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Skywatch Friday: Repulse Bay

January 21, 2011

Repulse Bay, Hong Kong. June, 1987

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

I went to my archives for this picture of a cloudy sky.  The picture was taken in Hong Kong at Repulse Bay.  Before I went there the first time, I thought Hong Kong was nothing but crowded streets and high-rise apartments — this scenic spot was a pleasant surprise.  The pretty sky was a nice bonus.

The picture above was scanned from a slide.

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Down Memory Lane: The Niagara River

January 20, 2011

When Betsy and I visited Niagara Falls in 2002, we also enjoyed exploring the Niagara River below the falls.  We traveled, on the Canadian side, from Niagara Falls to Lake Ontario along the river and enjoyed these sights.  The falls may be the main attraction, but we’re glad we took the time to explore the river as well.

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My World: Calabash, North Carolina

January 18, 2011

The Boundary House Restaurant, Calabash, North Carolina. Deecember 20, 2010.

This is my post for the My World meme.  It is hosted by Klaus, Ivar, Sandy, Wren, and Fishing Guy.  To learn more about our world or to join and share your part of the world, click HERE.

The town of Calabash, North Carolina, is primarily a fishing village which bills itself as “The Seafood Capital of the World”.  Shrimp boats dock daily during the season, and boats for charters and deep sea fishing also dock there.

The town is famous for its ‘Calabash Seafood’.  This type of flavoring originated in Calabash and is said to be unique.  I used to live in Little River, South Carolina, which is about five miles from Calabash.  When I lived there, I had many fabulous meals in Calabash.  Betsy and I usually have several meals in Calabash when we visit the beach in the Spring.

When we were at the beach in December (a first for us) two of our favorite restaurants were closed for the season.  But the restaurant above, The Boundary House Restaurant, was open.  The Boundary House is a relatively new restaurant named after an inn that straddled the North Carolina – South Carolina state line prior to the Civil War.

Moon over St. Nick's Nacks, Calabash, North Carolina. December 20, 2010.

The Boundary House is associated with a gift shop, Callahan’s of Calabash.  One part of Callahan’s is dedicated to Christmas decorations.  I captured this photo of St. Nick’s Nacks under a full moon after our meal at the Boundary House.

River Road leading to the docks, Calabash, North Carolina. December 20, 2010.

River Road leading to the docks, Calabash, North Carolina. December 20, 2010.

Calabash was certainly much quieter than it is during the tourist season, but it is still a wonderful place to visit — especially if you like seafood.

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Scenic Sunday #130: Tallulah Gorge

January 16, 2011

Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, Georgia. October 14, 2009.

This is my post for the Scenic Sunday meme, which shares beautiful scenes from around the world.  To see more Scenic Sunday posts, or to join and show your own pictures, click HERE.

This picture was taken on a rainy October day from the south rim of Tallulah Gorge in Georgia.  If you look closely just above the center of the photo, you’ll see a suspension bridge.  The suspension bridge leads from one rim to the other.  All you need to do to cross the gorge is to go down approximately 450 steps on one side — and up approximately the same number on the other side!  I’ve done it twice, but for some reason it takes me longer to go  up than it does to go down!

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The Way I See Betsy

January 13, 2011

Betsy at Crooked Creek Falls, Langley, Arkansas. February 22, 2010.

Betsy got her new camera about a year ago, and she has become a very good photographer, as you know if you have seen the photographs on her blog.

The good thing about her photography skills is that she gets some wonderful pictures and shares them with me (and with you).

The not-so-good thing is that when we visit waterfalls or other scenic places, the view above is how I most often see Betsy while we are there.  This picture was taken when we were at Crooked Creek Falls near Langley, Arkansas, last year.

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Watery Wednesday #122: Little River Canyon

January 12, 2011

Little River, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne, Alabama. February 14, 2010.

This is my post for Watery Wednesday.  To see more of our beautiful watery world, or to join and post your own pictures to share, click HERE.

Little River Canyon National Preserve near Fort Payne, Alabama, is a beautiful area to visit.  The preserve includes an 11-mile scenic drive (Alabama highway 176) with overlooks at several points.

Sometimes called the “Grand Canyon of the East,” the canyon was formed over thousands of years by Little River.  Little River is one of the longest rivers in America that flows almost entirely on the top of a mountain (Lookout Mountain).  The river begins at 1,900 feet above sea level and drops over 1,200 feet before exiting the canyon.

The canyon carved over thousands of years by the river is twelve miles long and reaches depths of over 600 feet.

The picture above was taken at one of the overlooks along the canyon rim in February of last year.

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O Say Can You See. . .

January 6, 2011

The flag at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. December 21, 2010.

While Betsy and I were at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, we saw this large flag flying at the dock.  It looked so pretty in that night sky, that I couldn’t resist trying to capture it.  I wasn’t sure how the picture would come out  since it was so dark, but I rather like the result.

 

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Watery Wednesday #121: Ocean Isle Pier

January 5, 2011

Under the pier at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 21, 2010.

This is my post for Watery Wednesday.  To see more of our beautiful watery world, or to join and post your own pictures to share, click HERE.

One morning while at Ocean Isle Beach last month I took a walk down the beach.  I walked to the pier, and since the tide was out, I walked under the pier.  I found the piles and supports of the pier to be interesting, and the waves coming up and breaking between the piles caused some fascinating reflections.

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My World: A Foggy Morning at the Beach

January 4, 2011

Ocean Isle Beach pier, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 22, 2010.

This is my post for the My World meme.  It is hosted by Klaus, Ivar, Sandy, Wren, and Fishing Guy.  To learn more about our world or to join and share your part of the world, click HERE.

We woke up on our second morning at Ocean Isle Beach to a very foggy scene.  When we went out to the balcony of our room it was difficult to tell where the sky ended and the ocean began.  But we could still see the pier, which was a little way down the beach from the inn where we were staying.

The beach at Ocean Isle. December 22, 2010.

I usually think of bright sunny skies when I think of the beach, but there still is a certain beauty to a deserted beach on a dreary, foggy morning.

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Barefoot Landing After Dark

December 30, 2010

Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. December 21, 2010.

One evening at the beach, Betsy and I, after a delicious seafood dinner, stopped by Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Barefoot Landing in a shopping and entertainment complex built around a small lake along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Although the restaurants and theater were busy, most of the shops were closed.  That was fine with us, since we were interested in seeing the lights reflected in the lake.  The crosswalks across the lake were decorated with garlands of lights and presented a pretty view.  This picture was taken from the boardwalk around the lake near one of the crosswalks.

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