Baghdad: The Next Hot Tourist Destination While I wouldn't select Baghdad as the destination for my next vacation that is the image Iraqi officials envision for their capital city. Some Iraqi officials are planning an extreme make-over. Officials are examining plans to promote Baghdad as a place of leisure. Among the proposed ideas to promote … Continue reading News You Might Have Missed
K is for Kingdom
OK, maybe not real kingdom but Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World (Florida not California) is a one of my favorite parts of WDW. While Animal Kingdom appears smaller than the other parks it is actually the largest. Much of Animal Kingdom is used for the Safari. Animal Kingdom is also the newest of the … Continue reading K is for Kingdom
SWF Friday: Flagler College
Flagler College is located in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida. Flagler College is named for Gilded Age industrialist Henry Flagler. The historic Hotel Ponce de Leon serves a residence hall and focal point of the campus. Built by Henry Flagler in 1888 the Hotel Ponce de Leon was an exclusive by invitation only … Continue reading SWF Friday: Flagler College
J is for Jungle Cruise
J is for Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World). I know it is a little cheesy but is a cute ride. Of course no tribute to the Magic Kingdom would be complete without a shot of Cinderella's castle. See more ABC Wednesday or ABC Wednesday Linky
Sky Watch Friday: Texas Sky
Taken on a windy summer day. The wind that weekend was between 45-60 mph sustained wind. There was some rain but no real storm. Mesquite and Shomack trees blowing in the wind. The Mesquites are little bigger than shrubs and have little wind resistance. For more Sky Watch visit The Sky Watch Team.
Sky Watch Friday: Hamilton County (TX) Courthouse
The current Hamilton County Courthouse was built in 1887 from native limestone for a little over $30,000. The courthouse was remodeled in 1932 and cost almost $56,000. At that time the wings on the north and south sides were added as well as the basement. For more about the Hamilton County Courthouse visit the Hamilton … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hamilton County (TX) Courthouse
F is for Fort Worth Herd
Ft. Worth, Texas or Cowtown became famous for its stockyards. The Ft. Worth Herd began in its daily cattle drives through the streets of the historic Stockyards in 1999. The Ft. Worth herd is comprised of the iconic Longhorn cattle. Cattle played an important part of the economy of Ft Worth first with cattle trails … Continue reading F is for Fort Worth Herd
The Dee Zone 