The Catskills are not terribly far from where I grew up, but I have no memories of ever going there as a kid. Hiking in that area is great fun. Here are some photos to prove it, including Awosting Falls, Lake Minnewaska, and obligatory small critter and flower pix. I believe the butterfly may be an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
What does “the Northwest Passage” conjure up? Is it intrepid European men of centuries past seeking a way through the frozen Arctic ice to shorten their trip from Europe to Northern Asia? Despite my background as a prehistoric archaeologist, it’s easy for me to think first of Amundsen, Franklin, and
In Hanoi, I did something a lot scarier than petting a tiger – I crossed the street! In Halong Bay, I found unexpected inspiration for a fantasy story I’m writing. Here’s my account of visiting these places in Vietnam. http://mightydin.com/2014/02/15/halong-bay-by-boat-hanoi-on-foot-and-by-cyclo/
