Autumn Trails in USA
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2009-10-22 Rolf and Gisela just after arrival in the hotel. In the background the Santa Cruz Wharf.
2009-10-22 Still at the hotel area in front of a Californian Juniper (Juniperus california).
2009-10-22 A view from the De Anza Santa Cruz area across National Bridges State Park.
2009-10-23 I liked to strike this gong in the Bamboo Garden (5601 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003).
2009-10-23 This gong has a fascinating sound. In lack of a mallet I stroke it hard with my fist.
2009-10-23 Walt and Rolf are searching for the secrets in this garden.
2009-10-23 Gisela in doubt…, is he really making sense?
2009-10-23 In a bamboo copse of the species Phyllostachys Vivax.
2009-10-23 A view strait upwards in the copse of Phyllostachys Vivax.
2009-10-23 De Anza: A walk through the park. The arroyo in the park close to the Pacific.
2009-10-23 De Anza: Zinta and Gisela in front of the only bridge left in the Natural Bridges State Park.
2009-10-23 De Anza: Many plants are in bloom like this climber, …
2009-10-23 De Anza: … here a close view of a blossom of a bottlebrush tree, …
2009-10-23 De Anza: … and here is a blossom of another kind of climber.
2009-10-23 De Anza: After the walk we enjoy Zinta’s delicious spaghetti and Californian red wine.
2009-10-24 Wilder Ranch: In the living room I found this painting of an unknown artist (19/20th c.?).
2009-10-24 Wilder Ranch: Pumkin pie, a tasty cake, offered at a special exhibition.
2009-10-25 Not very many monarchs were in Natural Bridges State Park on this Sunday morning.
2009-10-25 Zinta, Walt and Gisela on a bank…, or “Three herrings sitting on a fence, watching…”.
2009-10-25 Zinta and Gisela explore a lonely path in the Natural Bridges State Park.
2009-10-27 Monterey Animals: A seagull is greeting us when entering Monterey.
2009-10-27 Monterey Animals: Pelicans take care of their feathers on a harbor rock.
2009-10-27 Monterey Animals: Seals rest on a rock inside the harbor.
2009-10-27 Monterey, the town of John Steinbeck. A bronze of him in Cannery Row …
2009-10-27 … and the bronze plaque below of the sculpture; donated in 1972.
2009-10-27 Monterey Bay Aquarium: Jellyfish move slowly through the “blue ocean”.
2009-10-27 Monterey Bay Aquarium: A school of sardines in the kelp forest.
2009-10-27 Monterey Bay Aquarium: Fish in complementary colors from the reef area.
2009-10-27 Monterey Bay Aquarium: From the balcony we enjoy the wild coast of Monterey.
2009-10-27 Monterey Bay Aquarium: The colors of this perch are appropriate for hiding in the kelp.
2009-10-27 Monterey Bay Aquarium: My very special friends, cuttlefish (sepia).
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: At a monthly Latvian lunch bunch in a harbor restaurant, …
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: … here another view. Notice the harbor entrance in the background.
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: A small part of the large yacht harbor.
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: I was always fond of catamarans, but a trimaran would have done also.
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: There are nice flowers around some harbor buildings …
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: … like this dogwood tree, …
2009-10-29 Santa Cruz Harbor: … here a close look at a dogwood fruit.
2009-10-30 Santa Cruz Mountains: Alice’s Restaurant at Skyline Blvd.; waiting for Kobe Beef Burgers.
2009-10-30 Santa Cruz Mountains: The country of the tallest trees on earth (Sequoia sempervirens).
2009-10-30 Santa Cruz Mountains: Guess how old this tree might be and the young boy in front of it.
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: A coastline walk from National Bridges State Park to downtown S. C.
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: Joggers enjoy the costline very much, especially young women.
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: The only house on the ocean side of West Cliff Drive.
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: That’s why some Americans think Germans don’t have electricity… .
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: Santa Cruz Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: This sea lion enjoys the sun on a rock at the coastline.
2009-10-31 Santa Cruz Coast: Today is Halloween! The statue of surfer participates… .
2009-11-01 Santa Cruz Cruise: With this boat we cruised about 4½ hours on the Pacific ocean.
2009-11-01 Santa Cruz Cruise: With cruise speed we traveled about 40 miles (≈74 km) in the ocean.
2009-11-01 Santa Cruz Cruise: Passing the last buoy 20 miles (≈37 km) from the S. C. coast.
2009-11-01 Santa Cruz Cruise: Though we didn’t see any whales the ocean shows all its beauty.
2009-11-02 Santa Cruz: Diamonds in the sunlight? Reflections of the sunlight on special occasions.
2009-11-02 Santa Cruz: Many trees are in blossom in the Arboretum of UCSC.
2009-11-02 Santa Cruz: This hummingbird didn’t want to be photographed, …
2009-11-02 Santa Cruz: … quite contrary to this lizzard.
2009-11-03 Santa Cruz: The last day in S. C. and Gisela’s choice to test the cold waters of the Pacific!
2009-11-04 Holiday Inn Express: Do you think that we enjoyed our breakfast in this hotel?
2009-11-05 Vicksburg, MI: A new home in a beautiful landscape, a nice place to enjoy life, …
2009-11-05 Vicksburg, MI: … outside the November sun keeps flowers in bloom, …
2009-11-05 Vicksburg, MI: … while inside Gisela is enthusiastic about Sue’s brunch.
2009-11-05 Vicksburg, MI: “Town of meetings”: here we meet for the Christmas preparations, …
2009-11-05 Vicksburg, MI: … here we plan the bake sale for the Historical Society, …
2009-11-05 Vicksburg, MI: … here are some folks from the gardening committee, …
2009-11-06 Vicksburg, MI: … here is one “Round Table” at the Rotary meeting, …
2009-11-06 Vicksburg, MI: … and finaly we participate in a meeting of the Historical Society.
2009-11-06 Vicksburg, MI: After a long day’s journey through meetings we really enjoy Sue’s dinner!
2009-11-07 Vicksburg, MI: A swan and sandhill cranes enjoy the morning sun on a nearby golf course.
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: Hurrying for football: Michigan State Univ. versus Western Michigan Univ.
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: Fine weather, 67 °F. The marching band prior to the game entered the field.
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: Here you see the other marching band.
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: The National Anthem was sung and the flag displayed.
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: In action. The Spartans (MSU) dominated the Broncos (WSU) 49-14.
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: After the game Sue offered this delicious picnic and …
2009-11-07 E. Lansing, MI: … we all together were very happy with this great day! Ω
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