk-out basement floor of a two story building.

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Our skanky apartment in Ajijic. We were here for a week - at least it was only $200.

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Our skanky apartment in Ajijic. We were here for a week - at least it was only $200.

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Our skanky apartment in Ajijic. We were here for a week - at least it was only $200.

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Our skanky apartment in Ajijic. We were here for a week - at least it was only $200.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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The outside of our skanky apartment in Ajijic was actually quite nice. Daily visits by the gardner keep it that way.

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We spent a whole lot of time on this chaise lounge - after a thorough scrubbing of course!

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This is a typical street sign in Mexican towns.

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View of the "lake". There are water hyacinths that seem to float around the lake, changing the shoreline from day to day

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Street in Ajijic

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Scott & chevy-girl hang out by the driveway of our rental apartment

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Name of our place

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Backyard of our place at sunset was very pretty

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Backyard of our place at sunset was very pretty

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Outdoor lazyboy! We chose not to sit there...

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These curved brick ceilings, called "bovedas", are in almost every building here.

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These curved brick ceilings, called "bovedas", are in almost every building here.

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Letty's villa is for sale

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Fountain in our yard - very relaxing, when it was operating

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Fountain in our yard - very relaxing, when it was operating

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This horse frequently watched us through the gated door in our backyard. Owned by our gardner who lived next door

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Two horses, a dog, and a gardener all seemed to live next door on a lot with no buildings.

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There was a tarp-covered tri-fold lawn chair, we think for the gardener (too small for the horse)

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Cactus in our backyard

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Caroline does some computer "work" on her chaise lounge on our patio

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Caroline does some computer "work" on her chaise lounge on our patio

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View of our house from the backyard - our upstairs neighbors had the cool terrace with a great view of the lake

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Copytop! Our favored internet establishment in Ajijic (although the sun cooks you in afternoon and dust flies through)

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Pedestrian street in Ajijic, next to the Copytop - look at all of the Gringas!

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Main plaza in Ajijic

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Cathedral in Ajijic

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The Lake Chapala Society is where the Gringos go for services, info, and for socializing with their kind.

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We used the Lake Chapala Society to answer questions about plumbing, phoning, visas, and to use their clean banos

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We had a very nice lunch on the patio of the Nueva Posada hotel in Ajijic

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The bar ("The Beer Saloon") where Pedro, our singing barkeep, served us $.90 beers and chatted us up.

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Scott on the pier at Lake Chapala

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Scott's head on the pier at Lake Chapala

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The Gathering Place was our favorite shop in Ajijic - a beautiful gallery with wonderful proprietors

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They live upstairs and use the downstairs and garden for their gallery.

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Caroline chats with the gallery owner in the kitchen area of the shop

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The Secret Garden cafe, where we lunched on a couple of occassions

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A beautiful sunset - from our backyard

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A beautiful sunset - from our backyard

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Church in Jocotepec

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Jocotepec - people buy lots of mopeds & ATVs in Mexico to get around. We've seen families of 4 on one moped!

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Plaza in Jocotepec

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Plaza in Jocotepec

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A common sight in Mexico - "rancho hat" wearing old men gather in the plaza to hang

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We pretended to take a photo of Caroline to get the rancho hat-wearing men behind her-she's cropped in the last photo

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Scott enjoys his fruit salad with chili-sauce & lime juice dressing

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This friendly cat started paying our house daily visits (after being fed by both our neighbors and ourselves)

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We gave the cat a milk snack

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View from the terrace upstairs from us - great view of the lake and mountains

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Here we are, on the terrace upstairs

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Our upstairs neighbors Brendan and Betty, from Vancouver Island, had some great stories to tell.

2005-02 Texas & Baton Rouge

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Scott poses tiredly in front of a 'sugar house' where they used to process sugar. He's about done with sight-seeing.

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Caroline poses on the steps of Louisiana state capitol in Baton Rouge, the nation's tallest! (and only art deco)

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You can tell from this perspective shot that the Louisiana state capitol building is taller than Caroline

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One more of the capitol. We took an elevator to the viewing deck up top and toured the inside - very nice building.

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Huge front door at the capitol

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Check out this bulky furniture in our room at the "Hotel Elegante" in Beaumont, Texas. Everything is big in Texas!

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Scott has to lounge after a long day's drive.

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That headboard must be 300 pounds

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Caroline enjoys a "Texas-size" iced tea on the River Walk in San Antonio at the sub-par County Line BBQ

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Look at the size of that thing! (the glass, that is)

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The Alamo, which is right in the middle of San Antonio. Everything else seems to be built around it.

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Side of the Alamo

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Caroline on the bridge over the River Walk

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Caroline on the bridge over the River Walk

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Caroline on the bridge over the River Walk

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River Walk in San Antonio

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River Walk in San Antonio

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River Walk in San Antonio

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River Walk in San Antonio

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River Walk in San Antonio

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These boat tours, always filled to capacity, pass by every couple of minutes on the San Antonio River.

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These boat tours, always filled to capacity, pass by every couple of minutes on the San Antonio River.

2005-02 New Orleans

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Oakley Plantation in St. Francisville, LA

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Kitchen house at Oakley Plantation

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Kitchen house at Oakley Plantation

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Kitchen house at Oakley Plantation

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Slave cabins at Oakley

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Slave cabin at Oakley

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This big white peacock chased us around the Oakley Plantation. He wasn't very fast though.

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Downstairs dining room at Oakley. That's a shoo-fly above the table, moved back and forth by a slave pulling the cord.

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Oakley Plantation, in the Carribbean style (note the louvers covering the balconies)

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Formal garden at Oakley

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Pig lounges in the mud near the barn at Oakley

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Finally made it to New Orleans. That's our hotel on the far corner there, the Hotel Royal.

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Hotel Royal - our room was a third floor balcony room, which was cool.

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Paddlewheeler going down the Mississippi in New Orleans

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View from our balcony in New Orleans

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View from our balcony in New Orleans

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View from our balcony in New Orleans

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Our 'suite' at Hotel Royal. It used to be an apartment, however there were NO outlets in that room.

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Bedroom of the suite

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Hotel Royal room

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Nice new suede furniture... but they skimped on plenty of other accoutrements

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View from our balcony

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View from our balcony

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Scott goes to work

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Our minimalist room at the Hotel Royal

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Our bathroom at Hotel Royal

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View at dusk

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Sultry Caroline gives us a pose on the chaise

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Bourbon Street was louder than we expected on a Monday night, when we arrived.

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Brian, a New Orleans native we met near Natchez, recommended Mike Andersons. They did have some tasty seafood.

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The theater is very diverse in New Orleans

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Caroline on our balcony enjoying the great, warm weather we had (for the first day & a half)

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Caroline on the balcony

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View from balcony

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Scott on the balcony... we're overlooking St. Phillip, with the river behind Scott, for those interested

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Royal Street in New Orleans

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Royal Street in New Orleans

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Pup taking it easy on a New Orleans porch in the French Quarter. Check out those hind legs!

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Pair of pups taking it easy in the Big Easy (sorry about that one)

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The touristy Cafe Du Monde serves up beignets and cafe au lait, and little else

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Caroline and her beignet (which is a French doughnut-y thing doused in powdered sugar)

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Mmmm, beignet!

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Royal street in the French Quarter, or Vieux Carre, as they call it here.

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Jen Vedock in New Orleans!? Yep, Dreyer's had a meeting there the same week we were in town.

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Jen (and Dreyer's) bought us a wonderful dinner at Herbsaint. We all would hightly reccomend it.

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Scott & Jen after dinner. We got trapped inside by torrential downpours waiting our turn for a cab

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The thunderstorms subsided, however, so we could go see what there is to do on Bourbon Street

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Rained much of the last two days we were there. REALLY rained. You can see the water spouting out of the roof's gutter

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We attempted to plan our next steps via the cafe (with internet) across the street from our hotel while it rained

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Caroline defends herself from the wet with this slick looking poncho. As ubiquitous as the SF fleece on a cold day in SF

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Lafayette cemetery in the Garden District of New Orleans, an example of the above ground tombs.

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Lafayette cemetery in the Garden District of New Orleans, an example of the above ground tombs.

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Entrance to Lafayette.

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We took this to make sure we knew how to get back to our place... okay, not really, just for posterity

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Entrance to our place... I know what you're thinking. "Gee, you think they took enough pictures of their hotel?"

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Alley leading to our hotel's courtyard.

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We decided to stop in to Pat O'Brien's to sample a hurricane before going to a jazz show at Preservation Hall

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Pianist at Pat O'Brien's

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We ended up chatting quite a bit with those two guys in front of us.

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5 hurricane glasses on the table, I don't think we're going to be making any jazz shows.

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Although Scott appears to be having enough fun at Pat O'Brien's

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Caroline and Ryan from Iowa

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Scott and Brian from Iowa, and another drunkard behind them.

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Caroline complains of a bad hair day, so Scott takes a picture. And we're still married after 3 months on the road.

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Caroline tries to photograph the gigantic armoire while Scott tries to plug in.

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Scott gets Caroline back for photographing him crawling around. I don't know what she's doing.

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Phones at the tables of the Arby's? Caroline can't resist making an important business call, just outside Houston.

2005-02 Natchez

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The "Alley of Oaks" at Rosedown Plantation, near St. Francisville, LA. Home built circa 1835.

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Statues & gardens at Rosedown. I'm sure it's much nicer to look at in the summer, when everything's not so dead looking

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A lot of the trees at Rosedown have bricked up holes, this was the biggest bricked up tree.

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Huge oak in the garden at Rosedown

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Scott at Rosedown's guest home, in rocking chair, waiting for Caroline to finish photos (you'll see a lot of this)

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Rosedown-last photo. We met super friendly southern guy 'Brian' here, that we talked about on our website

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Caroline in our historic Natchez, MS hotel, The Eola. Nice, but for the crazy loud Southern wedding that weekend.

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Caroline & The Old Miss, in Natchez, MS (That's Louisiana across the river there to the left)

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Bridge across Mississippi River, from Natchez, MS to Vidalia, LA

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Beautiful sunset over the river. Photo taken from our room, through the window. Only sunny day in Natchez.

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Melrose House. We took a tour of this, it's owned and operated by National Parks Service. Very interesting tour.

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Melrose - gaudiest decor in any home we saw. Built circa 1833.

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Carraige steps at Dunleith Plantation (not a real plantation, just a showy 'city home' for plantation owner - whatever)

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Our favorite historic home in Natchez, "Dunleith". You can actually stay there, as it's now an Inn. Built 1856

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Scott has plenty of time to rest at Dunleith, as Caroline loves this home and excitedly photographs many, many features.

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Dunleith again, only a portion of the photos made it up to the website.

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Dunleith

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Dunleith

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Dunleith

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Dunleith

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Sample of southern home flying confederate flag. Even businesses do. That's right, it ain't over yet bubba!

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Stanton Hall (cir. 1857) in Natchez. This home is right downtown, two blocks or so from Main Street.

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Stanton Hall again, described as 'one of the nation's most visited historical landmarks'

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Caroline and 'Miss Lou', as her name tag said. Miss Lou followed us down her hedge as we walked the sidewalk

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Caroline enjoys a moment with Miss Lou. They seemed to really take to one another.

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Mississippi horse riders in the parade in downtown Natchez for Black History Month

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Caroline about to sample yet another hush puppy in the Depot in Natchez

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"Sunken Trace" portion of Natchez Trace- 8,000 year old path used by Indians, buffalo, and by 1800, northern traders

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It's sunken 10 to 15 feet in spots due to thousands of years of traffic

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Bridges over Mississippi in Vicksburg

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Scott poses by cannons at Vicksburg's National Civil War Monument, a 16 mile drive around historic battlefields

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Not sure whose side he's on.

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USS Cairo, ironclad gunboat that was sunk near Vicksburg in Civil War, raised & put in museum in the 1960's

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USS Cairo

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USS Cairo

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National Civil War Cemetery

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Caroline poses in Vicksburg in front of Mississippi River

2005-02 Mobile, Alabama

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Post-Mardi Gras celebration at the cemetery. Grave of an 80 year old transvestite Mardi Gras lover.

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Post-Mardi Gras celebration at the cemetery. Grave of an 80 year old transvestite Mardi Gras lover.

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Trees in this part of the state grow ferns on the limbs this time of year. Makes it look like a hairy-armed man.

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Only the facade stands... You can see sky and some beams holding it up through the windows.

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Spot of Tea, a popular cafe on Cathedral Square where we had lunch (and great strawberry sweet tea)

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Scott finishing a mouthful of potatoe salad at Spot of Tea

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Picture of Cathedral Square, on which Spot of Tea was located.

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Caroline makes some plans for the day after lunch and, eh hm... a spot of tea.

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Antebellum home in Mobile on Govertment Street. Many large beautifully kept homes in the area near Washington Square

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One of the nice homes we saw while walking around reminded us of what we should and shouldn't be doing.

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Home that had the ten commandments on the front yard.

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Antebellum home in Mobile on Govertment Street. Many large beautifully kept homes in the area near Washington Square

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Antebellum home in Mobile on Govertment Street. Many large beautifully kept homes in the area near Washington Square

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Caroline poses while walking around the neighborhood near Washington Square, called the Oakleigh Garden District.

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Another home in the Oakleigh Garden District

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For $257,500, this place seems like a lot of house for the money! We loved the porch off the right side of the 1st floor

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Another shot of the home for sale

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Caroline in front of the fountain in lovely Washington Square.

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Washington Square

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Path of dafodils, cabbage, and parsley made a lovely combination on our walk around Bellingrath Gardens

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Lawn at Bellingrath, with home in the background

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One of the fountains made by natural artesian wells, beautifully landscaped with flagstone

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Mermaid fountain again (note the mermaid at the end)

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Other end of fountain

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Here's a waterfall made from another artesian well that leads from the house to the dock at the riverside

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Looking over the Fowl River. The dock was destroyed by hurricane Ivan

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Another shot of the waterfall

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Bellingrath Gardens

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Bellingrath Gardens

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Bellingrath Gardens

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Courtyard at Bellingrath House

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Natural bayou at Bellingrath Gardens

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Natural bayou at Bellingrath Gardens

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Natural bayou at Bellingrath Gardens

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Natural bayou at Bellingrath Gardens

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Natural bayou at Bellingrath Gardens

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Natural bayou at Bellingrath Gardens

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Mirror Lake at Bellingrath Gardens

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Caroline rides the feline at Bellingrath Gardens... I'm not sure what Mrs. Bellingrath would have to say about this!

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Caroline and lion smile together for the camera

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Mirror Lake at Bellingrath Gardens

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Bellingrath Gardens

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Bellingrath Gardens

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Bellingrath Gardens

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Oriental gardens section of Bellingrath

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Oriental gardens section of Bellingrath

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Oriental gardens section of Bellingrath

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Shrimp trawlers at Bayou Le Batre, near the Gulf Coast south of Mobile

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Shrimp trawlers at Bayou Le Batre, near the Gulf Coast south of Mobile

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Shrimp trawlers at Bayou Le Batre, near the Gulf Coast south of Mobile

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Shrimp trawlers at Bayou Le Batre, near the Gulf Coast south of Mobile

2005-02 Mississippi - Biloxi

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Caroline tries on sweater she wants, but knows she doesn't need, at Gulfport Banana Republic Outlet

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Oh no!!! Scott and Caroline are headed right for the mouth of that shark!!

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Don't worry! It's just Shark Heads Souvineer Shop on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi...

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Our oysters were HUGE, as you can see by the size comparison vs. Caroline's hand, and she's got some decent sized paws!

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How shrimp & oysters were meant to be served, on a plastic orange cafeteria tray.

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Historic home in Biloxi that was for sale

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Historic home in Biloxi that was for sale

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Mosaic tile done for Biloxi's tri-centenial celebration in 1999.

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Scott helps the mosaic sailboat move a little quicker

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Caroline and mosaic

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We toured Jefferson Davis' home, where he speant his twilight years after commanding all of those confederate troops

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We toured Jefferson Davis' home, where he speant his twilight years after commanding all of those confederate troops

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The way mailboxes are done in the south... This specimen was found at the Jefferson Davis house

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Boardwalk along the beach in Biloxi - too bad it runs along a main 4 lane road!

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Scott sits on the boardwalk

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That's Treasure Bay casino on the left (looks like a pirate ship) and some other casino on the right

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Treasure Bay casino

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Caroline runs on the beach!

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Caroline runs on the beach!

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Caroline runs on the beach!

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Caroline runs on the beach!

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Caroline runs on the beach!

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Caroline runs on the beach!

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Scott rests up for some serious sight-seeing

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Scott (that little guy on the wall) welcomes everyone to Biloxi

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Caroline takes over as the welcome committee

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There was an American Idol-like talent show at the Longhorn Bar in the Grand Casino

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The talent show was being recorded for airplay on the local Fox affiliate... We didn't see any 'Idol' contenders

2005-02 Florida Panhandle

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Bridge at the beginning of the Suwannee River Trail, an hour east of Tallahassee

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Here's where we started

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A few rivers come together at this point in the park. Its a very peaceful place that would be great for a canoe or kayak

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Suwannee River Trail

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Suwannee River Trail

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Caroline photographs the Suwannee River Trail

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Scott poses for yet another photo of the Suwannee River Trail

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Boating on the Suwannee

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Boating on the Suwannee

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Scott poses for yet another photo of the Suwannee River Trail

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We saw a couple of kayakers, but it was still a pretty quiet uncrowed place. We were the only ones on the trail that day

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Suwannee River Trail

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Suwannee River Trail

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Suwannee River Trail

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Suwannee River Trail

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Suwannee River Trail

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There was a nice bench here where we lounged out for a while watching the river pass by

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Spanish moss close-up!

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Caroline, with "Seaside, FL" homes in the background.

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More homes on the beach in this new "Seaside" community

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Sushi in an airstream in Seaside, FL. We shelled out $10 for a California roll out of desperation

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Scott, enjoying our balcony sunset "Panhandle" style (with Natural Light in hand)

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Can you believe you can get a beachfront room for $44? The view and beach were beautiful, although Panama City is not

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"Panhandle Style"=walmart bag fulla ice with Natural Light, & wine coolers for the lady (bag supplied by lilquor store)

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View from balcony

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Caroline enjoys her wine cooler while the sun goes down

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Panama City Beach from balcony

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Scott waits for the show to start

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Panama City Beach from balcony

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Panama City Beach from balcony

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When the sun goes down, things heat up in Panama City! Or at least they may have, we didn't go try to find out.

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Caroline and Scott's feet also enjoyed the balcony room.

2005-02 Florida Floribama

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Unfortunately, we were there on a Monday, so we didn't get to eat a crawfish or get to see even one mullet tossed!

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Damage from hurricane to the Florabama Roadhouse, 5 months afterthe hurricane

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At least the Florabama got a new restroom out of the incident! This is the front of the bar after 5 months of work

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Here's the gulfside part of the place, we couldn't really get back there with the construction people around

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I never saw the place before the hurricane, so I'm not sure just how different it looks

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Were those orange fences always there? Are those nets for catching tossed mullets?

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We would've bought a t-shirt, but no one was there to sell them to us. So we just took a picture.

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Front of the Florabama

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Here's their sign. This trailer sits out in front of the property.

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Business across the street. It doesn't look too bad compared to most houses & businesses we saw

2005-02 Florida Coast-Vitellos

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Caroline skillfully climbs up an overpass from the river. We needed to cross the overpass to get to the beach.

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Delnor-Wiggins State Beach in (near?) Bonita Springs, just north of Naples

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Delnor-Wiggins State Beach in (near?) Bonita Springs, just north of Naples

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Delnor-Wiggins State Beach in (near?) Bonita Springs, just north of Naples

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Lenny & Tina Vitellos new home. It was 85% finished when hurricane Charlie hit, same time Tina was 8.5 months pregnant!

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Scott strolls the grounds at the Vitello estate (3.5 acres of Pine Island!). A lovely rural setting.

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Vitello home

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Pond in back of the Vitello's.

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Caroline tries to be helpful around the property.

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She sure can farm, can't she?!!

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Hello! I'm Isabella! I just turned 3 years old and want to show you every toy I have!

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Lenny, Tina, baby Abigail, and shy Isabella, out for a day at the park with the Brookses

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Tina and 5 month old Abigail at the park

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Tina and 5 month old Abigail at the park

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Isabella, the daring slider

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Lenny, the lazy slider. Dad needs frequent rests to keep up with active Bella

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Caroline and Lenny, they look like they're having a blast, no?

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Sunset off of Pine Island. That's Sanibel out to the west that the sun is setting behind

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We took these sunse photos from a historic Indian site on Pine Island. It was a beautiful spot for a sunset.

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Caroline 'works' away in the courtyard of the Promenade shopping center in Bonita, utilizing the nearby Starbucks wi-fi

2005-02 Florida Key West

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The drive to Key West

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The drive to Key West

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The drive to Key West

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Everybody in Florida wears pink and green - this was too good an example of the local attire to pass up!

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This guy has been married to Mrs. Pink-and-Green for tooo long!

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Caroline poses in front of "her" restaurant on Duval Street

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The official bird of Key West - we saw more roosters than cats on this trip!

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Scott relaxes at the skanky Island Place motel

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A painted metal gekko - very popular local art in KW and the only cute thing about our room

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Throngs of people crowd Mallory Square to watch the sunset

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Throngs of people crowd Mallory Square to watch the sunset

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Another beautiful Key West sunset

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Another beautiful Key West sunset

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Another beautiful Key West sunset

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Sunset schooner

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Another beautiful Key West sunset

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Caroline enjoys a white russian as the sun goes down

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A Key West resident makes Scott's acquanitance

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Caroline poses outside the Island Place motel

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Caroline poses outside the Island Place motel

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Happy hour at the Tower Bar on Superbowl Sunday

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Caroline enjoys NOT watching the game

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Happy hour at the Tower Bar on Superbowl Sunday

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The sign outside the clothing optional pool/bar...no, we didn't go in this time

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The sign outside the clothing optional pool/bar...no, we didn't go in this time

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Breakfast with the roosters at Blue Heaven Restaurant

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At Blue Heaven - just another Monday morning in Paradise...

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Breakfast with the roosters at Blue Heaven Restaurant

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Caroline admires the architecture at the Truman Annex in Key West

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Can you ever see too many of these?

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Scott and Palm tree

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Trying out our new "candy bar caddy"

2005-02 Florida Blowout

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Caroline empties the trunk in order to retrieve the spare tire

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Blowout! And on a brand new tire we bought in Provo, UT (ok, maybe not so new)

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Scott expertly removes the tire

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Scott pus the old tire in the trunk for transport

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Scott installs the mini spare

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Scott fixes the problem in record time! Off to the garage...

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Caroline waits while mechanic Brain puts on Chevy Girl's new tire

2005-02 Florida Marco Island

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Scott reads morning paper on the balcony of the Radisson, while watching seniors play tennis (background) next door

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View from our balcony (left of old people playing tennis)

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Scott in the courtyard of our hotel

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Caroline on the beach. Finally, hot weather

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The usual pose

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Caroline at Marco Island! 2005!

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Caroline strolls in the ocean

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Caroline on the beach, once again

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Scott lounges in our rented chairs & umbrella. $20 a day for these things! We, of course, waited for 1pm for the bargain

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Here's where we spent our days

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The beach-facing Radisson. All of the balconys are covered with screens due to the horrible summer mosquitoes

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Beach again, the other direction

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Scott plans our next steps by reading Budget Travel

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Scott takes over camera duties to snap a few of Caroline enjoying the beach chairs

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Caroline takes it easy on Marco Island

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The beach

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Courtyard of the Radisson. It was nice, but the hotel itself was the ugliest on the beach due to those screens

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Caroline gets ready to capture the sunset on her "real" camera

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Scott & setting sun

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Caroline waits for her shot

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Pelicans did a lot of fishing at sunset

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Looking up the beach

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Pelican swoops down for some dinner

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One last sunset picture

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Caroline enjoying the sunset

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Caroline enjoying the sunset

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Caroline & Scott having a sunset photo-shoot-off

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Same as last photo, only with flash

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Scott, Sun, & Caroline

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Scott appears happy at happy hour by the beach & pool

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A nice marina & shopping area with some extremely nice boats

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Another shot of the marina, and the sidewalks we went down when boarding our yacht(s)

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Crazy woman, with craziest hat we've ever seen!

2005-02 Florida Everglades

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Pelicans landed on our air boat during our air boat tour of the mangrove forests near Everglades City

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Pelicans landed on our air boat during our air boat tour of the mangrove forests near Everglades City

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We spotted some common tourist lunchers while looking for the elusive manatee

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Our air boat tour guide was really into showing us these blue crabs. They were indeed blue (same as soft shell crabs).

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Close-up of the blue crab

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Here we are on our 6 person airboat

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View of the mangrove forest from our airboat

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Riding through these mangroves was like riding through tunnels of trees, they arched over you

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The mangrove trees have branches that come down like roots into the water. Indians called them walking trees, aptly

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We got to see some wild pigs from the airboat (not SO wild, every airboat tour seems to feed them)

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Our captain feeds the pigs

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There were some youngsters out there

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More Pigs!

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Sadly, the pigs were about the most exciting part of our airboat tour... No gators or snakes! Hardly any birds!

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Cap'n & Pigs

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Cap'n & Pigs

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Some 4 day old piglets wander around. There was also a rooster on this little island that seemed to like herding pigs

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Piglets

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This guy posed for me, so I had to shoot him

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Captain tells us you can kill 3 of these per year! Bacon anyone?

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Caroline gets to hold a two year old alligator. Very soft, especially that gator belly. Too small for boots, though.

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Close-up of Caroline & gatorbaby. She's quite the gator-rassler!

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They call these "chickee huts", not tiki huts. This one was outside of our room at the travelodge in Florida City

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Travelodge in Florida City

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We passed a few panther crossing areas, although we did not get to see any of the elusive buggers.

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Finally! An Alligator! This one was in Everglades National Park

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Birds and alligators lived pretty happily together at Everglades NP, but we didn't stay long due to the rain

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Gator close-up

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They seem fat and relaxed

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A great blue heron hangs out in Everglades National Park

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Scott & heron! Awesome!!

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Nesting mom with babies at Everglades NP marina

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2005-01g Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Here's the cafe at the Wakulla Hotel, where we spent chilly and/or rainy afternoons using our laptop and their wi-fi

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Caroline works away at the Wakulla

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Caroline points out one of the bigger jellyfish we saw on Cocoa Beach

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That jellyfish was so nice looking, we both had to pose with him (her?)

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Caroline with manatee. We were near a manatee watching spot,but didn't see any 'real' ones, so it was off to the statues

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The outside of the Wakulla

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Cocoa beach is a surfing town, so things get pretty "X"-treme here

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Scott's grandpa, Buzzylou, with Scott and Caroline

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Scott by the pool at Buzzylou's condo

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Scott by the pool at Buzzylou's condo

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Buzzy's condo, again

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Caroline stands watching the beach, wind blowing her hair into lovely creations

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Beach by Scott's grandpa's

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Scott practices his skills

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Scott's mom & dad enjoy a moment outside of Buzzylou's place before they head to Miami to go on their cruise

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Scott with mom & dad

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Caorline, Scott, Scott's Mom, Grandpa, & Dad

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Caroline in historic cocoa, wearing Scott's shirt to stay warm

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Cocoa pier on Cocoa beach. We walked here plenty of times.

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Cocoa Pier again

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Scott at Cocoa Pier

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Caroline on Cocoa Beach with scarf & coat. It really wasn't thaaat cold, but Caroline's not very tough

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Caroline on Cocoa Beach with scarf & coat. It really wasn't thaaat cold, but Caroline's not very tough

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Caroline at the beach

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Cocoa Pier

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Sky

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Cat under a car at the RV park by Cape Canaveral jetty

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Cat again

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Scott struts stuff at pool

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Practicing poses for when he wins 2008 Olympic gold

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Caroline sure loves to take pictures of her man, doesn't she?

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An awesome butterfly stroke

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Caroline sheds her coat and scarf to enjoy some real beach weather

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Scott contemplates renting a surf board. They were closed though, and he never got to do it. Maybe in Mexico.

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Cocoa Pier, from the other side

2005-01f Savannah, Georgia

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Caroline sits in park bench that Forrest Gump sat on -we took the same picture with Scott as subject on our trip in 2003

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Caroline in front of the gate to one of the many lovely gardens people keep in their backyards

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Backyard garden in Savannah, photo taken from the sidewalk

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Scott hangs out in the cemetary. Revolutionary War soldiers were buried here, in tombs made to look like beds

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Caroline by the River in Savannah, after a big plate of oysters

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Scott by the River in Savannah, after his own big plate of oysters

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Caroline misses hanging out with the bears of Lake Orion, so she enjoys some time with this Savannah bear.

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Caroline decides she needs to take photos of Scott eating - here's shot #1

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Shot #2

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Shot #3

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Shot #4

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Caroline enjoys a glass of wine on a deck overlooking the river - it's not as cold as her outfit implies.

2005-01e Marietta, Georgia

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Moving truck we follwed on the way from Charlotte, NC to Marietta, GA... Obviously a big fan of the King

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Side panel of moving truck... it's a shame we didn't get the driver in this shot

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Dawn, Chad and Barkley Benton

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Jacob Benton at 6 weeks

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Dawn & Chad's new house, very nice, and even more spacious than the Atlanta condo!

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Jacob hangs out in one of his many cute outfits

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The Bentons pose in front of their home in Marietta

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Bentons again... look at 'em go!

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Caroline joins in on the fun

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Famous Marietta landmark - 'The Big Chicken'. Notice it's open beak, eyeball, and feather on the back of its head

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That's right! The beak, eyeball and feather all move! Everybody should have a big chicken

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So popular, you can buy Big Chicken t-shirts in the Marietta museum!

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Testing the new Baby Bjorn in Marietta Square on a beautiful January day

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We enjoyed some afternoon Bloody Marys near Marietta Square

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Scott, Chad, Jacob, and Bjorn

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Chad models his sweet members only jacket

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Had to get a close up so you can read the label (although you probably can't on these mini-shutterfly pictures!)

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A bandana on the thigh completes the ensemble

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Thanks to Trish for babysitting Jacob so his parents could hang out with us!

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Chad, Dawn, Caroline and Scott before setting a new record for speed sushi eating.

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Dawn & Chad at MF Sushi in Atlanta. Good stuff - get the rolls.

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Nothing like a Sparks! to finish off the evening.

2005-01d North Carolina

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Caroline at the rest stop on the Virginia/North Carolina border

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Caroline at the rest stop on the Virginia/North Carolina border

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Scott stands in front of historic University of North Carolina building in Chapel Hill

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Caroline stands in front of historic University of North Carolina building in Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

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Caroline stands in front of historic University of North Carolina building in Chapel Hill

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Caroline works away at www.scottandcaroline.com at the Chapel Hill Holiday Inn

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What the hell! It's not supposed to look like this in Durham, North Carolina! We want at LEAST 50 degrees - C'mon!

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Duke exit, coming up... This weather sucks!

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Caroline hangs out with "Harvey Hardowood", the talking tree, at the Furniture Discovery Ctr in High Point, NC.

2005-01c Columbus & Kidron, OH

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Caroline lounges at her grandparents' house

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Caroline's paternal grandparents, Bill Form and Joan Huber

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Caroline and her grandparents

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Scott with Caroline's grandparents Bill & Joan

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Caroline in her favorite chair (a 1971 Knoll)

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Horse and buggy in the Amish town of Kidron

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Horses and buggies in the rain in the Amish town of Kidron

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Horse and buggy in the Amish town of Kidron

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Caroline poses in the Amish town founded by her great-great-great grandfather on her father's mother's side.

2005-01b Bethesda & Wash DC

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Green Ridge State Forest near Cumberland, Maryland

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Caroline views distant lands across Green Ridge State Forest near Cumberland, Maryland

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Caroline, in hood weather, in Green Ridge State Forest near Cumberland, Maryland

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Green Ridge State Forest near Cumberland, Maryland

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Green Ridge State Forest near Cumberland, Maryland

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Scott and Caroline's "cousin" Tracy

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Scott and Caroline's "cousin" Tracy. Nice hair Scott.

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Aunt Nancy's Boston Terrier, Tracy

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Aunt Nancy's Boston Terrier, Tracy

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Aunt Nancy's OTHER Boston Terrier, Charlotte

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Aunt Nancy and Caroline at the National Gallery in Washington DC. Our first time there, well worth a trip

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Another area of the National Gallery

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They were building extensive grandstands and podiums in front of the White House, preparing for inauguration day

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Caroline doesn't quite measure up to old Abe Lincoln - at Ford's theater where he was shot

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Scott at the house where Lincoln died after being shot by John Wilkes Booth - that bastard!

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We were told by a passerby that we weren't looking somber enough, considering our location in front of Abe's death bed

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The Capitol building in Washington D.C.

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Scott will help you locate the Capitol Building if you can't find it in this photo

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Caroline, at Union Station in DC, shows off her souvenier - a celebratory GWB inauguration pin.

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Close up of the pin... Anybody jealous?

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Old Chevy Girl sits outside Aunt Nancy's house in Bethesda, Maryland

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Caroline poses with her cousin Tracy

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Caroline, Aunt Nancy, and dogs Tracy & Charlotte

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Caroline, Aunt Nancy, and dogs Tracy, Charlotte & Scott

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One last dog shot - Tracy and Charlotte pose for Caroline

2005-01a Chicago

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Caroline & childhood friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Caroline & childhood friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Scott & friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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"The Bean" at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Caroline & Scott at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Caroline & Scott at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Ice skaters at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Childhood friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Childhood friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Caroline & childhood friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Caroline & childhood friend Barb Janousek at Millennium Park in Chicago

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Childhood friend Barb Janousek and boyfriend Tom at Rich's bar in Chicago

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Childhood friend Barb Janousek and boyfriend Tom at Rich's bar in Chicago with Caroline's big head

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Caroline & Scott at Rich's bar in Chicago

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The gang's all here, in Barb bedroom, Chicago!

2004-12 Michigan Friends & Fam

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Elliott & Stacey Fuller, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

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Scott, Caroline, Caroline's cousin Amelia and her boyfriend Case

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Beth Dykstra and Caroline at the Black Rose in Grand Rapids

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Mike Dykstra at the Black Rose in Grand Rapids

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Scott & Mike Dykstra at the Black Rose in Grand Rapids

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Scott & Heidi Spaly at Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, MI, Heidi's hometown

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Caroline & Heidi Spaly at Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, MI, Heidi's hometown

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Jennifer & Ivan Menjak, Caroline's sister and brother-in-law

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Brooks Family Christmas Eve dinner - yummy!

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Brooks Family Christmas Eve dinner - yummy!

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Denise Brooks, Scott's Mom

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Brian Brooks, Scott's "little" brother

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Uncle Larry, Scott's Uncle

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Uncle Larry and Aunt Deb

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Christmas morning at the Menjaks' (Caroline's family) in Lake Orion, MI

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Caroline, Jen's friend Michelle & sister Jen

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The Rytina Twins (Jen & Caroline) and the Bosch sisters (Mom & Aunt Mary)

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Scott's Aunt Janet plays her accordian for the crowd at Aunt Sandy's Christmas party

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All eyes are on the adorable Marylin Kowalewski

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Cousin Don with son Jimmy

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Caroline and her father-in-law, Jerry Brooks

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Grandma Sylvia and Grandpa Buzz

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Cousin Dave & wife Melissa Kowalewski

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Father & Son

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Uncle Bill loves a party!

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Scott & Caroline with the LaBruzzy Family, Terri, Steve and baby Maya (Joel and Emma not pictured)

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Terri and Maya LaBruzzy

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SF Friends Mark & Jen Stimson at J. Alexanders in West Bloomfield, Jen's hometown

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SF Friends Mark & Jen Stimson at J. Alexanders in West Bloomfield, Jen's hometown - take 2

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Dave & Christy Marrocco with the Brookes in their St. Clair Shores home

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It's a dog's life - Kim Ellis' weimereiner Dewey relaxes at home in Ferndale, MI

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Kim Ellis and Scott in Ferndale, MI

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Kim Ellis and Scott in Ferndale, MI

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New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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Donny K. toots his horn on New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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Cousin Don & Kathy Kowalewski join the party on New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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Kathy loves champagne! New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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Aunt Sandy and Mom Denise on New Year's Eve at the the 5 Star Bowling Alley in Sterling Heights, MI

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Lucy the "basket case" looking cute in Lake Orion, MI

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Caroline and her sister Jen at Jen's Lake Orion, MI home

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Ivan, Caroline & Jen at the City Theater, Detroit, for a New Year's Day performance

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Foolin' around (as usual) with Jacque Miller and Chris Lett outside Monterrey Restaurant in Royal Oak

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Jacque Miller and Chris Lett w/ Caroline & Scott outside Monterrey Restaurant in Royal Oak

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Lucy and Caroline relax on Jen's couch

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Scott, Tom Tabbachi & John Breza in Royal Oak

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Anna & Colin Clive in Grand Rapids, MI

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Colin Clive poses with the vagabonds

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Bill stands by the luge track in Muskegon, MI (one off four in the U.S.) while lugers fly by

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Scott, Jane (C's Mom) & Caroline at the luge run in Muskegon, MI

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Bill, Jane (C's Mom) & Caroline at the luge run in Muskegon, MI

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Caroline's parents, Jane and stepdad Bill enjoy some winter weather (and snuggling) in Muskegon State Park

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Caroline poses with her favorite old bakery's neon sign at the Grand Haven (MI) Historical Museum

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Caroline's Stepdad Bill has some quiet time with his youngest daughter Bette

2004-12 Bender in December

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2004-11 SF to Michigan Drive

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Caroline enters rest stop at Soldier Summit, near Provo, UT, hours after camera purchase

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First photo taken with new digital camera - Caroline makes fine navigator and driving companion

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Soldier Summit, near Provo, UT

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Soldier Summit, near Provo, UT

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Soldier Summit, near Provo, UT

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Soldier Summit, near Provo, UT

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Lunching in Green River Valley, just north of Moab, UT

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Lunching in Green River Valley, just north of Moab, UT

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Caroline recovers from illness at the Big Horn Lodge in Moab, UT

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Having breakfast at Moab Diner before exploring Canyonlands National Park

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These mason jars of salt & pepper are quite tiny, and therefore, adorable... time to get the camera out I guess

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View from Moab Diner parking lot

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Our lodging in Moab, UT - Caroline poses with sign

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Our lodging in Moab, UT - Scott poses with car

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Scenic turnout near Canyonlands National Park

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Scenic turnout near Canyonlands National Park

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Scenic turnout near Canyonlands National Park

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Scenic turnout near Canyonlands National Park

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Scenic turnout near Canyonlands National Park

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Scenic turnout in Canyonlands National Park

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Scenic turnout in Canyonlands National Park - note the snow-covered winding road - we avoided it

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Scenic turnout in Canyonlands National Park

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Giant-footed birds at scenic turnout in Canyonlands National Park

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Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park - sits at the edge of a 1,500 foot drop

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Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park - sits at the edge of a 1,500 foot drop

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Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park - sits at the edge of a 1,500 foot drop

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Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park - sits at the edge of a 1,500 foot drop

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Mesa Arch at Canyonlands National Park - sits at the edge of a 1,500 foot drop

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Caroline enjoys a cold winter hike

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Caroline enjoys a cold winter hike

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Sign for the short hike we took (too cold for us mexicans to stay out much longer than that)

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Caroline, prepped and ready to go. Camera, check! Hat, attached! Turtleneck, sweater, and two coats... on!

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The Scott Brooks Overlook

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Scott Brooks - Mountain Man

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Caroline scales mountains in Canyonlands National Park

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Caroline enjoys the view from high atop her rocky perch

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View from White Rim Overlook at Canyonlands National Park

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View from White Rim Overlook at Canyonlands National Park

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View from White Rim Overlook at Canyonlands National Park

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View from White Rim Overlook at Canyonlands National Park

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View from White Rim Overlook at Canyonlands National Park

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Interior of the, ahem, fabulous, Big Horn Lodge

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Big Horn Sheep on the side of the road in Moab

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Big Horn Sheep on the side of the road in Moab

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'Park Avenue' in Arches National Park - amazing red rock cliffs

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'Park Avenue' in Arches National Park - amazing red rock cliffs

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'Park Avenue' in Arches National Park - amazing red rock cliffs

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Caroline runs up to a natural arch in Arches NP. It's 20 degrees, which makes us about the only people in the park

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Caroline stands under huge arch. There's another equally huge arch right next to this one

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Both arches - Caroline was standing under the left arch in the last photo

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Scott poses with "Delicate Arch" a mile or two in the distance

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Caroline attempts to crush "Delicate Arch", Utah's State symbol

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Caroline outside the Cisco Post Office. A ghost town northeast of Moab near the Colorado border.

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Hotel room in Glenwood Springs, CO, 30 miles north of Aspen - a lovely minus 2 degrees (outside, not in the room)

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Caroline enjoys a hot beverage by the fire in the Sky Lounge in Aspen

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Caroline enjoys a hot beverage by the fire in the Sky Lounge in Aspen - take two

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Caroline poses by lighted trees that you can't see, outside hotel in Aspen

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Caroline & Scott pose by lighted trees that you can't see, outside hotel in Aspen

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Covered Bridge in Vail. Very picturesque. Wish we had skis (and skills).

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Covered Bridge in Vail. Very picturesque. Wish we had skis (and skills).

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Creek in Vail that covered bridge was over.

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Vail Pass at 10,667 feet. Chevy-girl did not have the easiest time getting up this one.

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Vail Pass at 10,667 feet. Nicely heated rest stop - aaaahhhh!

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Someone offered to take our picture near Vail Pass

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Main pedestrian mall in Boulder, CO. Boulder was fun, lots to see and do. Can't wait to come back in warmer weather

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Caroline poses with giant bronze elk in downtown boulder. They love the bronze animal statues in Colorado!

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Caroline poses with giant bronze elk in downtown boulder. They love the bronze animal statues in Colorado!

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Scott in Boulder

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Boulder Courthouse all lit up for Christmas. Doesn't show up very well on the screen unfortunately.

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Boulder Courthouse

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Our crazy motel in Boulder. Kind of like an enclosed motel, you can see the raised stone hot tub on the right side

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Denver Museum of Modern Art

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Denver Public Library

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Denver Public Library

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The Denver Civic Center is laid out nicely, City Hall (shown) on one side of a park and the State Capitol on the other

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State Capitol building of Colorado

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State Capitol building of Colorado, with field-tripping elementary school kids on their way inside (on sidewalk)

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Dome of Colorado State Capitol building

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Inside Colorado State Capitol

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View of Denver City Hall from front steps of Colorado State Capitol Building

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Caroline poses on 16th street pedestrian mall in downtown Denver. A great city to walk around in.

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Scott in front of Denver Union Station

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Our Priceline deal in Englewood, CO - Inverness Hotel & Golf Resort - Just $55/night!

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Scott "works" away in Englewood hotel room

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Nasty Butter Rum Martini at the Inverness Lounge that Caroline foolishly ordered.

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Caroline with her Nasty Butter Rum Martini before dinner with friends Ron and Nicholas Martini

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Caroline trades in her martini for a Coors Light - we are in Colorado, you know.

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Scott relaxes in the Inverness Hotel lounge with a beer

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Scott relaxes in the Inverness Hotel Lounge

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Caroline makes a Nasty Martini face

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Caroline at the Inverness Hotel lounge

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Denver 9th Street Historic District

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Denver 9th Street Historic District

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Santa Fe Drive art district, Denver

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Denver Holiday Parade of Lights - brrrrrr!!

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Denver Holiday Parade of Lights

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Scott poses with a Kansas Jayhawks flag in Lawrence, KS in honor of Jen & Tod Vedock and Kris Koeller

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Caroline enjoys yet another rest stop (Missouri).

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Highway rest stop: the main attraction of our trip through Missouri (except for Arthur Bryants bbq, of course!).

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Caroline really liked this rest stop!

2004-10 Halloween Party

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Hugh & Bunny, lounging in the mansion

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Hugh & Bunny pose by the fire

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Shake that tail, Bunny!

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Hugh & Bunny

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Hugh contemplates his plans for the evening

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Hugh: a man who sees what he wants and TAKES it!

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Naughty Catholic Schoolgirl (Leane) enjoys a lolli.

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Cowgirl (Thao-girl) says, "DANCE for me Bunny! DANCE!!"

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Hugh knows not what to make of the hippy-freaks (Emily)

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How many cowgirls (Thao), schoolgirls (Leane) & Bunnies does it take to set up a Halloween party? Apparently one of each

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Aliens, Dorothy, and dead bride living in harmony

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Look at us! We're all 'Egyptian', exclaims Christine and Mark

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The Hef and a Double Scotch - get it, a "DOUBLE SCOTCH"!!They're both dressed all Scottish, see, and there's 2 of 'em!

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It's been said that the ancient Pharoahs preferred Amstel Light to the domestics. (Christine & Mark)

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Charo (Ana) and Flava Flav (Vince) enjoying a magical, musical moment (you had to have seen the Surreal World on VH1)

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Dead bride (Ann) and saucy pirate-ess (Carey) smile for the camera

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Hef, St. Paulli Girl, Cowgirl, and Caveman have much in common - all have worked at Dreyer's (Scott, Jen, Thao & John)

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At the time, John Kerry & Teresa Heinz were still optimistic - stooping to stumping for votes from Olive Oil & Popeye

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"Another cocktail, anyone? I'm buying!"

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I call this one, "Disco cowgirl dines with chopsticks" (Thao)

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Olive & Popeye mug for the photographer (LeAndra & Dylan)

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Charo laughs it up with drink icons & puns (Jen, Ana & Tod)

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Bunny enjoying tequila shot

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More fun with tequila!

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"Hmmm... tequila sounds good"

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"Aaah! Delicious and refreshing!"

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And one for the instigator

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Ted "dresses up" as a pornstar... Is it a costume if it's also your occupation?

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Bunny (Caroline) & Olive Oil (LeAndra) enjoy some rolled tobacco product

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Alive with Pleasure!

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Scott & Caroline's luggage (Roxanne), prepping for the voyage

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The Hef thinks it's time to get down!

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Very attractive Jen, very attractive

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Popeye (Dylan) raises the roof, while Tracy Flick (Sarah) sits confused yet delighted

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Popeye (Dylan) swabs the deck with his head

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Good help at the mansion is hard to find, so the Hef hangs on tightly to his maid -oh, and there's a sailor pictured too

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Popeye exercises?

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You know...

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Partygoers intrigued... Popeye... I'm not going to go there

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Egyptian queen controls her royal navy

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Pornstar (Ted) dances like a rockstar, while Tracy Flick (Sarah) tries to interpret the dance

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Pirate (John) feels that Pirate-ess (Carey) needs a lickin' in between swashbuckles

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Hugh and Pirate (John)

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Hmmm, interesting...

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Let the breakdancing begin!

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The ears begin to be passed around

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What... I'm sober.

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Hugh says, "I'm thinking of a new project for you and your enormous man-parts..."

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Pornstar Ted explains to Hugh how it's going to go down

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If the ladies want to dance, then the ladies will dance... Neil, you don't look so good - ROXANNE!!!

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and the people danced, and the bunny ears changed owners again

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Roxanne gets down, while Popeye (Dylan) apparently prepares to enjoy a helping of spinach?

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random shot of partygoers

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Hugh & Bunny pose, while the Pirate (John) looks on

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Egyptian (Christine) and Bunny (Caroline)

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"Allow me to show you how it's done" exclaims Olive Oil (i.e. LeAndra the DJ)

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The Egyptian ensares Popeye in her scarves

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Popeye (Dylan) seemingly enjoying his scarf, while Bunny stands to the side, extremely amused!

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Hugh & Porn star... what a combination

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This is where the trouble begins... the chandalier doesn't stay attached to the ceiling for too much longer

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Neil and his red wine... time to duck and cover!

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Egyptian & Bunny, let's try it 'Portrait' style

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Okay, we got the chandalier back up, good as new - no, BETTER!

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Neil enjoys the waning moments of the party - the last photo on the roll, so it must be around 3am.

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