We arrived at the Inn at the Pinnacles late Thursday afternoon. Our plan was to use the Inn, which is on the west side of the park, as our base. We’d explore the east side on Friday, the west on Saturday. We'd get to see the High Peaks from both sides. By evening, ground fog filled the valley. No worries. The Inn was well above that blanket of soft, fluffy … [Read more...] about The High Peaks and the Great Reveal
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Auckland’s Fukuoka Garden and Lakeside Park
We’d taken a Hop-on/Hop-off tour that took us to the Fukuoka Garden, a Japanese Garden for Auckland’s, and Lakeside Park, a massive park that surrounds a lake. While both places involve a central body of water surrounded by landscaped grounds, they couldn’t be more different.Fukuoka GardenLike most Japanese gardens, the Fukuoka Garden is a study in precision. … [Read more...] about Auckland’s Fukuoka Garden and Lakeside Park
Cool things about Carlsbad – the Flower Fields
There are a bunch of cool things about Carlsbad. The funky little downtown village, the beach, and the Carlsbad Flower Fields. What, you might ask, is so special about a few flowers? As the saying goes, let me count the ways.A long history of cultivationThe current flower fields owe their existence to a man named Luther Gage, a horticulturist who moved to the area in … [Read more...] about Cool things about Carlsbad – the Flower Fields
The Google Voice verification code scam gets real
By now, most of us are familiar with authentication codes sent by websites to confirm our identity. Leave it to the scammers, however, to find a way to use that to their advantage. What is the Google Voice Verification Code scam?The scam targets people who have posted online about items for sale on sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Just so everyone else … [Read more...] about The Google Voice verification code scam gets real
Right place, right time — 6 iconic sunrises (and sunsets)
I love a good sunrise (or sunset). The light and colors are the best of the day, and the scene signifies a beginning of a day with promise or the ending of a day well-spent. My favorite time of day to take photos is during the hour or so before the sun rises. I took these iconic sunrises and sunsets during that time, when the light was soft and the conditions—thanks to a … [Read more...] about Right place, right time — 6 iconic sunrises (and sunsets)