Monthly Archives: October 2013

October 17, 2013 · 5:35 am

Hope I Can Keep This Up for the Next Month

MS Ryandam — Home for the next month

The cat sitter is diligently taking care of Max and Pooh — the cats who reign supreme in Casa Wicker — and overseeing the old homestead. The flight to London was uneventful (I hope, as I wrote this in anticipation of an uneventful flight). The flight to Athens should take place as scheduled. Our cabin aboard the MS Ryndam awaits. Internet access will be expensive and, thus, limited.

Even so, I hope to bring to you my thrice-weekly blog. Over the next thirty+ days I will attempt to post photos of our adventure through the Mediterranean and during our transatlantic crossing.

In mid November — at cruise end — we’ll be meeting with online friends at one of our favorite Tampa-area Italian restaurants.

The voyage aboard MS Ryndam will not be our first. You may remember our transatlantic excursion in April, 2012, to visit the D-Day Invasion Beaches and other sights:

But the destinations this trip will be much more akin to the 54-day cruise we took aboard MS Prinsendam in April and May of 2010.

MS Prinsendam — Home for 54 Days

What destinations will those be? Stop by for this week’s Fun Photo Friday for a hint or two.

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October 16, 2013 · 5:35 am

Three Rivers Petroglyphs — Part 3

Three Rivers Site

Today is a final look at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site and some of the more interesting petroglyphs and scenery. Don’t forget to continue eastbound about four miles to find the Niño de Atocha Church.

Niño de Atocha

But before you do, don’t forget to take the hike into the main petroglyph site along the ridge. There you’ll find depictions of such exotic creatures as the rare Desert Penguin.

Desert Penguin

Or a tribute to the time the Mogollon successfully fought back the invasion of the giant mouse from Anaheim.

Dead Mouse from Disneyland

The Mogollon were also very prescient, displaying knowledge of future sports teams hundreds of years into the future. Here below is a Mogollon petroglyph showing the typical aftermath of an St. Louis Rams game.

The Rams after a Game — Arrows Included

Ever seen the skeletal remains of a cactus? Here’s an example:

Cactus Skeleton

Now for today’s gallery:

Three Rivers Site

Three Rivers Site

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October 14, 2013 · 5:35 am

Three Rivers Petroglyphs — Part 2

Today we continue our tour of the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site north of Tularosa, New Mexico. On the road to the petroglyphs you will find all type of scenic beauty, from desert vegetation to mountains in the distance.

Three Rivers Petroglyph Site

You’ll also find on this short drive off U.S. 54 eastbound that charming Western film standard, The Little Red School House. This one dates back to 1904 . . . either that or 1904 was the street address.