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Somber Sarajevo

Posted on November 15, 2018 by admin
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What’s special about Sarajevo can’t be captured by photos. I spent more time observing, conversing, and reflecting on Sarajevo’s past, present and future than I did taking photos. Sarajevo touched me more than any other destination I visited on this trip.P1060059

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Split Personality

Posted on November 7, 2018 by admin
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After three days in Dubrovnik we split for Split. (Sorry, its either alliterations or puns. Take your pick.)P1060034 Continue reading →

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Dubrovnik From Two Perspectives

Posted on November 2, 2018 by admin
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The polished marble streets and limestone walls of Dubrovnik’s old city sparkle in the sunshine. But the best way to view them is from atop the walls that circle the city and from Lokrum Island just a short boat ride away.P1050906

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Zany Zagreb

Posted on October 30, 2018 by admin
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Zany? Maybe not, but I couldn’t resist another alliteration. It could have been worse. How about Zarathustrian Zagreb? I have no idea what that means. I just like the sound of it.P1050767

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Funky Florence

Posted on October 28, 2018 by admin
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Well, maybe not so funky, but I like alliterations. Admittedly, this one was a stretch.P1050615

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Trekking Through Tuscany

Posted on October 15, 2018 by admin
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You would think that after 5 days of hiking, I would lose a couple of pounds. Apparently not when you’re trekking through Tuscany.P1050385

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Cruising the Inside Passage in SE Alaska in a (Very) Small Boat

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin
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My recent trip through the Inside Passage of SE Alaska, my third in the area, broke all of my personal records for whales, brown bears, and photos. P1040628

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Bill and Don’s Excellent Adventure

Posted on July 7, 2018 by admin
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What’s better than one geezer exploring the treasures of British Columbia’s spectacular coast line? Two geezers.
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Beautiful Belize III: Thrills and Spills on a Jungle River

Posted on May 2, 2018 by admin
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I gulped once, then hung on for dear life as our inflatable kayak plunged 12 feet down the vertical face of the waterfall.P1030863

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Beautiful Belize II: Adventure Sports and Fine Dining in the Rainforest

Posted on April 28, 2018 by admin
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The taut wire sang as the Adventure Geezer zipped over the meadow. No, not me, the other “Adventure Geezer,” my generational compatriot, John, from British Columbia.P1030794

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