National War Memorial Tower
Located at the centre of Lilongwe between the Capital Hill and Area 18, the memorial tower is set in the same compound as a statue of the first president of Malawi, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda. The monument was constructed in honour of all soldiers and civilians who died during the First and Second World Wars…
Capetown
Boulder Beach
Diamondhead, A tuffcone
Deposits from hydrovolcanic eruptions are typically highly fragmented due to the explosive nature of interactions between magma and water. Tuff cones commonly form when rising magma is emplaced into a shallow body of water. https://volcano.oregonstate.edu/hydrovolcanism/hydrovolcanic-landforms
Leleiwi “Flying bone”
On the island of Maui, in Haleakala National Park, when approaching the crater of the shield volcano you will find a small parking lot and a short trail to the place that some believe “spirits may have been uplifted”. For the Hawaiians the bones carry the mana, meaning the spiritual power. In this place the…
Blue Hawaii?
Great perspective on how how to enjoy “tropical” beverages and simultaneously celebrate Polynesian culture. Hint ~ it’s not with the kitschy mug. https://www.liquor.com/rethinking-tiki-4799033
Lizards
Almost everyplace you go there is a micro-climate that has Lizards. Please meet exhibit A – Kinshasa.
Masks
To hide oneself in plain sight Never far but far away Comforting protection and careful distance Clarity through another’s eyes The fresh appearance grows bravery
Above Normal Snowpack
Just north of Cedar City Utah is Brianhead Ski Resort. The 2023 ski season has been a standout and the central Utah resort received more snow than any other resort in the state. Although lacking a resort style shopping village the town of Brianhead welcomes the dedicated traveler with a locals only style not present…
Sunset Run Along the Western Ridge
Just north of Pierce Mill the Western Ridge Trail takes a steep climb to the highest points of Rock Creek Park. At just about 5 kilometers round trip to reach the Site of Civil War Fort DeRussy, you can take in a sunset over the western horizon and make it back to the parking lot…
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