tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50950845332212683952024-03-13T06:58:06.272-04:00BuzzStewPhotographic Evidence.Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-40935371850552803562014-07-23T21:46:00.001-04:002014-07-23T21:46:40.688-04:00Mediterranean Cruise, Port 5: Santorini, Greece.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Santorini is like a dream. Our ship anchored very early, before either of us had awakened. After waking up, I pulled back the curtains and stepped out onto our balcony, my eyes wide with the sight of this truly amazing place. I mean, our ship was anchored in the crater of what was once a tremendous Volcano. The eruption that caused what we see today of this area was 3600 years ago. The cliffs that surround you from this vantage point, are the sides of the ancient mountain, and the towns of Fira and Oia that are perched atop these cliffs seemingly skim the sky, until of course you travel up and look down. The views from Oia and Fira are simply spectacular, and if you can take it in while eating Greek yogurt slathered with honey, you all the more likely to appreciate this place. And no we didn't take the Donkey's. Up or down.</div>
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Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-75638038293917574702014-05-26T22:11:00.000-04:002014-05-26T22:11:34.423-04:00Mediterranean Cruise, Port 4: Ephesus and Kusadasi, Turkey.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next up was Turkey. We docked in the port city of Kusadasi, the gateway city for many attractions, but we only had one in mind, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus">Ephesus.</a> An Ancient Greek city that was home to more than 50,000 people, Ephesus is home to the famed Temple of Artemis which remains one of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World">The Seven Wonders Of the Ancient World.</a> It is also home to the amazing Library of Celsus. We hopped on the local bus from the station in Kusadasi and spent the day walking around with the souls of a lost empire. Simply amazing.</div>
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Once back in Kusadasi, we wandered the streets and had some apple tea, courtesy of the barber that Todd dared to let near his head with some sort of flaming ball that he bounced on his earlobes to singe the hair away. In truth, it was the best haircut I have ever seen on him. He even singed my earlobes too!</div>
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<br />Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-53382448433006939372014-05-19T22:44:00.000-04:002014-05-19T22:45:27.789-04:00Mediterranean Cruise, Port 3: Mykonos, Greece.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next stop was Mykonos, the requisite port in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclades">Cyclades</a>. A wildly popular spot in the warmer months for the fabulous party and beach crowd, November was a lovely month to walk the whitewashed alleyways with almost none of the crowds. We walked directly from the boat, along the water, into the main town, Chora. Since we were at the very end of the season, many things were closed for business, but in a way it allowed us to not get caught up in the hustle and just take the island town for a more simple spin. We explored the churches and Windmills in solitude. We enjoyed a lovely bite along the harbor, and slowly window shopped at the places still open. Warm enough to wear shorts, but never break a sweat, I think this was the perfect time for us to see this place.</div>
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Athens. Well really just the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acropolis_of_Athens">Acropolis</a>. This was the one and only time we utilized an 'excursion' offered by the ship. We figured, that since the boat was docked a bit far from Athens itself, we were a bit short on time and neither of us were familiar with the city and how to best get around, it was a good way to go. </div>
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Well we should have looked at the fine print a bit more closely because the excursion wasn't to the Acropolis itself, but rather for the Acropolis Museum. That still makes no sense to me. Totally maddening. Who goes to Athens and just goes to the Acropolis Museum and not to the Acropolis itself? </div>
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I digress with a lesson learned. So while inside the Museum, which was in fact lovely, Todd and I realized that we had about an hour and a half before we had to be back on the bus, our absolute fill of a tour guide who constantly spouted 'So don't say it is all Greek me!' (while highlighting every word in the English language that is derived somehow from Greek - and there are a lot), enough Euros in our pocket to pay the entrance fee to the actual Acropolis and four working legs - so up the hill we went. And it was beautiful.</div>
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Once we came down, we even had a few minutes to see Hadrian's Arch. That <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian">Hadrian</a> got around.</div>
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It has been a while. I hope you are still interested. I will pretend that you are. So last November Todd and I went on a Cruise through the Mediterranean. Todd is the Husband, by the way. You'd like him.</div>
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We went on the Celebrity Equinox. It was really out of this world. It was the first cruise for us both, and we instantly fell right into the swing of things. We drank. We ate. We toured exotic locales. We wore checkered shirts. Really, what is not to love about this sort of vacation? Unless of course you don't like boats. But even not liking boats can be remedied by an all night buffet or a Glass Blowing demonstration.</div>
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14 Nights from Barcelona, Spain and back. First stop after a day at sea (during which I was able to catch a glimpse of southern Sardinia's coast line... <a href="http://www.buzzstew.blogspot.com/search/label/Sardinia">pangs of desire to go back</a>) was Valletta, Malta. Totally one of those places that I had always wanted to travel to as it seemed to be a bit off the path, but didn't think I would ever get to as there wasn't much of a pull as a stand alone destination. However, when you happen to be on a boat filled with 3,000 people, I suspect it is neccasary to stop and gas up every few days. And why not do it in Malta? So here we are, in a compact city in a compact island nation steeped in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malta">history.</a> What I found was an architecturally beautifully place, that was a bit down on its luck. Valletta was beautiful, but needed a Hot Oil Treatment and a Prozac. However, like most places in this part of the world, the sunlight in conjunction with the Sea and the stone, simply does wonders for city in need of a self esteem boost. At least in photographs.</div>
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Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-73435411783042908402012-10-07T20:41:00.002-04:002012-10-07T20:42:26.584-04:00The High Line. Section 3.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today was a pretty cool New York day. As part of the <a href="http://new.ohny.org/">Open House New York</a> I started the rainy day with a 2 hour walking tour of Turtle Bay, but the day became amazing by hitting the unopened third section of the High Line Park. Sponsored by Uniqlo, the self guided tour allows you to walk the entire undeveloped third section above the Hudson Rail Yard at your own pace, with the chance to enjoy the overgrown tracks in their undeniably dilapidated and beautiful state. <a href="http://www.hydc.org/html/home/home.shtml">The Hudson Yards Project</a> will change this area of NYC in the very near future, so the chance to see and photograph this is an absolute must. The possible changes look a little something like <a href="http://thehighline.org/blog/2012/03/13/first-designs-for-the-high-line-at-the-rail-yards">this</a>. Sadly, According to the <a href="http://www.thehighline.org/blog/2012/09/26/rail-yards-weekends-registration-opens-tomorrow">High Line's </a>website, reservations for October 13th and 14th tours are completely booked, but it's worth trying in whatever way you can to check it out. </div>
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Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-24859549698058328922012-08-27T20:39:00.002-04:002012-08-27T20:41:12.237-04:00The High Line, NYC.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.thehighline.org/">The High Line</a> has fast become one of New York City's most popular attractions, even though its third section has yet to be completed. The stretch of elevated railway that has been re-purposed as an urban park space along Manhattan's West Side is worth all the accolades it receives. Some may hem and haw that the Meat Packing District will never be the same, but to me the change in urban living and evolution of city neighborhoods is inevitable. So if you can before summer ends, spend the day walking the 20 or so blocks of one of the worlds great urban landscapes. Along the first section there are some food vendors where you can grab a <a href="http://www.peoplespops.com/peoples_pops.html">People's Pop</a> to cool off and laze in the shade, but there are plenty of places to picnic along the way as well. For a more historical and inclusive experience, download The Bowery Boys free <a href="http://theboweryboys.blogspot.com/search?q=high+line">walking tour of the High Line</a> to your iPod before you go.</div>
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<br />Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-25026557206812821642012-07-07T13:23:00.000-04:002012-07-07T13:40:52.912-04:00Italy 2012. Panarea, Isole Eolie.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Next up was Panarea, the smallest in a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea known as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aeolian_Islands">Aeolian Islands</a>, just north of Messina, Sicily. This is the island where my Mother's side of the family is from. Some people can trace their heritage back to Arkansas, but I get Panarea. Lucky, huh? Nothing against Arkansas of course, but I think we can agree that Panarea is slightly more exotic, no? Anyway, we arrived via Stromboli on the overnight ferry from Naples, and after a good nights rest on the boat we docked at San Pietro, and set out to visit one of the islands highlights, the ancient village at Capo Milazzese at Cala Junco on the southern end of the island, just past the small village of Drauto. As well as being the sight of the Neolithic ruins, Cala Junco also happens to host one of the most picturesque inlets in all of the Aeolian Islands. So our days were spent, visiting the cemetery where our Grandparents are buried (apparently, my Great Grandfather is actually buried under the alter of the islands old church!), strolling the tiny streets, sipping Campari and Soda's at Hotel la Piazza, taking in the numerous views of the imposing Volcano on Stromboli, boating around the nearby Islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca Bianca with a very weathered man named Bartolino, and of course... eating gelato. The second to last picture of this post, is the house where my Grandparents, Olympia and Angelo Tesoriero lived. Also for the record, the bar overlooking the Sea at <a href="http://www.hotelpiazza.it/">Hotel la Pizza</a> is the very place where, in 1996, my love affair with Campari and Soda began.</div>
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<br /></div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-36972665280401064962012-06-29T22:50:00.000-04:002012-06-30T02:54:42.292-04:00Italy 2012. Naples, Amalfi, Positano and Vesuvius.<div style="text-align: center;">
From Florence we headed Southwest to one of the most amazing coast lines on the planet. We may have stopped along the way for gelato a few times, but this is a judgement free blog. It was at while driving at night into Sorrento that we discovered that Rocco had inoperative headlights. The combination of my Sisters' expert driving and the basic lack of interest from the Italian police, made this a complete non issue. Driving along the coast we stopped in the small towns and shopped for ceramics that the area is known for. And perhaps there was more gelato. Oh and right, we climbed up to the summit of Mt. Vesuvius. Actually you drive up most of it, and then hike up the rest of the way, but you know what I mean. It is quite spectacular to walk around the crater of a dormant volcano, and the view of the surrounding area and the Bay of Naples is amazing.</div>
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<br />Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-6173273998917534962012-06-29T00:35:00.000-04:002012-06-29T00:35:41.661-04:00Italy 2012. Bellagio, Venice, Cervia and Florence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My family and I spent some time in Italy last month for what was (at least for me) a seriously amazing adventure. There was no shortage of sights, as we spent our time driving (and ferrying) our way accross the inspiring and amazing country that means so much to me. We picked up our 10 passenger van (which we named Rocco) and set out from Milan to Bellagio, Venice, Cervia, Ravenna, Florence, Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Naples, Isola di Panarea (that's where the ferry came in handy), Rome, Siena, and the Cinque Terre. It was simply an amazing trip with amazing people. Add delicious pasta and Campari and Soda's to the mix and the outcome is a vault of memories that will stay with me for life. Thank you to my Mother Eleanor, my Aunt Ida, My sisters Nina and Lisa, my Nieces Amelia and Dana, and my Nephew Nick... you are all amazing travel companions.</div>
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There will be serveral posts here from this trip, so keep checking back for updates if you are interested.</div>
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I hope these photos both do justice to a country full of geopraphic/architechural/artistic/historic spleandor, and to the people I was lucky enough to travel it with. </div>
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<br />Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-84729215041915543342012-01-30T11:54:00.001-05:002012-01-30T11:56:57.702-05:00Stockholm, Sweden<div style="text-align: center;">Yet another trip to Stockholm (amazing as always) this January. This was my first trip during the heart of winter and I am now well aware why vodka is so popular in this part of the world. I also included a side trip to Helsinki, Finland, which I will post pictures from in my next update. It snowed from the moment I landed and didnt let up. It was still snowing as the plane took off for JFK, and for all I know it is still snowing. It is all part of the Scandinavian experience so I went with it. Just call me Nanook. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My time in Stockholm, with only 5 to 6 hours of daylight, included a visit to the <a href="http://vasamuseet.se/en/">Vasamuseet</a>, <a href="http://www.skansen.se/en/">Skansen</a>, a walking tours through <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%B6dermalm">Södermalm</a>, <a href="http://www.old-town-stockholm.com/">Gamla Stan</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norrmalm_(proper)">Norrmalm</a>...with multiple stops to have a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fika_(coffee_break)">fika</a> and warm up of course. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Additionally, I was directed to this amazing<a href="http://temporarystockholmer.blogspot.com/"> blog</a> on life is Stockholm. It truly gives a great modern opinion of what it means to be a metropolitan Swede. And the writing is just dry and brilliant.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr/">Musée des Art Décoratifs</a> is currently showing a retrospective of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo5CTHvnvfI">John-Paul Goude</a>. It's stunning, so if you happen to be traveling to (or living in) Paris sometime between now and March 18, 2012, then it is certainly worth checking out. One of the amazing things about this man was his ability to manipulate a photo negative by cutting it into pieces in order to stretch and alter the images appearance. like 30 years before Photoshop. One of his big muses in life was Grace Jones, so that may give some idea of what sort of visuals to expect. There was neon, there was Björk, there was a woman dressed in white who had balls on her neck and who appeared to be floating. See photo below as evidence. #totesamazeballs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It seems this city is rightfully a world class metropolis. Each neighbo(u)rhood is distinctly different and offers something of it's own to this lakeside city. From Chinatown and Kensington Market to the Distillery District and the Harbourfront, this city has something to offer everyone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-30Zg1B5v8P8/TnffMmNVKDI/AAAAAAAABhU/Lq1yxtDwn9A/s1600/DSC_0150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-30Zg1B5v8P8/TnffMmNVKDI/AAAAAAAABhU/Lq1yxtDwn9A/s320/DSC_0150.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-39839660068454949922011-08-20T14:39:00.000-04:002011-08-20T14:39:40.821-04:00Budapest, Hungary.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first time I was in Budapest was in March of 2008 and even though it was cold and rainy for the 4 days I was there, I enjoyed the city tremendously. Going back now 3 and a half years later, that enjoyment is just reaffirmed. Hungary has a long and beautiful history, one that in the last century has included occupation, political strife and war. Budapest was ravaged during WWII but much of it has been rebuilt beautifully. The landmarks are amazing, Buda Castle, The Hungarian Parliament, Andrássy Avenue, Gresham Palace... Stunning. Congruently, it is also a strikingly cosmopolitan city. Wine bars, outdoor cafes and fashionable people abound. 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</div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-46138359924401271722011-08-10T10:02:00.003-04:002011-08-10T10:24:39.622-04:00Barcelona, Spain.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just find this place spectacular. It is like a living, breathing epicenter of artistic inspiration. Antoni Gaudi and Joan Miro, what more do you need? I have a guide book that describes Barcelona in this way:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>'What Barcelona's got, she flaunts. And you name it, she's got it. Spain's second city is cradled between the last gasp of the Pyrenees and the shores of the Mediterranean, and is blessed with art, sun, sea, sand and sexy people in every direction.' </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't say it any more succinctly. So on this trip I started at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_G%C3%BCell">Park Güell</a> which was designed of course by Guadi. The views from there are quite spectacular as it is perched high above the city. Then I headed over to another high point in the city, Montjuïc. I took the cable car up to the top and walked my way down, stopping at the Mies van de Rohe designed <a href="http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/attractions/barcelona-pavillion.html">Pavello.</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-80892326892753335482011-08-05T15:54:00.001-04:002011-08-05T16:05:10.222-04:00Rome, Italy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So really, Rome has my heart like no other city. It just does. I mean, I love it down to the way that people grocery shop. The way every time they try and build a subway station they find a site that needs to be archeologically excavated. The way that Romans love their dogs. The way that even the most small and basic of Piazzas (Piazzi?) are beautiful. The way that wine and gelato can both be consumed before lunch. I could go on. And on. And on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FYqN9YMU_d4/TjxL_qzsVyI/AAAAAAAABeE/vZghexI13i8/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FYqN9YMU_d4/TjxL_qzsVyI/AAAAAAAABeE/vZghexI13i8/s320/DSC_0026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pnU9q4S7sEk/TjxIwoue06I/AAAAAAAABdo/fyiILkcDIIg/s1600/DSC_0051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pnU9q4S7sEk/TjxIwoue06I/AAAAAAAABdo/fyiILkcDIIg/s320/DSC_0051.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-01YNkou4zg8/TjxIZSrgOGI/AAAAAAAABdU/Cgok6brTWm0/s1600/DSC_0024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-01YNkou4zg8/TjxIZSrgOGI/AAAAAAAABdU/Cgok6brTWm0/s320/DSC_0024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wOz-MWKRl1M/TjxImWhEaMI/AAAAAAAABdg/JTl5FdPU0Js/s1600/DSC_0027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wOz-MWKRl1M/TjxImWhEaMI/AAAAAAAABdg/JTl5FdPU0Js/s320/DSC_0027.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lh1O-OBdoLk/TjxIdIWfNFI/AAAAAAAABdY/-Zuf4JoelO4/s1600/DSC_0025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Lh1O-OBdoLk/TjxIdIWfNFI/AAAAAAAABdY/-Zuf4JoelO4/s320/DSC_0025.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QTiyHzasZzY/TjxL6ncBYFI/AAAAAAAABeA/A9oHhWe2L38/s1600/DSC_0068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QTiyHzasZzY/TjxL6ncBYFI/AAAAAAAABeA/A9oHhWe2L38/s320/DSC_0068.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cgv5PX8Ghg0/TjxJHELn8ZI/AAAAAAAABd8/OzZjE_AhC_g/s1600/DSC_0070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cgv5PX8Ghg0/TjxJHELn8ZI/AAAAAAAABd8/OzZjE_AhC_g/s320/DSC_0070.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WV2dZ3laXfo/TjxMD0O9E8I/AAAAAAAABeI/XxkvcDejaPQ/s1600/DSC_0052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WV2dZ3laXfo/TjxMD0O9E8I/AAAAAAAABeI/XxkvcDejaPQ/s320/DSC_0052.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YobC3AEWoGo/TjxIrlaSz6I/AAAAAAAABdk/EbnuB9sWXtU/s1600/DSC_0042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YobC3AEWoGo/TjxIrlaSz6I/AAAAAAAABdk/EbnuB9sWXtU/s320/DSC_0042.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-948OzFxmkv8/TjxI5HXS9_I/AAAAAAAABdw/ZCfK42wOtTM/s1600/DSC_0053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-948OzFxmkv8/TjxI5HXS9_I/AAAAAAAABdw/ZCfK42wOtTM/s320/DSC_0053.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOsztApk_p0/TjxI8uLxg1I/AAAAAAAABd0/qES_zRlcGwY/s1600/DSC_0064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOsztApk_p0/TjxI8uLxg1I/AAAAAAAABd0/qES_zRlcGwY/s320/DSC_0064.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Seanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12411726556351944138noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095084533221268395.post-33493993577533086862011-03-15T17:15:00.003-04:002011-03-19T19:00:44.459-04:00The U.S. Virgin Islands, Post 1: St. John<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So the final stop on the Swedish American tour were the islands of St. Thomas and St. John in the US Virgin Islands. We flew down from NY, landed on St. Thomas picked up a Jeep and immediately went to the ferry dock and crossed the channel to St. John. I first went to St. John when I was in High School on a class trip. We camped and snorkeled and did general teenager things, all under the guise of learning about the delicate Eco system that exists both on the island itself, and the amazing coral reefs that surround its coasts. At the time I wasn't sure how much I was learning, but now I look back and see what an indelible learning experience it was for me. This time was spent doing much of the same things as I did on my first visit, we spent a few days exploring Cruz Bay, Coral Bay, Cinnamon Bay, the ruins at the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, eating seafood at every stop. Then we went back to St. Thomas for a great day in Charlotte Amalie, photos of which I will dedicate an upcoming post to. Sadly, my Nikon was a bit too expensive to dunk into the ocean willy nilly to photograph the amazing underwater life, so you will have to just enjoy the view above water.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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