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Walking Among the Ghosts of Pompeii (20 photos) September 4, 2013 An early port-of-call on our recent Mediterranean cruise was Naples. Nearby Pompeii was first settled in the 6th or 7th century BC by the Greeks. It was conquered by Romans in … Continue reading
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While sitting out enjoying a cup of coffee yesterday morning, I saw some movement in the brush. I started looking closer and was treated to one of those “awww” moments … young coyote pups exploring their surroundings. [14 photos] Click … Continue reading
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The Town Too Tough to Die The legendary Tombstone is located in southeast Arizona, not far from the Mexican border. Close enough, in fact, the the “Cowboys,” as they called themselves, (the nemesis of the Earp brothers) would raid into Mexico to rustle whole herds of cattle. … Continue reading
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Fairbank is a ghost town situated along the San Pedro River not far from Tombstone. It was founded in 1881, the year of the famous “Gunfight at the OK Corral.” Fairbank was an important railroad town serving Tombstone and southeastern … Continue reading
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Took this hike with Jeff on January 8, 2013. The tail is named after rock formations that supposedly look like Mary and the Baby Jesus. I must have missed it. What I did not miss is the beautiful scenery, magnificent stands … Continue reading
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January 6, 2013 – Spent a wonderful day at Old Tucson Studios with Jeff & Leigh. Old Tucson is a movie studio where many famous Westerns have been filmed. When they are not making a movie, Old Tucson is open … Continue reading
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November 29, 2012: Roamed around Ruby, Arizona, an old mining camp very near the Mexican border. Mining started in the area in the late 1870s. Ruby’s heyday was in the late 1920s and 30s, when it produced gold, silver, lead, zinc … Continue reading
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Visited San Diego Zoo on December 12, 2012. I’ve been there before, but forgot exactly what an exceptional place it is. The highlight was our “Backstage Pass” tour, where we got up close and personal with some of the critters. … Continue reading
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Riparian Area – a wet zone (relatively speaking) in the desert On a hike with my friend on November 13, 2012, through some serious desert and cactus, we came upon this riparian area on the fringes and within a wash. … Continue reading
