Back Door To ST. Giles, Edinburgh Scotland

On the front porch, Botswana 2017

Stairway at Kinsale, Ireland

London England: She has the whole world in her hands

A cropped street scene yielded this photo of a young woman returning from shopping.

Brussels Lace Shop

     As you walk around cities you find specialty shops. In Brussels we discovered a lace shop near the chocolate shop we were looking for. The waffle shops are all around, as well. 

     In Ireland it is wool. In Scotland it is Scotch or woolens. In Zambia it is wood working....

Looking for surprises

      Buckingham Palace: so  we arrived for the obligatory photo at the gate and I moved side to side until I got one of the guard's photo between the bars of the gate. You never know, I might be able to Photoshop this into a great picture.   Or, maybe not.

Granddaughter's Favorite French Meal

Ate it as often as she could.

Do you know that French Fries were created in Belgium? Hmmmm.

Just as fun as leaving is coming home

This makes me happy

Along the coast of Loch Ness.

In Africa

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Elephant in Africa

      Met this elephant in South Africa. She was allowed to roam the area, but here she was chained as we were going to come close enough to touch her. She likely would not have been a problem, but her trainer was not sure. We saw many in the wild as well, but you would never just walk up to them.

Speaking of flying...

This is a photo of Mount Hood from our usual Alaska/Horizon flight to Portland, Oregon USA.

Black and white for effect.

Why fly Air France?

We fly Air France Premium. You get a glass of champagne before take-off and lots of service on board. The seats are great and I can sleep.  It is great for me as I cannot sleep laying down in Business Class. You get it all for a good deal less. They did not pay for this.

Average Street in Brussels

An average street in Brussels near our hotel. 

Devil's Cascade, Victoria Falls, Africa

View from the Connolly Ranch, Altamont, CA

The Altamont is the low mountain range between the San Joaquin Valley

and the Livermore Valley in California.

It is due west of San Francisco.

This is a view from  friend's ranch on top of the Altamont.

Cemetery Near Rock of Cashel Ireland

I just think cemeteries are cool. 

FOOD PHOTOS

      I rarely take photos of food or people eating, but this is my granddaughter (4 years ago) eating snails. The top photo is of a partial plate of escargot with the snails served in cherry tomatoes cut in half. Actually very OK... 

Happy Places: The Dolomites

People often talk about their Happy Places, those places that bring them joy. I have many such places, but none any more joyful than the Sud Tyrolian Alps - The Dolomites of Northern Italy.

Can't hit all of Europe? Stop by Mini Europe. Brussels

     Mini Europe is a fun stop in Brussels and it show you the best of Europe's buildings. If can't make them all, a stop here will give you a preview. We are on our way to Budapest to see the real hot springs pool, but on the other hand we have already seen it, just not gone swimming,

Victoria Falls from the air

Photo by Lucas Meurisse

     Part of our African adventure, Grandson Luke took a helicopter ride over the Falls and the valley taking some great photos.

Tower of Edinburgh Castle

Iona Abbey, Scotland

 I’ve had the opportunity to go and spend time on the island of Iona, sharing in community with members of the Iona Community and with fellow travelers.  The island of Iona is a rocky island off the west coast of Scotland.  The Iona Community is an international, Christian peace and justice community centered in the ancient abbey on that island. As we begin Lent, we turn inward to remember that we belong to a community and are responsible to the family of earth brothers and sisters. Peace be with us all.

Stock photo

Zebras Gather for Migration, Chloe River

What will eventually be thousands, Zebras gather before migration.

Photo by Mike McLellan

Venice/Ash Wednesday

     Ash Wednesday, the day after Fat Tuesday, marks the beginning of Lent and the end to Carnival. The masks come off and the annual pilgrimage begins toward Easter. Venice is just the right place to celebrate this process with its long history of Carnival and the decadence of it. I love Venice and the moodiness of it. It changes with the seasons and celebrates the changes in life like the moving tides.

Photos by Mike McLellan

Ever Wonder Why Ireland's Color Is Green""

Couple of photos taken South of Lismore in the Knockmedown Mountains just passed the Vee. That road it well worth it. Looking North you see the lay of the land.

Temple Bar, Dublin Ireland

Only two weeks until Saint Patrick's Day,