Category Archives: travel

2. The Polynesian Cultural Center

Posted on January 9, 2024 by merlinjr01

Five Things to Do on Your First Trip to Oahu, Hawaii – No. 2 After our visit, I was tempted to rate the Cultural Center as my favorite experience. There are several facets to the Center. First, much of this … Continue reading →

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Personal Trifecta

Posted on June 15, 2018 by merlinjr01

It began like this. Early in the year, I learned that the US Air Force Museum was going to unveil the Memphis Belle B-17 exhibit in early May. I called my friend, John (of Michigan and New Orleans trips “fame”), … Continue reading →

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Memphis Belle Exhibit Opens at Air Force Museum

Posted on May 25, 2018 by merlinjr01

Grand opening accompanied by fly-overs and ramp tours of WWII B-17 bombers and P-51 fighters. Early in 2018, the US Air Force Museum announced that it would be unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to the Memphis Belle, and that the … Continue reading →

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A Ferry for Two…

Posted on April 19, 2018 by merlinjr01

Cars, That Is. There are two ways to get from Ophelia, Virginia to Sunnybank, Virginia: either Hacks Neck Road to US 360 (18 miles) or via State Rt 644 (2 miles). A no-brainer, you say; “down State Rt 644!” Well, … Continue reading →

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An Affordable Telephoto

Posted on August 16, 2017 by merlinjr01

Photo of the Week In preparation for a trip this summer, I was looking for an affordable telephoto lens that would deliver acceptable, if not better quality for my Nikon. I selected the Tamron 70-300. Priced less than $200 it … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – of the Yellowstone

Posted on August 10, 2017 by merlinjr01

Photo of the week Travel is one of the best teachers. Until this summer, I assumed there was only one “Grand Canyon.” There are spectacular views into the river-cut gorge of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, not far from … Continue reading →

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One Word Sunday Challenge: Horizon

Posted on August 2, 2017 by merlinjr01

One Word Sunday Challenge: Horizon Looks like I am late to the party, but in response to Debbie (at Travel With Intent) has issued the “One Word Sunday Challenge”–Horizon.  I could not pass up this opportunity to share my favorite … Continue reading →

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Mystery Monolith

Posted on August 2, 2017 by merlinjr01

Photo of the Week – Mystery Monolith I snapped a photo of this impressive unidentified red stone monolith as we cruised along–I believe–I 70 approaching US 89 in Utah. Judging from the sequence in photos, it could have been along … Continue reading →

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Through

Posted on July 28, 2017 by merlinjr01

Debbie Smyth at Travel With Intent posted the One Word Challenge: “Through” for this week. Below is my offering.

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Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge

Posted on July 28, 2017 by merlinjr01

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge National and State Parks offer many options as to which way to go–or even “if to go!”

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