Category Archives: Travel

I’ve Seen The Aya Sofya

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Ranger Bob

Just like the President, yesterday! I’ve also seen Salisbury Cathedral: And St. Peter’s: And as of last Thursday:

Posted in Travel | 1 Comment

Mackinac Island, October 2004

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Ranger Bob

Click for closer look

Posted in Travel | Comments Off

Almost Perfect Duluth Day

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Ranger Bob

Went to Duluth for a day of train and boat watching with a young friend who’s an old friend, and an extremely congenial new friend. Couldn’t ask for better – though did someone say “maybe some cheese?” Here’s a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, Trains & Boats & Planes, Travel | Comments Off

Is This A Cool Bridge, Or What?

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Ranger Bob

The Széchenyi lánchíd, or Budapest Chain Bridge. (Click for closer look.) Always wanted to see it, and got the chance in April, 1990. According to our friends at Wikipedia, Széchenyi lánchíd or Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bridges, Travel | Comments Off

The Saddest Place I Have Ever Been

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Ranger Bob

The battle of Verdun was among the most horrifying of all the many terrible battles of the First World War. This happened by design: the German commander, General Erich von Falkenhayn, had concluded that the only way to win the … Continue reading →

Posted in Matters of History, Travel | Comments Off

Raining In Death Valley

Posted on December 23, 2006 by Ranger Bob

Death Valley is one of the driest places on Earth; in fact, I believe it only rains there when I visit. (I have some powerful mojo that way.) Who cares? Seeing a rainbow over the salt flats is way cool. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks, National & Otherwise, Travel | Comments Off

Las Vegas Report

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Ranger Bob

I had a ball in Las Vegas. There- I said it. First, for the record, I didn’t gamble one nickel; just never saw the appeal. No Boy Scout I, though; I did eat well, drink heartily, and gawk at many … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Comments Off

Move Over, Loch Ness!

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Ranger Bob

Strolling along the Duluth Lakewalk yesterday, I unslung my camera just in time to catch this strange creature emerging from Lake Superior:

Posted in Cheeseland, Travel | Comments Off

Metro Mania!

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Ranger Bob

Now, here’s a cool website: http://metro.b3co.com/ It’s got logos for Metro (subway / underground / tube /etc.) systems all around the world. Click and you can put together a display of your own explorations. What? You’re not a transportation geek … Continue reading →

Posted in Trains & Boats & Planes, Travel | Comments Off

Speaking Of The Trojan War

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Ranger Bob

I’ve been there. Troy, I mean. Or at least, the mound of Hissarlik, generally believed to be the site of Troy. For all I know, Hector stood in the same spot where I did, scanning out across the plain of … Continue reading →

Posted in Matters of History, Travel | Comments Off

To Prevent Confusion

Posted on January 31, 2006 by Ranger Bob

AbbeyAbbie

Posted in Dogs, Travel | Comments Off

The Scissor Arches of Wells Cathedral

Posted on January 30, 2006 by Ranger Bob

Click image to enlarge I’ve been to quite a few cathedrals and great churches over the years. St. Mark’s Basilica, the Aya Sofya, San Vitale in Ravenna, the Selimiye Mosque of Edirne, Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, the Duomo in … Continue reading →

Posted in Matters of History, Travel | Comments Off