Here is a shot of one of the Mercedes cars at the Montreal Grand Prix. We were in the stands next to the starting grid, and got to see blurs going by at 200 mph. It was actually easier to watch the race on the Jumbotron across the track from us.
The Longest Run in Colorado
Here we are halfway down Long Shot (at Snowmass), which is the longest ski run in Colorado, at more than three miles. They limit access by requiring a 10-minute hike to the top of the run. This might sound exciting, but it was actually a lot of skittering over hard-packed snow.
It's Cat Skiing Time Again
We are in a bit of a drought here in Colorado, but not a bad one yet. Here I am backcountry skiing north of Steamboat earlier today.
In the Christmas Spirit...
The Christmas lighting at the Broadmoor Hotel is quite magnificent, as you can see from the following photo.
Gingerbread House at the Broadmoor Hotel
The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs puts out some kind of incredible confectionary landmark every Christmas. Here is the latest, along with an ingredients list.
Skogafoss on a Perfect Day
We drove down to the Skogafoss waterfall in southern Iceland during a perfect day, and caught this great rainbow next to it.
The Volcano Took the Day Off
We climbed up to a spot from which you can see the Geldingadalir volcano in Iceland - except that it was taking the day off. No lava bombs, no fleeing villagers. Sigh. Also posted below are photos of the masses of people hiking up to the same spot, the warning siren that goes off when there is a gas alert, and a close-up of the lava in the valley.
Volcano Messages
We hiked up to an overlook from which you can see the Geldingadalir volcano in Iceland, to find the following mass of stickers on the side of the transmitter station that the government had installed there.
Some Extremely Hot Springs
These are the boiling hot springs at Hafnarfjorder, in Iceland. Bathing not recommended. It also helps to pinch your nose - it’s a bit stinky.
A Crappy Day on the Golden Circle
We spent a very wet and cold day on the Golden Circle, east of Reykjavik. The highlight is definitely the Gullfoss waterfall, which is pictured below.
The Concrete Church
This is the Hallgrimskirkja, the Lutheran church that dominates the skyline of Reykjavik. We flew to Iceland for our first international trip in two years (about time!) and got some fine weather for this photo.
The COVID Memorial
This is an art installation across the street from the White House. Each white flag represents one COVID death. Quite impressive.
Is It a Stuffed Toy?
Nope, that is an actual panda at the National Zoo.
How to Get Drenched
This photo was taken from the Maid of the Mist, at the foot of Niagara Falls. Wearing the poncho they provide is not optional - you are going to get wet.
On Top of Trail Ridge Road
Here we are at the ridge above the mid-point of Trail Ridge Road, in Rocky Mountain National Park. And no, we did not hike very far - just from the parking lot, actually.
No, this is not my house
Actually, it is the Elms estate, in Newport, Rhode Island. I took my dad there a few days ago, and we toured the grounds. The Newport mansions were scheduled to open to public viewing a few days later.
An Octopus in Montana?
This metallic octopus appears to have wandered ashore in Great Falls, Montana.
Wagon Wheel Gate
This nifty gate is located next to a coffee shop in downtown Silverton, Colorado. It was not the best day - gloomy and cold, but did not stop a fair number of motorcyclists from getting out in their insulated finery.
Droopy Cactus
This poor cactus is sadly in need of inflation. Spotted during a walk with friends a few days ago in Scottsdale, Arizona. We did a longish road trip from Colorado to Santa Fe, then on to Scottsdale and back around through Durango.
A Whale in the Desert?
This is Ethyl the Whale, located on the grounds of the Santa Fe Community College, and constructed from plastics that cannot be recycled. As a scuba diver, I can attest to the massive amount of plastic floating around in the oceans. Not good!
