Yokohama Fireworks

over the Marine Tower (1995)

July 20th is Marine Day in Japan.
In Yokohama, that means fireworks (or hana-bi - fire flowers) over the harbor.

In 1995, we lived in an apartment that provided an excellent view of the event.

Roadrunner

in Death Valley National Park

Today, we're headed to Death Valley for 5 days of desert hiking.
So, until I return with photos, here's a roadrunner to whet your appetite.

Sydney Opera House

on the waterfront in Sydney, Australia (1994)

Yogya Smile

a sample of Indonesian friendliness

Indonesia is one of my favorite countries, and Yogyakarta is one of my favorite cities in Indonesia.

It's a great walking city, with a lot of interesting history, architecture, and people... smiling people...

Bats!

in Belize

We found these bats in a Mayan temple at Chan Chich in the rainforest of Belize.

I'm a big bat fan, myself... though I realize they aren't everyone's cup of tea.

Nice Rack...

they grow 'em big in the Rocky Mountains

My brother lives near Denver, so any visit eventually leads to the Rockies, where there is plenty of camera food.

Moutains, skies, clouds, and - of course - wildlife, like this elk.

Castle Patterns

at Himeji Castle, Japan

You can't walk through a Japanese castle without feeling like a samurai... well, at least I can't.