Denver (Mile High City)
September 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
Interesting mix of modern high-rise buildings and 19th century grand mansions for winners of the gold rush. Warm weather and friendly people. Denver was all orange (Denver Broncoes' colour) for theRead more
Boulder, Colorado
September 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
A one-day side trip to see Boulder. A little gem. Farmers" market - everything from virtuous fruit to local hooch aka whiskey (?!). And Pearl St Mall where Nigel found some adorable jewellery.
Denver Art Museum
September 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Lucky Denver - a huge exhibition space liberally supported by local rich philanthropist
More Colorado
September 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Even more of lovely Denver.
Grand Teton
September 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Wow. Mountains that rise up from a wide and flat valley like cliffs.
Jackson Hole
September 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
NOT a chic name but a very "in" place to live. Sotheby's are here!
Airstream at Emigrant
September 15, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
A trip down memory lane - freezing nights huddled together in a caravan!
Yellowstone Park - geysers
September 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Yellowstone Park - animals
September 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Yellowstone Park - scenery
September 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Yellowstone Park - wonderful memories
September 17, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
So jealous, Ian and I did the route you have just done the year before Amy, our last grand tour. Looking forward to details on your return xx
Calgary, Canada
September 19, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
First impressions.
Calgary - city of sculpture 1
September 21, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
As a relatively new city a lot of effort has been put into preserving green spaces and populating them with art. Given the climate a lot of this art is in the atrium of large buildings and would beRead more
Calgary - city of sculpture 2
September 21, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Fortunately our friend Ian had a guide book to the public art of Calgary and there is plenty to see and enjoy.
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This is a mosaic by a French artist. The colours are really in your face - they represent Provence. Apparently! Fabulous wall of a lobby. S
Calgary - city of skyscrapers
September 21, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Calgary's economy is very dependent on oil and gas. Despite the current recession in this sector there are still new buildings going ever upwards .
Calgary - old town
September 21, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
When the railway went through in 1882, there was nothing here. The earliest buildings date from the turn of the century. Fortunately a few of them survived.
Banff
September 22, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
A charming little town in the national park nestling in the foothills of the Rockies, but it was raining!
Lake Louise, Banff National Park
September 22, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
A beautiful lake in the foothills of the Rockies. There is a large hotel restored in the old style.
Glenbow Museum - Native Cultures
September 24, 2016 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
We are the Original Peoples of this land.
We are many different cultures, each with our own name and language.
We have always lived here, coexisting with the plants, animals, people and spirit beingsRead more
Summit on the Air(SOTA) at Ranger Summit
September 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
SOTA is about carrying radio kit to a predefined summit and making contact with as many people as possible around the world. See the SOTA website for more information.
Farewell to Calgary
September 26, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
It's been a wonderful visit made so welcome by the Drummond family and friends. So many great memories to cherish.
Silicon Valley - living the dream
October 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Relaxing with friends in their ranch style house near Saratoga.
Out and about in Silicon Valley
October 1, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
San Francisco - DIY dreams ...
October 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 1
October 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
She's in here somewhere. ....
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Veronica ready to support her team!
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Denver Museum of Art - world class expo of Women Abstract Expressionist artists.
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Nosey big blue bear 3 storeys high...