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Reflecting Back Over 2018 Travel and Blog Posts

29 December 201827 July 2024

What a great year for travel!  From conquering France to exploring the Wild West of the United States, it was a wonderful year of exploring 2 continents and 5 countries. There were past memories of travels gone by as well as discovering amazing sites in my own back yard! Here are some of my favorite photos from this years’ travel blogs and the amazing journeys I experienced in 2018!

Asia

Philippines

Naomi’s Heart Mission in the Philippines:  A Day of Travel 

Flying Into Hong Kong Before Reaching the Philippines

Caribbean

A Port Day in Dominica

The View of the Cruise Ship in Dominica

Puerto Rico

Walking Tour of San Juan:  Part 1

The Raices Fountain in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Walking Tour of San Juan:  Part 2

The Cementerio de San Juan

Raices Restaurant

Authentic Puerto Rican Costumes at Raices Restaurant

Sunny San Juan

My First Mofongo Experience

Europe

Italy:  Rome:  St Peter’s Facade

St. Peter and the Keys

Monaco:  A City of Wealth

The Wealth of Monaco

Monaco: The Port of Monaco

Strolling the Port of Monaco

Spain:  Barcelona and Its Architecture

La Sagrada Familia

Middle East

Israel

Bethlehem:  Shepherd’s Field

The Chapel of the Angels

Bethlehem:  The Church of the Nativity

The Altar of the Nativity

Turkey:  The Topkapi Palace

The Topkapi Palace

United States

United States:  California

Joshua Tree National Park

The Joshua Tree

La Jolla Cove, California

+120312 La Jolla Cove Beach

Beautiful La Jolla Cove, California

+120312 Seals on the South End of La Jolla Cove

Seals at La Jolla Cove, California

A Day in Morro Bay

Visiting the Rock at Morro Bay

A Weekend in San Diego

The Coronado Hotel 

United States:  Connecticut

East Haddam

United States:  Georgia

Savannah

Strolling Through Savannah

United States: Maine

Acadia, Whale Watching and Visiting the Doubling Point Lighthouse

Acadia National Park

Enjoying the Coast of Maine in Rockland

Kayaking Near Owl Head Lighthouse, Maine

United States:  Massachusetts

Salem

Touring the House of the Seven Gables

United States:  Michigan

Oswald’s Bear Farm

Feeding a Baby Bear at Oswald’s Bear Farm

United States:  Nevada

Harrah’s, Las Vegas

008 Harrah's Hillbillies

Slot Winners at Harrah’s

Las Vegas

001 Las Vegas Airport

Welcome to Las Vegas!

United States:  New York

An Afternoon at Niagara Falls

The Gorgeous Falls on the US Side

United States:  Ohio

Cincinnati:  The Blind Lemon

The Patio in Winter

Cincinnati:  Krohn Conservatory

Exploring Krohn Conservatory

Columbus:  Inniswood Hike

Strolling through Inniswood Metro Park during Winter

Columbus: Zoo Lights

Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo

 

Ohio Festivals:

The Banana Split Festival

Making our own Banana Splits at the Banana Split Festival

Medieval Life at the Renaissance Festival

Exploring the Ohio Renaissance Festival

United States:  Ohio Wineries

A.R. Winery

Buckeye Lake Winery

Gervasi Vineyard

Entering Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio

Charcuterie Plate at Gervasi Vineyard

Henke Winery and Restaurant

Hundley Cellars

Lakehouse Inn and Winery

Moyer Vineyard Winery & Restaurant

Vinoklet Winery

Winery at Versailles

Yellow Butterfly Winery

United States:  Rhode Island

Cliff Walk

A Furry Friend on Cliff Walk

United States:  South Dakota

Deadwood

Mount Rushmore

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Visiting Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

United States:  Wyoming

Wyoming, Cody

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Beautiful Landscape from Cody, Wyoming

It is amazing how much ground one can cover in a year!   This year will be another amazing travel year!  Where did you go in 2018?  Do you have any plans for this year?  I would love to hear from you! Leave a message in the comments section!   Happy Travels!

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Eagle Sightings at Highbanks, Columbus MetroParks

8 December 201531 August 2024

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Hiking in the Midwest, the scenery can change at every season.  From the diversity of plants to its wildlife, the Highbanks Metro Park unveils something new each time I visit.  What draws me here is the spectacular eagle’s nest viewing area, equipped with binoculars for visitors to enjoy watching the eagles and their young.

My hike began at the Oak Coves Picnic Area where I picked up the Overlook Trail and then finished my trek across the Dripping Rock Trails for a total of 4.1 miles in a double loop.  A small connector trail added about fifteen minutes to my hike.  A couple of side trails led to a protected Native American mound, while another provided an overlook to view the Olentangy State Scenic River.

My first stop was the Pool family cemetery, which is believed to be the resting place of the first white settlers in this area. The first evidence of Indian life at Highbanks are the earthworks that cover 1500 feet. The area, shaped like the letter C, is said to be from the  Cole Indians who built this wall to protect their village from attack.

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I reached the fork in the road and decided to take the path that reached the overlook.  I climbed 110 feet to the deck for the panoramic view of the Olentangy River and the sycamore trees below.

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Off in the distance was an eagle’s nest.  During the late winter and early spring months, the park staff set up a telescope for a closer view of the eagles and the eaglets after they have hatched.

The trail reached back around to the start of the loop where I backtracked over the connector that joined the two trails.  Before reaching the Dripping Rock Trail, I managed to see a side trail to the Adena Mound, so I took the detour to explore a bit of American history.

I exited the mound trail and made a right towards the nature center.  While I didn’t make a stop, I learned that it is a great facility for bird watching.

The Dripping Rock Trail is a pretty straightforward loop with a couple of locations to see dripping rocks.  There is an observation deck three miles into the walk, which is a wonderful location to view wildflowers.  After passing under the overpass, climbing a small hill and crossing a bridge, the trail had come to an end.

This trail is considered moderate due to the hills, but it is manageable with some great observation decks and artifacts.  For more information about Highbanks Metro Park and this trail, visit the Columbus Metro Parks website at www.metroparks.net.  Happy Trails!

What to See and What to Do: 

Highbanks Metro Park
9466 Columbus Pike
Lewis Center, OH  43035
Telephone:  614 906 3149

  • Admission Fee:   No admission fee
  • Hours:  Daily from 6:30AM to 10PM from April to September and 6:30AM to 8 PM from October to March
  • Amenities:  Eagle sighting; Adena mounds, hiking, biking, shelters and lodges, canoeing/kayaking, cross country skiing, day camps, fishing, nature centers, picnicking and sledding.
  • Scenic View:  Eagle Observation deck provides an amazing opportunity to view the eagle’s nest at the park.
  • Length of Visit:  at least 1 hour
  • Tips for Your Visit:  Camping is not permitted at the park and no person is permitted to feed the park animals.

Where to Stay:

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus – Worthington
175 Hutchinson Avenue
Columbus, OH  43235
Telephone:  614 885 3334

Where to Eat:

Saigon Asian Bistro
50 Neverland Drive
Lewis Center, OH  43035
Telephone:   740 657 8887

The chicken lettuce wraps (appetizer) was exceptional and had a bit of heat, which suited me fine.

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From Adena Mounds to Ant Hills, there is so much to see at Highbanks!

Flowers at Highbanks State Park, April 2012 - close up

Delicate Flowers at Highbanks Metro Park, Columbus

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Taking the bridge over the creek

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