Evacuation Orders & Warnings for the afternoon of Sun 8/23
This was from this morning s operation briefing: This is what they call their “big box.” You will note from this that Tassajara is now under evacuation order. The post Evacuation Orders &…
Onward to North Dakota and Montana
Since we were in the area and had extra time, we fit in the newly established Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, in Medora, ND. I thought it was a well-done museum (although they need to…
In City Churchyards
Click here to book for The Gentle Author’s Tours In the churchyard of St Dunstan’s in the East, Idol Lane If ever I should require a peaceful walk on a Sunday afternoon when the crowds…
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Hike
Strawberry mountain loop hike Nearby Attractions Post Hike Transit to CdA – Daily
Lake Walk
The old ladies canceled the picnic today because it looked like rain this morning, but we decided to go over to my mom’s anyway and go for a walk down to the end of the lake. It turned out to be a…
A French Seaside Town Isn’t a Bad Place to See Summer Out
The sea was going too, receding lower and lower, leaving the sand glossy and mirror-like. The post A French Seaside Town Isn’t a Bad Place to See Summer Out first appeared on Correr Es Mi Destino.
Bear with
The Big (too) Wild Life With the Chugach Mountain foothills above Anchorage averaging a bear mauling a month in this, the summer of 2026, some seem to be getting a little edgy […]
Ireland (Days 3-5)
I am sitting on my bed, which feels like a fort, in Killarney (Kerry County). My vacation is almost over and I am dreading the idea of returning to the hot hot heat and humidity of home in America.…
A Trip to Rapid City, South Dakota (Weeknote No. 26-34)
South Dakota Mines Following directly on the heels of our visit with dear friends last week , on Sunday we flew from Orlando (via Denver) to Rapid City . The reason for our trip was an all-day…
A Trip to Rapid City, South Dakota (Weeknote No. 26-34)
South Dakota Mines Following directly on the heels of our visit with dear friends last week , on Sunday we flew from Orlando (via Denver) to Rapid City . The reason for our trip was an all-day…
Pee Wee's Big Red Bull Adventure
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O velho pé de romã 📸
Inglês Na minha casa tem um velho pé de romã. Ele é quase tão velho quanto a minha mãe. Já tinha seus trinta anos quando eu nasci. Eu não sabia que romã era algo caro, eu comia sempre que dava no pé.…
The old pomegranate tree 📸
Portuguese There's an old pomegranate tree in my house. It's almost as old as my mother. It was already thirty years old when I was born. I didn't know pomegranates were expensive. I ate them as they…
The Forest
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Asturias, June 2026. From the video You don't need much to go on a mini photography adventure.
I Sling My Hammock
Much of my inspiration comes from Sweden these days, and last summer this included a lightweight green hammock slung between trees. I came across it during a walk in the Uddavalla district -…
Wandering the backstreets of Shrewsbury
After yesterday's exertions on the Stiperstones, I decided to spend today exploring the backstreets of Shrewsbury. This photo was taken in Belmont, a backwater behind the town's Roman Catholic…
— Austrian Alps
— Austrian Alps
Charlevoix sunset
Sunset over Lake Michigan. Charlevoix, MI. (iPhone 15) I knew I should have brought color film. All I had was a stupid iPhone.
Libby to Canada - Land of the Lookouts | MTBDR #8
Welcome to Libby. As we pulled into Libby, the sign welcoming us to town was fantastic. Unlike the other small towns we'd been through in northwestern Montana, there was no WordArt here. Surely a…
Walking Charlotte, North Carolina: 3.8 Miles to Whole Foods
Out the apartment side door, up the street, and carefully walk the sidewalk that turns to rubble when crossing the railroad tracks. Quickly skirt the puddles of water that cars love to drive through.…
Some Summer Photographs
North Pennines The long, hot, dry summer has been lovely! It started off with half a term in the studio, teaching and painting, followed by taking over the whole studio to paint in for duration of…
Registers
Howdy, Folks. Today I’d like to talk about one of my favorite things having to do with climbing mountains – registers. Here in the USA, and in Canada too, it’s common to leave some…
South Dakota has some interesting sites near the Missouri River
There can be a whole lotta nothin' in central South Dakota. Well, except a T-Rex…. Visited the gravesite of James “Scotty” Phillip, who is credited with saving the bison population…
Belgium
The Belgian Point of Inaccessibility lies in Walloon Brabant, in the countryside around Grez-Doiceau and Beauvechain, roughly 25 km east-southeast of central Brussels and about 15 km south of Leuven.…
waiting out the fog
The forecast rain for today slid by offshore. The fog, however, is thick and persistent. Waiting for the tide to change so I can begin working my east and north back towards the ramp. <img border="0"…
Timber Fire, Day 16, 8/23, Morning Update
Timber Fire Update U.S. Forest Service – Los Padres National ForestTimber Fire InformationEmail: 2026.timber@firenet.gov Phone: 831-285-7006Report Release: 7:59 am on…
About Survey Mark Hunting
The What NGS Triangulation Station BEAUTIFUL Survey marks or monuments are objects used to mark a precise location and/or elevation on the earth. The markers most survey mark hunters look for most…
Albi - The Cathedral
Yes, another post featuring Albi and its Cathedral! If you missed the previous ones, and want to know more about the place, I've got you covered:Albi - Liminal WebJapan, art, islands, France,…
Black-Eyed Susans
8/20/26 Black-Eyed Susans, Maple Leaf neighborhoodAlthough my walk was getting hotter than I like, I couldn’t resist making a quick stop to catch these Black-Eyed Susans near the sidewalk.…
Seen This Week: The Duckweed Flood
23 August 2026 On Thursday 20 August, in 45 minutes from 8:10 and 8:55am, it rained 1.55″ at the Allegheny County Airport. For almost 15 minutes it came down at the rate of 3.4″ per hour.…
The blisters were too much
On Thursday, I had one of my longest planned walks between Belleville and Napanee going through Mohawk territory The last 5km, after leaving Deseronto were real rough. I had four blisters on my toes…
Vacation Log Part 3: Berlin
Part three of our vacation: A day in Berlin.
BIG WALK 3 - Hike-U's
Steam got pissy about screenshot uploads to its own chat servers last night so imma chuck 'em all here with some comment to describe my third 'venture out in Walkabout, the Home of the colourful…
Fiasco in Fiskardo
This episode comes to you from SIRACUSA, SICILY this week we crossed back from Greece to mainland Italy and now in Sicily. SONG OF THE WEEK - DRAFT DAUGHTERS BLUES by BE GOOD TANYAS Links to stuff we…
This shield bug sure is a thrill seeker...
This shield bug sure is a thrill seeker seeing as he’s climbed an entire cactus 😳
UP Dude Ranches Out West in 1948
“Every American from nine to ninety has a lurking desire to ‘play cowboy,'” says this brochure. “It’s a tradition as native as ham and eggs, or baseball! That’s…
Guest blog – What all Wise Men and Women Know by Ric Edelman
  Ric Edelman is a conservationist and creative writer. His new book CHEETAH Caught in Conflict, with illustrations by Iranian artist Sama Soltani, gives 50% royalties to cheetah protection. Ric…
Today’s bird preview: A young Rock Pigeon
Birding report and gallery tomorrow!
new journal post (+birds!)
recap of the creatures i saw on my trip to florida.
Day 32: Seattle, WA
Nau maiYesterday we played our final show of the tour at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. Waking up in the Seattle zoo wasn’t as peaceful as the last time I remembered it happening. On this particular…
Walking & Biscuits: Toughest Diet There Is
A transformative manifesto on reclaiming your life through extended wilderness camping and philosophical awakening. This post weaves together practical advice on combating obesity with a three-month…
Parengarenga harbour
A nice slow start this morning as the forecast was for too much wind to paddle into. Got the tent dry before leaving to lighten the load and promptly added 2 litres of water to the pack as I was…
The French Connection
{reading time: 17 minutes}Maine squeeze It’s a sticky, steamy late morning in the middle of August as Dawn and I queue up out in front of Holy Donut. … The post The French Connection appeared…
Day 31: Portland, OR
Nau maiYesterday we played the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland’s downtown. We were back for another show in Portland’s mini downtown outdoor amphitheatre, the Pioneer Courthouse Square. The bus…
Iconic Clock, Grand Central Station
Iconic Clock, Grand Central Station – New York, New York After a long day of exploring New York City, my wife returned to our hotel room. After dinner, I felt re-energized and headed back out…
Under the canopy
Redwood HikesHiked through the biggest stand of old-growth redwoods in the world today.In categories: Travel
Xinjiang 新疆
Xinjiang 新疆 An autonomous zone. The “wild west” of china. Only 5% habitable. 他们有这种考的鸡蛋,必须得试一试。比煮的鸡蛋香多了。.
Apartment gardening: Growing cherry tomatoes on my balcony in Tokyo
This summer, I decided to try growing cherry tomatoes on my balcony! I loooove cherry tomatoes, and I'm also a big fan of those farming simulators like Stardew Valley so I wanted to give the real…