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planet earth

Utah – Life Elevated

By ramona | October 1, 2010

The Utah tourism board couldn’t have chosen a more brilliant campaign line. Just spent a vacation in the high desert visiting national parks and wilderness areas. This is a leave of absence I’d be content to do all over again, and again.

Navajo nation scenic byway - Route 98

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The geums are spectacular this year ('Blazing Suns The geums are spectacular this year ('Blazing Sunset').

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Just wish spring would hang around for a bit longe Just wish spring would hang around for a bit longer...

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Sweet sixteen today - it's my happy birthday! 🥳 Sweet sixteen today - it's my happy birthday! 🥳 

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Medieval center and unique two tiered canals in Ut Medieval center and unique two tiered canals in Utrecht. 

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13th century church in Utrecht #utrecht #church # 13th century church in Utrecht

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Beautiful Utrecht #travelgram #medievaltown #utre Beautiful Utrecht

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Saturday farmers market in Utrecht - an amazing va Saturday farmers market in Utrecht - an amazing variety of cheese from local farms. Cholesterol be damned! 

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Arches of "Seven Bridges" viewed straight-on from Arches of "Seven Bridges" viewed straight-on from a canal boat

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Amsterdam walks... I can only imagine how much mor Amsterdam walks... I can only imagine how much more beautiful it might be on sunny days! 

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Looking forward to enjoying the gin that we brough Looking forward to enjoying the gin that we brought back from the micro distillery #bristoldrygin in Bristol. 
Thanks David for your help, we loved the funky space, branding/artwork and your passion for the craft.
More #Bristol pix in no particular order... #tra More #Bristol pix in no particular order... 

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People and things Bristolian that i discovered... People and things Bristolian that i discovered... My pet favorite - HMV's Nipper🐕 :-)

#travel #bristol #travelgram
A couple more sightings in Bansky's hometown this A couple more sightings in Bansky's hometown this morning (Grim Reaper & Well Hung Lover). 

#streetart #urbanart #banksy #Bristol
250 yr old bridge across the river Avon - built as 250 yr old bridge across the river Avon - built as most of Bath is in limestone. It's one of only four bridges in the world to have shops spanning across it. The Georgian houses on the hills beyond looked postcard perfect... A sprinkle of snow and we'd  have a Christmas card 🎄

#bath #bathspa #pulteneybridge #traveling #travelgram #bridge #weir #uk🇬🇧 #riveravon #travelphotography
Loved my day in historic Bath... Took the two hour Loved my day in historic Bath... Took the two hour free walking tour offered by the Mayor's office, the 'honorary guide' enlightening us with this UNESCO site's ancient past, Roman baths, sulphur springs, quack doctors, honey hued limestone, Georgian architecture and today's city codes that try to preserve this past :-)

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More amazing street art in Stokes Croft! Spot the More amazing street art in Stokes Croft! Spot the Banksy?

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Vibrant street art in Stokes Croft, Bristol. #urb Vibrant street art in Stokes Croft, Bristol.

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Noon in Bristol - renting a brolly was the best de Noon in Bristol - renting a brolly was the best decision made :-)
Scrumptious vegetarian pub food at #hortstownhouse Scrumptious vegetarian pub food at #hortstownhouse in #bristol.  Katsu curried pumpkin pie (a perfectly baked flaky crust) with charred greens, mustardy mash and gravy. Nice to have options other than Beyond the Impossible :-) 

With a Neck Oil session #ipa from Beavertown Breweries.

#vegetarianfood #vegetarian #vegan #pubfood #bistro #yum
Flyin' high on my birthday! 🎈 A surprise gift from Flyin' high on my birthday! 🎈
A surprise gift from the #KLM crew just before landing in Bristol :-)

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