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METEORA, GREECE: CLIFFTOP SANCTUARIES IN THE CLOUDS - Continuing our journey northward, we reached the Plain of Thessaly and encountered massive granite pinnacles. At the top were monasteri ...

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METEORA, GREECE: CLIFFTOP SANCTUARIES IN THE CLOUDS - Continuing our journey northward, we reached the Plain of Thessaly and encountered massive granite pinnacles. At the top were monasteri ...

MACHU PICCHU, PERU - Descending some of the pathways at Machu Picchu gave us the feeling we were stepping off into the abyss.

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MACHU PICCHU, PERU - Descending some of the pathways at Machu Picchu gave us the feeling we were stepping off into the abyss.

SAN ANTONIO PALOPO, GUATEMALA - Ever curious of passing tourists, a young child looks out from her house as we pass by. Notice that underneath her sweatshirt she wears the traditional weave ...

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SAN ANTONIO PALOPO, GUATEMALA - Ever curious of passing tourists, a young child looks out from her house as we pass by. Notice that underneath her sweatshirt she wears the traditional weave ...

MACHU PICCHU, PERU - One last look at one of the great archaeological wonders of the world.

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MACHU PICCHU, PERU - One last look at one of the great archaeological wonders of the world.

SAN ANTONIO PALOPO, GUATEMALA - Along the banks of Lake Atitlan, these young girls watched as we departed the village of San Antonio Palopo.

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SAN ANTONIO PALOPO, GUATEMALA - Along the banks of Lake Atitlan, these young girls watched as we departed the village of San Antonio Palopo.

CORINTH, GREECE - The Temple of Apollo is Corinth's dominant feature. Built in 550 B.C., it was one of the buildings preserved by the Romans when they rebuilt the site in 46 B.C. (after havi ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:01:31 -0800

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CORINTH, GREECE - The Temple of Apollo is Corinth's dominant feature. Built in 550 B.C., it was one of the buildings preserved by the Romans when they rebuilt the site in 46 B.C. (after havi ...

ATHENS, GREECE - To reach the top of the Acropolis, visitors climb the steps to the Propylea, the entryway to perhaps the greatest architectural masterpiece on the planet.

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ATHENS, GREECE - To reach the top of the Acropolis, visitors climb the steps to the Propylea, the entryway to perhaps the greatest architectural masterpiece on the planet.

CORINTH, GREECE - Like many ancient Greek ruins, what remains of temple columns rise above vast amounts of fallen stonework.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:02:02 -0800

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CORINTH, GREECE - Like many ancient Greek ruins, what remains of temple columns rise above vast amounts of fallen stonework.

CORINTH: ELEGANT RUINS IN GREECE'S FIRST "SIN CITY" - Our first stop was Corinth. In ancient times it was a rollicking town - one of Greece's richest trading centers and the site of a temple ...

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CORINTH: ELEGANT RUINS IN GREECE'S FIRST "SIN CITY" - Our first stop was Corinth. In ancient times it was a rollicking town - one of Greece's richest trading centers and the site of a temple ...

ATHENS, GREECE - Some say the Parthenon is more striking from a distance...less obvious construction cranes, a more dramatic setting. But we found the "up-close" view to be just as spectacu ...

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ATHENS, GREECE - Some say the Parthenon is more striking from a distance...less obvious construction cranes, a more dramatic setting. But we found the "up-close" view to be just as spectacu ...

ASWAN - WHERE EGYPT BEGINS – We landed after dark in Aswan, so it wasn't until dawn the next morning when we could get our first look at the city. In antiquity, Aswan was considered t ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:52:58 -0700

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ASWAN - WHERE EGYPT BEGINS – We landed after dark in Aswan, so it wasn't until dawn the next morning when we could get our first look at the city. In antiquity, Aswan was considered t ...

BORA BORA, POLYNESIA - ... to late evening sunsets.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:35:48 -0800

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BORA BORA, POLYNESIA - ... to late evening sunsets.

BORA BORA, POLYNESIA - And yes, Bora Bora has some of the best Tahitian dance performances of all the islands.

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BORA BORA, POLYNESIA - And yes, Bora Bora has some of the best Tahitian dance performances of all the islands.

YAXHA, GUATEMALA - In the Mayan language, Yaxha means "green water." It may be one of the largest Maya cities discovered so far in the lowland jungles of the Peten. But only a few of its p ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:17:48 -0800

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YAXHA, GUATEMALA - In the Mayan language, Yaxha means "green water." It may be one of the largest Maya cities discovered so far in the lowland jungles of the Peten. But only a few of its p ...

MACHU PICCHU, PERU - Along some of the pathways, we encountered these strange carved rocks protruding from the stone walls. Were they positioned to hold torches? Or did they serve another ...

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MACHU PICCHU, PERU - Along some of the pathways, we encountered these strange carved rocks protruding from the stone walls. Were they positioned to hold torches? Or did they serve another ...

MACHU PICCHU, PERU - "It fairly took my breath away," said Hiram Bingham when on July 24, 1911, he stumbled onto the first traces of the site. Nearly a century later, it had the same effect ...

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MACHU PICCHU, PERU - "It fairly took my breath away," said Hiram Bingham when on July 24, 1911, he stumbled onto the first traces of the site. Nearly a century later, it had the same effect ...

ATHENS, GREECE - Another view of the Erechtheum on the Acropolis.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:47:17 -0800

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ATHENS, GREECE - Another view of the Erechtheum on the Acropolis.

DELPHI, GREECE - Central among the Delphi ruins is the Temple of Apollo, first built around the 7th century B.C., rebuilt after a fire in the 6th century B.C., destroyed in 373 B.C. by an ea ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:29:30 -0800

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DELPHI, GREECE - Central among the Delphi ruins is the Temple of Apollo, first built around the 7th century B.C., rebuilt after a fire in the 6th century B.C., destroyed in 373 B.C. by an ea ...

A few words about our home base - Montecatini Terme. a village nestled in the shadows of the Tuscany hills 34 miles from Pisa.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:42:12 -0700

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A few words about our home base - Montecatini Terme. a village nestled in the shadows of the Tuscany hills 34 miles from Pisa.

EPHESUS - The imposing Ephesus Theater, the largest in ancient Anatolia, had a seating capacity of 25,000. First built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC, the present theater dates from th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:04:23 -0700

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EPHESUS - The imposing Ephesus Theater, the largest in ancient Anatolia, had a seating capacity of 25,000. First built by the Greeks in the 3rd century BC, the present theater dates from th ...

TURKEY - When we left for Turkey on March 27, 2008, we weren't sure what to expect. The country defies easy description. Both East and West - and in some ways, neither. Secular yet Islamic. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:21:17 -0700

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TURKEY - When we left for Turkey on March 27, 2008, we weren't sure what to expect. The country defies easy description. Both East and West - and in some ways, neither. Secular yet Islamic. ...

WELCOME to our Photo Gallery on Turkey. For those who traveled with us, we hope these photographs bring back memories of a great trip. For those of you yet to visit Turkey, we hope the imag ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:54:47 -0700

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WELCOME to our Photo Gallery on Turkey. For those who traveled with us, we hope these photographs bring back memories of a great trip. For those of you yet to visit Turkey, we hope the imag ...

PRELUDE TO PETRA - The Sig has sides as high as 650 feet. Even if there wasn't a hidden city awaiting us, a hike through this amazing geologic phenomenon would be worth the trip.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:23:35 -0700

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PRELUDE TO PETRA - The Sig has sides as high as 650 feet. Even if there wasn't a hidden city awaiting us, a hike through this amazing geologic phenomenon would be worth the trip.

AJLUN CASTLE - Sometimes the most interesting view was straight up. The stone arches that formed the roof of one of the chambers in the castle were a study in geometric beauty.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:05:33 -0700

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AJLUN CASTLE - Sometimes the most interesting view was straight up. The stone arches that formed the roof of one of the chambers in the castle were a study in geometric beauty.

OLD CAIRO - One of the "must see" sites in Cairo is The Citadel, a hilltop fortress begun in AD 1176 by the famed Muslim general Saladin to protect Cairo from the Christian Crusaders. To bui ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:26:30 -0700

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OLD CAIRO - One of the "must see" sites in Cairo is The Citadel, a hilltop fortress begun in AD 1176 by the famed Muslim general Saladin to protect Cairo from the Christian Crusaders. To bui ...

GIZA PLATEAU - In the afternoon of our first full day in Egypt, we made our way to the country's s signature attraction: the Pyramids of Giza – perfect in form, massive in size, the u ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 30 May 2007 04:12:05 -0700

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GIZA PLATEAU - In the afternoon of our first full day in Egypt, we made our way to the country's s signature attraction: the Pyramids of Giza – perfect in form, massive in size, the u ...

Albuquerque, NM - Our "Route 66 Road Trip" in October 2004 brought us to Albuquerque, NM, in time for one of the great photographic spectacles on the planet - the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

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Albuquerque, NM - Our "Route 66 Road Trip" in October 2004 brought us to Albuquerque, NM, in time for one of the great photographic spectacles on the planet - the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.

BORA BORA, POLYNESIA - After our arduous hike up to the "scenic vista," we were pleased to discover that Bloody Mary's - Bora Bora's most famous bar/restaurant - was very near where our path ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:34:07 -0800

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BORA BORA, POLYNESIA - After our arduous hike up to the "scenic vista," we were pleased to discover that Bloody Mary's - Bora Bora's most famous bar/restaurant - was very near where our path ...

PAPEETE, TAHITI - Everything is colorful in Tahiti - including the Chinese satellite tracking ship (we preferred to think of it as the "spy ship") that was docked in the Papeete harbor.

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PAPEETE, TAHITI - Everything is colorful in Tahiti - including the Chinese satellite tracking ship (we preferred to think of it as the "spy ship") that was docked in the Papeete harbor.

MOOREA, POLYNESIA - One spectacular act in the Polynesian dance show is the fire dance.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 15:18:13 -0800

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MOOREA, POLYNESIA - One spectacular act in the Polynesian dance show is the fire dance.

TAHA'A, POLYNESIA - We were also taught how "real men" should tie their paraeos - again the lesson provided by my new best buddy, the band leader.

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TAHA'A, POLYNESIA - We were also taught how "real men" should tie their paraeos - again the lesson provided by my new best buddy, the band leader.

RAIATEA, POLYNESIA - Growing on Raiatea is the rare five-petaled Tiare Apetahi flower. It is found no other place on earth.

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RAIATEA, POLYNESIA - Growing on Raiatea is the rare five-petaled Tiare Apetahi flower. It is found no other place on earth.

PAPEETE, TAHITI - A pond of lilypads in Papeete's central park.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:16:07 -0800

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PAPEETE, TAHITI - A pond of lilypads in Papeete's central park.

TIKAL, GUATEMALA - Another view of the 144-foot tall Temple I, also known as the "Temple of the Giant Jaguar" (because of a prominent motif on one of the structure's lintels). It was constr ...

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TIKAL, GUATEMALA - Another view of the 144-foot tall Temple I, also known as the "Temple of the Giant Jaguar" (because of a prominent motif on one of the structure's lintels). It was constr ...

LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - As we prepared to leave Panajachel, the placid blue waters of Lake Atitlan reminded us that the word "atitlan" is a Mayan word that translates as "the place where t ...

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LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA - As we prepared to leave Panajachel, the placid blue waters of Lake Atitlan reminded us that the word "atitlan" is a Mayan word that translates as "the place where t ...

OLLANTAYTAMBO, PERU - In the village we encountered a mother with her small child.

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OLLANTAYTAMBO, PERU - In the village we encountered a mother with her small child.

ICA CITY - After our stomachs had stopped churning from the Nazca flyover, we traveled to Ica City and one of its most famous attractions: the Huacachina Oasis. Situated between huge sand d ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:24:14 -0800

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ICA CITY - After our stomachs had stopped churning from the Nazca flyover, we traveled to Ica City and one of its most famous attractions: the Huacachina Oasis. Situated between huge sand d ...

LIMA, PERU - It was almost springtime in Lima when we arrived and many of the city's parks were beginning to come into bloom.

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LIMA, PERU - It was almost springtime in Lima when we arrived and many of the city's parks were beginning to come into bloom.

LIMA, PERU - Lima has several urban parks but none is quite like the Parque del Amor, literally "Love Park." Its centerpiece is this sculpture, apparently an imitation of the Parque Guell i ...

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LIMA, PERU - Lima has several urban parks but none is quite like the Parque del Amor, literally "Love Park." Its centerpiece is this sculpture, apparently an imitation of the Parque Guell i ...

LIMA, PERU - Our first hotel in Lima was the Antiqua Miraflores, a converted mansion build in the early 1900s in one of the city's more upscale districts.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:14:26 -0800

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LIMA, PERU - Our first hotel in Lima was the Antiqua Miraflores, a converted mansion build in the early 1900s in one of the city's more upscale districts.

LIMA, PERU - Deep below the Monasterio de San Francisco are catacombs where the skulls and bones of hundreds of monks have been arranged according to type.

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LIMA, PERU - Deep below the Monasterio de San Francisco are catacombs where the skulls and bones of hundreds of monks have been arranged according to type.

LIMA, PERU - Pizarro didn't have much time to enjoy his new city. His former residence was built where the Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) stands today. But in 1541, he was assassi ...

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LIMA, PERU - Pizarro didn't have much time to enjoy his new city. His former residence was built where the Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) stands today. But in 1541, he was assassi ...

ATHENS, GREECE - The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is home to one of the world's greatest collection of antiquities.

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ATHENS, GREECE - The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is home to one of the world's greatest collection of antiquities.

ATHENS, GREECE - Bronze statue of Emperor Augustus from around 12-10 B.C. found in the sea between Evia and Ag Efstratios.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:14:19 -0800

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ATHENS, GREECE - Bronze statue of Emperor Augustus from around 12-10 B.C. found in the sea between Evia and Ag Efstratios.

ATHENS, GREECE - The most elaborate changing-of-the-guard occurs every Sunday morning at the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament.

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:56:48 -0800

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ATHENS, GREECE - The most elaborate changing-of-the-guard occurs every Sunday morning at the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament.

ATHENS, GREECE - From virtually everyplace in the city, the Acropolis towers above modern-day buildings and ancient ruins (in this case, a portion of the Temple of Olympian Zeus).

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ATHENS, GREECE - From virtually everyplace in the city, the Acropolis towers above modern-day buildings and ancient ruins (in this case, a portion of the Temple of Olympian Zeus).

ATHENS, GREECE - An early morning sunrise over the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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ATHENS, GREECE - An early morning sunrise over the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

ATHENS, GREECE - The Parthenon is not the only impressive structure atop the Acropolis. At the northern edge stands the Erechtheum built between 421 and 407 B.C. with its much-photographed ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:21:23 -0800

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ATHENS, GREECE - The Parthenon is not the only impressive structure atop the Acropolis. At the northern edge stands the Erechtheum built between 421 and 407 B.C. with its much-photographed ...

THERMOPYLAE, GREECE - Under steadily darkening skies, we left Kalambaka on our way back to Athens. Along the way we traveled through the Pass of Thermopylae ("Hot Gates") where in 480 B.C. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:10:37 -0800

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THERMOPYLAE, GREECE - Under steadily darkening skies, we left Kalambaka on our way back to Athens. Along the way we traveled through the Pass of Thermopylae ("Hot Gates") where in 480 B.C. ...

METEORA, GREECE - The "icon factory" outside of Kalambaka is the place where Greek Orthodox priests from throughout the region come to shop.

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METEORA, GREECE - The "icon factory" outside of Kalambaka is the place where Greek Orthodox priests from throughout the region come to shop.

METEORA, GREECE - "Meteora" means "suspended in air." Until the 1920s, the only access monks had to these monasteries was a net hitched over a hook and hoisted by rope and a handcranked wind ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:26:48 -0800

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METEORA, GREECE - "Meteora" means "suspended in air." Until the 1920s, the only access monks had to these monasteries was a net hitched over a hook and hoisted by rope and a handcranked wind ...

DELPHI, GREECE: THE SACRED SITE OF THE ORACLE - We entered the mystical ruins of Delphi. Some say the spirit of Apollo still drifts through the pillars of the ancient temple once inhabited b ...

nobody@smugmug.com (1000places) — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:11:48 -0800

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DELPHI, GREECE: THE SACRED SITE OF THE ORACLE - We entered the mystical ruins of Delphi. Some say the spirit of Apollo still drifts through the pillars of the ancient temple once inhabited b ...