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Vultures feeding on a dead buffalo Maasai Women Little Sable Point Lighthouse African Green Vervet Monkey Willis (Sears) Tower and 311 S. Wacker Giant Mayan head sculpture (Chankanaab Nature Park) Waterfall (Chankanaab Nature Park) Mother and Baby Elephants Carved face - Mayan art Douglas AD-4 Skyraider "Naked Fanny" Taj Mahal Cenote Large male lion Seattle at Dusk Swimmers and divers at Garden of Eden Cenote Male ostrich Sunset under the palm tree Moon Over Mount Rainier Mayan serpent heads Hoop at the Mayan ball court Milky sole fish blends into the sand Zebra Butt Huge seafood plate Alert Mongoose Lion Head Door Knocker Zebra Love Mayan calendar (Chankanaab Nature Park) Elephant eating grass Colorful male Agama lizard perked up to look intimidating Seattle Space Needle Huge cactus type plant in Arusha town Soldier Field and Chicago Skyline The Mayan ruins of Tulum Cinderella's Castle and Partners statue at night Pool fountains Strong waves from Hurricane Fabian Flying vulture Toyota Land Cruiser - the trusty safari vehicle Giraffe legs Adler Planetarium Aerial Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid North Avenue Beach and Chicago Skyline Adler Planetarium, Shedd, and Chicago Skyline Solitary Boat Colorful fish scales Group of zebras King Of The Pride Young male lion Sunset Over Tarangire F-22 Raptor and Moon Iris Farm Chicago's Willis (Sears) Tower El Castillo (The Castle) - Mayan Pyramid Tiny little Dik Dik (pronounced deek deek), is only about 2 feet tall Maasai women Pond with lilly pads (Chankanaab Nature Park) That's one smiley Cape Buffalo California coastline from Point Dume Candelabra tree Cemetery North American FJ-4 Fury (Navy version of F-85 Sabre) African Green Vervet Monkey Serengeti terrain changes Bikes near inactive volcano Mayan art Lion butt A Walk in the Woods Huddled in Shade Old car Sears/Willis Tower Chicago's Gold Coast Kids pool area was a little water park King and Queen Masai Giraffe Sailing Puget Sound Guinea Hen (Guineafowl) Baby baboon riding piggyback with mom Gateway to La Bufadora Local musician blowing a conch shell horn for really long time The huts at the Reef Club Resort Cloud Gate and Skyline African Green Vervet Monkey A small herd of giraffe Mexican Sunrise Mulege oasis Curvas Peligrosas - Dangerous Curves Large male lion Kids pool area was a little water park Sunrise Panoramic, Marathon Key Garden of Eden Cenote View of southern California coastline from Point Dume Anemone and three-spot damsel (domino) fish Cinderella's Castle Reflection Black and White Navy Pier Chicago Aerial Addison Trail High School Elephant drinking water Walkway with columns - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Model of Ngorongoro Crater Double Arch at Night American Falls in color People watching the sunrise on the beach Mount Meru Maasai women First known humans to walk the earth The Bahia Concepcion Praising the Gods Kirk's Dik Dik (deek deek) Freddie Mercury House The Mayan ruins of Tulum Iguana at Xel Ha Giraffe Tongue Part of the meteor that formed this crater Adler Planetarium and Northerly Island Gulf of California San Felipe Beach Intricately Carved Door Mt. Rainier Afterglow Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), the main drag in Playa Del Carmen Off-roading in the dunes Vastness of the Serengeti Desert plant life Tarangire Sopa Lodge El Castillo - half reconstructed and half ruined Peacock Maasai people and locals in a small town near Arusha Our guide with Ranger Safaris - Gabriel (Gabi) Joseph Thomson's Gazelle Zebras Kids pool area was a little water park Candelabra tree Skulls of various Serengeti animals Common Zebra Humboldt Park Field House Mission de San Ignacio Little Sable Point Lighthouse Thomsons Gazelle huddled together, sensing danger Stars and Stripes Chopper The Mayan ruins of Tulum Rock outcroppings (kopjes) Chicago Skyline at Night Black and White Panoramic Stone Town, Zanzibar Beaded Rungus (Maasai clubs) The Mayan ruins of Tulum Caribbean Sunset (view from catamaran cruise) Maasai spears Rusted out car Lighthouse in San Felipe Falke contemplating the meaning of life Elephant butt Ancient Indian ruins Palm leaf abstract in black and white Sunset over the Caribbean Welcome Tree Infrared Off-roading in the dunes Cape Buffalo Buffalo skull Wildebeest horns Lily pad and flower (Chankanaab Nature Park) Pool jacuzzi area Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Parrots at Xel Ha House in Mulege The river that feeds the Mulege oasis Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Arusha Domestic Airport Carlos N Charlies Bar Chicago's Gold Coast Black and White Female ostrich United Center Aerial The lagoon at Xel-Ha Inactive volcano near Santa Monica Blue sea star (star fish) Cheetah Leopard with a fresh gazelle kill in a tree The traditional underground shelter of the Iraqw tribe Fish at the Market Chicago Skyline Daytime Panoramic Long corridor with pillars in black and white Large termite mound Flamingo Playa Del Carmen ferry to Cozumel Oops! We saw a lot of this on Mexico's highways Back in Ensenada, in time for Marti Gras, but it rained. Mountain in San Felipe The Mayan ruins of Tulum Westinghouse College Prep Maasai men performing a welcome dance Gerbera Daisy Black & White Colorado River Gooseneck Pool at the Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Downtown Chicago Aerial Puertocitos on the Gulf of California The Mayan ruins of Tulum Boats and an approaching storm Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Tiny baby baboon Blue sea star (star fish) Gray Whale skeleton Female cheetah laying on a termite hill Seattle Space Needle America West Arena Boat from the water's perspective What a cactus looks on the inside Wall of Skulls Black Rhino Mayan ruins, arched doorway or gate This weird stone fish slithered along the bottom Wildebeest butt Local Shells These little huts were set up for an exclusive beach side dinner Ancient Mayan ruin Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse La Pinta Hotel, Catavina American Falls and tourists walking to the Cave of the Winds The old Stone Town fort Sculpture for Benito Juarez Garcia Lounging lion, just like my house cat The beach and palm trees at the resort Stone Town Lion fish, puffer, and a few cleaner wrasse Authentic Mayan performer at Xel-Ha Young male lion Looks like the lower jaw bone of an elephant Beach and clear blue water of the Gulf of Mexico La Bufadora when a wave hits This parade had an Egyptian theme Inside the mission Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse Blue (sykes) monkey Manzanillo - Toxic tree do not touch North Avenue Beach Chicago Aerial Military patrol in Guerrero Negro View of the south side of the island from Punta Colarain Lighthouse Carlos N Charlies Bar Elephant with Nile Monitor on the water bank Seattle Skyline and Mt. Rainier Panoramic Maasai Feet Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Mount Rainier Sweet desert Skeletal remains of a Cape Buffalo Giraffe spots Off-roading in the dunes Sunrise over Chicago Mosaic altar in the Christ Church Cathedral A group of banded mongoose all popped up at the same time to check things out Young Bull Candelabra Trees Sailing Seattle at Dusk Traditional Iraqw Wedding Skirt The beach at the Reef Club Resort Chicago Skyline At Night Black And White Panoramic Vultures feeding on a dead buffalo Our next stop, Hotel La Pinta, in Catavina At the top of Punta Colarain Lighthouse Masai Giraffe Gray Whale fin The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges Plaque describing the substructure inside El Castillo Mission bell tower Garfield Park Golden Dome Field House Giraffes crossing the river Mulege, BCS Medinah Country Club Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby It's very windy on the salt flats Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby reception desk Mulege oasis Squirrel fish and sea star Petrified wood, close-up Lions munching on a freshly killed cape buffalo The Mayan ruins of Tulum Wildebeests Sunset over the Caribbean Lesser Flamingo Iraqw woman demonstrating grain grinding techniques Munising Falls Town of Guerrero Negro Apollo test capsule A pre-fab church designed by Eiffel Buckingham Fountain From Above The Mayan ruins of Tulum The Mayan ruins of Tulum Zebras sneaking past a lion The lagoon at Xel-Ha was warm and perfect for snorkeling Chicago Skyline Fractal Black and White Coastal Air Cessna Grand Caravan Christ Church Cathedral High Altar Barcelo Maya Palace main lobby Fresh Octopus at the Market Mission de Santa Rosalia de Mulege Serpent head at the base of El Castillo Mission de San Ignacio Maasai women Inside the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Sunset and cactus Huge Ospray (Fish Eagle) nest on top of electrical tower North American T-6D Peacock Riding to Ensenada Night shot of the main pool area Dried up harbor Blue (sykes) monkey Massai men in their village Showers at the pool, long daytime exposure (ND110 filter) Very dirty Virago Laguna Ojo de Liebre Hungry Hyena Grand Marais Ranger Station American Falls Back of baboon's head Elmhurst University Campus Grand Haven BLP Power Plant Mayan art Group of Maasai women welcoming us to their village Mackinac Bridge Famous lobster burritos, at Mama Espinosas Restaurant Moab Storm Near Santa Rosalia Forgotten Rusty Old Truck One of many huge Baobab trees Bartender and fresh Corona on tap Downtown Seattle panoramic Zanzibar Beach Virago 535 at the mission Sharp turns and roadside memorials Punta Colarain Lighthouse The lights of Cancun at night Male Agama Lizard Tecate Mexico was our last stop before crossing back to USA The beach at the Reef Club Resort Performers high in the air pole dancers? Near Santa Rosalia One of only 3 floats in the parade The Mayan ruins of Tulum Lion fish hiding in the coral Barcelo Maya Kids Pool Parrot at Xel-Ha (you can pay to have it sit on you... yippee!) Group of Maasai men prepping for a welcome song and dance Bahia Concepcion Door panel in the Sultan's Palace (museum) El Capitan Hotel Cheetah surveying her surroundings The Mayan ruins of Tulum Memorials like this were also common along Mexico's highways Long-tailed Fiscal Shrike Smile, U R in Zanzibar Lion fish Black Rhino Heading back north now, Adam by Bahia Concepcion Sloth hanging out and smiling in the trees Virago taking a break Mass of bees Night shot of the adult pool with sunken loungers Flat-topped Acacia Zanzibar Dow Thomsons Gazelle Long Lonely Road A pair of Moorish Idol fish Seattle Space Needle at dusk Off-roading in the dunes African Gray Parrot Greek gazebo illuminated with cool blue lights Zebra Main pool area with sunken loungers Baby Masai Giraffe Anemones and countless fish Male Von Der Decken's Hornbill Secretary Bird Common Northern Raven - Corvus Corax Elephant Family Barcelo Maya Palace - Bathroom Lots of fish at the pier waiting to be fed Black Rhinoceros with baby Windy conditions (see trees) Camping at Dos Amigos Campground The Mayan ruins of Tulum - view through doorway American White Ibis Memorial at Christ Church Large sea cucumber Mom and Baby Elephants North American P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll 472218 Long daytime exposure of the beach (ND110 filter) Emerald Pools Trail Coco Bar Carved ebony Maasai figures Lake Park High School West Campus Dome over the main lobby - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar African Elephant Crab shell, but no crab North American P-51 Mustang Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge Virago 535s on a Pacific bluff Vultures fighting Herd of buffalo at sunset by an acacia tree Walkway courtyard between the rooms Dining room at Tarangire Sopa Lodge Lion (Simba in Kiswahili) A pile of hippos resting in the cool water Bottlebrush Tree Mayan statue in black and white Sand Dollar in Wave Kirk's Dik Dik South of Ensenada, on Hwy1 A few female ostriches This is when happens when a truck take a turn too fast Adam cruising along Maasai tribesman took us on a hike Black bird (stork?) Night shot of the main pool area with moon visible Fountains into the pool Night shot of the kids pool area Catholic church in Puntarenas Virago 535s, packed and ready to go Nile Monitor with geese Barcelo Maya Palace beach in Infrared Mayan ruins Temple of the Warriors Dirt road to the Old English Mill Blue striped snapper Wildebeest sculpture at Serengeti Visitors Center North American P-51D Mustang - Big Beautiful Doll 472218 Gray Whale sloshing back in the water Red Colobus Monkeys American flag on the boat stern Harsh desert environment The Atlantic side of Cozumel is rocky with many natural bridges More rain today... Masai Giraffe A very rare Kudu - our driver has not seen one of these in 10 years Abandoned truck Angry white faced monkey The Mayan ruins of Tulum Tide pool at sunset Open Air Market Southern Ground Hornbill Finally some rays of sunshine Iguana at Tulum Dead tree The Iron Eagle at the 28th Parallel Oldupai (Olduvai) Gorge, discovery site of earliest known human existence in the world African Elephant Mission de San Ignacio (altar) Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar Golden Gate Bridge Blue Mesa Barcelo Maya Palace Zippy sand crab would scurry in and out of its hole Iguana - These are not a rare site in Cozumel Saddleback sharp-nosed puffers Guinea Hens Flowing Water Ornate Hindu Style Door Family of lions Small, winding Tarangire River Young male lion Spotted hyena Streets here turned to mud slicks after rain Off-roading in the dunes Thomsons Gazelle testing the algae-filled waters Two adorable lion cubs Panoramic view of American Falls and Niagara Falls Looking forward on Hwy5 Boulder field Two Rhinos Cenote Dzitnup (Xkeken) near Vallodolid Close up of scorpion fish Virago 535s near the Gulf Millennium Park From Above The Reef Explorer catamaran The old clock tower in downtown San Miguel Outside San Felipe Large Mayan statue Lion Vulture coming in for a landing Domes on the roof of the restaurant buildings The Mayan ruins of Tulum Morning waves at the destroyed dock Long daytime exposure of pool area (ND110 filter) The Sea of Cortez at sunset Jardine Water Filtration Plant and Navy Pier The long dusty road leading into Serengeti National Park Cokes Hartebeest Mayan art Riding conditions were not good for my poor Virago WGN News Helicopter Seattle panoramic at dusk Hyena and Wildebeest, living side by side View of the Pacific Ocean near Manuel Antonio Falke on Hwy1 Carnival queen Giraffes in a corral Troop of baboons Mountains along Hwy5 Elephants on parade Sunset and cactus (another view) Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs Petrified wood close-up Nest in cactus Maasai man