Bosque del Apache Revisited II

2011/2013 New Mexico’s Bosque del Apache (Spanish for Woods of the Apache) is located 90 miles south of Albuquerque, along the Rio Grande. In 1939, this tiny high desert wetland National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect the endangered Sandhill Cranes heading down the continent ahead of winter in November, as well as on their return North...

Bosque del Apache Revisited

2011 New Mexico’s Bosque del Apache (Spanish for Woods of the Apache) is located 90 miles south of Albuquerque, along the Rio Grande. Established in 1939, this tiny high desert wetland National Wildlife Refuge was created to protect the endangered Sandhill Cranes heading down the continent ahead of winter in November; and again on their return North...

Jemez Mountains at Sunset

2013 Seen from 8,000' on the western side of Santa Fe Mountain are wonderful, if partially-obstructed, sunset views — 30 miles across the Rio Grande Valley to the Jemez Mountain range, which roughly parallels the Sangre Christo Mountain range. Together, these two parallel mountain ranges comprise the southernmost arm of the Rocky Mountains. Elevations gradually descend into...

Taos, New Mexico

2013 Returning to New Mexico and the splendid variation of topography along its eastern edge, offering spectacular views of its high desert scenery. North of Santa Fe, 70 miles along the east side of the Rio Grande, lies the western base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. With a year-round population of nearly 6,000, Taos’ population expands...

Eastern European Narratives: Dubrovnik, Croatia II

2017  Dubrovnik’s long history of survival For more than 3,000 years, the Adriatic has been the most practical trade route between Europe and the East. And for centuries, Croatia has been a buffer zone between east and west and between north and south. Recorded history in Croatia starts with the Illyrians, a group of tribes that shared building and funeral techniques. By...

Eastern European Narratives: Dubrovnik, Croatia I

2017 The biggest draw in Southern Croatia is the extraordinary walled city of Dubrovnik, with a remarkable history stretching back well over 1,000 years. Walls up to 80' high, complete with fortresses and towers, with an ancient footpath along the 2 mile-long wall encircling the stone-built, red-roofed city, offer incredible views of the clearest blue-green...

Eastern European Narratives: Islands off Split

2017 Croatia includes more than 1,200 islands, rocks and reefs off its east coast, facing Italy 100 miles across the Adriatic sea. Only 48 of the islands are inhabited. Split, Croatia’s second largest city, is situated on the Dalmatian Coast; just off its shoreline is Croatia’s fourth largest island, Hvar, situated at the center of the...

Eastern European Narratives: Split

2017 Zagreb is Croatia’s Capital and largest city, with a population of just over 800,000. Split is Croatia’s second largest city, and at 300,000 population the largest city within the Dalmatian region. Situated on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, the city is spread out along a central peninsula. Home to Diocletian’s Palace, built for...

Eastern European Naratives: Dalmatian Coast II

2017 The Adriatic Sea, roughly 100 miles wide, begins at the Mediterranean Sea and runs northwest about 800 miles to where Italy, Slovenia and Croatia come together at its northern terminus, while The Adriatic Sea separates Italy from the eastern Balkan Peninsula for its entire length. Along the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea, the eastern...

Eastern European Naratives: Dalmatian Coast I

2017 The Adriatic Sea, roughly 100 miles wide, begins at the Mediterranean Sea and runs northwest about 800 miles to where Italy, Slovenia and Croatia come together at its northern terminus. The Adriatic Sea separates Italy from the eastern Balkan Peninsula for its entire length. Along the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea, the eastern Balkan...