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Author Archives: rubyroams
Wondrous Maine
Luminescent and welcoming, Acadia national park in north eastern Maine is perched on Mount Desert Island. Created in 1916 through the boundless vision and generosity of early 20th century luminaries including the Rockefeller’s, it protects the high rocky headlands along … Continue reading
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Tagged Acadia National Park, Lobsters, Maine, whales
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A whimper becomes a roar: Mighty Mississippi
In its own way, my stateside life for the past 38 years has followed the flow of the Mississippi. A first glimpse of its blue waters captured the imagination as I read of early pioneers navigating its swiftness in cattle … Continue reading
Posted in MInnesota, Mississippi River
Tagged Lake Itasca, Minnesota Lakes, Mississippi River
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Turquoise lakes, Majestic mountains, Dazzling glaciers
I finally got to experience the Canadian Rockies in all their Fall splendor, a trip that ranks in the top 5 of the multitudes I have taken. Now I wonder why I waited so long! Winding our way from the … Continue reading
Posted in Banff, Canadian Rockies, Jasper, lake Louise
Tagged Banff and Jasper, Canadian Rockies, lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Spirt Island
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Kruger Loves!!
Early morning drives were a favorite in Kruger nestled amongst the Drakensberg mountains. Well before dawn the air was redolent with the earthy smells of the bush. The musky smell of buffalo intruded on the crisp, clean air and birds … Continue reading
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Mosi-Oa-Tunya: The smoke that thunders
Words cannot capture the awe inspiring grandeur of the Victoria Falls. The ever present roar of the thundering waters, mist hanging over gorges rising off an arid landscape carved by the Zambezi river snatch breath, soul and mind away. Walking … Continue reading
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Tagged the smoke that thunders, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Chobe dreams. Botswana and Namibia
I stepped into another reality four days ago when we arrived in Kasane in Botswana and spent the next few days crisscrossing the Chobe river from Botswana to Namibia on the Zambezi Queen. The African elephant, buffalo, hippopotamus, birds of … Continue reading
Posted in Botswana, Chobe National Park, Namibia
Tagged Afric, Botswana, buffalo, Chobe National Park, elephants, Namibia
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Cape Town Highs
A truly spectacular day with blue skies and bright sunshine. At the expense though of a severe drought afflicting the area. The natives pray for rain, the tourists revel in glorious days and the ability to take in Robben Island … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town South Africa
Tagged cape Malay culture, Cape Town, Robbens Island, Table Mountain
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Africa Africa Africa
A wish and a dream come true! So wonderful to be back in South Africa, a journey of hopes and thoughts materialized. Though planned to be a 60th birthday celebration in February, a short delay later and I am finally … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town South Africa
Tagged Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Cape Town, mussels, table
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Stepping back in time
On my recent trip to Prague, I was able to explore the medieval city of Cesky Krumlov in the southern Czech Republic. This city adds its images to my treasure trove of memories, of Bruge in Belgium and Chester in … Continue reading
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