Free As A Bird

Seagulls, Panama City Beach, Florida, USA
There is something wondrous about seagulls at the beach. We love listening to their calls and watching them fly majestically in the sea breeze.

Pulling Us In

Tractor, Coweta County, Georgia, USA
We're not real knowledgeable about farming or tractors, but something about this tractor attracted both of us to pull up and take a picture of it. Maybe it was how relatively clean and shiny it was, the apparent simplicity of its design, or how it was just parked out in a front yard. No matter what the reason was, it is part of our memories from a weekend drive.

Making Tracks

Railroad Tracks, Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA
We were wandering around Stone Mountain Park a few years ago and came upon these railroad tracks. We're not sure if these were for the Stone Mountain Railroad (which circles around the park) or perhaps a set of tracks which bisect the park. Either way, it was a lovely rural setting for a train to traverse.

Roses Are Red?

Rose, Livermore, California, USA
The colors of this big, beautiful rose mess up the famous poem, but it is still lovely to look at.

Snips and Snails

Boy Exploring, Harpswell, Maine, USA
The boy above is exploring the rocks, shells, sand, and muck. Perhaps he found some snails and other fun creatures. Perhaps he found some sea glass. No matter what he found, he is certainly having fun!

Pressed With Starch

Grilled Mushroom and Cheese Sandwiches, Tel Aviv, Israel
After arriving in Tel Aviv in the early evening, our jet-lagged bodies told us it was time for lunch. Thinking that a light meal would help us sleep for the night, we decided to have these sandwiches with some small salads and fresh juices. Needless to say, we woke up hungry for dinner a few hours later.

A Wonderful Rascal

Rascal House, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
When Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House Restaurant closed in 2008, it ended the reign of his great Jewish delicatessens on Miami Beach. Joined by Pumpernik's and his namesake Wolfie's, for over 60 years his three restaurants set the gold standard of delicious Jewish comfort food in South Florida.

Tap and Spray

Sprinkler, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA
This handsome sprinkler keeps fruits and vegetables hydrated. Designed by an American inventor in the 1930's, impact sprinklers are much more efficient than many older methods of irrigation. As these ingenious devices water front lawns and schoolyard playing fields, many children like to be chased and sprayed by these sprinklers.

Bau Wow

Bauhaus Apartments Building, Tel Aviv, Israel
A large part of Tel Aviv is known as the White City because of the more than 4,000 Bauhaus style buildings built in the city from the 1930's onward. Tel Aviv's Bauhaus buildings differ from European counterparts by the usage of white stone and paint, small recessed windows and long overhangs to minimize the effects of the hot sun. Many of the Bauhaus buildings are curved and resemble ships with decks to enjoy the ocean air and breezes.

A Real Throwback, Man

Corner of Haight and Ashbury, San Francisco, California, USA
This is the famed corner of Haight and Ashbury in San Francisco. We took this picture with a roll of black and white film about 14 years ago. While totally unplanned, the appearance of the vintage Mini Countrymen (or Mini Traveler) in the intersection adds a nice touch.

A Relaxing Stroll

Boardwalk, Melbourne, Florida, USA
Besides taking a nap, there is nothing so relaxing when we travel as being amongst nature. This boardwalk at Erna Nixon Park allowed us to stroll amongst the trees, bushes, and critters. A very relaxing time indeed.

Nicely PrePeared

Pear and Cheese Salad, Pine Mountain, Georgia, USA
We enjoy delicious food, but we're not necessarily gourmet. This pear and cheese salad turned out to be both delicious and gourmet. Made from local produce and cheeses, this salad from the Gardens Restaurant at Callaway Gardens was superb.

Lunch in Bed

Lunch Appetizers, North Atlantic Ocean
A few years ago, we cashed in our airline miles and realized our dream of flying in Business Class to Europe.

On our flight westbound from Paris, just south of Ireland, we were served a delicious lunch which began with this beautiful appetizer plate. This plate could have sufficed as a delicious and filling lunch all by itself.

King of the Forest?

Lion, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
This lion climbed up to the top of the "mountain" to survey his dominions at the Atlanta Zoo. Even at the zoo, this fellow is very awesome and frightening!