Travel: Beautiful Places & Spaces

[Kätzchen]

I didn't really see a category for travel here, so I made a place where people might want to share about places they have been to - or have yet to visit!

I haven't traveled much outside the US - I did spend a vacation in Kuai once; it was incredibly beautiful there! And, I've lived in various places on either coast (east or west) or even visited states in the US where the geography of the region takes your breath away!


I'm leaving this photo tonight because I often dream about visiting England and I found this beautiful lake! It's dreamy, yes? Maybe someday, I will travel to England and see all the beautiful architecture in various places and see serene spaces, such as below!

:wine:



http://s3.amazonaws.com/picable/2007/09/09/57543_Sailing-on-Lake-Windemere-Lake-District-England_620.jpg

[Oiler41]

You can't go wrong visiting Big Sur on the California Coastline. I took my sweetheart there for her birthday last year and had a beautiful suite overlooking the cliffs and the ocean. It is an amazing place!

Provincetown is also a great place to go! If you have never been, it is definately worth planning a trip to go. I've been twice and we are going again very soon for our wedding! I'm looking forward to going there again.

And finally, one of my favorite places to go is the Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I've been more times than I can count and I'm hoping to get a trip together for us in the not so distant future. I could visit those mountains every year and never get tired of them!

Happy Travels everyone!

Glynn

[Diva]

Paris, France, Europe...........

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/punkins22/Stuff/paris.jpg

[Kätzchen]

Paris, France, Europe...........

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q269/punkins22/Stuff/paris.jpg


Are you thinking about visiting their wine regions, too???

The French Alps are certainly a place I would love to see first hand!

:wine::bunchflowers::candle:

[Kätzchen]

You can't go wrong visiting Big Sur on the California Coastline. I took my sweetheart there for her birthday last year and had a beautiful suite overlooking the cliffs and the ocean. It is an amazing place!

Provincetown is also a great place to go! If you have never been, it is definately worth planning a trip to go. I've been twice and we are going again very soon for our wedding! I'm looking forward to going there again.

And finally, one of my favorite places to go is the Smokey Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I've been more times than I can count and I'm hoping to get a trip together for us in the not so distant future. I could visit those mountains every year and never get tired of them!

Happy Travels everyone!

Glynn

Definately - about the Big Sur area! I've been there on many ocassion - truly spectacular! I think the closest I ever got to the Smokey Mtn's was when I was very little and we went to see relatives in Arkansas - the Ozarks - I remember seeing a passion play there. Truly beautiful!

:blueheels:

[Kätzchen]

It's dreamland time for me, so I think I will dream about a far away place tonight!

*Sweet dreams to all*

:moonstars:

ps/ the *blue sparkly* far away place
(Copenhagen - the Mermaid of the Sea)!

http://www.kirikou.com/copenhagen/copenhagen2/copenhagen10.jpg

[Thinker]

Lake Tahoe
http://www.visitinglaketahoe.com/

http://elaney.org/wp/leslie_blackie/files/2009/05/emerald_bay_lake_tahoe.jpg

[gotoseagrl]

http://i48.tinypic.com/15gzgyg.gif

http://i45.tinypic.com/wbowv5.gif

my favorite city. one of my favorite places to live & visit.

[Kätzchen]

After my first summer session class is finished this week, I'm going to the coast for much needed down time (second session starts next week).

Oregon has such a beautiful coastline that I thought I would share a few photos (that I have found online) here...

Northern coastline
(Cannon Beach - Haystack Rock)
http://www.coastexplorermagazine.com/trip_planner/cannon_beach/images/cannon_beach_header.jpg


Mid-state coastline
(Depoe Bay area)
http://www.crownpacificinn.com/crown/images/screens/webshots5.jpg

Southern coastline
(near Moosehead Lodge - Brookings area)
http://www.mooseheadlodgeoregon.com/images_photos/oregon_coast/29_Stormy_Beach_on_Southern_Oregon_Coast.jpg.jpeg

[Glenn]

1. Kashmir- The pleasure gardens at Shalimar.
2. Xochimilco in Mexico
3. Yellowstone National Park
4. Yosemite park in California
5. Niagra Falls
6. mammoth Cave in Kentucky
7. Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico
8. The Grand Canyon
9. Alaska
10. Loch Lomond in Scotland

[Gemme]

Thanks to threads like this (full of beautiful pics of lovely things), I think I may be the first Planeteer to make it to 1 trillion thanks. :|

Love the thread, Kiss! It's lovely.

[Kätzchen]

1. Kashmir- The pleasure gardens at Shalimar.
2. Xochimilco in Mexico
3. Yellowstone National Park
4. Yosemite park in California
5. Niagra Falls
6. mammoth Cave in Kentucky
7. Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico
8. The Grand Canyon
9. Alaska
10. Loch Lomond in Scotland


You've been to some beautiful places! Let's see... I've been to parts of Yellowstone (Jackson Hole and the Tetons), Yosemite (the redwoods are so beautiful), Niagara Falls (years ago) and to the Grand Canyon - when I was a little girl but I don't remember much of it at all. My mother once lived in Roswell, NM when she was a young girl (past President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited her high school) - I've never been to New Mexico but I hear there's lots to see there - like the caverns that you mention!

I'm thinking that your trip to Scotland, Mexico and Kashmir were delightful!
Thanks for sharing Popcorninthesofa!

[tiggs]

I live in a beautiful area of Canada, BC is so wonderful we have so many different vistas here

Vancouver sea wall, in the city.
http://cache.virtualtourist.com/1525397-Seawall_the-Vancouver.jpg

Coastal BC
http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/42/killer-whale-T6092.jpg
http://www.wavelengthmagazine.com/Images/Books/WC2SamplePic.jpg

We even have beautiful beaches!
http://www.ourbc.com/travel_bc/bc_cities/vancouver_coast/photos/savary_island/government_dock_beach_01_640.jpg

[tiggs]

Spain is where Daddy and I want to retire to though, our dream is to open a B&B in spain with a potential dungeon space. We have been looking at ruins to refurbish and build the perfect getaway space.

http://www.reisefotos.de/weblog/nerja4.jpg
http://www.eurocottage.com/images/profile/profile_spain_small.jpg
http://spaincarhiresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/villa31.jpg

[Kätzchen]

Spain is where Daddy and I want to retire to though, our dream is to open a B&B in spain with a potential dungeon space. We have been looking at ruins to refurbish and build the perfect getaway space.

http://www.reisefotos.de/weblog/nerja4.jpg
http://www.eurocottage.com/images/profile/profile_spain_small.jpg
http://spaincarhiresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/villa31.jpg

tiggs??? This is absolutely gorgeous - very enchanting!!!

Did I tell you that I have always wanted to go to the Canary Islands?
Have you been to the islands?
http://www.worldwide-super-yacht-charter.com/web_images/spain.jpg


I really wanna spend some time there and just watch the sun drop like a beautiful huge pearly pumpkin as it sets across the Atlantic...

*such a heavenly paradise*

:moonstars:


PS/ tiggs? third photo, post #13: is that a photo of a sunrise? it's very beautiful...

[Soon]

Cinque Terra, Italy

http://juliaanncarpenter.com/content/Image/paintings/cinque%20terra%202007%20painting%20-%20web%201.jpg

Siena, Italy

http://www.fallonhome.net/italy/siena/siena01.jpg

Prague, Czech Republic

http://antanovichdressage.com/images/prague02.jpg

Sydney, NSW, Australia

http://www.sydney-australia.biz/central/graphics/sydney.jpg

Clearwater, FL
http://www.floridafishinginfo.net/clearwater_florida_2.jpg

St. Augustine, FL

http://ridethisbike.com/uploaded_images/st-augustine-fl-orange-st-751330.jpg

Victoria, BC, Canada

http://www3.telus.net/Kent_Travel/images/Victoriainnerharbour_000.jpg
Vancouver, BC

http://johndenugent.com/jdn/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vancouver-bc.jpg

[Selenay]

Sedona, Arizona

http://joaimyquiles.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/gorgeous-sedona-arizona-sunset.jpg

[Kätzchen]

Cinque Terra, Italy

http://juliaanncarpenter.com/content/Image/paintings/cinque%20terra%202007%20painting%20-%20web%201.jpg

Siena, Italy

http://www.fallonhome.net/italy/siena/siena01.jpg

Prague, Czech Republic

http://antanovichdressage.com/images/prague02.jpg

Sydney, NSW, Australia

http://www.sydney-australia.biz/central/graphics/sydney.jpg

Clearwater, FL
http://www.floridafishinginfo.net/clearwater_florida_2.jpg

St. Augustine, FL

http://ridethisbike.com/uploaded_images/st-augustine-fl-orange-st-751330.jpg

Victoria, BC, Canada

http://www3.telus.net/Kent_Travel/images/Victoriainnerharbour_000.jpg
Vancouver, BC

http://johndenugent.com/jdn/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vancouver-bc.jpg


You have been to some very beautiful spaces on earth - notably Prague, the Siena, Italy and places in Florida! Thank you so much for sharing a bit about your life, HSIN! The architecture featured in the photos of Prague and Australia is awe inspiring! :rrose:

:moonstars:

[Kätzchen]

Sedona, Arizona

http://joaimyquiles.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/gorgeous-sedona-arizona-sunset.jpg
Selenay, this is truly magical - is this a sunrise or sunset - the color of the red rock is gorgeous! What a marvelous eco-system in this part of the US! :rrose:

:moonstars:

*definately a dreamy landscape!*

[Kätzchen]

The photo below is tagged as the Boreal Forest in Canada....

It's almost pillow time for me and I think I will dream about camping out in the wilderness in the red tent and taking in all the beauty of the Northern Lights... and of course, watching for beautiful constellations of stars!!!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_rTlYJILuREQ/SgwyKNGsLTI/AAAAAAAAkZk/U_iIx3Q8Gys/s320/Camping-Under-the-Northern-Lights-Boreal-Forest-Canada.jpg

http://courses.coe.uh.edu/smcneil/cuin7317/students/project4/anim_gif_ex/big_dipper_sm.gif


*sweet dreams to all*

:moonstars:

[chefhottie25]

Bahías de Huatulco... It is located in Oxaca, Mexico...the pacific coast. The local eateries have awesome food, and the beaches are beautiful.


http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/chefhottie25/oxaca.jpg

[firie]

Great thread!!!

One of my best friends and I are planning a trip to Thailand, particularly Bangkok and Phuket. We have both always wanted to go and so we are hoping to spend about three weeks there after she graduates. If we can squeeze it in (this is a hope), we want to also travel Laos and Vietnam, and then maybe throughout Indonesia, if possible.

http://popza.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/4695-bangkok.jpg

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/35/ce/e5/another-from-my-room.jpg

[Kätzchen]

Firie,

Your plans sound absolutely delightful and full of fun!
These photos are gorgeous... I've heard that phuket is
totally like a whole unexplainable Paradise from another time.
Have a great trip (safe too)!!!

:rose:

[Kätzchen]

Bahías de Huatulco... It is located in Oxaca, Mexico...the pacific coast. The local eateries have awesome food, and the beaches are beautiful.


http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q135/chefhottie25/oxaca.jpg


Oh mY!!!!! just look at how gorgeous this place is!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!!!

Bahia ~> Beautiful Bay!!!!

Ps/ I should trade in my northern dreamscape and go here, instead! *hehe*

:moonstars:

[Kätzchen]

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October 2005, I was lucky to visit this state park in W. Virginia
and it is truly a gorgeous place to spend time!
I have a week off during this October and I'm
thinking about doing some leaf peeping during fall break.

[adorable]

My current obsession is Cuenca, Ecuador. I plan on going next year. It is the number one place for American's to retire. It's an artsy city, in a beautiful country with perfect weather year round. I have never wanted to live in another country but with everything I have read so far - I have yet to find a downside.

http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/cuenca.html

[firie]

My current obsession is Cuenca, Ecuador. I plan on going next year. It is the number one place for American's to retire. It's an artsy city, in a beautiful country with perfect weather year round. I have never wanted to live in another country but with everything I have read so far - I have yet to find a downside.

http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/cuenca.html

Um, can I go with you? Pretty, pretty please?

[firie]

These are high on my list of places to go:

Iceland

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/11/07/Iceland_wideweb__430x320,0.jpg

Alaska

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcToMuSRZQFEwchg9HshIIx-S-kkfYyuV41LeJoOxFNGKPV52dA&t=1&usg=__tHJTo_XkXw-aEeuC1fQulkPE0f8=

Nepal

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSIyE0UZtKdP4z_odL3gIbGQjsKYjCcK WOod21M-YPkqru8HX4&t=1&usg=__k1yG_96piDY51KQaD65A5JvkNw8=

[adorable]

Um, can I go with you? Pretty, pretty please?

Oh yes! Do you one of those big hiking backpacks? I don't plan on actually hiking (that is impossible since it requires sensible shoes) but I do plan to find the "Welcome to the Amazon Rainforest" sign, put on the backpack and take a picture for facebook. I like to create the illusion of having a sense of adventure and danger without actually sweating.

[WolfyOne]

These were all wonderful pics of places I've never been

When I want to live vicariously in the comfort of my own house, I watch House Hunters International
Takes me to places that are beautiful that I'll never be able to visit

[Blade]

Charleston SC/Savannah GA

Beautiful place! Full of history! Old plantation homes, moss covered trees. Yeah it probably stinks sometime, it's the paper mills but the smell goes a way or ya get use to it.

[Diva]

Scotland.....
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/fairportgoer/Scotland%202010/TheOldInn.jpg


Ireland.....
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp341/rhess106/england%20ireland%20spain%20morocco/ireland-stdoulaghschurch_1871.jpg


Wales....
http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu142/BaroqueFaerieQueene/Wales/RIMG8458.jpg

[WolfyOne]

I think Diva should put up a picture of her place because when traveling to Austin, it's a must stop at and visit destination.....




.........................that is all :)

[Mitmo01]

Hawaii is always in my heart and if you can afford to visit you will not be dissapointed.....go to the big island or kauai and see what paradise on earth really is.....

[firie]

Oh yes! Do you one of those big hiking backpacks? I don't plan on actually hiking (that is impossible since it requires sensible shoes) but I do plan to find the "Welcome to the Amazon Rainforest" sign, put on the backpack and take a picture for facebook. I like to create the illusion of having a sense of adventure and danger without actually sweating.

hahahahaha.

I don't have a hiking backpack, but Dylan does. We could take that along, stuff it with a bunch of paper, and take the picture in heels with that! You know, create the illusion (without the sweating) that we did the hike in non-sensible shoes. And non-sensible clothing too! You know, like women do everything in the movies! (Trekking jungles, running from zombies/monsters/ax murderers, surviving the Titanic or the Apocalypse or another disastrous equivalent!)

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[Kätzchen]

I just want to say "Thank You" to all of you for sharing your favorite places and spaces that you've been to, or are thinking of going to, for rest and relaxation!

I'm leaving this video tonight because Loon Calls are so haunting to hear and yet so soothing, too!

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[Laerkin]

Our most beloved destination is Iceland. Our photos don't do it justice, but here are a few favorites from our two trips:

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/Day3-Fjords.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/Day5-BasaltColumnBeach.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/Iceland_0195.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/Iceland_0540.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/Day5-Skogarfoss.jpg

[Laerkin]

And, a few of our favorite cities:

Copenhagen:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/Scan_2062.jpg

Just outside Brussels in the Ardennes of Belgium:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/BelFra_592.jpg

And Paris (I went thinking it would be over-rated, but it was everything everyone says it is and more):
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z161/laerkin/Travel%20Best/BelFra_365.jpg

[Kätzchen]

Laerkin, you're photos are fabulous!

I bet you had lots and lots of fun in Ice Land
and Copenhagen???? That's one place that has
been on my list like forever! As well, as Amsterdam!

Thanks for sharing your vacation photos!!!!!

:rose: :rose: :rose:

~D.

ps/ so glad you are here and welcome to the Planet!

[Leader]

Great topic...

Lately I've been thinking about and missing summers on the Cape ...
http://www.flipkey.com/images/blog/Provincetown.jpg

But the next big trip on my list is Greece
http://www.nubiannilecruises.com/greece/images/imagesgreece/sunset_02.jpg

[Jess]

A group of friends and I did a three month trip in Alaska.. mostly doing back-country camping. One of the highlights of the trip was our stay in Sitka. Here is a clip from their tourism department. It does it justice.

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[Jess]

A great place to visit if you are into hiking, camping, reflecting and imagining...

Utah's Canyonlands Natl Park :

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[Jess]

On the US/ CAN border.. Glacier Natl Peace Park:

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[Laerkin]

Has anyone been to Japan? We are doing Tokyo and Kyoto in a few months so tips and suggestions are most welcome from fellow travelers!!!

[Julie]

Hi Laerkin,

I was in Japan for two weeks in May for work. I did not make it over to Kyoto - I did however spend some wonderful time in Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Oshima, Enoshima, Kamakura and some of the smaller prefectures in Tokyo.

Most important depends on what you are looking to do and see. I would highly recommend Sumo in Tokyo. While I never imagined it would be something I enjoyed -- I totally got into it and almost fell off the balcony rooting for my wrestler! Kabuki is a must as well.

If you are interested in seeing temples - I would suggest you take the train to Kamakura (from Tokyo) and then walk or cab into Enoshima, where you should find a traditional Japanese Inn to stay. You will sleep on traditional bedding and have your meals served in your room - Quite the beautiful experience. Enoshima is a tiny fishing village walking distance to Kamakura - GORGEOUS! The temple in both Enoshima and Kamakura are spectacular. Amida Budda can be found in Kamakura (the largest standing buddah). Though, it was a tad touristy. Don't forget to buy lots of little $5 charms from the temples - they are the BEST (lol).

I was in Mt. Fuji for our annual Symphony of Peace at Fuji Sanctuary... And while there is not so much to see in Fuji - It is a spectacular site, and perhaps you can walk up the mountain a bit. I believe they have transportation to a certain point.

Do not forget the HOT SPRINGS!

Any other questions please ask -- I can always find out for you through my work, as my organization is Japanese based.

Julie

Has anyone been to Japan? We are doing Tokyo and Kyoto in a few months so tips and suggestions are most welcome from fellow travelers!!!

[Kätzchen]

We have many beautiful state parks here in Oregon and I love to visit the waterfalls in Silver Falls State Park (east of the Salem, Oregon area).

This photo is of the South Falls (it's a gorgeous place for a hike too)

http://wallpapers-free.co.uk/backgrounds/nature/waterfalls/South-Falls-Silver-Falls-State-Park-Oregon.jpg

[Sparkle]

Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, the tippy top of Cape Cod

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/IMG_1275.jpg

[Sparkle]

The Sutro Baths, San Francisco

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/sutrotori3.jpg

[Sparkle]

Brooklyn

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/IMG_0403.jpg

[Sparkle]

The Grand Canyon

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/DSC_0273.jpg

[Sparkle]

Kohala Coast, The Big Island, Hawaii

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/DSC02652.jpg

[Sparkle]

Londontowne will always be my one true love

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/RainyEveinLondontowne.jpg

[Sparkle]

Venice is like no other place on earth, it is full of magic

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/venicelight.jpg

[Sparkle]

Breathtaking the drive along the

The Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to the Twelve Apostles

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/DSC01940.jpg

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/DSC01931.jpg

[Diva]

I think Diva should put up a picture of her place because when traveling to Austin, it's a must stop at and visit destination.....




.........................that is all :)


There's a picture of my home in my Gallery.....but it's nothin' like these pictures!!! lol The magic is found in those who visit, I'm thinkin'.....<smile>

[Kätzchen]

It was so nice to see this forum thread in my files tonight!

A big thank you to Sparkle for sharing her very beautiful places ...
I have heard about the 12 Apostles from friends who have been
fortunate to visit this beautiful rock sanctuary on the Melbourne coast!
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I wanted to leave a special post tonight in this forum...

I've been reading a bit about a Russian philosopher of language, literary critic and semiotician Mikhail Bakhtin and his ideas around dialogism, carnivalesque, and his Philosophy of the Act: Bahktin makes three claims regarding the acknowledgment of the uniqueness of one's participation in "being:"

1) I both actively and passively participate in being;
2) that my uniqueness is a given but it simultaneously exits only to the degree to which I actualize my uniqueness;
3) Because I am actual and irreplaceable I must actualize my uniqueness.

(reference)

Liapunov, V. & Holquist, M. (Eds.) (1993). Mikhail M. Bakhtin's Toward a philosophy of the act. Translated by: Vadim Liapunov. Austin, TX: Austin Texas University Press.


SoOOoOoOoo,

Here's a little quote I found while perusing some materials at the library today:

True open seriousness fears neither parody, nor irony, nor any other form of reduced laughter, for it is aware of being part of an uncompleted whole (...) it does not deny seriousness but purifies and completes it. Laughter purifies dogmatism from the intolerant and the petrified, from fanaticism and pendantry, from fear and intimidation.

--M. Bakhtin


Someday....
I would love to visit Russia but until I am able to, I am happy to leave a photo here tonight of a beautiful place I would love to see one day...

http://www.farestore.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/st-basils-cathedral2.jpg


http://russian-crafts.com/customs/images/withsamovar.jpg

http://yeyenman.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/photo-0082.jpg

[Sparkle]

What a beautiful philosophy, thank you.

"that my uniqueness is a given but it simultaneously exists only to the degree to which I actualize my uniqueness" I love this sentiment.

I would love to see Russia as well, particularly St. Petersburg

When I lived in London and had easy (& super cheap) access to Europe - I traveled to "warmer" climates almost exclusively. Now I would like to explore Northern & Central European capitals: Reykjavik (I loved Laerkin's photos), Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Krakow, Dubrovnik

But there is so much more of the world to see, such incredibly beauty and adventure everywhere --- I'm not sure when I'll make it back to Europe again.

My next big plan is to explore South America, does anyone have any stories or photos to share?

[Kätzchen]

it's a rainy night here tonight
and already...
I'm daydreaming about camping!

well,
campfires and guitars and songs
and
bluesparkle therapy!

Here's to sweet dreams tonight!

*filled with silly campfire songs*


http://fineartamerica.com/images-medium/starry-starry-night-ed-moore.jpg


:moonstars:


XkQ84TbXFhk

[Ciaran]

The most beautiful place that I have been to is Glencolumbkille in South West Donegal on Ireland's Atlantic coast. Spectacular in so many ways.

Other beautiful places for me are Siem Reap in Cambodia, Sedona and the island of Boracay in the Philippines.

I like cities that have a sadness in their history and both creative and conservative energies - other than my favourite of Belfast, I also love Manila, Mexico City, Athens, Rome and Tbilisi. I can take or leave London and Paris.

[redrose]

one of my favorite places - Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Baguio City, PHILIPPINES

http://images.travelpod.com/users/arnobs66/4.1083410133.grotto-of-our-lady-of-lourdes.jpg

those memories will forever be in my heart (f)

[Jesse]

Sunset over the Florida Everglades

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5046086762_8c5516fe98.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://www.desiwalls.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/south-falls-silver-falls-state-park-oregon.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://www.oregonrafting.org/images/sandy_river_gorge/bg_sandy_river_gorge_4.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://www.activetravels.com/userfiles/image/rogue-river.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://www.cannonbeachchurch.org/images/CannonBeach.jpg

http://www.planetware.com/i/photo/rocks-covered-in-seaweed-along-beverly-beach-oregon-or437.jpg

http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/county/images/scenic/tillamook/tilD0042.jpg

[UofMfan]

Santa Marta, Colombia.

I'm planning a visit before the end of the year.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j269/translator08/ciudad_perdida_lost_city_sierra_nevada_santa_marta _colombia11.jpg

[scootebaby]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"]There are so many beautiful places in Florida from Sanibel to tampa/clearwater..the everglades,the Keys(the entire drive thru the keys) i havent been out of the US or west of Texas...but Austin was awesome...Savannah Ga is fantastic as are the Golden Isles around there...Gatlinburg Tn

Italy and Egypt are places i/we have always wanted to go

[Kätzchen]

http://www.corfu-pictures.com/islands/fiji/003-yasawa-islands-motu-x.jpg

[Kätzchen]

S6zsxsggSZg&feature

*I'm daydreaming again... I love this place, I've been to
Blackwater Falls State Park - it's gorgeous there*

http://www.mountainhighlands.com/listings/blackwater_waterfall_1.JPG

[Kätzchen]

http://www.humanandnatural.com/data/media/4/sunrise_over_highland_beach_florida.jpg

[redrose]

revisited my Mother's hometown... and I really enjoyed it (f)

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/389771_3947419641351_503938898_n.jpg

[Ciaran]

Where in your mother's hometown Rose, is it far from Metro Manila and out in the provinces?

I am likely to get back to the Philippines later this year but, practically, will probably only get to spend time in the Metro itself and, whilst there, as always will base myself in Makati.

[redrose]

Where in your mother's hometown Rose, is it far from Metro Manila and out in the provinces?

I am likely to get back to the Philippines later this year but, practically, will probably only get to spend time in the Metro itself and, whilst there, as always will base myself in Makati.



Ciaran, my Mother is from Aklan where Boracay Island is located,,, I guess you've seen some of my photos in Boracay... I hope you can spend some of your precious time with me when you go back here in the Philippines... show me some of the places in Makati... am I a stranger in my own country??? LOL!!! Secretly, I did admire you for knowing a lot of expensive places here, now it's no longer a secret :)

Take care (f)

[Ciaran]

Ciaran, my Mother is from Aklan where Boracay Island is located,,, I guess you've seen some of my photos in Boracay... I hope you can spend some of your precious time with me when you go back here in the Philippines... show me some of the places in Makati... am I a stranger in my own country??? LOL!!! Secretly, I did admire you for knowing a lot of expensive places here, now it's no longer a secret :)

Take care (f)

Okay, I'm assuming that Boracay is a part of Aklan province? I love Boracay. It's such an under-rated and beautiful island. It would be a perfect retirement location for me (well, for a few months each year anyway), esp some of the quieter parts of the island on the opposite side from White Beach.

Sure, Rose ... when I'm over, hang out with me for a leisurely afternoon in Makati, at http://www.buddhabarmanila.com/

[redrose]

Okay, I'm assuming that Boracay is a part of Aklan province? I love Boracay. It's such an under-rated and beautiful island. It would be a perfect retirement location for me (well, for a few months each year anyway), esp some of the quieter parts of the island on the opposite side from White Beach.

Sure, Rose ... when I'm over, hang out with me for a leisurely afternoon in Makati, at http://www.buddhabarmanila.com/


Yes, Boracay is in Malay, Aklan.
Another expensive restaurant in Makati ... I don't think I can afford that, LOL!!!

Take care (f)

[Logicaly]

I just returned from a trip to Oregon/Washington and came across so many beautiful places on the trip!

Multnomah Falls - Oregon
Horsetail Falls - Oregon
First & Second Beach - La Push, Washington
Sol Duc Hot Springs - Washington

The entire drive down the coast of Oregon is just beautiful, so many beaches and places to stop, really it is a must do, with a few days planned for it to really have the time to stop and see all the amazing sights.

As well, the redwood forests in California are great. The Avenue of the Giants is so beautiful, what an amazing forest and drive to take with tons of hikes and camping options as well.

[lusciouskiwi]

I'm thinking of catching the train up to Bangkok for a few days next month during Eid ul-Fitr/school holidays. Leave either the Saturday or the Sunday afternoon by train.

I'm not sure that I'll go out of Bangkok because I don't want to rush around like a crazy person and maybe this will be a taster for more visits to Thailand.

Any tips/suggestions for Bangkok?

[Ciaran]

I'm thinking of catching the train up to Bangkok for a few days next month during Eid ul-Fitr/school holidays. Leave either the Saturday or the Sunday afternoon by train.

I'm not sure that I'll go out of Bangkok because I don't want to rush around like a crazy person and maybe this will be a taster for more visits to Thailand.

Any tips/suggestions for Bangkok?

It wouldn't be everyone's favourite part of Bangkok but I love the Sukhumvit area of the city. It's well worth exploring and the night life there is great also.

Siam Square is also worthwhile visiting - if you like shopping, then you NEED to visit Siam Paragon that is located there. It's spectacular.

LGBT-scene is a bit underground but not bad in Bangkok. The butch-femme scene, or tom-dee scene in Thai terminology, is actually strong with a number of specific events and clubs. I know some tom-dee folk in Bangkok so if you're visiting Bangkok and want to meet some friendly faces, then let me know and I'll see if I can put you in touch.

[Kätzchen]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y6cl0b49HLw/TrrLZAeK58I/AAAAAAAAA-s/64W7akr7pxI/s1600/431601118_e63c41e0d5.jpg

The River Jordan
(Israel)

[deb_U_taunt]

The Olympic Rainforest, Lake Quinault
http://blog.oregonlive.com/terryrichard/2007/10/large_DSC_1300.JPG

Montreal
http://assets5.designsponge.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/montreal.jpg

Neah Bay
http://www.seattleaquarium.org/view.image?Id=1753

[Kätzchen]

* Northern Lights *

(Canadian or Norwegian?)

http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/front/aurora-borealis.jpg

[Duchess]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSuhWtl5WToW8P0U9FMXpoBbQw39gI04 bG34ZELmJ4GNihGvkkKxg


Key West was a common vacation spot for my family when I was a kid. St. Augustine is my hometown and Florida in general was our playground.

My recent assignment has me working in Key West for several days while you guys are living it up at the reunion.:bigcry:

[Kätzchen]

It's almost pillow time for me tonight....
and because I often dream one day of visiting France, I found this lovely picture of a beautiful home in a rural French countryside. I wish I knew more about my father's mother - she was born in France and everytime we had a family reunion, my aunts, uncles and cousins would remark to me about how much I looked like my father's mother (Vera). I know that as I age, I see that I look like her - more and more, as time goes by.

*SoOoOooOo...*

I'm going here tonight in my dreams: I do believe that it's a perfectly gorgeous place to visit.

* Night Night *

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4146/5036851617_2b3219333e_z.jpg

[laruss]

http://www.destination360.com/caribbean/images/s/caribbean-aruba.jpg

Aruba is one of my favourite places to visit. Warm water, not humid, out of the hurricane belt, same temperature year round, beautiful sand.

Last year I was 4x4ing on Aruba's North shore on Christmas day, it was a great way to spend Christmas.

Been twice and will definitely go back.

Although Hawaii is a close second.

[Duchess]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSpkwk4ZX0WlIP0ywC0-Dy5fWblgrRSs_YJ3N5Pr-Qhbtx233j3


http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI5MhTgOEDi_erfLvog3Dmnj0nydssQ 95ABbMOOMYOXPVSYGsv

[Trey339]

bxhnPmv_snI

[Martina]

The so called Nature Coast of Florida. The part I know is from the Chassahowitzka River north to about Cedar Key. Salt Marshes. Spring-fed rivers meet the Gulf.

http://www.funfix.com/Gallery/Images/lg_Kayak-Crystal-River-Florida.jpg

http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/c/c/1/2/event_52312242.jpeg

[pamcat]

What a great thread this is - so many beautiful places and amazing photos!!!
My favourite place in the world is the quiet island of Bali, especially Sanur, which is on a beautiful beach, and Ubud, in the mountains where writers and artists often stay. I've just returned home from 3 weeks holiday in Bali and wish I was back there!!

If I could work out how to post a picture, I'd place some here, but I'm not sure how to do it!!

[Kätzchen]

What a great thread this is - so many beautiful places and amazing photos!!!
My favourite place in the world is the quiet island of Bali, especially Sanur, which is on a beautiful beach, and Ubud, in the mountains where writers and artists often stay. I've just returned home from 3 weeks holiday in Bali and wish I was back there!!

If I could work out how to post a picture, I'd place some here, but I'm not sure how to do it!!

Welcome to the community, pamcat. :rrose:

I will leave a link to a forum thread where you can find help to post photos here, but if your photos are yours personally, I would suggest you find an website outside of this website to hang your pictures -- so you find it a bit easier to post a photo here.

Link to ~>> Members Helping Members (http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=674490&postcount=3).

I like this thread too and love to see photos of places people have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of visiting. I hope you're able to hang some photos here soon! I would love to see the places you have traveled to and how beautiful they are. Thank you, to all of you, for sharing beautiful places and spaces you have been to or dream about!


Here's a place I often visit: It's part of the urban interface of the metro area where I live. Pittock Mansion. It's a gorgeous place to visit and when you're on the grounds of the mansion, you're at a fairly high altitude in that a person has a 180 degree, birdseye view of all the gorgeousness in our area. A person can see Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helen's, the W

[Martina]

I spent summer before last there. It was magical.

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/5624510.jpg

http://www.andersoninnmorrobay.com/images/1_08.jpg

http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/phototour/images/photos/ElfinForestx405-270.jpg

http://www.pacific101.com/california/morro_bay/2004981230051237291vViJQs_ph.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/3077389.jpg

http://cbswxrt2.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/tivoli-maque.jpg?w=420

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/412/cache/01-light-displays-copenhagen_41273_600x450.jpg?01AD=3P2DAOaxhmgjBzZE SPTxxYg9tT_fheu0R2r7CTi_WmvUIfblw5ivZ5w&01RI=E595929492CEEE6&01NA=

[Semantics]

http://forteanswest.com/wordpress-mu/newmexicolowfi/files/2011/06/Chaco-Canyon3.jpg


When you're not sure where you are in the universe, find a cosmic clock.

Chaco Canyon 2013.

[Hollylane]

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSpkwk4ZX0WlIP0ywC0-Dy5fWblgrRSs_YJ3N5Pr-Qhbtx233j3


http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI5MhTgOEDi_erfLvog3Dmnj0nydssQ 95ABbMOOMYOXPVSYGsv

My absolute fave place to snorkel!

[sis]

Just returned from Nha Trang, Vietnam .... specifically the MUD BATH Spa! My skin feels awesome, it was so relaxing, a beautiful area to visit. Totally recommend this to be put on a bucket list!

[cinnamongrrl]

In my backyard...http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0WNbC_SwOHLTrDrEZjr205bzMmaKz9 Wqg16Zl0f_xkrQCrT1-

[Kätzchen]

http://pcdn.500px.net/3693398/6960fee3272f244a8ca63c0fc1c52fb2eb55b88b/4.jpg

Visiting the Canary Islands has been near the top of my to-do list for ages...
:stillheart:

[Sparkle]

http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa371/careysparkle/Travel%20photographs%20copyright%20Carey%20A%20Roy ce/DSC02495.jpg

Idyllic.

The Four Seasons' beach, Kona Village, Hawai'i

[dixie]

Sunset from my room on Marathon Key FL last July

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/165931_10151023941847144_1301329088_n.jpg

[deb_U_taunt]

Black Rock City, NV

http://images.enstarz.com/data/images/full/5145/people-walk-towards-the-temple-of-juno-which-is-alit-at-night-during-the-burning-man-2012-fertility-2-0-arts-and-music-festival-in-the-black-rock-desert-of-nevada-august-29-2012.jpg?w=565

[Ciaran]

Just returned from Nha Trang, Vietnam .... specifically the MUD BATH Spa! My skin feels awesome, it was so relaxing, a beautiful area to visit. Totally recommend this to be put on a bucket list!

Sis

Nha Trang has not been on my bucket list to date - maybe it should.

I visited Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh) in March / April 2005 and had an energy-sapping experience there. It coincided with the 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon to the Viet Cong, although I was totally ignorant of that when I booked.

Also, I was on the trip with my partner and we were on the verge of breaking up (in fact, we basically broke up in Saigon) which complicated things further.

There were many demonstrations and rallies over the few days I was there. Also saw some US Vietnam veterans who now lived there as was easier dealing with some of their issues closer to where they occurred than back home in the US.

More so, I remember the stunning French architecture of Saigon - truly beautiful.

On one of my trips to the Philippines, I'll call by Saigon again. Catch-up with some of my ghosts.

[Kätzchen]

Last night, I dreamed vividly of places I've always wanted to visit,
like Amsterdam . . .

http://www.murraymitchell.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/bridge_with_bicycles_in_amsterdam.jpg

[Tuff Stuff]

I want to see the city of Detroit this summer,in Michigan.I have been all over the U.S.A. but i never been there.It sure would be great if some one invited me to Russia,if not,i'll be going there in about two years.

[Martina]

Leaving in a few hours for the Russian River area of Sonoma County. I spent the summer there last year and will spend two months there this summer. It's my second favorite place in California. I just love it. I have to catch the cats first and then endure two hours of yowling in the car. But it's worth it. Poor babies. They like it too -- once they arrive.

Friends staying with me much of the time. One weekend trip to hear some Bluegrass. Russian River Brewery and Lagunitas nearby. It's a good way to spend the summer. River, redwoods, vineyards and breweries, and a stone's throw from Jenner and the Sonoma coast. I wish my summer breaks at the new job were longer, but it's a good job, and we get extra weeks off during the year. Anyway, so long South Bay. . . .

http://jjigour.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/russian-river.jpg?w=545

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/replicate/EXID2026/images/rr_pix_6_downtown_picnik%281%29.jpg

http://honormansion.com/assets/images/hartford%20winery%20russian%20river%20vineyards.jp g

http://47friends.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Armstrong-Woods.jpeg

[Kätzchen]

1Go2b40YsOw

I took the Amtrak Starlight down to visit a friend who came up for a training in her state agencies' office and while waiting for the train to arrive from Seattle, I sat in the train station lobby next to a rather large group of Amish people from Indiana. They were going to be on the same train, going down to Klamath for this leg of their journey, but they had just come from seeing Banff National Park (in the Calgary/Edmonton area of Alberta, Canada). The group of Amish were composed of six sisters (with their husbands) and their mother and father. They were on their 'trip of a life time,' that all of them saved toward over the past year. They have a family owned business, back in Indiana, so it took a lot of time and preparation to be off for three weeks. The very last car of the Starlight (coastal Amtrak) train was reserved for them - it was a turn of the century car from the late 1880s, early 1900s. They traveled to Banff first, then they're at the Redwoods in Crescent City today and then, they travel down further to the grove of Redwoods in Yosemite, CA.... to finish their summer vacation before returning to Indiana.

Anyway, I've always wanted to take an extended vacation to go see both Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. :stillheart:

[Kätzchen]

https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/images/stories/2015/nov/fav-places/lead.jpg

I have NO idea when I will be able to visit the Enchantment Lakes area, south of Seattle, but closer to Leavenworth, Wa., but I have seen photographs of this place during the fall months of the year. It's definitely on my dream list, to visit. :)

[homoe]

Bumping this for Chad in regards to hys question about a travel thread

[Kätzchen]

https://www.positanocarservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sunset2-positano-320x240.jpg

[Kätzchen]

http://luxurylaunches.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/venice-simplon-orient-express-6.jpg

It's been on my wish list for ages, but I often day dream about the places one could visit and the beautiful scenery one might see while taking an holiday trip in Europe on The Orient Express. :stillheart:

[homoe]

1Go2b40YsOw

I took the Amtrak Starlight down to visit a friend who came up for a training in her state agencies' office and while waiting for the train to arrive from Seattle, I sat in the train station lobby next to a rather large group of Amish people from Indiana. They were going to be on the same train, going down to Klamath for this leg of their journey, but they had just come from seeing Banff National Park (in the Calgary/Edmonton area of Alberta, Canada). The group of Amish were composed of six sisters (with their husbands) and their mother and father. They were on their 'trip of a life time,' that all of them saved toward over the past year. They have a family owned business, back in Indiana, so it took a lot of time and preparation to be off for three weeks. The very last car of the Starlight (coastal Amtrak) train was reserved for them - it was a turn of the century car from the late 1880s, early 1900s. They traveled to Banff first, then they're at the Redwoods in Crescent City today and then, they travel down further to the grove of Redwoods in Yosemite, CA.... to finish their summer vacation before returning to Indiana.

Anyway, I've always wanted to take an extended vacation to go see both Jasper National Park and Banff National Park. :stillheart:

Mary took me to Banff when I first moved out here in 2002. It was amazing considering I'm not really an outdoorsy type!

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBQuueGJfM_gH9_l_TeYYLo9qRfgHRf z_S6-jDu-hmSSZ3yUsRNg

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQeYm-hGDrPDBTpmp9bHEJvgKOL0OfbB874VN4Cosu5-kWceb4RVw

This is right in my backyard! Such a shame I am not an "outdoorsy" type!

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRqk6jMihENwW8DihxSevfwQwG83UhJL HRU5n-p6pJ1CRKx6yAHQw

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSiiV__hGgag-77h1KhrePxnhZFkvQH90n53dTchDIeyytsfshu7Q

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQ-Q78Sh3zmaJVociwN_SiUaaR681i-2cV3HtiMCAr1lOpOlLO

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDzUE_JcxE1ztONQwGQELxjCGPKXn_o Ec5uxmEGqBvBxk-wwf-https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSh36k2Oq-dV3ZuWAuYcCoR-zZyqLW-hcpWB4pgUK1Z_5JvwvaQjw

[JDeere]

http://www.quartzmountainresort.com

I'm hoping to book a family get away here.

[Tuff Stuff]

I want to see the city of Detroit this summer,in Michigan.I have been all over the U.S.A. but i never been there.It sure would be great if some one invited me to Russia,if not,i'll be going there in about two years.

Over and done with.I still haven't been to Russia, yet.

Mexico again by the end of this year,the wife has family there. My father's parents were born in mexico and I'm sure I have a ton of family there also but never knew any of them..thanks dad. :mad:
Now,on my mother's side,i'm just beginning to meet whole new family (long lost sisters, ect)thanks to DNA,ancestry . com,fb,just to name a few sites.Pretty exciting.

[Lizdoyle83dance]

I’m recently out of a relationship that just wasn’t healthy for me. I’ve had the desire to visit a nude beach in east Hampton, montauk area since a woman I met told me about it. I’m curious if anyone here has been? It would be such an amazing, liberating and sexy experience

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJzsDu_zzqzkotSurkOHzv6m1IrTYHg b78N4BKgezROlWoNABcRQhttps://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS562m4-2ISrzCV18GosqASHkAv0JtoTS2HfBjawTHvIdTfRfap

[homoe]

http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/February-2015/Minnesotas-Best-Lawyers-2015/img_2015-04_Trails&Rails_Wisonsin-Dells_02_X.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTnFeJzuQhdxJbg8f8UCwJ6ur1dh5wG UUJ3bc5YjyxnkRViw3DbA

[homoe]

https://cdn.parrinteractive.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Madison-Wisconsin-Marketing-Leaders-on-Online-Marketing-Beyond-Branding.png
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SdvFp8WkpFg/maxresdefault.jpg

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTDEUDK3YjbzPLVCYid-ufrfE5Hl9fzguPUMw51yK8-Ner8Gh1fiQ


Madison WI

[homoe]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRqk6jMihENwW8DihxSevfwQwG83UhJL HRU5n-p6pJ1CRKx6yAHQw


https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTeQZwZgZnRU6qRF6QDYeCqnMsek1M1G a8SuL3TJM2IxWw077ZVAw



San Francisco

[homoe]

http://onedayinitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/234468724320333085_j1z1dWuq_c.jpeg

https://www.theluxuryvacationguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/gvenice-italyg.jpg

[homoe]

https://s17410.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/fallcolors6.jpg

https://cache.desktopnexus.com/thumbseg/1594/1594108-bigthumbnail.jpg




Fall colors of Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

[homoe]

https://burrridgehotels.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Millennium-Park-Chicago.jpg


Millennium Park in Chicago...........

[homoe]

http://mcp-cdn-foxlocal-wfld.storage.googleapis.com/photo/2016/01/04/2016snowfilephoto-1024x743_1451908257881_682576_ver1.0.jpg



I think a snowstorm is very beautiful that is if you don't have to shovel, drive, or be out in it!

[homoe]

https://cdn2.cheeseweb.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SANTORINI.jpg

[kittygrrl]

https://cdn2.cheeseweb.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/SANTORINI.jpg

O H....Santorini..i have dreams about it..beautiful

[homoe]

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[Chad]

I recently went to St. Petersburg, Florida for a business conference. It was beautiful. Clear blue water, white sand, and bright sunshine. Great restaurants with yummy seafood.

I recommend it.

:cowboy:

[homoe]

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Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town...

Chicago, Chicago, I will show you around...

[homoe]

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Lombard Street San Francisco

[homoe]

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[homoe]

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Clang, clang, clang went the trolley
Ding, ding, ding went the bell...

[homoe]

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St. Johns Bridge
Portland.......