Mt Whitney Goal

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I’m training to climb Mt Whitney in September. The Mountain itself is over 14,000 feet high but by driving to Whitney Portal and climbing the Mount Whitney Trail Route the elevation gain is abou... Read More

Pancakes in San Diego

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On Sunday morning Lillian took Paula B and I went to Richard Walkers, a very good pancake place, in downtown San Diego.  It is very popular.  This photo shows the line outside: We need one of these ... Read More

Not Rio

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This photo was taken in Baja California just south of Rosarito Beach. This one was taken in Rio de Janeiro. The one in Baja is newer, more colorful, closer to the road and much closer to Los Angeles.... Read More

Motmot

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On the last day of any dive trip we have to take an excursion because we can’t fly within 24 hours of diving. This year we took a very long van trip to Chichen Itza to see the temple which was i... Read More

Washing Machine Cows

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These excellent “Washing Machine Cows” were created by Aldo Santini and are on display at outside the Giorgio Santini Art Gallery (tel 011 52 661 614 1459). They are located south of Rosar... Read More

Agassiz Rock

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This is a picture of Agassiz rock in Yosemite Valley taken from an article in the WSJ.  It is off the Four Mile Trail from the valley to Glacier Point and stands about 30 feet tall.  Contrary to rep... Read More