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Meteora - Columns in the Sky

Most visitors to Greece see Athens. It is a must see. But there is so much more to Greece than Athens.

Meteora is one of the most unique and breathtaking places we have ever visited. Meteora means, in the sky. The name is fitting. Huge stones of granite rise into the sky creating a landscape of wonder. On top of these stones are monasteries that have protected the treasured texts of western civilization for centuries.

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Winter Wonderland in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park or “Wonderland” as it was called a hundred years ago, was a popular tourist destination for many city dwellers on the East coast. Today, the stagecoaches are long gone but getting there in winter still takes time and effort.

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Floating 200 miles through the Grand Canyon - 12 Timeless Days - Part 2

During the Summer of 2018, I joined an OARS expedition spending 12 unforgettable days to float almost 200 miles down the Colorado River through the bottom of the Grand Canyon.   This is Part 2 of the journey - the remaining 100 miles from Phantom Ranch to Whitmore Wash.  You can read the first part here.

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