Category Archives: USA Pics

Rocky Mt High 01

Here u c my roving correspondent (how many do i have? one of life’s mysteries) and mate.  They r in Colorado near Aspen.

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BTW, this is what happens when u take your favorite snack higher into the atmosphere where the pressure is less.  Like around Aspen.

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More later.

 

Chelsea Market

One of the nifty places to go in NYC is the Chelsea Market. Its got places to shop for many things, spots to eat and gobs of atmosphere. My daughter loves to visit the city and part of her last visit was spent there.

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Sometimes your roving correspondent is related to you. Thanks daughter!

What Lies Beneath 04

Most of the formations in the cavern have stopped growing.  The geologists tell us that these amazing things grow, stop, shrink according to the slow drip of water and the chemistry of the water. This one is called the Crystal Dome.  It is still active and you can see its wet, it sits in a pool, and that really makes it all the more beautiful.

The Crystal Dome.

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Now here’s what may b the most amazing fact about this whole series: Carlsbad Cavern is a public treasure that u can visit.  The oldest known in the region it was found (by white men) over a hundred years ago.  But there are many others nearby that the park service is exploring.  The area where this cave is located is laced with many caverns like this.  This is just the tip of the stone iceberg.

Series links:  01 02 03 04

Oahu, Waikiki

Ah, the roving correspondent is officially back in the States.  If you have been following his progress he was at the south pole, and lately has been moving further and further north.  Because if you leave the south pole, u pretty much have to. Go north that is.

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If you look at the first picture u can see Diamond Head.  It’s the peak of the volcano that formed the island.  Though it doesn’t look very tall from the picture it is the island’s highest point.  I have visited this island, it is totally awesome.  I even surfed.  You should too if u ever have the chance.

 

What Lies Beneath 01

So u may or may not know, in Carlsbad NM, or actually under Carlsbad, is a great cavern (cave). This natural wonder is quite amazing. In the next few week(s) i will be sharing some of the pictures we took when we visited there. It is really something to see if u have a chance. I highly recommend it.  I went through our pics so here r a few to get started.
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