Panorama Point
— Although we did not have ample time to explore Capitol Reef National Park while traveling in Utah in 2016, this short drive at the park was a feast to our eyes. Goosenecks Overlook and Panorama Point are two specific … Read More
Tyuonyi Pueblo
— Bandelier National Monument is a protected area near Los Alamos, New Mexico. It covers 33,677 acres and was designated a national monument on February 11, 1916. A visitor can walk around the various trails to get a glimpse of Puebloan people’s … Read More
Sotol Vista
— The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive offers some of the most expansive views in Big Bend National Park. The Sotol Vista is one of my favorites. Not only is the scenery breathtaking, but you can also catch a glimpse of Santa … Read More
From the Homeland
— I don’t nearly post as many shots of my hometown as I probably should. A city known for its seafood cuisine, beaches and stunning sunsets, Fortaleza takes pride in her laid-back lifestyle. Along the Beira-Mar Avenue, several places have … Read More
Blue Ranger
— One of the highlights of our visit to Bryce Canyon National Park in 2016 was a burro ride down into the canyon. Experiencing the beauty of Bryce Canyon from down below was a humbling experience. Seeing those hoodoos and … Read More
San Francisco de Asis Mission Church
— When visiting Taos, New Mexico, one should always plan to drive to the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church. A National Historic Landmark and World Heritage Church, the church was built between 1772 and 1816 by the Franciscans who lived … Read More
Taos Dreaming
— Back in 2011 we decided to spend New Year’s in Taos, New Mexico. We’d been there before a couple of times, but this time we went with other friends, too. To make the trip even more interesting, three of … Read More
From the Deck
— Our visits to family in Brazil often include spending weekends at Lagoa do Banana, about 45 minutes from our house. One of my brothers has a house at Lagoa. Sometimes it can be busy in the summer, but often … Read More
No Middle Man
— Nothing is more reassuring for a buyer when one sees the source of your purchase. That was the case for us, when we were headed to the Colca Canyon in Peru. Along the way, we had a few stops … Read More
Grosvenor Arch
— On our way from Bryce Canyon NP to Arches NP, we stopped at the ranger station at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Since we had some time to get to Arches, we asked the ranger if there was any hike … Read More
Dead Horse Point
— When we began planning our Utah 2016 summer vacation, we talked to a few people who had already been to those national parks. A couple of friends who had lived in Utah mentioned that we should make time to … Read More
