Archive for March 2025
A Lot Of Memeories On A Misty Morning Walk Through The Streets Of Philadelphia.
A steady, heavy rain fell Saturday night during my recent stay in Philadelphia my favorite, and in my opinion, the greatest city in the world. I was staying at the Double Tree hotel on Broad Street where I watched the Eagles Super Bowl parade on Friday. Despite the rain , loud Eagles chats still echoed…
Read MoreMarch Comes In Like A Lion, But Still A Few Signs Of Spring At The Susquehanna Wetlands
March “Comes in like a Lion, goes out like a Lamb.” I have heard this saying or proverb many times since I was a young child. We were told if March starts out with cold or bad weather it will end with mild or nice weather and vice versa. I did a little research and…
Read MoreBack In Philadelphia: A Sunny Afternoon Hike At John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
After seeing so many different species of birds on my visit to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia two weeks ago, I decided to return last weekend. I was hoping to see some more of the birds and beautiful scenery in the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. The refuge is actually…
Read MoreAnother Hike, This Time Under Cloudy Skies , At The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
I planned to watch the sunrise at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday during my short visit to Philadelphia last weekend. I drove the few miles from the Hilton Embassy Suites hotel and arrived shortly before the sunrise at 6;30 a.m. Unfortunately, the skies were overcast and I knew I wouldn’t see the…
Read MoreRed Winged Blackbirds, Ducks, And Skunk Cabbage; Spring Is Near At The Susquehanna Wetlands
I was back at the Susquehanna Wetlands in Salem Township, Luzerne County on Saturday morning. It is my favorite hiking trail near my home here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I especially love there in the Spring, where I can watch Nature awaken from it’s long Winter rest. The diversity of life here in the wetlands reminds…
Read MoreSpain Day One: A Long Day, A Red Eye Flight, A Detour To The Wrong Country And , Finally, The Rock Of Gibraltar.
I am writing this blog, trying to stay awake, in the Heathrow Airport in London. It is 7:30 a.m. United Kingdom time but 3:30 a.m. my time. I am at the American Express Lounge waiting for a flight to Gibraltar. I’m exhausted, but excited. I have wanted to see the Rock of Gibraltar since I…
Read MoreSpain Day Two: Gibraltar: A Late Afternoon Hike Through The Botanical Gardens.
It was around 4 p.m. when I finally arrived at the famous Rock Hotel in Gibraltar. The reasons for this adventure, my experiences on my flights, landing in the wrong country and three hour delay were told in my previous blog. It was around 4:30 p.m. when I finally settled in my room and decided…
Read MoreBack Along The Susquehanna River: Another Hike And Some Thoughts About Travel And Cork Trees.
I was back along the Susquehanna River on Sunday, in the Susquehanna Wetlands and River Lands in Salem Township, Luzerne County. I was deciding where to take my last hike in Pennsylvania before a trip to Gibraltar and Spain on Wednesday . There are so many great parks, game lands and trails near my home…
Read MoreSpain Day Three: Exploring Gibraltar On A Dreary And Rainy Morning
Although I didn’t sleep well, I was still up early my first morning in Gibraltar. The skies were cloudy and rain was falling when I look out my window at the Gibraltar waterfront and Bay Of Gibraltar. I was staying at the famous Rock Hotel. I planned to take the cable car up to…
Read MoreSpain Day Two: Gibraltar. A Rainy And Foggy Start, Then A Sunny And Scenic Walk Down From The Rock.
After my breakfast at the Rock Hotel on my recent visit to Gibraltar I changed back into my rain gear and walked down to the cable car lift, a few blocks from the hotel. Upon arriving I learned the lift was closed because of the rain and wind. I looked fora Plan B and found…
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