Irish Celtic High Cross - County Kerry - Ireland

This one is from our 2014 trip to Ireland, while touring the Ring of Kerry. This is an example of a High Cross that is made of stone and was carved with ornate celtic sybmols.

California I-395 Excursions: Mono Lake

People who have never been often ask me the best way to drive to Tahoe, and I tell them that we always take I-395, because there are so many things to see along the highway, or even to explore a bit by driving a short distance off the highway to explore. One of those places worth stopping for a short walk around, and/or for a picnic lunch, is Mono Lake. Mono Lake is north of Mammoth, just past the Tioga Pass turnoff into Yosemite, at Lee Vining. It's a very cool, other-worldly place, that you should visit.

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse - Trinidad - Humboldt County - California

The seaside town of Trinidad is located about 15 miles north of Arcata, in Humboldt County, CA. It is a great place to stop for lunch or dinner if you are working your way through the Redwoods along the coast. This is the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse, which is surrounded in a beautiful setting of well-manicured flowers, bushes and trees.

Kilkenny Castle - County Kilkenny - Ireland

The fine town of Kilkenny, Ireland, is definitely worth a visit. If you make it there, be sure to take a tour of the incredible Kilkenny Castle, which was originally built 1195, and has amazing grounds, with a giant grass lawn and lots of trees.

The Road To Mt. Shasta - California

Here's one from my point-and-shoot while on our big RV trip back in 2012. We were traveling from Hat Creek to Mt. Shasta by way of the CA-89 North Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. This awesome drive not included the beautiful view above, but also a stop at McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. If you haven't traveled this part of California, you are missing out on some treasures!

Montezuma Castle - Camp Verde - Arizona

Here's a very old photo that I took at Montezuma Castle when Darcy, DJ and I visited on our way to Sedona.

Fannette Island - Emerald Bay - Lake Tahoe

One of the many beautiful places to spend a summer day at Lake Tahoe is Emerald Bay, where you can relax, hike, swim, kayak/canoe, picnic, and enjoy a number of other recreations. It is also home to the only island in the lake, Fannette Island. A fun place to hike around, there's an old stone ruin that has been dubbed the "Tea House," which offers a nice surrounding views, including the inlet to the bay.

Fun Photo Friday: More of this... (Lake Tahoe 2016)

Here's my fun photo Friday. I need more of this.

Venus Pool - Maui - Hawaii

In 2010, we went to Maui with the Fienes, who took us on an adventurous drive (like Mr. Toad's Wild Ride at Disneyland) to southeast Maui. We took a short hike to this famous spot, Venus Pool, where we dove off cliffs, swam and sunbathed for a good amount of the afternoon.

Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris - France

This one is from my trip to Paris in 2002, with my Minolta d'Image 5 digital camera. Notre Dame Cathedral is a fantastic piece of architecture. The gargoyles that you see extending out were originally designed for water runoff and spouts.