23 07, 2016

Souvenir Saturday: Clay Shot Glass

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I use to be a little obsessed when souvenir hunting. I had a mental checklist of items I needed to add to my collection. Which is why I searched high and low for a unique shot glass in Guatemala. I shopped in El Mercado for hours but not finding anything. I was being too picky. And then I saw this little clay shot glass, small and dirty and for some reason I thought it was perfect. And so I bought it! And then a few stores down I found the actual perfect shot glass...but I had spent all my money!

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22 07, 2016

Colors of Ancient Egypt

By |July 22nd, 2016|Categories: Attractions & Sights, Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

One thing many people don't realize is that the monuments and temples of Ancient Egypt were actually vividly painted. But time has erased many of the colors or they are hard to see in dimly lit temples where flashlights and flash is outlawed to protect what colors remain. Which is why when I visited the Cenotaph Temple of Ramesses II at Abydos, a mostly ruined temple, I was excited to not only see amazing colors, but they were close enough to the light outside to take good photos! Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the

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18 07, 2016

Travel Missteps: Late to the Party

By |July 18th, 2016|Categories: Travel, Travel Missteps|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

My last full day of my G Adventures Mayan Encounter Tour was a free day. I had already been to Playa Del Carmen before, and so wanted to see Chichen Itza as I had missed that on my last trip. The problem was, many of my tour-mates had already seen it earlier in their own trips. So I was the only one who wanted to go. No problem! My tour guide arranged for me to join a day trip to see it. And both she and I explained to that tour company that I needed to be back by 5PM

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15 07, 2016

Crack in the Shadows of Xibalba

By |July 15th, 2016|Categories: Activities, Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

While cave tubing in Belize a cenote allowed a little light into the dark cave. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.

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14 07, 2016

Trip Preparation: Egypt Packing List

By |July 14th, 2016|Categories: Travel, Travel Planning, Travel Tips|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments

Here is my packing list from my Egypt Trip. Carry On Neck Pillow Eye Mask Ear Plugs Sarong (as a blanket/towel) Journal Pens Gum Snacks Glasses Day Pack Water-bottle with Mister Sun Hat Sun Glasses Rain Ponchos (if bad is weather) Anti Theft Purse Money holder, Coin Purse, & Wrist Wallet Language Guide Electronics Headphones Kindle Fire Kindle Touch Phone Batter Packs & Chargers Power Strip Travel Adaptor Camera with Memory Cards Clothes Shirts Pants & Capris Jeans Scarf Bras Underware Socks Sleep outfit Swimsuit Sweater Dress Sport Sandals Sneakers Jewelry Toiletries Q Tips Toilet Paper Hand Sanitizer Tissues Tiger

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9 07, 2016

Souvenir Saturday: Mini Tea Cup

By |July 9th, 2016|Categories: Souvenirs, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Its Christmas in July! This little tea cup ornament comes from Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. George and his wife Martha were very fond of tea. Read more at: Tea from the archives Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.

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4 07, 2016

Travel Missteps: The 4th of July Parade

By |July 4th, 2016|Categories: Geek, Pop Culture, Travel, Travel Missteps|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

In 2014 we were determined to have a perfect view of the Coronado's Independence Day Parade. The year before we woke up too late, and had to stand at a corner, craning to see.  So my father had gotten up early, and staked out premo places outside of our hotel so we could see the parade in comfort. We had picked up beach chairs the day before, had a cooler of food, blankets, and ample sunscreen. We were prepared! And it was a perfect spot! We watched as floats and military bands went by. But after about half an hour, we

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1 07, 2016

4th of July Big Bay Boom in San Diego, CA

By |July 1st, 2016|Categories: Events, Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

I've spent a few 4th of July's on Coronado. Its beautiful to see so many fireworks from all over the bay shoot over the water. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.

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