Look Up Look Down Skywatch

Look Up, Look Down challenge hosted by Travel With Intent.


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July 2011 - New York NY

Central Park NYC as seen from Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center.

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Diamond Head

This picture was taken from the plane on our first trip to Hawaii in 1995. Diamond Head  is a  broad, saucer-shaped crater formed about 300,000 years ago during a single, explosive eruption that sent ash and fine particles in the air. As these materials settled, they cemented together into a rock called tuff, creating the crater, and which is visible from the trail in the park. Most of the vegetation and birds were introduced in the late 1800s to early 1900s.

These photos were taken in 2005 when we decided to climb Diamond Head. And what a steamy, sticky, steep climb that was!!!

The unique profile of Diamond Head (Le'ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki's coastline. Hawaii's most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.

 But the views were great!

Scenic Sunday

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In honour of Canada Day today, July 1!!

(Not quite an) iconic Canadian beer in display on Danforth in Toronto

Flags along Danforth

The iconic CN Tower with a glimpse of the CBC -Canadian Broadcasting Corporation building in corner 

Iconic Canadian ginger ale

Iconic Canadian coffee chain

Canadian Icons 

Glenn Gould 

Iconic Canadian politician (hmmm that might be an oxymoron)  Jack Layton whom we lost last year to cancer

And, of course, an iconic Canadian winter! I'm dreaming of a white....not!

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Scenic Sunday

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Taken in Venice, Italy in 2004. I just love this shot of the women out and about doing their daily shopping on Garibaldi.
We had rented an apartment close by and it was wonderful to be staying in the midst of the locals. People greeting one another, places to sit and enjoy our coffee.

Scenic Sunday

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Taken in 2005 - Aran Islands Ireland.

Scenic Sunday

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In honour of the Queen's Jubilee I'm posting some photos taken in London in 2010.
It is probably my favourite city to visit as there is always something new to see and do.


Here are some quotes from Samuel Johnson on London:


"Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
Boswell: Life


A country gentleman should bring his lady to visit London as soon as he can, that they may have agreeable topicks for conversation when they are by themselves."
Boswell: Life


"By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can shew."
Boswell: Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides

Scenic Sunday

Kennebunk (ken.ne’bunk) is a Native American name of ancient origin. It means “long cut bank” and is believed to reference a Great Hill, a grassy promontory that drops sharply to ledges at the mouth of the Mousam River.

The Kennebunks are located on the southern Maine coast. The first settlement was in the “Cape Porpus” area and was established in 1610.

Scenic Sunday

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Some photos of the resort that we always stay at in Palm Springs California.  It is The Oasis and one of our very favourite resorts which we have visited many times. Each unit has a gas BBQ and there are two bicycles provided for your use.

 The view from the shower