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The beach to the west of Bournemouth Pier.
It goes alongside the West Cliff.
Beach huts alongside the West Cliff.
The West Cliff Lift.
The West Cliff Lift built in 1908, links the seafront with the Bournemouth International Centre the South Coast’s premier venue for entertainment shows and exhibitions.
Had the opportunity to go back to Seaspray for a couple of days to catch up with a good friend and take a few shots.
This was taken on Saturday night at Honeysuckles Beach at sunset.
The beach to the west of Bournemouth Pier.
It goes alongside the West Cliff.
The West Cliff Lift.
The West Cliff Lift built in 1908, links the seafront with the Bournemouth International Centre the South Coast’s premier venue for entertainment shows and exhibitions.
- Day Three -
Our adventure on day two led us all the way south through the Great Smokies and back. We enjoyed a relaxing night at Berry Springs Lodge and scouted out our adventure for the next day. Day three, we decided to head east, around the National Park instead.
We began in Gatlinburg, stopping at a few overlooks and admiring the town from above. We then followed Little River east, hiked at a few stops (Mom relaxed in her stone chair!), checked out Elkmont Campground, and eventually we made it to a man-made waterfall from the 1800s, "The Sinks".
We headed out of the National Park toward Townsend, a quaint little mountain town and onto Foothills Parkway, which skirted around the Great Smokies. It was a perfect road for bikers and sightseers. There were not many tourists at all but so many beautiful stops and overlooks.
One place in particular was Look Rock Tower, which was too high for Mom, but I had to check it out. I could see the highest peaks of the Smokies and an awesome panoramic view! After I came back down to find her, she had found some cool rocks to climb, lizards, and neat mushrooms for me to photograph.
We drove Foothills Parkway as far as we could, finally ending at Chillhowee Lake.
History of the Sinks:
“The Sinks waterfall on Little River Road is a man-made waterfall.
During the early days of logging in the mountains, loggers used the river to float timber to mills downstream. During a flood in the late 1800s, a massive log jam formed here at the mouth of a horseshoe bend of the river. Loggers used dynamite to free the logs. The explosion blasted a deep hole in the rocky streambed, creating The Sinks waterfall. It also changed the course of the Little River—the water now flows over the waterfall rather than around the old horseshoe bend.”
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Facebook page
While five days is too short to properly explore the Faroe Islands, we lucked out with spectacular weather that made taking in the country's dramatic landscapes an absolute pleasure. While people often talk about the Faroe Islands as being very similar to Iceland, Scotland or Norway the truth is it is its own distinct destination with raw shoreline and distinct geological formations that make it truly unique to experience and explore.
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We stopped for lunch in the RV at this abandoned rest stop in Coaldale, Nevada. Never assume these places will be open for business when looking at a map as we discovered throughout our travels in rural NV. It was pouring rain when we pulled in and just as we finished lunch the sunshine broke through the clouds. It's amazing something so ugly can be beautiful too.
Susquehanna State Park
Havre de Grace, MD
Series: Shapes & Texture
This collection was gathered through many different photo opportunities throughout the years. I always felt these individual photographs did not quite match the original series or spoke to their location. Instead, as a collective, they each represent sort of a puzzle - whether it be from their shape, texture, or composition. After gathering numerous examples and keeping in their own separate folder, it became more apparent that they matched. The simplicity of form, similarity in structure, and two-dimensional visual led me to create this focused series.
- Day Three -
The day started off a bit rainy and cloudy, but cleared up as we checked out some antique stores in the area. The sun began to shine through and we ended up having a gorgeous boat tour of Flathead Lake!
We drove down February 25, 2024 for our honeymoon and with each winding turn, the mountains were surrounding us more and more. There were so many cabins in the distance, pastures, and quiet stretches of road where we were the only one driving for miles. There were very few small towns. Definitely Country Roads! We giggled, listened to music, and talked the whole time, randomly seeing a mountain or rock face and getting excited.
Everyday we found a new adventure (after taking advantage of the complimentary breakfast each morning, of course) whether it was seeking waterfalls, hiking, playing on the swings, snowboarding, sledding, or exploring railroads. We watched the sunset over the mountains each night of the week we were there, and left the fireplace lit all night to keep us warm. First of many adventures as husband & wife!
Pocahontas County, WV
6 DAYS & 5 NIGHTS, Backwater Tours
Cochin – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum
Day 1
On your arrival at Cochin Airport , our staff will receive you and drive you to the hotel. Spend the afternoon with near by sightseeing in Cochin - the “Queen of Arabian Sea”, which is one of the best natural harbors in the World and is one of the major centers for trade with British, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, etc. tourists attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay is arranged in Cochin.
Day 2
After having breakfast and then checking out from the hotel our driver takes you to Kumarakom (04 ½ Hrs Drive). Check-in at the hotel in Kumarakom. The afternoon is allocated for local attractions in and around Kumarakom - a tiny backwater heaven situated on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. The span of the backwater is spread over 900 sq. km. Choose a canoe, motorboat, or houseboat and explore the beauty of this backwater paradise at its finest. Overnight stay is allocated in Kumarakom.
Day 3
After a stimulating breakfast, check out from the hostel and drive to Alleppey. Set out on an alluring late frontier voyage in traditionally decorated houseboats. Check-in time is 0100 PM and the voyage starts with lunch. While cruising in these floating luxury- estates, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual- skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, and original occupants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient tabernacles and swaying coconut groves. Food will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat
Day 4
After a delicious breakfast served in the houseboat, check out from the houseboat and our driver takes you to Kovalam (04 Hr Drive); on arrival check-in into the hotel. Kovalam is one of the most soothing and finest beach destinations in India. Enjoy the evening watching a beautiful sunset or swimming at the sandy Kovalam Beach. Overnight is to be spent at the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 5
Do for the sightseeing stint of Trivandrum after breakfast- Thiruvananthapuram, preliminarily called Trivandrum, is an ancient megacity with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. This capital megacity of Kerala is a beautiful riverside megalopolis erected on seven hills. It's located on the west seacoast of India spreading over a aggregate of,192sq.km. Sightseeing stint is comprehensive with the visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Overnight stay is arranged in Kovalam.
Day 6
Morning, after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum airport for your flight back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”.
For details : haldiholidays.com/
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”
Bell Mountain / Hiawassee, GA / 2014
- Day Four -
After visiting Two-Medicine Lake, we continued on our little journey with the map we got from the curio shop owner. We found a place to park and hiked up to a secluded place where we found a waterfall unlike I've ever seen - Running Eagle Falls. During the spring time, there are two flowing falls, one from inside (as photographed) and one over top. During the fall, only the inner waterfall is flowing.
Before heading back West to Whitefish, we drove on a winding road with aspen forests surrounding each side. It was beautiful and refreshing, a relaxing way to end our adventure for the day.
"The Story of Running Eagle:
Running Eagle lived many years ago, long before European contact in the early 1700's. She was born here in the heart-land of the Amskapi-Pikuni, next to the shining mountains. Running Eagle was a real mortal person, not mythical.
Running Eagle's life story is an illustrious saga of leadership and many victories that are famous to this day.
The story of her life was told by Pikuni elders in a true oral traditional manner. Running Eagle is the only young woman of the Pikuni people to have gone on a four day fast; to suffer, dream, pray and find her medicine. High above the beautiful falls, her vision was successful. This is a most sacred and respected site, named in her honor by the Pikuni people. In those early days, only young men of certain societies had the special privilege to fast and receive their power.
Running Eagle became a true woman warrior for courage and bravery in all her accomplishments and deeds. Running Eagle was a great horsewoman, a fast runner and excellent hunter. She was kind, thoughtful, and a generous person. With precise perfection, Running Eagle made everything, including her spear, quiver, bows & arrows, all of her horse accouterments of those days. She was out-standing in her warrior-woman attirement of white buck-skin decorated with dyed quill work. She wore a splendid straight up eagle feather war bonnet and carried a shield.
The true exciting stories of her prowess on war parties, raids, adventures, and counting coup unfolded many times in lodges throughout the land. In the time of her teenage years, Running Eagle became the head of her father's painted lodge after his death. It was then she raised her brothers and sisters, and took care of the extended family in accordance with Pikuni laws and traditions.
Running Eagle was a tall and beautiful woman, with long black braids, and walked a straight religious path with grace, pride, and honor. Near her 30th year, Running Eagle went on her last raid across the Continental Divide where she was killed by the Flathead in their territory.
The Pikuni warriors brought her back up to Upper Two Medicine Lake and buried her in a tree on the mountain overlooking the falls. The Pikuni people hold Running Eagle in very high esteem for her knowledge and wisdom, and the inspiring person she became."
- Cynthia (Good Leader) Shildt Kipp
One of the most incredible things about Palau is that it is home to an amazing Jellyfish Lake. Not surprisingly, this is one of Palau’s most famous attractions. Jellyfish Lake is a marine lake located on Eil Malk Island. Every day, millions of golden jellyfish migrate across the lake. While they do this, you can go swimming with them!
Swimming with the jellyfish was actually forbidden in recent years, as the jellyfish population was in decline. However, as of 2019, the jellyfish numbers are on the rise and swimming with them has been reopened.
Jellyfish Lake is around 12,000 years old. It’s a remnant of the last ice age where, during that time, the sea level rose to the point where sea water began to fill the basin. But when the glaciers receded, there was no place for these jellyfish or other fish to go. This isolation allowed the species in the lake to develop on their own and become unique (Darwin would be proud!).
In 2005, there were around 30 million jellyfish in the lake, though that number was in decline for many years. By 2016, there were almost none.
Fortunately, there are now around 700,000 jellyfish back in the lake and scientists are optimistic about the numbers continuing to grow.
The beach to the east of Bournemouth Pier.
Past the beach huts, towards the East Cliff Lift.
The East Cliff Lift
The East Cliff Lift, also built in 1908, links the Russell Coates Art Gallery & Museum with the beach. The museum and art gallery is free to enter and is open every day except Mondays. The East Cliff Lift features a small heritage display in the top toll house.
- Day Six -
Day five was full of whitewater rafting, eating, taking long rides searching for wildlife, and enjoying our last full day in Montana.
Although day six was busy and departure was upon us, we did some last minute exploring. We revisited some old places and stumbled on new gems as well.
After leaving Whitefish Lake, we headed towards Kalispell. The city streets seemed pretty busy, so we escaped to Woodland Park, a quiet place with a beautiful flower garden and crescent pond. Waterfowl were everywhere, hiding beneath weeping willows, going under little bridges, or casually swimming along. There were fountains and archways, trees and flowers - just an overall good place to get some fresh air before our flight.
While walking through the park, we found an art installment. It was a gazebo, but the columns were entirely decorated with handmade glazed tiles.
A sign read:
"Community Spirit Monument:
In working together as a community towards a shared vision, in spite of our differences, citizens of all ages and walks of life created over 2000 tiles for this project, celebrating the majestic beauty and rich diversity of the valley. We are all one!"