Denver (Mile High City)

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 theLäs mer
Boulder, Colorado

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

Lucky Denver - a huge exhibition space liberally supported by local rich philanthropist
More Colorado

Even more of lovely Denver.
Grand Teton

Wow. Mountains that rise up from a wide and flat valley like cliffs.
Jackson Hole

NOT a chic name but a very "in" place to live. Sotheby's are here!
Airstream at Emigrant

A trip down memory lane - freezing nights huddled together in a caravan!
Yellowstone Park - geysers

Yellowstone Park - animals

Yellowstone Park - scenery

Yellowstone Park - wonderful memories

Calgary, Canada

First impressions.
Calgary - city of sculpture 1

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 beLäs mer
Calgary - city of sculpture 2

Fortunately our friend Ian had a guide book to the public art of Calgary and there is plenty to see and enjoy.
Calgary - city of skyscrapers

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

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

A charming little town in the national park nestling in the foothills of the Rockies, but it was raining!
Lake Louise, Banff National Park

A beautiful lake in the foothills of the Rockies. There is a large hotel restored in the old style.
Glenbow Museum - Native Cultures

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 beingsLäs mer
Summit on the Air(SOTA) at Ranger Summit

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

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

Relaxing with friends in their ranch style house near Saratoga.
Out and about in Silicon Valley

San Francisco - DIY dreams ...

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - 1

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...