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Panama, Colon: Panama Canal Excursion

2011-04-14T09:53:00.000-07:00

2011 Carnival Freedom Cruise to Colon, Panama. After a bus ride from Colon, Panama on the Caribbean Coast to Panama City on the Pacific Coast we took the Panama Canal Excursion from Panama City through the Miraflores and the Pedro Miguel Locks, the Gailard Cut, the Centenary Bridge to Gamboa for our bus ride back to Colon. More 2011 Cruise Adventures: 2011 Carnival Cruise:

Costa Rica, Limon: White Water Rafting Class III

2011-04-13T09:52:00.000-07:00

Pictures and video from our shore excursion in Limon, Costa Rica. White Water Rafting [Class III] on the Rio Pacuare River. After a bus ride inland we set-off near the site for a new dam that would end this stretch of the river’s whitewater days. Unfortunately, even with an underwater camera we were so busy paddling during the rough stretches we seldom got off a good picture of

Cozumel 2011: Three Reef Snorkel

2011-04-11T09:51:00.000-07:00

Spent a day living a dream aboard the vessel Miguelito in the turquoise water off of the western side of the island. The 3-Reef trip was relaxing as we would plunge into the waters with our snorkel guide and instead of swimming around you let the currents move you along above the reefs as our guide would swim down to the reef to point out the fish and sometimes ‘scoot’ them out from their

2011 Cruise: Rescue at Sea

2011-04-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

2011 cruise aboard the Carnival Freedom. This was our second cruise on the freedom, the first being 2009 [my favorite] to the Grand Cayman and Jamaica. We got an ocean view room this time and took the behind the scenes tour: below decks, crew areas, galley, steak house, the bridge, laundry, food prep, marshaling area, etc. As usual had lots of fun and 'decompressed' completely. On our

Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace And Memorial Park:

2011-01-17T21:05:00.000-08:00

The Landmark for Peace Memorial is a memorial sculpture at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on the north side of Indianapolis that honors the contributions of the slain leaders Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The sculpture, which features King and Kennedy reaching out to each other. It was designed by Greg Perry. On the next day while speaking in Cleveland,

Wolf Park, Indiana

2010-11-12T13:12:00.000-08:00

[stop action] Wolf Park is a nonprofit education and research center, founded in 1972 and located in Battle Ground, Indiana, USA. Its captive gray wolves, red foxes, coyotes and bison serve as ambassador animals, helping to educate the public about wolves, their relatives and prey, and their behavior.

Chicago, Illinois:

2010-08-30T19:43:00.001-07:00

Pictures from my stop-over on the train to Detroit from iNDY. see also: Brookfield Zoo Trip Slide Show Detroit Slide Show Windsor, Canada Slide Show Motor City Slide Show

Windsor, Canada:

2010-08-30T19:31:00.001-07:00

While in Detroit for the 2010 APWU National Convention I took advantage of the convention ending early on Friday and took the ‘Tunnel’ Bus over to Windsor, Canada to click a few pictures. see also: Detroit Slide Show Motor City Slide Show

Detroit, Michigan

2010-08-30T19:26:00.001-07:00

Pictures from non-convention activities during the 2010 APWU National Convention see also: Windsor, Canada Slide Show Motor City Slide Show

Motor City Casino and Hotel:

2010-08-30T18:56:00.001-07:00

Pictures of the hotel I stayed in during the 2010 APWU National Convention. Huge Casino and hotel, but very expensive. We got a good rate though. see also: Detroit Slide Show

Indianapolis Zoo Walrus Exhibit: Our friend Brutus passed away. :(

2010-06-05T12:16:00.000-07:00

On our trip to the Brookfield Zoo Kelly won free passes to a behind the scenes tour at the Indianapolis Zoo. Kelly, Jo, Sue, Greg, Joe and I all went and it was a hoot! -click the arrow to start/restart the video- For pictures see Kelly’s blog: Into Kelly’s World…. For all our pictures from many trips to the Indianapolis Zoo see click

Featured Trail: Central Canal Towpath

2010-05-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

click to view Inter-Active Map [see Photo Ops below] Pros: Shady & Flat, wide path from Holcomb Gardens south.

Featured Trail: Pogue's Run

2010-05-23T19:45:00.000-07:00

[Update Below] Click to view Inter-Active Map Pros: Scenic:

Around iNDY: Indiana Museum Of Art [IMA]

2010-05-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

Located along the Central Canal Walk [Michigan Road and 38th Street].

Wolf Park: Indiana

2010-05-14T13:02:00.000-07:00

If you’ve never been to Wolf Park it is a must see. For my birthday Kelly got me a membership at Wolf Park and adopted me a Wolf: Wolfgang. We will be attending a fund raising event in September but hopefully will visit before then. For a more spirited Wolf/Bison encounter look at our video and slide show from our 2007 visit. click here

We Did It Again!!!

2010-05-08T23:53:00.000-07:00

13.5-Mile 500 MiniMarathon [see map] [video below] 2007 Actual time: 3 hours 21 min. [Kelly & Glenn] 2008 Actual Time: 3 hours 24 minutes [Glenn] 2008 Actual Time: 3 hours 31 minutes [Kelly] 2008 Actual Time: 3 hours 15 minutes [Glenn @the Geist Mini] 2009 Actual Time: 3 hours 37 minutes [Kelly] 2009 Actual Time: 3 hours 57 minutes [Glenn] 2010 Actual Time: 3

New Orleans: 2010 Cruise

2010-04-29T02:11:00.001-07:00

We drove straight through from Indy in about 12-13 hours. Were really tired by the time we got checked into the hotel but we were also hungry so we forced ourselves to go out to the River Walk on the Mississippi River. We had planned on going to the Jazz Festival in the French Quarter and the Aquarium but were just to wore out. We were right downtown less than a block from the River Walk and a

Kiss Z Cook:

2010-04-26T20:28:00.001-07:00

Kelly, Jo, friends Melissa, Laura, Melvin Watts and I spent the evening at a 'cooking' cafe where we all cook a gourmet meal under the direction of Chef Dwight Simmons where we then all sat down and ate our creation. It was a blast!

Around iNDY: Downtown Canal

2010-04-26T20:26:00.001-07:00

I didn’t know you could do this on the Canal! Wakeboarding on the Downtown Canal.

Featured Trail: Northwest Way Park

2010-04-26T20:23:00.001-07:00

View Inter-Active Map Pros: Varied Sun & Shady.

Featured Trail: Southeast Way Park

2010-04-26T20:18:00.003-07:00

5624 South Carroll Road, New Palestine, IN 46163 View Inter-Active Map Pros:

Antique Mall’s Antique Car Show:

2010-04-26T20:18:00.001-07:00

Stopped by the Shadeland Shoppes with Troy to check out the Antique Mall’s Antique Car Show. -click the arrows to start/restart the slide show- 3444 North Shadeland Avenue

Around iNDY: Woodruff Place Flea Market

2010-04-26T20:13:00.001-07:00

Troy and I went to the Annual Woodruff Place Flea Market today. Haven’t been to Woodruff Place in almost 25 years. Not since I was the Community Center Director there. The Flea Market was interesting and things looked a little better than in ‘84’. It had been on the downswing then as much of the

Around iNDY: The Monon Murals

2010-04-26T20:11:00.001-07:00

I re-walked the Monon Trail on Memorial Day weekend [09] and covered the trail from 46th street south to the trailhead at 10th & Mass. Ave. for the first time. In the process I took some pictures of Murals that I hadn't seen before. Iplaced them at the beginning of the slide show. -click arrow to start/restart slide show- At several locations along the trail murals can be found

Featured Trail: The Monon Trail

2010-04-26T20:09:00.001-07:00

View Inter-Active Map [see Photo Ops below] Pros:

Around iNDY: Glenn’s Pics

2010-04-26T20:08:00.003-07:00

-click arrow to start/restart slide show-

Featured Trail: Holiday Park

2010-04-26T20:08:00.001-07:00

6363 Springmill Road Indianapolis, Indiana click to view Inter-Active Map Pros:

Featured Trail: Southwest Way Park

2010-04-26T20:05:00.001-07:00

View Inter-Active Map Pros: Shady Popular

Around iNDY: The Tree People

2010-04-26T20:04:00.003-07:00

Located all over Indianapolis there is a 'tribe' of Tree People located along the Fall Creek Trail near the 56th Street bridge. They are located on private property but very visible from the trail, you just have to focus to find them. Once you see one they will all suddenly be visible.

Around iNDY: Indianapolis Art Center

2010-04-26T20:04:00.001-07:00

Indianapolis Arts Center is located along the Monon Trail on the banks of White River. The grounds of the Center features sculpture, foliage and landscaping.

Featured Trail: Ft. Harrison SRA

2010-04-26T20:03:00.001-07:00

click to view Inter-Active Map Pros: Scenic and Shady Both flat and hilly portions.

Around iNDY: Holcomb Gardens @ Butler U.

2010-04-26T20:02:00.001-07:00

Holcomb Gardens is located along the Central Canal Towpath on the grounds of Butler University. You reach the Garden by crossing the foot bridge at the 2.6 mile marker along the trail. The garden, pond, and other features are very scenic. Going further south on the trail you will find the IMA and its outdoor gardens also by crossing a foot bridge.

Featured Trail: Southeast Way Park

2010-04-26T20:01:00.003-07:00

5624 South Carroll Road, New Palestine, IN 46163 View Inter-Active Map Pros:

Featured Trail: Northwest Way Park

2010-04-26T20:01:00.001-07:00

View Inter-Active Map Pros: Varied Sun & Shady.

Towel Animals:

2010-04-26T11:24:00.001-07:00

Every evening when we returned to our rooms, our cabin attendant would have our beds turned down, our itinerary and a mint on our bed. In addition we would be greeted by a ‘towel animal’ These are animals from all of our cruises. Among the many daily activities on board there was even a towel/napkin folding demonstration. You can even buy a ‘How to book’ onboard or online.

Sighted Cruise Ships:

2010-04-26T11:21:00.001-07:00

Kelly and I have been on four cruises now and one thing you can be amazed by is the size and beauty of the many cruise ships you see. Below are pictures of some of the ships we've seen and identified.

Roatan, Honduras, C.A.

2010-04-24T11:32:00.001-07:00

In Roatan we met our tour guide just outside the port [Mahogany Bay] where he drove us to the Pirates Of The Caribbean Canopy Tour where we took the extreme tour which included ‘zips’ of over 1,800 feet at altitudes of over 300 feet. Our guides on the zip-lines were Dwayne and Bud. -click the arrow to start/restart the video- Please be patient. I will be completing the videos and

Featured Trail: Fall Creek Trail

2010-04-24T11:07:00.002-07:00

click to view Inter-Active Map [see Photo Ops Icon below] Pros: Scenic, Shady & Flat

Belize 2010:

2010-04-24T11:07:00.001-07:00

After anchoring of shore we ‘tendered’ to the dock [video below @bottom] and met our tour guide. We took a bus ride to the location, ‘harnessed up’ and preceded on our descent into caves once used by ancient Mayans. We hiked, crawled, climbed, repelled and ‘zip lined’ through the various caves while viewing artifacts and learning some things about the Mayans. -click the arrow to

Triumph: Carnival Cruise

2010-04-17T00:15:00.000-07:00

NCAA Final 4 Weekend 2010

2010-04-06T09:33:00.000-07:00

Brookfield Zoo [Chicago Zoological Society]:

2009-10-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

Kelly, Jo, Craig, Latone and I went with the Indianapolis Zoo volunteers on a bus trip to the Brookfield Zoo [Chicago]. It was a great trip and the Brookfield Zoo is pretty cool. I would have to say I think the Indianapolis Zoo has it beat in many ways but Brookfield has some pretty cool attributes such as the way the Primate exhibits are laid out and it is a much more spacious zoo. One of the

On German Church Road [south of Pendleton Pike]

2009-09-16T09:20:00.000-07:00

-click the arrow to start/restart the video- This is one of the prettiest and well kept ponds I’ve ever seen. Of course its maintained by a professional groundskeeper and since there are probably comparable ones at other golf courses it nonetheless is constantly well kept and very beautiful. Its located on the edge of the golf course and is easily seen from the road, but as tempting as

Brown County State Park:

2009-08-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

Went to Brown County State Park for a Hike with the Indianapolis Hiking Club but they had already departed by the time I arrived. Did 2 miles on the Taylor Ridge Trail [In Brown County when they list it as ‘Rugged’ believe them. I did a mile out and then back. In that mile there was two climbs and a drop of 200

I(L) U ?(C) ?(A) ?(S) O I ?(L) Stadium

2009-08-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

A few months ago the Star ran an article about the disgraceful condition of the expensive signage on our new and expensive state-of-the-art football stadium. These pictures were taken earlier this month and reflect that the problem, uh, embarrassment, is still uncorrected. The East side of the stadium The North side of the

Giant Cross:

2009-06-28T10:59:00.000-07:00

For years I've been passing this giant 'Cross' [198 feet high] alongside of I-70 around Effingham, Illinois everytime I go to St. Louis or SE Missouri. This Year [09] Troy and I stopped and took these pictures. The Cross has an information center, website www.crossusa.org and 10 stations [w/bench] displaying the Ten Commandments. -click the picture

2009 Cruise: Ft. Lauderdale, Around Cuba and Back.

2009-05-18T11:01:00.000-07:00

Be sure to click links to view the slide shows[11] and videos[3]. Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Aboard the Jungle Queen Riverboat. Carnival Freedom: The ship and our days at sea. Key West, Florida: White Knuckle Thrill Ride. Grand Cayman Island: Stingray City & the Barrier

Indianapolis Zoo

2009-05-16T11:21:00.000-07:00

[use your browser's 'refresh' button to restart slideshow] -click the arrow to start/restart video- Since these videos and

Jamaica:

2009-04-23T04:48:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Jamaica Mon! Kelly booked our day with ‘Phil Lafayette, Ocho Rios Tours’ which was to include The Dunn River Falls, White River Tubing and an optional lunch. Phil was great. His knowledge of the islands history, flora and fauna was impressive. He was entertaining, informative and industrious in his presentation. He made sure we had a full day and we got more than our

Grand Cayman Island

2009-04-22T02:33:00.000-07:00

Wednesday: Grand Cayman Island The port in Georgetown is too shallow for our cruise ship which means we disembark by ‘tender’. In other words we anchor offshore and board ‘shuttles’ to and from the dock throughout the day. -click the arrow to start/restart the slide show- The water is is so blue its unbelievable. Our Itinerary for the day included Stingray City

Key West, Florida:

2009-04-20T02:51:00.000-07:00

Monday: Key West We got off the boat and walked the port area until it was time to meet for our white knuckle speed boat ride. Crowded little streets in the bar/shopping district. Kelly bought some sandals at a little shop [Kino Sandals] where 50 years ago a Cuban couple escaped Castro’s Cuba and started a little shop where they hand make leather sandals right there. Supporting American made

Freedom: Carnival Cruise

2009-04-19T02:44:00.000-07:00

We checked out of the hotel about 11 and onto the boat, uh ship, thereafter. The line at the cruise terminal wasn’t too bad even though there were traffic jams all over from one ship to the next. After we got on we got something to eat and haven’t stopped eating since then, food everywhere. Its about 10pm now. I struck out at bingo tonight and Kelly’s still at the crap table. She looked

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

2009-04-18T02:41:00.000-07:00

Saturday: Ft. Lauderdale 2009 Cruise We got into Ft. Lauderdale about eleven AM, checked into the hotel and walked around the area for a little. We then caught city busses and made our way to the beach where we caught the Jungle Queen for a three hour tour [no professor or Mary Ann, just Kelly Ann]. The river boat took us up the New River past million dollar mansions and million dollar

Marengo Caves: Dripstone Trail

2008-05-26T07:08:00.000-07:00

link to Marengo Caves Website

Marengo Caves: Crystal Palace

2008-05-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

Marengo Indiana Blowing Bat Crawl: On June 14, 1992 experienced cave explorers dug through the final tight spot in the 'Bat Crawl' to discover the largest cave passage ever found in an Indiana cave. This effort culminated many years of sporadic digging to enlarge this passage to follow the strong air flow which indicated the large cave system beyond. link to Marengo Caves Website

Marengo Caves:

2008-05-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

Marengo Indiana Discovered September 6, 1883 by Blanche & Orris Heistand who descended into the first room. The following Sunday, Mitch Stewart and friends explored the main passageways. The next day, local residents descended in mass on the cave. Owner Samuel Stewart, recognizing the commercial potential, secured the entrance and immediately opened the cave to the public. The Marengo Cave

Cozumel: Mexico

2008-05-11T05:36:00.000-07:00

Cozumel, like Nassau, had a lot going on at the port. If you liked shopping the and some nearby shopping centers were easy access. We did an ATV adventure with Wildtours [link to the left] which included a beachside restaurant with pool, hammocks, shops and massages. The ATV adventure included a sinkhole and a ceynote. Prepare to eat dust.

Mexico: Port Calica

2008-05-11T00:45:00.000-07:00

We did a lot in Calica. We snorkeled off the beach at a ‘grazing’ area for sea turtles [I didn’t see one but Kelly did, I did bother a barracuda though], we snorkeled in a cave and at a lagoon, we did a zip line and we toured the ruins of Tulum. We had a great and busy day. As usual we booked our own excursion and received great service for a great price. We arranged our excursion with

M.S. Holiday: Carnival Cruise

2008-05-11T00:11:00.000-07:00

The MS Holiday {Motor Ship} is their oldest and smallest ship but that was no problem. Didn't notice it until it pulled along side the Fascination in Cozumel. Great crew, entertainment, etc. Buffet was better on the Soveriegn of the Seas last year but not bad. However I was very disapointed in the casino. The only Hold'Em game was an electronic table which doesn't make since, who wants to

We're Baaaaack!!!

2008-04-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

2008 Caribbean Cruise. see more and larger pictures: M/S Holiday Cozumel Ruins of Tulum Port Calica

Cataract Falls, Indiana:

2007-08-31T23:15:00.000-07:00

Visited during something of a drought so the water level was pretty low, Little Sister Falls was bone dry (it is a little spring fed falls that has some visual appeal even dry). Got some great pictures until I fell in the water and soaked two cameras (see the note below on drying out electronics). That and time

Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio

2007-06-17T06:28:00.000-07:00

Cahokia Mounds, Illinoise:

2007-06-08T23:12:00.000-07:00

I've visited this place twice now, this last time with Troy on our way to the Jesse Daniel Littrell Family Reunion in Wentzville, MO. As you can see from the pictures it is both massive and beautiful. "The remnants of the Mississippian's central city - now known as Cahokia for the Indians who lived

CoCo Cay, Bahamas:

2007-04-23T06:19:00.000-07:00

Royal Caribbean has there own ‘private’ island in the Bahamas and we spent a day there snorkeling, doing wave runners , eating and napping.

Nassau, Bahamas:

2007-04-23T06:18:00.000-07:00

Fort Fincastle & others spots as we did our own 'walking tour' then went Snorkeling and swam with the sharks at Stewart's Cove Snorkeling And swimming with the sharks at Stewert’s Cove.

Sovereign Of The Seas: Royal Caribbean

2007-04-22T06:18:00.000-07:00

Orlando, Fl.: Gator Land:

2007-04-22T00:47:00.000-07:00

Pictures from my day assisting the trainers at Gator Land, Kissamee FL. in 2007 Pictures from Kelly’s day the previous year [2006] Kelly's trip to Florida 2006 Click to see more

Philly Trip (06):

2006-08-18T07:31:00.000-07:00

I love this place. Except for one trip on the sub-way I've walked everywhere I've gone. Things are compact and plentiful and there's a lot going on downtown. Plenty of parks and historical places. The people are nice and friendly, the cops walk the street and aren't dressed like their going to war. The homeless problem here is more apparent than in Indy but nowhere as bad as L.A.