Posts in Category: Trips
North Shore
A quiet sunset on the beach near North Shore, Oahu. We were in search of green sea turtles, but found none. The rains obscured the final sunset but made for some interesting views of the storm passing out to the ocean.
Good advice
When entering Haleakala National Park on Maui, this helpful sign provides visitors the first hint of what is to come. We passed through several layers of clouds on the way to the 10,023 foot summit. Although the crater was engulfed in clouds, we did have a magnificent view of the coast and the Big Island. Rental car companies warn you about taking their vehicles up this road and state that you must use low gear when descending. The mini-van in front of us on the way down used their brakes the entire way, we could smell the brake pads burning.
`Ohe`o Gulch
The `Ohe`o Gulch is located beyond the town Hana along the Pi`ilani Highway in East Maui. Also known as the 7 Sacred Pools of Kipahulu, the National Park Service is restoring the original name to the area as it has more than 7 pools and was never sacred to early Hawaiians. The Road to Hana takes 3-4 hours, each way, from the port town of Kahului and can be very treacherous, but well worth the adventure.
Vienna statue
Sometimes you can catch the light in such a way that what you photograph is different than what you are seeing. This statue was one of several in an entrance between two courtyards near Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
Budapest Railway Station Sunrise
Pulling in at sunrise into Budapest on our way to Vienna. The border guards who boarded the train to check passports were the most polite and efficient of any that we encountered. Stayed in the station for about 30 minutes before heading North.
Chicago Bean
This is the Bean in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Officially known as the Cloud Gate, it was designed by Anish Kapoor, a British artist. By the time of its completion, the cost had skyrocketed to 23 million dollars, from the initial estimate of 6 million. Makes a nice mirror to put your makeup on, huh ladies?