Today I was going to blog about our time at the Oregon Coast this past week, but when looking at the Bing Photo of the Day this morning I learned that today is the 25th World Turtle Day. This day has been set aside to bring awareness to these wonderful creatures in hopes to protect... Continue Reading →
Releasing Endangered Baby Sea Turtles, and More in Acapulco
Our ship docked in Acapulco early in the morning where we had expansive views of the city from our stateroom deck. Early morning swim But the best part of the day was yet to come; releasing endangered baby sea turtles at Camp Tortuguero Playa Larga. The excursion was a great opportunity to help local environmentalists... Continue Reading →
Wildlife Conservation Day
Today, December 4, 2020 is Wildlife Conservation Day. A day set aside to bring awareness to illegal poaching and the cruelty inflicted on animals and endangered species. In honor of this day, I am sharing some photos of animals that I have taken over the years. Most professional wildlife photographers use burst mode to capture... Continue Reading →
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
The Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens in Tokyo dates back to the early 1600s, at the beginning of the Edo Period. It is the oldest garden in Tokyo and a delight to experience. I first wrote about this garden earlier this year; you'll find that post here. It was July when my husband and I first visited,... Continue Reading →