Travel Adventures

The Good Old Days

2012-02-06T12:08:00Z

The time was 1951,shortly after a fire destroyed our old farm house three days after Christmas in 1950.
Living in a small farming community in southeastern Indiana, the community we lived in was like an extended family.

The local fire department was an all volunteer force which responded even before dad and I were able to arrive home from an early morning errand.

After the fire was distinguished, the task of building a new home was tackled. In those days there was no such thing as insurance and being farmers, money was hard to come by.

Soon neighbors began to help,and battling freezing cold , the old house was dismantled and a new home was soon constructed from materials salvaged from the remaining structure. Work was continued through the long cold winter, probably one of the coldest and snow laden winters in recent memory , until it was finally completed in the spring, ready for us to move into and after the unexpected interruption continue our lives .

The house was pretty basic, as in those days there were no modern conviences such as we all enjoy today. No TV, micro wave ovens, computers , etc. We did have a bathroom, but for a time it was just an empty room, the normal appliances of a bathroom were only added later as money allowed. Outdoor plumbing was still the only option, so in really cold weather, I would wait until I arrived at school so I could use warmer facilities. At school the restroom was located in the basement, so it wasn't much warmer than at home, but every degree helps.

We left the farm in 1963, and at that time a bath tub still had not been installed. We were poor, but we had fun and it was a great way to grow up, we have much today, but in many ways those times were better as people were closer and always willing to help in a time of crisis. No one even thought of asking government for help, it would have been a disgrage to ask for public money to assist someone in need.

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St. Armand's Circle John Ringling Bridge

2012-01-30T12:15:00Z

The present John Ringling Bridge in Sarasota Florida was constructed a few years ago, connecting St. Armand's Circle to the mainland of Sarasota Florida, it has become a prominent landmark in the local landscape.

John Ringling Bridge
The bridge is the present reincarnation of a long line of bridges to connect St. Armand's Circle to the mainland. The first bridge was constructed by the then circus magnate John Ringling who used elephants from his circus to pull the logs used to construct the bridge.

He had visions of St. Armands becoming the play ground of the rich and famous, a popular hang out of presidents and such. As a result the streets on the circle were all named after previous presidents of the United States.

That dream didn't quite pan out the way he had envisioned it, however the circle and Longboat Key has become a favorite of the more affluent of our society. Longboat Key is known to be one of the most exquisite ten addresses in the United States and as a result it has gained a lot of notoriety. The most recent claim to fame being that George W. Bush was staying at a prominent tennis resort on the island on 9/11/2001.

St. Armand's Circle has become a shopping and dining mecca, and as a result the streets and sidewalks are normally filled with vacationers enjoying a day touring the many attractions it has to offer.

As a result of what the area has become, even though for the most part , presidents don't hang out here on a regular basis, John Ringling's dream has been fulfilled.

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Parrish Florida

2012-01-23T12:08:00Z

Parrish Florida located about 40 miles south east of Tampa Florida on the states suncoast has a long history.

Parrish is named after one of its first settlers, Crawford Parrish (1811–1899) who came to Manatee County in 1869. He then purchased land at Oak Hill from Major William Turner, on which Parrish farmed food crops as well as tobacco, citrus, cattle and hogs. He also homesteaded many acres and in 1885 was awarded a 40-acre land grant signed by President Grover Cleveland. He as his wife, Mary, had eight children many of whose descendants still call Parrish home.

Crawford and Mary Parrish are buried at Fortner Cemetery. Crawford and Mary Parrish’s son John Parrish (1857–1918) was influential in the early years of Parrish. Like many of his neighbors. Parrish made much of his income from citrus, which had to be hauled by mule and wagon to waiting boats in Bradenton. Parrish knew that a railroad stop at Oak Hill ( as Parrish was then known) was crucial to the towns development. He thus convinced railroad and government officials to build a depot at Oak Hill and he then donated land for the depot, water tank and for miles of track.

The depot brought packing houses, grocers, doctors, druggists and other merchants to town. Parrish thrived until the Great Depression destroyed much of its commerce and farmers and ranchers were forced to leave for work in big cities. Packing houses and grocers closed down and it would take decades for many families to recover. But the Parrish name lives on, as dozens of descendants of Crawford Parrish still call the area home and are active in local government, churches, rural health and civic associations.

Parrish (from historical marker in front of old school house located on US301 in middle of village) The first documented settlers in present-day Parrish in early part of 1850 were William B Hooker and William H Johnson. Here they found the ideal climate, fertile soil and a nearby river, all suitable for establishing a plantation for their ill-fated joint venture of growing sea island cotton. After the partnership was dissolved, Major William Iredell Turner acquired Hooker’s plantation in 1867 and named it "Oak Hill". Among the other earlier settlers were Crawford and Mary Bratcher (Vanzandt) Parrish. When the post office opened, the name was changed to "Parrish". The railroad provided mail and travel service by 1902 Parrish became a thriving community depending upon a citrus, cattle and agriculture economy.

There's a grove here over 100 years old that is still bearing. Area had three packing houses, three or more churches, two boarding houses, blacksmith shop and many stores. At turn of century, the Methodist Church served as a school. The first schoolhouse was built on land given by Crawford Parrish. It was removed and replaced with the present building in 1924.

Judah P Benjamin, Confederate Secretary of State, in his 1865 escape from Richmond at the end of the Civil War, was secretly hidden in a swamp behind Major Turner's house for several days before he was transported to Gamble Mansion where he remained for some time.

In today's world Parrish ahs probably changed little from it's early history, still a small village, life goes on around it with little influence to the daily lives of it's citizens, little has changed here and most people lead a realative simplistic lifestyle enjoying the Florida sunshine with little care about the outside world.

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Visit Guatemala, The Beginning of a New Mayan Cycle

2012-01-20T14:56:31Z

A good friend of mine is leading a group into the Mayan empire on a journey of transformation in March. I have traveled with this lady into Belize in search of the pyramid where the Helen Mitchell Hedges crystal skull was found. It was an enlightening and educational experience. Join her on her expedition into Guatemala for this opportunity to participate in the beginning of a new Mayan cycle.

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Versailles, Indiana

2012-01-16T12:06:00Z

Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Indiana, Versailles is a quaint little town located at the junction of two major highways, US421 which runs north and south and US50 which in turn runs east and west. Both highways span the country from shore to shore and played a vital role in the formation of the United states.

Versailles has a long history and many interesting tidbits of history from times long gone abound. The famous hanging tree in the local cemetery is one of many. Five local desperados were terrorizing, robbing, and pilfering the community.Thus a group of vigilantes met in the town of Napoleon about 8 miles away and decided to take action. Thus the gang was dragged from the jail, beaten, and hung from a tree in the local cemetery, end of story.
Ripley County Courthouse
On Sunday July 13th 1863 General Morgan of the confederate Army entered Ripley County from Jennings County , and after raiding a general store in Rexville, marched into Versailles, seized the guns of the militia ,then they looted the treasury and burned the town. In the process the local masonic lodge was destroyed and the jewels of the lodge stolen.

The next morning, upon discovering the theft, General Morgan, himself a mason, ordered the return of the jewels. As a result , the jewels are still proudly displayed in the lodge entry way.

One of the more prominent citizens to come forth from this tiny hamlet, James Henry Tyson,(1856-1941), rose through the ranks of Walgreens Drug Store to become a high ranking executive, and on his death donated 18,000 shares of stock to a community fund. To this day this fund has and still does create a revenue stream for such organizations as , the Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, schools and library.

A small village where nothing much changes in the day to day life of it's citizens, it maintains a charm from days gone by, a place to chill out and enjoy life at a slower pace than one would find in larger communities, the nearby location of Versailles State park, one of the finest parks in Indiana make this a certain stop on your travels through the heart land of our country.

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What is a Hoosier?

2012-01-09T12:01:00Z

What is a Hoosier?

I recently came across this, I thought it was interesting and although it isn't my article, I thought it worthy of publication. The links are mine, and not the arthors.

From the painting by Marcus Mote
to illustrate John Finley's poem.
Indiana State Library, Indiana Division,
Negative #2120C.

For well over a century and a half the people of Indiana have been called Hoosiers. It is one of the oldest of state nicknames and has had a wider acceptance than most. True, there are Buckeyes of Ohio, the Suckers of Illinois and the Tarheels of North Carolina -- but none of these has had the popular usage accorded Hoosier.

The only comparable term in American experience is Yankee. And that started out as a synonym for New Englander. In the Civil War era Southerners applied it indiscriminately to all Northerners. In the world wars, many a boy from Dixie doubtless felt a sense of shock when he discovered that in the eyes of our British (Limey) allies that all Americans were Yanks!

But where did Hoosier come from? What is its origin? We know that it came into general usage in the 1830s. John Finley of Richmond wrote a poem, "The Hoosier's Nest," which was used as the "Carrier's Address" of the Indianapolis Journal, Jan. 1, 1833. It was widely copied throughout the country and even abroad. Finley originally wrote Hoosier as"Hoosher." Apparently the poet felt that it was sufficiently familiar to be understandable to his readers. A few days later, on January 8, 1833, at the Jackson Day dinner at Indianapolis, John W. Davis offered "The Hoosher State of Indiana" as a toast. And in August, former Indiana governor James B. Ray announced that he intended to publish a newspaper, The Hoosier, at Greencastle, Indiana.

A few instances of the earlier written use of Hoosier have been found. The word appears in the "Carrier's Address" of the Indiana Democrat on January 3, 1832. G. L. Murdock wrote on February 11, 1831, in a letter to General John Tipton, "Our Boat will [be] named the Indiana Hoosier." In a publication printed in 1860, Recollections . . . of the Wabash Valley, Sandford Cox quotes a diary which he dates July 14, 1827, "There is a Yankee trick for you -- done up by a Hoosier." One can only wonder how long before this Hoosier was used orally.

As soon as our nickname came into general use, speculation began as to its origin. The speculation and argument have gone on ever since. On October 26, 1833, the Indiana Democrat reprinted an article published earlier in the Cincinnati Republican: "The appellation of Hooshier has been used in many of the Western States, for several years, to designate . . . an inhabitant of our sister state of Indiana." The Ohio editor then reviews three explanations of the nickname and concludes:

Whatever may have been the original acceptation of Hooshier this we know, that the people to whom it is now applied, are amongst the bravest, most intelligent, most enterprising, most magnanimous, and most democratic of the Great West, and should we ever feel disposed to quit the state in which we are now sojourning, our own noble Ohio, it will be to enroll ourselves as adopted citizens in the land of the "Hooshier."

Among the more popular theories:

When a visitor hailed a pioneer cabin in Indiana or knocked upon its door, the settler would respond, "Who's yere?" And from this frequent response Indiana became the "Who's yere" or Hoosier state. No one ever explained why this was more typical of Indiana than of Illinois or Ohio.
That Indiana rivermen were so spectacularly successful in trouncing or "hushing" their adversaries in the brawling that was then common that they became known as "hushers," and eventually Hoosiers.
There was once a contractor named Hoosier employed on the Louisville and Portland Canal who preferred to hire laborers from Indiana. They were called "Hoosier's men" and eventually all Indianans were called Hoosiers.
A theory attributed to Gov. Joseph Wright derived Hoosier from an Indian word for corn, "hoosa." Indiana flatboatmen taking corn or maize to New Orleans came to be known as "hoosa men" or Hoosiers. Unfortunately for this theory, a search of Indian vocabularies by a careful student of linguistics failed to reveal any such word for corn.
Quite as plausible as these was the facetious explanation offered by "The Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley. He claimed that Hoosier originated in the pugnacious habits of our early settlers. They were enthusiastic and vicious fighters who gouged, scratched and bit off noses and ears. This was so common an occurrence that a settler coming into a tavern the morning after a fight and seeing an ear on the floor would touch it with his toe and casually ask, "Whose ear?"

The distinguished Hoosier writer, Meredith Nicholson (The Hoosiers) and many others have inquired into the origin of Hoosier. But by all odds the most serious student of the matter was Jacob Piatt Dunn, Jr., Indiana historian and longtime secretary of the Indiana Historical Society. Dunn noted that "hoosier" was frequently used in many parts of the South in the 19th century for woodsmen or rough hill people. He traced the word back to "hoozer," in the Cumberland dialect of England. This derives from the Anglo-Saxon word "hoo" meaning high or hill. In the Cumberland dialect, the word "hoozer" meant anything unusually large, presumably like a hill. It is not hard to see how this word was attached to a hill dweller or highlander. Immigrants from Cumberland, England, settled in the southern mountains (Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland River, Cumberland Gap, etc.). Their descendents brought the name with them when they settled in the hills of southern Indiana.

As Meredith Nicholson observed: "The origin of the term 'Hoosier' is not known with certainty." But certain it is that . . . Hoosiers bear their nickname proudly. Many generations of Hoosier achievement have endowed the term with connotations that are strong and friendly . . . .

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Palmetto Florida

2012-01-02T12:01:00Z

One of the early settlements of southwest Florida, Palmetto has grown from humble beginnings to the thriving community it is today.
Palmetto Florida

The first shipping dock in this part of Florida was built at the foot of 9th Avenue by Joel Hendrix several years after arriving here in 1871. Soon after that the narrow guage Palmetto Terminal Rail Road was built in 1893.

Both were constructed to provide a way for farmers to transport their products to markets, thereby making citrus and other products available to the American public. In the early days the train was rather unreliable , the locomotive broke down quite often , making it necessary to hitch four horses to the flat bed car and pulling it to the docks in the time worn tradition of using horse power when all else failed.

The town was incorporated in 1897 , and soon after in 1899 the first bank in Manatee County, was opened in this fair city.

Boardwalk and Pier located in down town Palmetto Florida.
Today much has changed, no longer an important shipping port as most produce today now travels by truck, the town has become a tourist mecca, with dining,fishing, shopping and other attractions available. Orlando and Disney world is less than two hours away, the Kennedy Space center less than three and many professional baseball teams now hold spring training in

the area offering more added attractions to be enjoyed. Be sure to bring your camera!

Whether spending a day or a week , there is much available to make your stay an enjoyable and pleasant experience.

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America's Number One Beach

2011-12-12T12:07:00Z

Located on the west central coast of Florida lies a pristine beach that has just recently been named America's number one beach.
Siesta Beach
Famous for it's white quartz crystal sand this jewel is located in Sarasota Florida, just 65 miles south of Tampa International Airport. Due to the white quartz characteritics of the sand , it is never hot and can be walked on with bare feet, even during summer on the hottest days.

A family beach, the atmosphere is conducive to families or couples who want to enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. A nearby shaded picnic area and covered refereshment area adds to this friendly environment.

The beach is nearly four miles long from north to south making an enjoyable beach walk a necessity while enjoying the gentle rolling waves and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The shallow waters makes for an enjoyable experience for young children are able to wade and splash without being exposed to high waves and riptides. The water often reaches 90 degrees in the summer so there will be no chattering teeth or blue shivering toddlers.

There is reportedly a vortex nearby at Point of Rocks for those bent on these activities and an interesting drumming circle is held every Sunday evening until well after the sun sets over the semi-tropical paradise, after which time dinner can be enjoyed at one of the local restaurants.

Whatever your interests, you will find something to entertain you on Siesta Key.

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Sahib Shrine Sarasota Florida

2011-12-05T12:10:00Z

The Sahib Shrine Temple in Sarasota Florida is one of the most active Shrine Temples in all Shrinedom.

Sahib Shrine
The Sahib Shrine had humble beginnings beginning in the 1970s. It began as a Shrine Club with over 800 members. Due to many "snowbirds" desiring to relocate south after retiring from their life long vocations in the north, the club grew rapidly. As it di it becfame increasingly difficult ot find a facility large enough to accomodate their dinners, dances and other functions.

As a result, $13,000 was contributed to buy a pioece of property to someday build a facility to accomodate the membership. The building was constructed in 1975 , with full temple status gained in 1982. Since then the Sarasota Shriners , who at one time had a membership of nearly 5,000, have contributed much to the Sarasota community and to the Shriners main philantrophic function, The Shriner's Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children, where children receive free medical care regardless of race, creed, or national origin.

Today, the temple and it's members continue on as it has since it's inception, providing enjoyment and fellowship to it's members and ladies while at the same time helping providing free medical care for thousands of children.

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Solitude: Sarasota Florida

2011-11-28T12:00:00Z

Enjoying peaceful Sarasota Bay Florida, what better place to decide where to travel next on Florida's suncoast?

Sarasota Florida

This quiet spot located near a busy restaurant on City Island Park in Sarasota Florida it is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine.

Sitting here , one is oblivious to all the activity going on around you. Located on a popular hiking path where people come to just walk their dogs, lay out on the grass or just sit and contemplate life, this park bench seldom wants for visitors.

A popular Tiki Bar is nearby to satisfy ones hunger and thirst should the need arise. Adjacent to a popular local tourist attraction where charter fishing tours, afternoon and evening dinner cruises can be arranged as well as fine and relaxed dining , it would be hard to find a more ideal location to spend the afternoon enjoying the best life has to offer.

I'm sure while sitting on this bench, many people have decided to make Sarasota their permanent home.

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Punta Gorda Florida

2011-11-21T12:02:00Z

Punta Gorda Florida is located on the west coast of Florida, about 75 miles south of Tampa Florida.

Ponce De Leon Park waterfront pier
This tiny little village is located on the southern coast of Charlotte Harbor, and has much to offer the visitor, be it he is staying for a few hours or several days. One of the many attractions, Fisherman's Village a shopping and dining mecca offers fine waterfront dining and shops where one can spend the day.

Devastated by hurricane Charley in 2004, the town and surrounding area was nearly destroyed. Much property damaged ensured and it took several years to rebuild the area, now it is back to normal with most of the city retaining it's original charm. Much of it looks just like it did before, only with a new coat of paint.

Ponce De Leon Park where this photo was taken was built in honor of Ponce De Leon who visited here in the early 1500s while he was searching for the fountain of youth. In fact Mineral Springs, located near here was where the local indians believed the fountain of youth to be. As a result it has become a popular attraction, don't know if it contributes to eternal life, but it sure feels good.

If you're passing through, don't pass it by.

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1951 Pontiac

2011-11-14T12:03:00Z

A classic in it's time, the 1951 Pontiac was a real car.

It was the seccond car I ever owned, the first being a 1952 Henry J that had been given to me by my grandparents when I was 15. They had driven the Henry J for several years and it was close to the end of it's productive life. That didn't matter to me, I washed and polished it every week, even though I couldn't drive it on the roads.

The Heny J lasted several months and it was time to make a change in the mode of my transportation. This Pontiac was in great shape, even though it was 10 years old. It featured a straight 8 engine and automatic transmission.

I once set a speed record by driving between the Iron Bridge in Batesville Indiana to Youngman's Garage in Napoleon Indiana, a distance of about 13 miles over an extremely hilly and curvy road. Along with the help of my navigator Jim Youngman, we covered the distance in 9 minutes and 30 seconds, a record that stood for several years.

The car saw me through my high school years, and henceforth it was traded for a classy 1956 Ford Fairlane V8 with dual exhausts and all the trimmings.

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Half Moon Caye ,Carnival Cruise Ship

2011-11-07T11:59:00Z

Even though the Caribbean Islands are some of the most beautiful islands any where in the world, some stand out more than others.

Carnival Triump

Half Moon Cay is one such island. Owned by Carnival Crusie Lines it is a favorite destination stop of many crusie lines, not just Carnival. Featuring turquoise blue waters it is the perfect island to spend a relaxing day , lounging, jet skiing or many of the other activities available.

With a barbecued lunch available, what more could one desire?

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Barbados: Christ Church, Chase Vault

2011-11-03T12:10:00Z

When traveling one never knows for sure what surprises await them. This is one of the benefits of travel and is one of the reasons travel is so alluring to so many people.
Chase Vault, Christ Church Barbados

On a recent cruise ship visit to Barbados we were disappointed when the photo tour we wanted to partake in was sold out, so we opted for another tour instead. As it turned out , I was glad we made the change.

One of the stops was at Christ Church located in Christ Church Parish. I had never been here before and as is my usual custom I hadn't done much research before coming here. I had no idea what this was about, I normally don't do much research, I have found my adventures normally turn out best if I just follow my nose and let the universe guide me to where I need to be.

Christ Church is a beautiful old church with a history that spans many centuries. Having survived hurricanes, fires and other disasters , it continues today to serve it's parishioners as it has in the past. One of the most interesting features of the church is the cemetery and the Chase Vault.

The Chase Vault was originally built as a final resting place for some of the early more prominent citizens of the congregation. It was soon discovered that after burial the coffins would move about the vault and be in total disarray upon examination. The vault was sealed with heavy stones, but noises would be heard coming from inside and the contents of the vault would be moved from their original location.

After this phenomenon was observed several times, the parishioners decided to bury the coffins in the cemetery, and as a result the disturbances ceased.

Several years ago, a visitor decided to take a souvenir home with them. Upon arriving home , they began to experience all sorts of misfortune, and experienced one personal disaster after another. They returned the souvenir to the crypt and their fortune immediately changed.

I decided to take only photos and leave only footprints.

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Miami Florida Sunrise

2011-10-31T12:12:00Z

Over the years , one of the most valuable lessons I have learned is to never pack my camera away where I can't get to it. You never know when they once in a lifetime photo opportunity will arise.

Miami Sunrise
As our ship docked in Miami after returning from a seven day fun filled cruise to the Caribbean, we were preparing to leave our cabin and have breakfast one last time in the dining room before departing the ship and driving home.

I decided to take one last look from our balcony, and boy, am I glad I did! The sun was just rising over the horizon to reveal a beautiful tropical sunrise over Miami Beach. Breakfast would have to wait. I grabbed my trusty Nikon from it's resting place in my camera bag and captured several shots before the sun rose completely above the horizon.

A lesson learned, always keep your camera handy . People say it is impossible to get good travel photos while on a cruise. This simply isn't true. Just stay alert, plenty of opportunities will present themselves and you will return home with lots of memories and souvenirs.

Sedona Arizona: Boynton Canyon

2011-10-27T12:05:00Z

As mysterious as it is beautiful, Boynton Canyon is a "must" see on your next visit to ancient Sedona.

Boynton Canyon Sedona Arizona

Located just a few short miles northwest of Sedona , this sacred land is home to many legends. Native American Indians have lived in this land for thousands of years, thus the land is sacred to them.

Boynton Canyon is one of the four major vortexes in the Sedona area, which lends it to many unusual events. Many report much UFO activity in this area as well as other strange phenomenon.

One of the most beautiful resorts to be found any where is located in this canyon. Visited by guests from all walks of life, Enchantment Resort , (The former Gardner Ranch), is said to have been built on sacred Indian burial grounds.Many believe this has lead to the continious and ongoing financial problems the resort has endured.

The early morning and late afternoon sun makes this an ideal dining experience.

Hiking in the area, and enjoying the exteme beauty and magnificance it isn't hard to imagine that at one time this whole area was underwater. Venturing up Sycamore Canyon Trail, about a mile behind the Enchantment Resort an area of white quartz beach sand with sea shells included can be seen , in an area that today is about 4,500 feet above sea level. How did that get there?

Plan to spend some time, you might even get to see a UFO.

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Chicago : Oak Street Beach

2011-10-24T12:00:00Z

Things aren't always as they seem. Often times we can assume we know where something occurred, however when the truth comes out , we can be completely surprised.

Oak Street Beach Chicago Illinois

If I didn't know any better, I would assume the above photo was taken at some exotic beach location in the Caribbean or Mediterranean Ocean. With the beautiful sand , sea gulls and small fishing boat, the photo has all the trappings of such an exotic location.

However, nothing could be farther from the truth, the photo was actually taken in down town Chicago. A little known secret , Chicago has a beach. Although small , it is a beach, no less. Nestled just off the Magnificent Mile, the beach can be a refuge from a hard day's shopping . A welcome retreat to savor before enjoying the evening night clubbing in Chicago.

As nice and beautiful as it is, one has to remember to keep an eye on the sky. The late June day we were there, a cold front blew in from Lake Michigan and the temperature suddenly dropped from 85 degrees to 58 in just a matter of minutes. Wearing only swim trunks, a tee shirt and sandals , it was indeed a long cold walk back to our hotel.

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San Juan Puerto Rico El Morro

2011-10-20T12:00:00Z

Over looking the Atrlantic Ocean from El Morro in San Juan Puerto Rico.

El Morro

This ancient fort, dating back to the 16th century has been protecting the port and citizens of this island for centuries. For many years it was unconquerable and even today remains a formidabale site when visiting the island.

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St. John's U.S.V.I.

2011-10-17T12:04:00Z

St. John's U.S.V.I. located near St. Thomas is a must see for any one in that part of the world

St. Johns U.S.V.I.

The final stop on our cruise , St. Johns and St. Thomas was the perfect way to end a seven day adventure in the caribbean.

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Chillin' out in St. Lucia

2011-10-13T12:00:00Z

St. Lucia a part of the Winward Islands in the Lesser Antillies, located between Martinique and St. Vincent it is an island paradise to the 10th degree.

St. Lucia

This gentleman seems to be enjoying life to the max. It was fairly early in the day and he was probably contemplating on how to best spend his time on this island paradise.

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