America

America at Night America West Arena Bridge over the Canada/America border Maid of the Mist and American Falls American Falls American flag on the boat stern Old American memoribilia American Falls Panoramic view of American Falls and Niagara Falls American Falls Panoramic view of American Falls and Niagara Falls American Falls American Falls and tourists walking to the Cave of the Winds American Falls American Falls in color American Falls in color Colorful American Falls American Falls in color American White Ibis North American SNJ-4 (T-6) Texan Engine Cowl North American (Rockwell) Sabreliner 50 North American FJ-3 Fury North American F-100F Super Sabre Vintage California American Airlines Poster American Falls Aglow North American T-6D North American P-51 Mustang North American FJ-4 Fury (Navy version of F-85 Sabre) Musical Fountain and American flag North American T-39 Sabreliner North American B-25 Mitchell - CAF Devil Dog North American B-25 Mitchell - CAF Devil Dog North American P-51D Mustang - Little Rebel N5551D North American P-51D Mustang - Gunfighter N5428V North American P-51B Mustang - Old Crow North American P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll 472218 North American P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll 472218 North American P-51D Mustang - Lou IV 413410 North American P-51D Mustang NL51JC 1956 North American T-28C Trojan N4168E 1954 North American NA-200 NX228TS North American T-6 Texans in formation North American T-6 Texans in formation North American B-25 Mitchell - CAF Devil Dog North American P-51D Mustang Geraldine NX828JC North American T-28 Trojan Mackinac Bridge Mackinac Bridge Seattle Space Needle San Francisco Skyline at Dusk Bald Eagle Fractal Sailing Seattle at Dusk Seattle at Dusk Stars and Stripes Chopper Brown Pelican Virago 535s, packed and ready to go The Painted Desert The Painted Desert Ancient Indian ruins Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Common Northern Raven - Corvus Corax Painted Desert, petrified wood Painted Desert Painted Desert Many layers of the Blue Mesa Petrified wood Jasper Forest Blue Mesa Petrified tree Petrified wood, close-up Petrified wood close-up Petrified log Our first day in Mexico was wet and muddy Very dirty Virago Streets here turned to mud slicks after rain Looking forward on Hwy5 Mountains along Hwy5 San Felipe Windy conditions (see trees) San Felipe Beach Lighthouse in San Felipe Dried up harbor El Capitan Hotel Outside San Felipe Mountain in San Felipe Adam on Hwy5 Puertocitos - Where Hwy5 ends No gas at this station We have to ask the locals for gas Puertocitos on the Gulf of California Our new 'road' Riding conditions were not good for my poor Virago Adam cruising along Gulf of California Harsh desert environment Virago taking a break Virago 535s near the Gulf Oops! We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Baja Historic Site Nest in cactus What a cactus looks on the inside Riding to Ensenada Oh no! Out of gas, had to siphon from Falke's tank One of the bolts that rattled loose on the South of Ensenada, on Hwy1 More rain today... Hwy1 Falke's chain needs more adjusting Hwy1 Sharp turns and roadside memorials Memorials like this were also common along Mexico's highways This is when happens when a truck take a turn too fast Our next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in Catavina The pool looked nice, but it was 45degrees out! Cross in the La Pinta courtyard Cactus garden Shrine Old car La Pinta Hotel, Catavina Cactus Hallway at La Pinta La Pinta had one of the nicest rooms we stayed in Wall lamp Boulder field Boulder field in Catavina The boulders here had rough, sand blasted surfaces One of the many items strewn around Weird desert plant Sunset in the desert Falke checking out a cactus Sunset Sunset and cactus Sunset and cactus (another view) Sunset Cactus Sunset in the desert Cactus Bones in the desert Desert plant life The Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Military patrol in Guerrero Negro Town of Guerrero Negro Lunch (tacos here were great) Adam cruising along Bikes near inactive volcano Inactive volcano Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Near Santa Rosalia Near Santa Rosalia Camping at Dos Amigos Campground Falke taking a picture of Adam taking a picture of Falke Tide pool at sunset The Sea of Cortez at sunset Dusk at Dos Amigos Today's dinner consisted of Ramen, Riceroni, and beer Cemetery near Dos Amigos Cemetery Cemetery Cemetery Cemetery Graves ranged from simple to ornate Bikes at cemetery near Dos Amigos Back on the road, heading further south Falke on Hwy1 A vacation cottage in Mulege Mulege, BCS KLR650 and Virago 535s The river that feeds the Mulege oasis House in Mulege Virago 535 at the mission Mission de Santa Rosalia de Mulege Mission Mission bell tower Inside the mission Mission Mulege oasis Mulege oasis House in Mulege Falke near Bahia Concepcion The Bahia Concepcion Bahia Concepcion Some kind of design in the hillside Loreto Falke contemplating the meaning of life Birds on the Sea of Cortez The mission in Loreto Loreto's shopping district Prepping for a Carnival parade Loreto Police One of only 3 floats in the parade Entertainment Carnival queen This parade had an Egyptian theme More entertainment The last float Loreto Pelican Pelican Loreto Sculpture for Benito Juarez Garcia Inside a shop Heading back north now, Adam by Bahia Concepcion A pre-fab church designed by Eiffel Inside the church Old copper mill Inactive volcano near Santa Monica Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio Inside Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Mission de San Ignacio Mission de San Ignacio (courtyard) Mission de San Ignacio San Ignacio Laguna Ojo de Liebre It's very windy on the salt flats Cooking dinner Gray Whale skeleton Going whale watching A boat full of tourists Solitary Boat Our first look at a whale Gray Whale Gray Whale Gray Whale sloshing back in the water Gray Whale Gray Whale spraying Gray Whale fin Gray Whale Rusting metal on the salt flats Rusted out car A long road ahead (Hwy1) A break from the grind Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Virago 535s on a Pacific bluff The bluffs on the Pacific Crashing waves Crab shell, but no crab The Pacific coast Falke cruising on sandy road Old English Mill Old English Mill Big grill The Old English Mill (The actual) Old English Mill Fishing boat Dirt road to the Old English Mill Back on the Pacific coast Gateway to La Bufadora La Bufadora when a wave hits Misting Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained. Horse near restaurant Falke finally got his chain fixed Tecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USA It snowed in AZ while we were gone! Picture window at Meteor Crater Astronaut Wall of Fame Meteor Crater Museum Apollo test capsule Part of the meteor that formed this crater The Arizona Desert Mining equipment at the center of the crater Back in Chicago, our final mechanical mishap Ancient Mayan ruin Mayan ruins, arched doorway or gate Carlos N Charlies Bar Carlos N Charlies Bar The old clock tower in downtown San Miguel Sunset and dive boat The beach at the Reef Club Resort The beach at the Reef Club Resort The huts at the Reef Club Resort Sunset over the Caribbean Sunset over the Caribbean Lily pad and flower (Chankanaab Nature Park) Pond with lilly pads (Chankanaab Nature Park) Mayan calendar (Chankanaab Nature Park) Waterfall (Chankanaab Nature Park) Giant Mayan head sculpture (Chankanaab Nature Park) The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum Iguana at Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum - view through doorway Iguana - These are not a rare site in Cozumel The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum Performers on a pole Performers high in the air pole dancers? The lights of Cancun at night At the top of Punta Colarain Lighthouse View of the south side of the island from Punta Colarain Lighthouse Sandy road to Punta Colarain Lighthouse Punta Colarain Lighthouse The lagoon at Xel-Ha was warm and perfect for snorkeling The lagoon at Xel-Ha Welcome to Xel-Ha Parrot at Xel-Ha (you can pay to have it sit on you... yippee!) Authentic Mayan performer at Xel-Ha Sailing on the Reef Explorer catamaran Sail of the Reef Explorer catamaran Captain of the catamaran The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges Caribbean Sunset (view from catamaran cruise) I created this face from shell and coral fragments The Reef Explorer catamaran The Reef Explorer catamaran Chicago's Willis (Sears) Tower Sears/Willis Tower Willis (Sears) Tower and 311 S. Wacker Sand Point Lighthouse Munising Falls Munising Falls Munising Falls Paved trail Flowing Water Grand Marais Ranger Station Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Iris Farm Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse Little Sable Point Lighthouse Little Sable Point Lighthouse Off-roading in the dunes Off-roading in the dunes Off-roading in the dunes Off-roading in the dunes Off-roading in the dunes Long Lonely Road Delicate Arch Panoramic Moab Storm Rotting old truck Colorado River Gooseneck Aspen Grove Emerald Pools Trail Zion Bridge Arizona highway from the air Thick fog at the airport delayed our flight two hours Finally some rays of sunshine African Gray Parrot Peacock Peacock Sunset in Playa Del Mar Playa Del Carmen ferry to Cozumel Morning waves at the destroyed dock Sunrise at Playa Del Mar People watching the sunrise on the beach Pool at the Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Buffet eating area at the Iberostar Doorway - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Walkway with columns - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Dome over the main lobby - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Flamingo Pink Flamingo Guinea Hen (Guineafowl) Walkway and room buildings at the Iberostar Hibachi chef at the resort's Japanese restuarant Swimmers and divers at Garden of Eden Cenote Garden of Eden Cenote Taj Mahal Cenote Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Bunny made from hand towels Elephant made from hand towels Iguana at Xel Ha Parrots at Xel Ha School of Blue Tangs (Xel Ha) Black bird (stork?) Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), the main drag in Playa Del Carmen Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Restaurant in Playa Del Carmen Night time in Playa Del Carmen El Castillo (The Castle) - Mayan Pyramid Plaque describing the substructure inside El Castillo Looking up at El Castillo Serpent head at the base of El Castillo Temple of the Warriors Plaque describing Temple of the Warriors Mayan art El Castillo - half reconstructed and half ruined Walking among the columns Temple of the Warriors Mayan art Carved face - Mayan art Mayan art Temple of the Warriors El Castillo from Temple of the Warriors Worker climbing up the ruined side of El Castillo Mayan art Mayan serpent heads Wall of Skulls Mayan ruins Hoop at the Mayan ball court Orange flower Mayan ruins Ruins of the observatory The main pyramid of Coba - taller than El Castillo The pyramid of Coba Looking down the steps of Coba's pyramid Local musician blowing a conch shell horn for really long time Praising the Gods Large Guanacaste tree Pier at the Fiesta Resort and Casino Entertainment Seagulls Sunset on the Gulf of Dulce Costa Rican Sunset Fiesta Resort and Casino View out of the resort room Moon light over the pool Night time at the Fiesta Resort The main pier in Puntarenas Catholic church in Puntarenas Pier at the Fiesta Resort Sunset under the palm tree Sunset on the Gulf of Dulce Horse corral at the start of our zipline tour The first of many zip lines Tour guys giving the zipline briefing Rappelling down the cable over a waterfall Sliding down the zipline Waterfall Manuel Antonio National Park beach Colorful beach towels Manuel Antonio National Park beach Manzanillo - Toxic tree do not touch Hermit crab Sloth hanging out and smiling in the trees Angry white faced monkey Baby white faced monkey Trail through Manuel Antonio National Park View of the Pacific Ocean near Manuel Antonio Dangerous one lane bridges Dangerous one lane bridges Dimas, our fantastic guide for the day Pool at the Fiesta Resort and Casino Pool at the Fiesta Resort and Casino Pool at the Fiesta Resort and Casino Hammocks for relaxing Night time on the Fiesta pier California coastline from Point Dume View of southern California coastline from Point Dume White Rim Trail Vista, Canyonlands National Park Double Arch at Night Seattle Space Needle Downtown Seattle panoramic Seattle Panoramic Mt. Rainier Afterglow Moon Over Mount Rainier Seattle panoramic at dusk Seattle Space Needle at dusk Sailing Puget Sound Sunrise Rim Trail Mount Rainier Mount Rainier Mount Rainier Mount Rainier Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge A Walk in the Woods Grand Haven BLP Power Plant Sunrise over Chicago Sentinels Chicago Fireboat Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Night shot of the kids pool area Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Barcelo Maya Palace Barcelo restaurant Pool jacuzzi area Kids pool area was a little water park Fountain statue Night shot of the kids pool area Barcelo Maya Palace - Patio, Garden View Night shot of the adult pool with sunken loungers Night shot of the main pool area Large statue in black and white Fountain in the courtyard Panoramic view of the main pool and swim up bar Barcelo Maya Palace - Beach Coco Bar Nice sitting area Bar at the theater