On the North Branch of the Winooski River
Last week, I went to Montpelier, Vermont to visit my parents for Christmas. A couple of days into the trip, I went out and walked up and down the North Branch of the Winooski...
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An Unexpected Date
I once had an unexpected date in Madrid. It started when I got to Barajas Airport six hours before my friends did. It was a long time to wait, so I decided to check...
The Shores of Lake Champlain
On my third trip to Vermont in December, 2011, I spent a lot of time exploring Burlington, Vermont. Burlington sits on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, a large lake that separates Vermont from...
Aloha Hawaii: 24 Hours in Waikiki
In February 2006 I moved to American Samoa. Along the way, we had an overnight layover in Honolulu. Most people visit Hawaii for more than a day, but since I only had about 12...
A Wintry Day in Burlington, Vermont
I love to take pictures on sunny days, but when you visit Vermont in the middle of winter, you don’t have that luxury. But even under a dreary winter sky, it’s nice to walk...
Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg, Texas
Recently I posted pictures of my 2009 trip to Fredericksburg, Texas. While down there, I stayed in a cabin and saw some beautiful countryside. And while there are some good wineries in the region,...
Fredericksburg, Texas: Oktober 2009
In the mid-1800s, a large number of Germans settled the Hill Country around Austin and San Antonio. Since then, they’ve assimilated with Texan/American culture, but they still celebrate their German heritage. No where is...
Winter in Montpelier, Vermont
I went to visit my parents for Christmas back in December 2009, After several years of living in Texas, Vermont was quite a shock to my system. Still, it was a beautiful place, on...
Another Dead-End Date
“I had a date the other night.” “Really?” “Don’t sound so surprised, Fred. It’s been known to happen.” “I didn’t mean it like that, Bob. I haven’t had a date myself in over two...
Boston Skyline: More Photos from Massachusetts
Any good city needs an impressive skyline, and Boston is no exception. The Boston skyline isn’t as tall as that of New York or even Dallas, but it’s got a lot of pretty buildings...
