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Capilano Suspension Bridge

We just visited the Capilano Suspension Bridge north of Vancouver, BC Canada.   Here are some great images that show how incredible this place is: http://www.springadvertising.com/capilano/kiosk/images/bg/treetops.jpg.

Good Eats at ORD

Almost every time I depart for a trip I stop for a torta at Tortas by Frontera.  Egg and Chorizo Torta is my favorite but make sure you plan in the extra 10 minutes it will take them to make it.  If you don’t have time to spare, try the mollettes, also delicious.

Packing

I was just reading an article in National Geographic Traveler magazine February-March 2013 issue titled, “Excess Baggage”.  It’s a short article and gave some great tips on packing. Weeks before departing for a trip I start thinking about what to pack.  Okay, its more like obsessing.  I remember my first trip to China.  I was going …

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Nice Knockers

I started noticing door knockers on my travels in China and then later while visiting Europe.   I had seen them on doors at Buddhist Temples.  It wasn’t until I was visiting the water town of Wuzhen where I started paying more attention to them.  The following three photos were taken of knockers on doors in traditional …

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Shark!

In honor of Shark Week, here’s a video I took while snorkeling with Blacktip Reef Sharks in Bora Bora.  We were just outside the lagune in about 45 feet of water. You know you’re crazy when you have to wait for the sharks to move out of the way so you can jump in the …

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Yellow Dragon Cave

I read that there was a Yellow Dragon Cave in a park on the other side of the hill from the Shangri-La Hotel in Hangzhou.  I was intrigued by the possibility of exploring a cave.  I was staying with friends on this trip to Hangzhou and their apartment was a little northwest of where the cave was supposed to …

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Boarding Pass Artwork

It’s been a while since my last post because we were in Asbury Park, New Jersey on holiday at The Shore visiting family and friends.  I think that’s exit 7 for those in the know.  It’s always good to catch up with everyone.  While we were there I was telling my partner’s brother what it’s …

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