On the way to Grapevine Canyon

Jim and Karen took me on a drive to Grapevine Canyon (add Nevada to my list of states)  to check out some indian petroglyphs when these big guys came down the hill and crossed the road right in from of us! There are three bighorn sheep in this photo.

Some of the many petroglyphs in the area, lots of interesting rock formations too.

Astoria-Megler Bridge

On our way back to Portland, Mom wanted to see the ocean. Here we are in Astoria, Oregon about to cross the bridge to Washington State. I would eventually drive through seven states on this trip as I  drove a rental truck back to Texas with Mom's stuff.

Clearwater Falls

We took Mom on a ride toward Crater Lake, didn't quite make it there as we ended up in heavy snow. On one of our stops we noticed this falls and decided we had to photograph it.

View from the Cheap Seats

We are on our way to Oregon to bring my Mom back to Texas. This is the view from the cheap seats, lots of snow on the ground! Note the engine just outside my window. Edwina really appreciated the noise canceling headphones I got her!

Historic Market Burns in Aleppo

When we were in Syria last year, one of the sites we visited was the historic al-Madina market. It had thrived for hundreds of years, but that ended today when it burned after a battle for control of the streets of Aleppo.

Below is a photo from last year.

The medieval iron gates of the Citadel were reported to have been damaged also. Here is a close up of what one of the gates looked like last year.

How My Day Starts (Part 2)

This is my typical morning drive to work. Notice the sign that reminds me to keep it down to 50 mph in the construction zone. Also note our actually speed which is typical at this hour.

How My Day Starts (Part 1)

My drive to work in the morning is to the east. That means that I usually have the sun in my eyes (same thing going home in the afternoon). But some days I get a little reward in a really beautiful sunrise.