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A Wander In Hawaii Turns Up Ancient Rock Shelters
The dry wash described below lets out into this small cove on the lee side of the point. “Where you off to?” she asked. “I saw a big crack in the Earth just down the road that looks like it … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii
Tagged Adventure, Archaeology, Hawaii, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, iPhoneography, Nature, Pics, Prehistoric, Travel
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Sitiptip Flat, Los Padres National Forest
The place. Note the white mineral deposit on its far side. “Our history is carried by word of mouth, but it’s anchored to the land. The old boys used to play a game: one of them would leave his cap on … Continue reading
Posted in Ventura
Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Hiking (2), History, iPhoneography, Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Pics, Travel
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Goatfell Peak, Isle of Arran, Scotland
Goatfell Peak by silhouette from Brodick Bay. A view of Brodick Bay from the stony trail up to Goatfell Peak. Goatfell summit looking across at Cir Mhor or the “Great Comb.” (Properly pronounced here.) Blasted by a piercing wind, jacket and … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland
Tagged Goatfell Peak, Hiking, Hiking (2), iPhoneography, Isle of Arran, Landscapes, Nature, Photos, Pics, Scotland, Travel
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