This is the Hallgrimskirkja, the Lutheran church that dominates the skyline of Reykjavik. We flew to Iceland for our first international trip in two years (about time!) and got some fine weather for this photo.
The COVID Memorial
This is an art installation across the street from the White House. Each white flag represents one COVID death. Quite impressive.
Is It a Stuffed Toy?
Nope, that is an actual panda at the National Zoo.
How to Get Drenched
This photo was taken from the Maid of the Mist, at the foot of Niagara Falls. Wearing the poncho they provide is not optional - you are going to get wet.
On Top of Trail Ridge Road
Here we are at the ridge above the mid-point of Trail Ridge Road, in Rocky Mountain National Park. And no, we did not hike very far - just from the parking lot, actually.
No, this is not my house
Actually, it is the Elms estate, in Newport, Rhode Island. I took my dad there a few days ago, and we toured the grounds. The Newport mansions were scheduled to open to public viewing a few days later.
An Octopus in Montana?
This metallic octopus appears to have wandered ashore in Great Falls, Montana.
Wagon Wheel Gate
This nifty gate is located next to a coffee shop in downtown Silverton, Colorado. It was not the best day - gloomy and cold, but did not stop a fair number of motorcyclists from getting out in their insulated finery.
Droopy Cactus
This poor cactus is sadly in need of inflation. Spotted during a walk with friends a few days ago in Scottsdale, Arizona. We did a longish road trip from Colorado to Santa Fe, then on to Scottsdale and back around through Durango.
A Whale in the Desert?
This is Ethyl the Whale, located on the grounds of the Santa Fe Community College, and constructed from plastics that cannot be recycled. As a scuba diver, I can attest to the massive amount of plastic floating around in the oceans. Not good!
Ah, Springtime in the Rockies
We just got another couple of inches of snow last night, which made today’s trail run rather annoying. Still, you can’t beat the views.
Just When Does Spring Arrive?
Here is a nice view looking west from Evergreen. They just got what looks like about eight inches of snow. Sigh. Maybe we’ll have Spring in May.
COVID Will Be Gone When...
Pigs can fly?
Careful Who You Ride With
This sign was posted at the bottom of the Sierra lift at Copper Mountain. The ski patrol takes explosives up this lift to do avalanche mitigation work. So, was this for insurance purposes, or do they just have a screwy sense of humor?
Ice on the Trees at Zero Degrees
Here was the view this morning on Segment 2 of the Colorado Trail. The wind chill was nicely below zero with high humidity, which made for some gorgeous ice on the trees in the early morning sun.
Skiing in a Surgical Mask
Copper Mountain requires everyone to wear a mask this winter, so we went with surgical masks. Here I am at 12,000 feet on Copper!
Don't Trip Over the Deer
I went out for a trail run yesterday and almost tripped over this little guy.
Some Bad Air
The following photo was taken from about 10,000’ on Mount Evans, looking north. Notice the scum of bad air from the Cameron Peak Fire in the distance.
We are Allowed One Vacation
We finally got in a short driving trip at the end of September and cruised through the Colorado National Monument, before returning to our COVID seclusion. Here is a photo of one of the side canyons in the Colorado National Monument.
Good Food and Good Signage
This is an excellent bistro in Palisade, Colorado - and I love their parking signs.
