A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
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7/17/06 Good night of sleep, continental breakfast, and we were ready for our first tour of London. Until this point I really hadn’t gotten the feel that I was in another country. For all of our walks around Kensington yesterday, it was almost just like last summer in Philadelphia. Buildings were close together, people talked … Read More “Regal London” »
Kensington 7/16/06 This past weekend in Greenville it seemed that we were constantly running into people we know. At those locations where we did see friends good things seemed to follow. We didn’t see anyone we knew at the airport the first time we tried to leave Greenville, so one must concluded that there is … Read More “Dinner with Friends in London” »
Hotel Olympia, Kensington 7/16/06 Dawn came abnormally early, as the lines of longitude were foreshortened both by latitude and speeding eastward. I got maybe 40 minutes of sleep, and even that was by sheer force of will. I just don’t sleep on planes. Soon, our in-flight monitors placed us near Ireland, and we could make … Read More “First Tentative Steps” »
Somewhere over Newfoundland 7/16/06 2:10 AM GMT The trials of actually getting on a flight behind us, this turned out to be a pleasant experience. The in-flight movie choices were great, and the meal was one of the best I’ve had on a plane (the few First Class trips, notwithstanding.) I think all airlines make … Read More “Dulles to Heathrow” »
Dulles Internation Airport 7/16/06 4:50 PM Eastern Time I’m probably not going to be able to post on a regular basis from here on out, so I’ll include location and local time. Obviously, we’re finally on our way, and to that end some recognition is in orderr. Yes, I’m naming names, and in some cases … Read More “Cheers and Jeers” »
Right now I’m supposed to be picking up my suitcase from baggage claim at London Heathrow. Obviously, I’m not. We got to the airport over two hours before our departure to find huge lines at the United Airlines desk. This did not bode well. Neither did the "cancelled" and "delayed" signs in front of just … Read More “Failure to Launch” »
I almost let this one slip past. Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Interstate System. Dwight D. signed the legislation on this date in 1956, and soon thereafter work on I-70 in Kansas was begun. As I cruised down I-85 this morning, I listened to a segment on Morning Edition about the anniversary.
Holy Ghost and Fire Center Every time I pass by this sign on Old Dixie Highway in Fort Pierce I wonder where the sign is pointing. There’s nothing next to it but an overgrown lot, and beyond that an abandoned industrial site. Makes you wonder.
…and half-way back. The day was the epitome of vacation. It began by witnessing the morning ablutions of the Mariott staff, as they attempt to restore the resort to pristine conditions before the guests awaken. All of the pool and beach chairs are aligned just so. The sand is raked to remove any footprints from … Read More “Key Largo to Key West” »
The first part of the day was spent lazing around the pool (see previous post.) After a couple of hours, we were in need of some AC, so we decided to do some shopping. We stopped at a place which looked like a tourist trap, but turned out to have some really nice and unique … Read More “John Pennekamp State Park” »