The dog days of summer have arrived, and although it has been the hottest summer on record in Maryland, the cooling August nights made me realize that I’m just not ready for summer to be over. But there is so much to look forward to in autumn. The […]
One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to visit local grocery stores and markets. In many developing countries, fresh food markets are still where the locals shop instead of the sterile grocery stores more progressive countries have. The San Pedro Central Market in Cuzco, Peru […]
There is a fabulous photo blogger, Matthew George at Photo Lord Contest. He provides a wonderful venue for photographers worldwide to have the opportunity to have their photos showcased on his blog. When I started blogging, I never thought that people would actually enjoy my photos, let alone […]
With just some coin, one can find out what is wrong with this picture.
Woo Hoo !! Found me an Alligator. Oh wait..that’s not the kind of Alligator I was looking for. In my futile attempts to find an alligator in the wild, I finally went to Lake Alice on the campus of the University of Florida at dusk. Wandering along the […]
There is nothing like going from one hot state to another in mid-August. Leaving the heat of Maryland, I was hoping for cooler temperatures for my quick visit to Florida. Completely not taking into account the higher humidity that Florida is known for, I walked off the airplane […]
In the countryside outside of Seville, Spain lies a beautiful hacienda meticulously restored to its original grandeur and is host to the art of dressage. With its roots set in the 1600’s, this hacienda known as “Los Nietos” hosted the writer Don Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra in 1590 […]
Ollantaytambo, the primary gateway to one’s journey to Machu Picchu is a truly authentic ancient Inca and modern Quechua village. Located in the Sacred Valley about an hour and half drive from Cuzco, this village is home to one of the finest archeological sites in Peru. Built on […]
A little overdue, I must give an huge THANK YOU to two followers for nominating me for the “One Lovely Blog Award.” I am so grateful for the kindness and consideration both Florida Behind the Scenes and Venom’s Blog extended to me when nominating me for this peer award. Indeed, receiving this […]
In the natural world, mothers tend to their young, teaching them all that they need to know to survive in a dangerous world. With kindness, and a bit of tough love these natural mothers allow their children to grow through exploring their world. While scampering around with youthful joy, […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 