Yellow-Bellied Marmot on the Spokane River

February 2nd is Marmot Day (aka Groundhog Day) except in Alaska where it is celebrated on April 18.

February 2nd, 2017 | Tags: Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D750, spokane washington, wildlife | Category: Other | Comments Off on Marmot Day

@ramenadventures

My summer just got better. There were a few ramen places in Copenhagen last summer. “Ramen to Biiru” is just OK. The other one I went to (don’t remember the name) was closed for the summer. I’m really looking forward to trying Slurp Ramen Joint in a few months. This place is right next to where I lived last summer. Unfortunately, it will be a 20-minute bike ride from where I will be living this summer.

I’ve been a big fan of Brian’s blogs and videos for almost 10 years now. My wife and daughter ran into him at The Bone about eight years ago.

February 1st, 2017 | Tags: copenhagen, ramen | Category: Denmark, Japan | Comments Off on Slurp Ramen Joint

My little boy turned 21 this past weekend. Today’s photo of him is from a few summers ago.

January 31st, 2017 | Tags: hawaii, hilo, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, ryan | Category: Hawaii | Comments Off on Zipline Experience in Hilo, Hawaii

Should you ever find yourself on Koyasan, here is a little secret. Everyone is eating breakfast and dinner (in their shukubo) at about the same time. Set your meal time to be on the edge of those times (first or last). If first, head out immediately after eating to find deserted, instead of crowded, temples and shrines. If last, explore just before eating. You’ll be amazed at how much better a temple site can look and feel when you are the only one there.

January 30th, 2017 | Tags: Kongobuji 金剛峯寺, koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, photomerge | Category: Japan | Comments Off on Koyasan’s Kongobuji

January 28th, 2017 | Tags: hiking, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D500, sedona | Category: Arizona | Comments Off on Sedona’s southeastern valley from Cathedral Rock Trail