Thermometer and Calendar, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
It can get very hot on Miami Beach, figuratively and literally. However, we are quite sure it's never been 120°F anytime in recent memory, and especially not in October.
Many communities have public clocks, calendars, and thermometers. This one was a little unusual in that it was completely analog and appears to have a little bench to sit on.
The thermometer above was definitely broken, as the record books show that the temperature on October 17, 2004 was no more than 85°F.
Railyard, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Railroads helped build the United States into an industrial powerhouse. Although passenger rail has been passé in much of this country for many decades, shipping goods by rail is still very common and increases significantly each year. This picture demonstrates the awesome amount of construction required to make a nationwide rail network. In this picture alone we can see many railways branching and merging.
Elephants, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
These elephants at the Atlanta Zoo were basking in the weak rays of the winter sun on a very cold day. Elephants are pachyderms, a term derived from the Greek compound word pachydermata which means thick skin. On a day like this, thick skin was definitely helpful!
Panama City Beach, Florida, USA
We had our first dance together at a little disco on Panama City Beach. Every year, we travel there to play on the white beaches and in the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This year, because of the BP oil spill, we likely will not be able to go. In fact, with over 100 million gallons of oil spilled into the Gulf, we figure it could be a decade or more until we can go again.
Barbecued Chicken, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Americans love to grill out during the summer, especially on holidays. As today is July 4th, America's Independence Day, here's a picture of Marc grilling up some chicken during a prior Independence Day holiday weekend. Note his red, white, and blue attire!
Lake Michigan, USA
The morning sun is shining down on southwestern Lake Michigan. Enroute to Chicago, we were likely in our descent by this time. At 22,400 sq mi (58,000 km2), Lake Michigan is the largest body of water by area wholly in the United States and also the largest by area found entirely within any one country. If you look closely, you can see a large ship plying the waters.
Poppy Seed Pod, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA
We saw this amazing seed pod at Callaway Gardens. Designed by the greatest architect of all, this beautiful structure is used to hold and then spread poppy seeds.
PS: Many thanks to our friend Scott, an expert in gardening and landscape design, for identifying this structure for us!
Ganei Yehoshua (Joshua Gardens) Park, Tel Aviv, Israel
Everyday, parks and gardens are wonderful places to relax, recharge, and have fun. At Ganei Yehoshua (Joshua Gardens) Park you can have a picnic, play backgammon, sit on a bench, play sports, stroll amongst desert plants and rock gardens, see sculptures, eat at an outdoor cafe, and even rent a boat on a small lake.
CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Standing 1,815 feet tall, the CN Tower is one of the highest free-standing structures in the world. From the Sky Pod observatory, you can look down more than 1,000 feet to the city below.
Rental Sailboats, North Florida, USA
We took this picture in July of 1990. We think these rental sailboats are awaiting sailors at Maclay Gardens near Tallahassee. However, it was so long ago, that we're not quite sure where this photo was taken.
Pasture, Sharpsburg, Georgia, USA
On a recent trip, we decided to travel on smaller state roads instead of the Interstate. This view was one of our many rewards!
Crabs, Redondo Beach, California, USA
These friends have plenty of reasons to be crabby. They're on ice waiting to be somebody's lunch or dinner.
Good Neighbor Day Airshow, Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Airshows are wonderful, fun events where you can see airplanes on static display and, especially, in the air performing acrobatic feats.
In the picture above, the AeroShell Acrobatic Team approaches the crowd and readies their formation for more exciting loops, rolls, and dives.
Iridescent Fish, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
