I thought this was a beautiful photograph of some storm clouds that threatened us during the Yee Peng Festival. Fortunately, just a few drops fell and the sky cleared.
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Daily Photo: Quetzal, Tikal, Guatemala
Quetzals are skittish birds, so it was difficult to get this picture. I had to stay far away from them so they didn’t run. They are very pretty and colorful, so even though the photo is bad you can tell how beautiful they are.
Daily Photo: Travertines, Pamukkale, Turkey
The travertines at Pamukkale in Turkey are really fun to visit. Despite the fact that the hot springs that fed this ancient Roman spa resort are all but dried up due to poor water management, there is still some water flowing. The water is diverted periodically to ensure that all parts of the area get …
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Daily Photo: Yellow Tram, Lisbon, Portugal
I know, there is nothing special about this picture, but I loved Lisbon so I wanted to post a photo. The yellow trams are famous and very fun to ride around in. They come so close to building and cars that they are only inches away.
Daily Photo: Mt Rainer, Washington
One of the great things about living in Seattle is the ability to head to Mt Rainer and go for a hike. The views are stunning on a clear, sunny day.
The Tiger Kingdom
The Tiger Kingdom just outside of Chiang Mai is a bit touristy, but well worth the visit. We had a red truck song thaew take us there from Tha Pae Gate, wait for us, and bring us back for 250B. I was a little hesitant at first because I thought that the tigers were drugged …
Daily Photo: Sleeping Tigers
The tigers at Tiger Kingdom are happy to lounge around rest while people are wandering around their cages. They get up periodically and walk around, but since tigers sleep upwards of 18 hours a day, they are perfectly happy to kick back and relax.
Daily Photo: Bronze Horses, Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
These bronze cast horses are life size. They reside at the National Museum of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. As the sign indicates, photos were not allowed, but I couldn’t help myself. I was actually surprised to get such a nice photo since I was trying to take it while not being …
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The Great American Visa Run: From Thailand to Burma and Back
Today I had the joy of experiencing what every long-term traveler calls the “visa run.” Most countries place a limit on the amount of time you can stay in their country without leaving and renewing your visa. Thailand is no different. Fortunately, they don’t have a limit on how long you have to be gone, …
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Daily Photo: Incense Pot
Incense is used quite a bit in Buddhist temples and I thought this pot was beautiful. Every pot had something unique about it, but they were all being used.