tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46556086317006722372024-03-24T16:31:57.578-07:00The Adventures of Shiloh's Traveler“We must go beyond textbooks, go out into the bypaths and untrodden depths of the wilderness and travel and explore and tell the world the glories of our journey.” -John Hope FranklinShiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-26246653499064285612010-02-25T07:17:00.001-08:002010-02-25T07:17:35.226-08:00Traveler's Mexican VacationWell, as you probably already know, Tony brought us to Cabo San Lucas for Jill's 40th birthday. Of course, I was invited as it just wouldn't be a trip without me!<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441835736636192530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6iwkRBGXH24bpYu-HrjBpG34GbVJeytSfN-Zt-tVa0VPfkLjfyHF69Rj5qdeqVKIFKdoTbL3X0-GROoqD46R7efSLZ4PlFQGAvKQm93PZvZscBF9iTPPGbxJIL5wtd7aYBZcT3MQY75M/s400/VID04287.jpg" border="0" /><br />I tried to tell Jill that I was on vacation and didn't need to blog, but she insisted...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqsjlF_zU3xNAqGbXVmL689YLdNm6KyclESTC_CZZ8uXye1S1wXQxIAhxmhgrEHmSDEwTdL4foAdk76Knjf0b_ePzP_zj9BJOAjU_gzrD85iaIsSTlXiloeerYUhftDP5SdsfmWHtW9s/s1600-h/VID04292.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441835773882268706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqsjlF_zU3xNAqGbXVmL689YLdNm6KyclESTC_CZZ8uXye1S1wXQxIAhxmhgrEHmSDEwTdL4foAdk76Knjf0b_ePzP_zj9BJOAjU_gzrD85iaIsSTlXiloeerYUhftDP5SdsfmWHtW9s/s400/VID04292.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tony took us to a beautiful hotel halfway between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. As always, I immediately immersed myself into the culture...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsb1NC9GqWE8W-11P06iOLSjS0L0hETSUtXse53j2L5YcV021rb6ljexN-TH70srmhfvJTA6rOZNt1C8_rHIJ5lvyVFxgxR3icv2rWbybxkdHnRAh0f2Q8e4iURp4zSnSHMa3xVS_mnA/s1600-h/VID04291.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441835757853999714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsb1NC9GqWE8W-11P06iOLSjS0L0hETSUtXse53j2L5YcV021rb6ljexN-TH70srmhfvJTA6rOZNt1C8_rHIJ5lvyVFxgxR3icv2rWbybxkdHnRAh0f2Q8e4iURp4zSnSHMa3xVS_mnA/s400/VID04291.jpg" border="0" /></a> <em>Hola Amigos!</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_-SYZXVQLTyz_DzWo_RnR3doCKMhPSyF3kEjE2wf27EZzYu0pwRPnvb014D7vV86OCS9_I0tcOVVEYj5kNtEzALjDFc18I6pRUrpUpepXUxdBTxRP8bI3x32uNfNSdwftM7K1YEK5Mg/s1600-h/VID04281.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441835750542361538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_-SYZXVQLTyz_DzWo_RnR3doCKMhPSyF3kEjE2wf27EZzYu0pwRPnvb014D7vV86OCS9_I0tcOVVEYj5kNtEzALjDFc18I6pRUrpUpepXUxdBTxRP8bI3x32uNfNSdwftM7K1YEK5Mg/s400/VID04281.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Mexico">Mexican flag</a></strong>, <em>The Bandera Mexicana</em>. The red, white and green colors are of the National Liberation Army of Mexico. The symbol in the center is an Aztec pictogram for what is now Mexico City. Aztec legend dictated that they should found their city where they saw an Eagle eating a snake. It's a cool flag!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hT67Q3KNg4ArYJIDyj1VYj7xAyGyYjptuRoXAWMrC5nGCi7NLxQkKSRpuOdeO2BqUekhiFpYixglOPWiP5emmxsoVVB2AEqAsT6yyWDGgrKLhPWr0abCOnGTAMGYJ89UNNMKf7nFCwM/s1600-h/VID04282.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441835745085579282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hT67Q3KNg4ArYJIDyj1VYj7xAyGyYjptuRoXAWMrC5nGCi7NLxQkKSRpuOdeO2BqUekhiFpYixglOPWiP5emmxsoVVB2AEqAsT6yyWDGgrKLhPWr0abCOnGTAMGYJ89UNNMKf7nFCwM/s400/VID04282.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the lobby of our hotel. The statue is of Angel's Wings- it is said that the Angels found Paradise here and didn't need their wings any longer...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghalnkjJSwXkWPmF7TsQ9LluOOwo8lhyphenhyphenKuwEDZYdvjNxHHCW5ABmm4cw31OEf1oTDEciNfyeQRvcVIdmwho3lqVHoApSgF6CNIeI3rZ0kZUYEekCnulS_GWrdoiILDnPl2KJoR_m-uiEE/s1600-h/VID04288.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441836218768005970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghalnkjJSwXkWPmF7TsQ9LluOOwo8lhyphenhyphenKuwEDZYdvjNxHHCW5ABmm4cw31OEf1oTDEciNfyeQRvcVIdmwho3lqVHoApSgF6CNIeI3rZ0kZUYEekCnulS_GWrdoiILDnPl2KJoR_m-uiEE/s400/VID04288.jpg" border="0" /></a> The hotel from the beach. Isn't it cool?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilofEl3AgM2dPcyCbr2UdUf6SQFru8ABIPEzvyvO5O6APE86SvX_0mMsBhqoCnWDa4RW5_aF2uTya9LK06rfLz3XEAKE3rIa5Uyse0owhyphenhyphenP1fbnfBaJ0ZdzSDlgbI9gRqKSKiOs228xSg/s1600-h/VID04289.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441836207249728354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilofEl3AgM2dPcyCbr2UdUf6SQFru8ABIPEzvyvO5O6APE86SvX_0mMsBhqoCnWDa4RW5_aF2uTya9LK06rfLz3XEAKE3rIa5Uyse0owhyphenhyphenP1fbnfBaJ0ZdzSDlgbI9gRqKSKiOs228xSg/s400/VID04289.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_Cortes">Sea of Cortes</a></strong>. The Girls were able to see whales breaching each day not far off shore! It is also known as the Vermilian Sea, and you can see why by the color...<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqwnWC8CVWZEnjXqZLFpXa_WTX8LHyiAfePtk3nqDDTEt9B8vKv5MaAt8STwE-120lq19LxyPUCqhMe1BNyhU9DC12VneuEPN39OsVy41-bWo_B4Z4-9nn5uzH8FnpRQsZPYI9kfJZ6E/s1600-h/VID04278.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441836179770913586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqwnWC8CVWZEnjXqZLFpXa_WTX8LHyiAfePtk3nqDDTEt9B8vKv5MaAt8STwE-120lq19LxyPUCqhMe1BNyhU9DC12VneuEPN39OsVy41-bWo_B4Z4-9nn5uzH8FnpRQsZPYI9kfJZ6E/s400/VID04278.jpg" border="0" /></a> We went into the small town of San Jose Del Cabo to do some shopping. This area was once a beautiful estuary which included a fresh water river and Spanish Galleons used to stop here to take on fresh water as they traveled from Acapulco to the Philippines. In 1587, Thomas of Cavendish, a British pirate, sacked the Spanish galleon,<em> Santa Ana</em>, and put 190 survivors ashore at the estuary. That prompted King Phillip II of Spain to protect Spanish shipping by sending soldiers and Jesuit missionaries to colonize Baja California. This is the spot where the first mission was established in 1730. This church, the Church of St. Joseph, which was built on the spot of the original mission.</div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mTbM4EqLbHbfbqbMP2pBa-ATznO8kVkCfkP7s2-Ptak1KnQdXl-hKtu1QAkJh1laL64up9SiX_zaf3s8zOgd3uXmC8m4M840xJWQHKH3gdaHFUxKoH7FdBf-DbsqPbQ6IQ740xHUzd4/s1600-h/VID04276.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441836173275194882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_mTbM4EqLbHbfbqbMP2pBa-ATznO8kVkCfkP7s2-Ptak1KnQdXl-hKtu1QAkJh1laL64up9SiX_zaf3s8zOgd3uXmC8m4M840xJWQHKH3gdaHFUxKoH7FdBf-DbsqPbQ6IQ740xHUzd4/s400/VID04276.jpg" border="0" /></a>Over the Church's entry, a tile mosaic shows Indians (the original inhabitants of the Baja Peninsula were called the Pericu), dragging Father Nicolas Tamaral to his death. It is was the Pericu's final act of rebellion after Tamaral established the original mission.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441836512334185234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_y4YBYGoxIbKvia0zXmbZHsiyeg69shbXeg_uQNkmPKoISvUOUtsC5xwEYbjqpNyi_jPIrufG7v_5ViB8WT0CvbPv-VpBIVogzE8vMTf-hJ_gfAuBMLzYKAETs-5lYpDI7Rt7rCjLlbU/s400/VID04275.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The interior of the Church. The banners read "<em>Today is the time</em>" and "<em>Right Now is the favored time</em>". <em>The time for what,</em> I wondered<em>?</em></p><p>Anyway, we had a great trip- but now it is back to Vegas and back to work!</p>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-78258026584103395192010-02-23T17:37:00.001-08:002010-02-23T17:37:40.282-08:00Traveler in Cabo San Lucas, Feb 2010<p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6KnAO5JhvEY&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6KnAO5JhvEY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-60677769911019581042009-12-17T15:16:00.001-08:002009-12-17T15:16:48.783-08:00Traveler Amid the Red Rocks of Sedona 12/16/09Well, we are back in Sedona, AZ, for another art showing in the Goldenstein Gallery. It's much colder here now than it was last time we came. There is even some snow up on the peaks.<br /><br />Today, we decided to get out and take a Jeep tour with <strong><a href="http://www.pinkjeep.com/jeep-tours/sedona/">Pink Jeep Tours</a></strong>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj78L0aodWzNoWvomjdDqw2IWFq0q6V97a15fFs4fUofwcuLAcMeCDrEsQa-GjDaS3J3dZ7SKNlXgfNqodUQyTV-s7hNvbEjbOumerIC-vG8YZC179eFHe8vcLO7JBj9rSkiGVKKgq-J0/s1600-h/VID03523.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416233666656213858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj78L0aodWzNoWvomjdDqw2IWFq0q6V97a15fFs4fUofwcuLAcMeCDrEsQa-GjDaS3J3dZ7SKNlXgfNqodUQyTV-s7hNvbEjbOumerIC-vG8YZC179eFHe8vcLO7JBj9rSkiGVKKgq-J0/s400/VID03523.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our Jeep. She's pink and she is beautiful...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBzz4Q6x9RU3pDjNw5vCH_7PquPVXc1HySMDrf15vFJ8jVBJ_73bdiABCWcd42zMWl_8q6Gme4e3b92I_SYuZd_4eG9NqTf4rqPlkXFX5WiRsREIk6l4XU_sigbvgfCo1pm2VocaYcYc/s1600-h/VID03526.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416233661557451010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiBzz4Q6x9RU3pDjNw5vCH_7PquPVXc1HySMDrf15vFJ8jVBJ_73bdiABCWcd42zMWl_8q6Gme4e3b92I_SYuZd_4eG9NqTf4rqPlkXFX5WiRsREIk6l4XU_sigbvgfCo1pm2VocaYcYc/s400/VID03526.jpg" border="0" /></a> We headed out to do the Broken Arrow trail and then to see some ancient ruins!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ypenqci66RIfkG34GwgZy_u38DX6jAcncEsgGo5p-nbsGaPt2RS2P-OmMcghb1xDwQIqggiZvxRXn9LsLR63fHjYebtzVIaTQF6uFDH4DBJkJtc5EMn4kqZmpvYGiEv-ko_MkUlyyh8/s1600-h/VID03516.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416233655197416130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Ypenqci66RIfkG34GwgZy_u38DX6jAcncEsgGo5p-nbsGaPt2RS2P-OmMcghb1xDwQIqggiZvxRXn9LsLR63fHjYebtzVIaTQF6uFDH4DBJkJtc5EMn4kqZmpvYGiEv-ko_MkUlyyh8/s400/VID03516.jpg" border="0" /></a> We are in the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconino_National_Forest">Coconino National Forest</a></strong>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT9PXI6dWQNOpLyssIUZMmTGkB6xDCHJRwe-m0K9p1Yv1anPG0CqqS8xQ05XEIJrnzSYYfsKqWg_lYM4I8ZM67ztKZrHM5He84m87KplBXlqdP5zwm7CdNS9eli1jf6sf1ES7mEiu_1g/s1600-h/VID03517.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416233648621958546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLT9PXI6dWQNOpLyssIUZMmTGkB6xDCHJRwe-m0K9p1Yv1anPG0CqqS8xQ05XEIJrnzSYYfsKqWg_lYM4I8ZM67ztKZrHM5He84m87KplBXlqdP5zwm7CdNS9eli1jf6sf1ES7mEiu_1g/s400/VID03517.jpg" border="0" /></a> The red rocks are just breathtaking!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gsoCTPUdB7NWRd_WO3ItfeGIpFHDGq5IUfAgNNpjoxicIDf0PTqmwA6HkqAe3Ro2_hcB6GHS8DwiyL-HCNEQo_R32WlJ8Nw-Abaj9jKM6eUF2ZE1z4mfLi3hG2-2MtOb_uvvDr-KyvA/s1600-h/VID03525.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416233645875150610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gsoCTPUdB7NWRd_WO3ItfeGIpFHDGq5IUfAgNNpjoxicIDf0PTqmwA6HkqAe3Ro2_hcB6GHS8DwiyL-HCNEQo_R32WlJ8Nw-Abaj9jKM6eUF2ZE1z4mfLi3hG2-2MtOb_uvvDr-KyvA/s400/VID03525.jpg" border="0" /></a> I just love looking at all of the scenery...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMhX1ABuX1x9oTs2gsULn7MHA7CfzhcRJyGUwNFTLa887w2b8SG8sawWnI13_WwUr8d6ZABZntCz7MoRgsBMHa1QonWNTxpZMCWsnEkCu8wNnDIfUZDI8r9YCbo1AUxHhYmJDTl4sao4/s1600-h/VID03520.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416234088964040978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMhX1ABuX1x9oTs2gsULn7MHA7CfzhcRJyGUwNFTLa887w2b8SG8sawWnI13_WwUr8d6ZABZntCz7MoRgsBMHa1QonWNTxpZMCWsnEkCu8wNnDIfUZDI8r9YCbo1AUxHhYmJDTl4sao4/s400/VID03520.jpg" border="0" /></a> That is Submarine Rock out there in the middle of the green trees.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK895xhZsACo-_SJmMKrZMtQlAEOOjZvHzYIzk0lu7IUS-VO81VleyMthmjhx64JCxJoMDkfMkmdzhuN75jGFOPokCguioPiZw64GWljGvkql0GXHwjo57Zot6njBHm3VrYt1lzYJQI0/s1600-h/VID03524.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416234087774836194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK895xhZsACo-_SJmMKrZMtQlAEOOjZvHzYIzk0lu7IUS-VO81VleyMthmjhx64JCxJoMDkfMkmdzhuN75jGFOPokCguioPiZw64GWljGvkql0GXHwjo57Zot6njBHm3VrYt1lzYJQI0/s400/VID03524.jpg" border="0" /></a> A close up of Submarine Rock. I climbed on it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGA6tWY1vblqc_VTkPwd2ammHOZaXq53zKynm4gzZ_BXBf2J0l__pIjO0K8IRfG511oUe-zeaEQ9HTCtMjwN1j5bmkGTqgte2DkEQdE_fqeLl2bBIsatFELmPT4uMaKFaM1Dr8lN-GmQ/s1600-h/VID03518.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416234082707601842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGA6tWY1vblqc_VTkPwd2ammHOZaXq53zKynm4gzZ_BXBf2J0l__pIjO0K8IRfG511oUe-zeaEQ9HTCtMjwN1j5bmkGTqgte2DkEQdE_fqeLl2bBIsatFELmPT4uMaKFaM1Dr8lN-GmQ/s400/VID03518.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Jeep went up and down incredible trails, it was so much fun! This is a trail we drove down.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLz3vqh6LQIw1cHYLoVLZJ538cSRUXeuO9SLl5uQ3egcmALORnpafGEdcYMzNB36Bl44DA9rQ_wk-fEkskloTkFmJQvASBpa8gUvD5efAPznQ2ekABzf8n8wEHpFI51CI1OOZuqQyD3U/s1600-h/VID03539.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416340875210054290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibLz3vqh6LQIw1cHYLoVLZJ538cSRUXeuO9SLl5uQ3egcmALORnpafGEdcYMzNB36Bl44DA9rQ_wk-fEkskloTkFmJQvASBpa8gUvD5efAPznQ2ekABzf8n8wEHpFI51CI1OOZuqQyD3U/s400/VID03539.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a Prickly Pear cactus that has been eaten by <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javalina">Javalinas</a></strong>! Javalinas are wild pigs, I tried to find one but they were nowhere to be seen. I wonder if they look anything like Jimmy Dean?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PXMX9QjhaxtaIrCeYiPQ3evEKhg74yfXP5wxh2Lmu3k1JJIRxEmOQzHy2D-uC7fwu9Pd4NQMWGGo_JI-XbaxBVDD8DLlh2awdwiBszKHhi7eNKtEt7Fr18VD-Jwx_nl0NernQ2Z2bX0/s1600-h/VID03541.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416340870564854386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PXMX9QjhaxtaIrCeYiPQ3evEKhg74yfXP5wxh2Lmu3k1JJIRxEmOQzHy2D-uC7fwu9Pd4NQMWGGo_JI-XbaxBVDD8DLlh2awdwiBszKHhi7eNKtEt7Fr18VD-Jwx_nl0NernQ2Z2bX0/s400/VID03541.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a cliff dwelling called <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatki">Palatki</a></strong>. It was inhabited by the Sinagua People who built the dwelling in approx 1100 ad. They are the same people who built Montezuma's Castle which I visited on my last trip.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdM0ZHeUivbMkyRVBPiWNH5Jz2HyR1RnHIJa06eDd8ZDug4nXlTs09RUbmhDNuKP4y9E3wKuDSyQGbUMJdwNOPo82Hrm_i9e2ND-Zlr18hrXSHLtDgWyHaGe8qb1mYa02dExs582sIZk/s1600-h/VID03536.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416340867990510498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDdM0ZHeUivbMkyRVBPiWNH5Jz2HyR1RnHIJa06eDd8ZDug4nXlTs09RUbmhDNuKP4y9E3wKuDSyQGbUMJdwNOPo82Hrm_i9e2ND-Zlr18hrXSHLtDgWyHaGe8qb1mYa02dExs582sIZk/s400/VID03536.jpg" border="0" /></a> See the dwelling?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCspOo9nwi2C0YynKW0mxXHBvbZpoC84LphLKDNmTbccnN9BEHggx207vEfkSAwO3AtExJ-I3tcXuhhe5IEmGff8-W2_tzMOff5-H2cGseHq6PNYolVt0NCR-nXehy5HrpSlmnj5FNDzk/s1600-h/VID03533.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416340864272290546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCspOo9nwi2C0YynKW0mxXHBvbZpoC84LphLKDNmTbccnN9BEHggx207vEfkSAwO3AtExJ-I3tcXuhhe5IEmGff8-W2_tzMOff5-H2cGseHq6PNYolVt0NCR-nXehy5HrpSlmnj5FNDzk/s400/VID03533.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a painting called a Pictograph. It is thought that the white circle painting was used as a sort of family crest which belonged to the people who lived in these particular set of rooms.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmGP_JVLFJ0OZHt3rhypen7j90uWdn57dnokjc_JBXucQrHebg6TdQYz8Gx2v1A4zcdy7jPdyPhFQ99AK2gLyBDxdCPkB9yv4cr11hdOAwI6PAhZKuYpSohAVd-uQOiQOjb5RfNTHgHk/s1600-h/VID03528.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416340859053250914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmGP_JVLFJ0OZHt3rhypen7j90uWdn57dnokjc_JBXucQrHebg6TdQYz8Gx2v1A4zcdy7jPdyPhFQ99AK2gLyBDxdCPkB9yv4cr11hdOAwI6PAhZKuYpSohAVd-uQOiQOjb5RfNTHgHk/s400/VID03528.jpg" border="0" /></a> From time to time, rocks still break off and fall from the cliffs. Here is one piece that looks ready to fall at any moment!<em> "Ah, Sally, hold up there, I think your shoe is untied..."</em></div><div><em></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEwD8JLeDk1QsFPMH4tqPxDEFA82-STAZrcRaGv8MzW8gQlkuZcOohLSR0hGb5gzxhU7typEDVG7BRS1WJRlSXSZw90UB6T-nlr8R5E8b0hENdbeneoYMZ2Cr5MPFV7nL_fRhyphenhyphenR_AYe4/s1600-h/VID03515.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416234073305693682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBEwD8JLeDk1QsFPMH4tqPxDEFA82-STAZrcRaGv8MzW8gQlkuZcOohLSR0hGb5gzxhU7typEDVG7BRS1WJRlSXSZw90UB6T-nlr8R5E8b0hENdbeneoYMZ2Cr5MPFV7nL_fRhyphenhyphenR_AYe4/s400/VID03515.jpg" border="0" /></a> Afterwards the Girls brought me to Mickey-D's. The Sedona McDonald's is the only one not to have yellow arches! In Sedona the arches are turquoise. It was thought the yellow would clash with the red rocks. I like the blue!<br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-58951399506262304042009-12-06T07:08:00.000-08:002009-12-06T07:09:07.151-08:00Traveler Explores Chicago's Field Museum 12/5/09We had some time off during the day, so I took the Girls into Chicago to the <strong><a href="http://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibits/default.htm">Field Museum</a></strong>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuRzV2lDn3rx_lHdKnJnQnMU_SX_p8XrpdrDQB3SqLnKrpXPEn7xHtZMrxHbIMg3teA6MOdLTMXKChr89VZGIyoGyA4rjkUgQs8hnvRlAwzEQwdiBGWGX5F3b2UHW-yxirk8L3eaHvrI/s1600-h/VID03416.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134392598761170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuRzV2lDn3rx_lHdKnJnQnMU_SX_p8XrpdrDQB3SqLnKrpXPEn7xHtZMrxHbIMg3teA6MOdLTMXKChr89VZGIyoGyA4rjkUgQs8hnvRlAwzEQwdiBGWGX5F3b2UHW-yxirk8L3eaHvrI/s400/VID03416.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue_(dinosaur)">Sue</a></strong>, a T-Rex. Sue is famous, just like me. While I am known for my cuteness and insight, she is famous for being the most complete and best preserved T-Rex skeleton ever found!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ugB1NJbEXqwlBKKjniAs9ZjtByTOsBPcSTXrz-PzoHc8WP3WjMGSzT7uAe7tD2esH6h0Zx0uJMCsZGmwcLnIGR6Bqbn2cjE7SLS-R7EPM6EcDgfPtSX4qpBZGf8FQdAnykiqj1PHwko/s1600-h/VID03407.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134389168959986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ugB1NJbEXqwlBKKjniAs9ZjtByTOsBPcSTXrz-PzoHc8WP3WjMGSzT7uAe7tD2esH6h0Zx0uJMCsZGmwcLnIGR6Bqbn2cjE7SLS-R7EPM6EcDgfPtSX4qpBZGf8FQdAnykiqj1PHwko/s400/VID03407.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Girls insisted in going to watch a 3D movie about Egypt, but Sally forgot to get me some 3D glasses of my own. Now I have a headache...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjKlkMSGYsHTUfZo3QsUi_QxtyetmIiIeNccF_fVWwrrgHpuTGcw0QW8lNykUkXd5wXZaxAKw65gfBEalfdRVoSD_p-3egg1Wf_9_ljCmwnv-3PlBFWCG2xLlw8n8tEwh9F3W1z_aV7k/s1600-h/VID03406.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134387114216146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjKlkMSGYsHTUfZo3QsUi_QxtyetmIiIeNccF_fVWwrrgHpuTGcw0QW8lNykUkXd5wXZaxAKw65gfBEalfdRVoSD_p-3egg1Wf_9_ljCmwnv-3PlBFWCG2xLlw8n8tEwh9F3W1z_aV7k/s400/VID03406.jpg" border="0" /></a> Back outside, I checked out an early horse skeleton. Looks a lot like Charlie...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5zqDnHuaigOEX03duYzb3fBh9jY4XCqPv1ug6Np0getRFBT3UwSgaDFGlqN8deHO0WulCYkcEhj3_lf5J99_sUAz-gv4q2yV_Df6Gb5N92JRyEWueF_fb3R1qvwBnvopSYNVm4JSggM/s1600-h/VID03410.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134380052578002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5zqDnHuaigOEX03duYzb3fBh9jY4XCqPv1ug6Np0getRFBT3UwSgaDFGlqN8deHO0WulCYkcEhj3_lf5J99_sUAz-gv4q2yV_Df6Gb5N92JRyEWueF_fb3R1qvwBnvopSYNVm4JSggM/s400/VID03410.jpg" border="0" /></a> These are the<strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavo_maneaters"> Man Eating Lions of Tsavo</a></strong>! These two mane less male lions killed approx 35 people in 1898 in Kenya! <em>"Oh Sally, come on over here for a moment. I have something I would like you to see. Here kitty, kitty, kitty ..."<br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHV_ylg12pJT_Rnrl4s1V2Jt7ARI7dljPWXKZmmiffx9ANi6LB4sQ5hv-hPu_l8H-EEiOTx1asAgg5MdcCPuzb_CFat09sumPIM3q9LECWUopUO97TuXNm4qgLHuGze2fvjIlL2xkEW6M/s1600-h/VID03411.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134376862187874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHV_ylg12pJT_Rnrl4s1V2Jt7ARI7dljPWXKZmmiffx9ANi6LB4sQ5hv-hPu_l8H-EEiOTx1asAgg5MdcCPuzb_CFat09sumPIM3q9LECWUopUO97TuXNm4qgLHuGze2fvjIlL2xkEW6M/s400/VID03411.jpg" border="0" /></a> After Sally didn't show up, I headed off on my own to discover more cool things in the museum. This is a Crow headdress. How beautiful!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPHKiEP9w7-8TIJimfiCTPanxWvCoxqfSWsEFXDBY7lxbc2LqXhe3ZNIYfBVS6MHFKxx-B43gKyO5hrPdkxxa6X0a3ScNitZC7o495yJxhdGy_R_Zlp6YvPtl3PWWDgcbPNPUBMSdfUA/s1600-h/VID03413.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134781054804066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPHKiEP9w7-8TIJimfiCTPanxWvCoxqfSWsEFXDBY7lxbc2LqXhe3ZNIYfBVS6MHFKxx-B43gKyO5hrPdkxxa6X0a3ScNitZC7o495yJxhdGy_R_Zlp6YvPtl3PWWDgcbPNPUBMSdfUA/s400/VID03413.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Field Museum has a large collection of authentic Indian clothes. <em>"Excuse me sir, is that horse hair or human hair hanging from that shirt?"<br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMDVbGWG6k5b5NS18nhg8rnnuV0nckWcJGCZm2rea5cfmUcPQbRR3jPTtG15oKWVflgzE-NxETGe5A8Q0S1ozfpfnpGNiOI0uXwMKwi-pHNc1Ec79jYq3ZqLEADBRjt0rAAEk2C23JF0/s1600-h/VID03415.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134776388247602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDMDVbGWG6k5b5NS18nhg8rnnuV0nckWcJGCZm2rea5cfmUcPQbRR3jPTtG15oKWVflgzE-NxETGe5A8Q0S1ozfpfnpGNiOI0uXwMKwi-pHNc1Ec79jYq3ZqLEADBRjt0rAAEk2C23JF0/s400/VID03415.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is my favorite part of the museum...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvK5H2TcMsG5N8_koxh5bSZXUkxJFTxrIKBOS-HUZqJyyoYqHWLkuWp34-dH6ymXFQ_M7ez3J_h-sdKK-UVuZ45j2Eh60_YFYuOrntOE6WHQ4bibRczeNK3aoT-Rs9kTbykH47MGkAmk/s1600-h/VID03414.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134767372554674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvK5H2TcMsG5N8_koxh5bSZXUkxJFTxrIKBOS-HUZqJyyoYqHWLkuWp34-dH6ymXFQ_M7ez3J_h-sdKK-UVuZ45j2Eh60_YFYuOrntOE6WHQ4bibRczeNK3aoT-Rs9kTbykH47MGkAmk/s400/VID03414.jpg" border="0" /></a> Look at this beautiful dress- those are Elk teeth used as decorations.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEvD22R3-12gr0wDyxuVM4xkyDnX-d5vItOotvKE4KFz43pvcYiWtExD9XgjYgcKbh7tVepCG8gKJh2P0p6kctfSgtTiGQ3jPVhYcA4fBJQ8YraJ1EF_g8yRHvj55mvnWbmOLVfjXYuE/s1600-h/VID03412.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134760256390178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfEvD22R3-12gr0wDyxuVM4xkyDnX-d5vItOotvKE4KFz43pvcYiWtExD9XgjYgcKbh7tVepCG8gKJh2P0p6kctfSgtTiGQ3jPVhYcA4fBJQ8YraJ1EF_g8yRHvj55mvnWbmOLVfjXYuE/s400/VID03412.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a huge Bison, as you already know, they were extremely important to the Native Americans.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlPJmuKTvsLazR7ixJbyOQAqJLi23zYkRlSht-BftW9xxD0mRY7qdy1UkapAC8lEdJ6ddOvV07u43CGnEg_xtrWxAkGDe2UciwIC9JemT8qdkF-lo2p62ZvuTmiUpUO67nX5_2S1tGnQ/s1600-h/VID03401.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412134755535930514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKlPJmuKTvsLazR7ixJbyOQAqJLi23zYkRlSht-BftW9xxD0mRY7qdy1UkapAC8lEdJ6ddOvV07u43CGnEg_xtrWxAkGDe2UciwIC9JemT8qdkF-lo2p62ZvuTmiUpUO67nX5_2S1tGnQ/s400/VID03401.jpg" border="0" /></a> Later that night, it was off to work. I manned the beaded horseshoe area of the table. We have made almost $500.00 for the Shiloh Horses so far with the shoes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpvBAHebGw3gkcQpkz6LGRysWGHYNcHN6Fanz4SNLXExlMmQdm2TSFMXmzVwwgFCopZxxig5XAfXZB2d28G83esS3U35Qi1_OmJDki8U0wLToPfeYjbNTPqve6R_zLYLib0GlXRapVfs/s1600-h/VID03400.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412135089750089042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpvBAHebGw3gkcQpkz6LGRysWGHYNcHN6Fanz4SNLXExlMmQdm2TSFMXmzVwwgFCopZxxig5XAfXZB2d28G83esS3U35Qi1_OmJDki8U0wLToPfeYjbNTPqve6R_zLYLib0GlXRapVfs/s400/VID03400.jpg" border="0" /></a> Joe and I stood by as Tony's Security while he signed. Tony and I worked and signed for five hours straight last night!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYapZcTe0I4LkLQA076YR8jrR3_U3wrGR_XS471X_fYM42JnNecwIzJsDY9z4IZTR066dMtyCQiM4FTFl-m8G5ZIEYM8XDJs8fzFx7yah_9i48hW3kReqtElEKYV0O7TOmN5zitCB0ds/s1600-h/VID03399.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412135083741243922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYapZcTe0I4LkLQA076YR8jrR3_U3wrGR_XS471X_fYM42JnNecwIzJsDY9z4IZTR066dMtyCQiM4FTFl-m8G5ZIEYM8XDJs8fzFx7yah_9i48hW3kReqtElEKYV0O7TOmN5zitCB0ds/s400/VID03399.jpg" border="0" /></a> During my break (and after I briefed Joe about security protocol), I met a new friend. This is Domo and he lives in the theater's limo where he brings Good Luck.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwPJglKqJD3GwWwDVyDpaFZ8x-eDazT3PeRjHjZ0f8bFYOQyoFu8pIUvLiXXajAfHJFHL3xoxl_dnGzY6-q3KL-YS35-9aG6IQAKpVFJqxdApOEGci9mKuQSmWahyphenhyphenVErpoWvxV-XlyCI/s1600-h/VID03398.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412135081298014546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwPJglKqJD3GwWwDVyDpaFZ8x-eDazT3PeRjHjZ0f8bFYOQyoFu8pIUvLiXXajAfHJFHL3xoxl_dnGzY6-q3KL-YS35-9aG6IQAKpVFJqxdApOEGci9mKuQSmWahyphenhyphenVErpoWvxV-XlyCI/s400/VID03398.jpg" border="0" /></a> We rested and chatted a bit by the fire...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaF2789VBov8DGgwi5cFl8blfc27GAntOemzLJmFabEEDnUvekv4KWhg9iM1tEnP-SOBS_oendvpNI1ePC5UjxLqEufTAIkbprAfzQKYL1EXs7qheXu0jX1lTEoeH4vUSfBkXcyJGwVUI/s1600-h/VID03397.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412135077350392226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaF2789VBov8DGgwi5cFl8blfc27GAntOemzLJmFabEEDnUvekv4KWhg9iM1tEnP-SOBS_oendvpNI1ePC5UjxLqEufTAIkbprAfzQKYL1EXs7qheXu0jX1lTEoeH4vUSfBkXcyJGwVUI/s400/VID03397.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />But, it was a long, long day and I was tired. So were Jill's feet, so I guarded her shoes until we were ready to go home...Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-4265302042283700462009-12-04T10:01:00.001-08:002009-12-04T10:01:27.133-08:00Traveler in ChicagoHere I am in The Windy City, and I will tell you it is FREEZING! Tony and I are in town to do some book signings and movie screenings. But, I had a few hours off and decided to get out and see some sights...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMvXyIINBpu7Rzi0luhkbgwS6G3N5lUQ1dHyNEeuIiGFY1UX0CWg1XdDLR9SAqRDhWhiyGSPL8nzODFE76mVdXw4izfOhLjt8JMAX06xp3JAKOwhwO5hpxURY1M4dtwsuxr3BFSnrExU/s1600-h/VID03388.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411435959903831218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMvXyIINBpu7Rzi0luhkbgwS6G3N5lUQ1dHyNEeuIiGFY1UX0CWg1XdDLR9SAqRDhWhiyGSPL8nzODFE76mVdXw4izfOhLjt8JMAX06xp3JAKOwhwO5hpxURY1M4dtwsuxr3BFSnrExU/s400/VID03388.jpg" border="0" /></a> I found myself on State Street- <em>that great street, I just want to say, they do things they don't do on Broadway... Chicago, Chicago, that toddling town...</em><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq6euPzyH-MN-c3I8nPAA_g4aWIAswycUI2d17_Fk9VYtOvKhbeAwEZqqZ2iwriE1Z-w3ttz-iwh4wmNFJeLwUNdmaenw0n14uwZ7oaagvatNeJXIlXC5KKlh7zQYsoxMZl4uyPSf3kM/s1600-h/VID03396.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411435954055512722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmq6euPzyH-MN-c3I8nPAA_g4aWIAswycUI2d17_Fk9VYtOvKhbeAwEZqqZ2iwriE1Z-w3ttz-iwh4wmNFJeLwUNdmaenw0n14uwZ7oaagvatNeJXIlXC5KKlh7zQYsoxMZl4uyPSf3kM/s400/VID03396.jpg" border="0" /></a> We were up in the Trump Tower for some press. Look at that view! You can see where the Chicago river flows into Lake Michigan. Did you know that the name Chicago came from a French translation of Native American word,<em> shikaakwa</em>, which means "<em>wild onion</em>"?</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS8u6dXUvTNB7qPyozy9d_hvTHOANujSOHM1hP3wWztv_X4IhO61KZtXr3amxjMq818fvsRlkchu6gQO_9fsuQ95mO9XvKsgGGkNdDPslRW6cAlANi7zsRppkEzJF1ufbY_Sbrf4YdEs/s1600-h/VID03395.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411435950752338642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS8u6dXUvTNB7qPyozy9d_hvTHOANujSOHM1hP3wWztv_X4IhO61KZtXr3amxjMq818fvsRlkchu6gQO_9fsuQ95mO9XvKsgGGkNdDPslRW6cAlANi7zsRppkEzJF1ufbY_Sbrf4YdEs/s400/VID03395.jpg" border="0" /></a> I went outside to get a closer view of the Chicago River...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ye1IL1nMgotYOroip_RwyILUTm2ZJ2fy-F3sMRoFwX8Q8fUOx2gp_mCA8VS39SAitEgBiI-F82sWDsqANRp5wmaWfXQoFT6g7ckwtLQocuXRQNyRnodZtUouR4OY2TPqX64WcSayFuY/s1600-h/VID03394.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411435947406951074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ye1IL1nMgotYOroip_RwyILUTm2ZJ2fy-F3sMRoFwX8Q8fUOx2gp_mCA8VS39SAitEgBiI-F82sWDsqANRp5wmaWfXQoFT6g7ckwtLQocuXRQNyRnodZtUouR4OY2TPqX64WcSayFuY/s400/VID03394.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a plaque commemorating the French explorer <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9-Robert_Cavelier,_Sieur_de_La_Salle"><strong>La Salle's</strong> </a>journey down the river in December 1681. They must have been so cold in their wet buckskins!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EhajvTn969feVxoMu7GfYpwDELSTQCPtCyObeloAWfXGaA44bc_rW3WfokQKqqY21s5W3hHLn-xVKBcVulLKOpgY2HRoI_ofs0bWBetyxHheDN5VoYsRFFRIGPNZryv9lhiK9_rV29U/s1600-h/VID03390.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411435941214675362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0EhajvTn969feVxoMu7GfYpwDELSTQCPtCyObeloAWfXGaA44bc_rW3WfokQKqqY21s5W3hHLn-xVKBcVulLKOpgY2HRoI_ofs0bWBetyxHheDN5VoYsRFFRIGPNZryv9lhiK9_rV29U/s400/VID03390.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the site of <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dearborn">Fort Dearborn</a></strong>, built in 1803. It's right off of the river and Michigan avenue.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2xhaDc_xdRrPuWMUM2GgukbQSCpcLvlqHq2eDvF5ju8lcBK7xRvU-DBsKW4pkqru_my4NzdzLagJxBp-DAVJQqg1BkWHnjs6a1c0qMT4ExVJEzJRZRyg0fNWLCPndn17MS8B-ovSKWc/s1600-h/VID03393.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411436282347314034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2xhaDc_xdRrPuWMUM2GgukbQSCpcLvlqHq2eDvF5ju8lcBK7xRvU-DBsKW4pkqru_my4NzdzLagJxBp-DAVJQqg1BkWHnjs6a1c0qMT4ExVJEzJRZRyg0fNWLCPndn17MS8B-ovSKWc/s400/VID03393.jpg" border="0" /></a> Plaques in the street and sidewalk show where the fort actually stood.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroscwtj2sf7BUWz6-T2YkoAnmnWsu_Dt0dyejcr4NBjBvlAbKICqtbpifcIaTOZufX6HH5spMVIjKSS-cf5E7DG8cozLn_r8WkMF1UADMba7H2fW4UFG_ZPPoMb9N3vdKLITmrX-W3YY/s1600-h/VID03391.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411436278985379762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroscwtj2sf7BUWz6-T2YkoAnmnWsu_Dt0dyejcr4NBjBvlAbKICqtbpifcIaTOZufX6HH5spMVIjKSS-cf5E7DG8cozLn_r8WkMF1UADMba7H2fW4UFG_ZPPoMb9N3vdKLITmrX-W3YY/s400/VID03391.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sally and I went <em>into</em> the fort to see if we cold get warm. We couldn't...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekZGkRVp_xM8pADnrpyNMoRpzGoZtolA_Wy9e9evjtg155YnZ1w2mCFaAXYf5XeNk3SfvxIZjxFvYxRqA7dy10ux6T-fKGPIaUCvdEClR2T2ecfSS2p6YjvA0Br0RTOdCU3l5QEuV8ac/s1600-h/VID03389.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411436273625401218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekZGkRVp_xM8pADnrpyNMoRpzGoZtolA_Wy9e9evjtg155YnZ1w2mCFaAXYf5XeNk3SfvxIZjxFvYxRqA7dy10ux6T-fKGPIaUCvdEClR2T2ecfSS2p6YjvA0Br0RTOdCU3l5QEuV8ac/s400/VID03389.jpg" border="0" /></a> This statue by the fort depicts the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dearborn_Massacre"><strong>Fort Dearborn Massacre</strong> </a>in 1812.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-75608091824668513322009-11-16T07:10:00.000-08:002009-11-16T07:17:22.379-08:00My Pen PalWhile I was in New York, I received this email from my Pen Pal, Carson:<br /><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em>"Hello Traveler.......while you've been gone, I've been partying "Las Vegas style"......give me a call when you get back and I'll take you out for a night of clubbing. Our new motto: Party Hearty and Party Naked....yee haw!<br /><br />Your friend, Carson"</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk6yzOJCvZzO3_wTfBzR23eh7TzMSXSHwmCHynA_5P4Dv4F1ZAJo1L5Cv0F3md4n2evVp49zUhGp2m4kRAIs5Bkig_d0C0Xx12To-2OhHGfoCQuCJOHfffebJybJjOsnR_bxI5WfjZnA/s1600/c1.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404720036746761426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOk6yzOJCvZzO3_wTfBzR23eh7TzMSXSHwmCHynA_5P4Dv4F1ZAJo1L5Cv0F3md4n2evVp49zUhGp2m4kRAIs5Bkig_d0C0Xx12To-2OhHGfoCQuCJOHfffebJybJjOsnR_bxI5WfjZnA/s400/c1.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Jill told me that she thinks Carson will be a bad influence on me, and not to show this to Sally as she might get ideas.</p><p>I think I need my own iPhone so I can read my email in private...</p>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-83062394155704787152009-11-16T07:05:00.001-08:002009-11-16T07:05:32.897-08:00Traveler Cruises New York HarborWe were up early on this cold, windy and rainy day- the Girls chose a perfect day for a Harbor Cruise!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsM6l6AbaoyMVM2ufq7G3TOvXA_owmGA6q36lZf1fS3V_O0BIvBdFjuhJnUaKj-cWh57WWzl9NzeL_xJBrxRQq4vr-DUA8zBvgqcIWYLoMz8G1v_KDTeHdWx9qHwJZ9k1C1faVfv0-wVVm/s1600/VID03038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404714952173214962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsM6l6AbaoyMVM2ufq7G3TOvXA_owmGA6q36lZf1fS3V_O0BIvBdFjuhJnUaKj-cWh57WWzl9NzeL_xJBrxRQq4vr-DUA8zBvgqcIWYLoMz8G1v_KDTeHdWx9qHwJZ9k1C1faVfv0-wVVm/s400/VID03038.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jill was so engrossed in her iPhone that she almost didn't notice me slipping off of her shoulder! But, of course, she caught me- unlike Sally. <em>Hey Jill, check the weather on that thing- is it safe to go on a boat today? Maybe we should do some shopping on 5th Avenue instead?<br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJ0oQAhAleDKP1EjXKvr2tSNjh1lknm0RZk0pjoVwMsym7XQV8PoI1rOhs-m4NctF63ey_qYpUlDyJjQ2F-n9bYrYjKl92iipDwJNUketJmMSEukIQuBph64paoNEv0784ihuy7Kecwsf/s1600/VID03037.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404714953752671698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihJ0oQAhAleDKP1EjXKvr2tSNjh1lknm0RZk0pjoVwMsym7XQV8PoI1rOhs-m4NctF63ey_qYpUlDyJjQ2F-n9bYrYjKl92iipDwJNUketJmMSEukIQuBph64paoNEv0784ihuy7Kecwsf/s400/VID03037.jpg" border="0" /></a> There is <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellis_Island">Ellis Island</a></strong>! Tony's mother and father came through there when they arrived from Hungary in the early 1920's...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZfvxNW_aRdGuAtSTRachgll7y8uWEq856rvM-BH_yUDaTIDc2ss0PV8haINkweb_oVIur6PMijyzdrAvKax3wqK0kcoRthgdrA4DfP2qcDCzS-yPM3Fe1MODbxjV0t5QvBChU4p7O65-/s1600/VID03036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404714946779645474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZfvxNW_aRdGuAtSTRachgll7y8uWEq856rvM-BH_yUDaTIDc2ss0PV8haINkweb_oVIur6PMijyzdrAvKax3wqK0kcoRthgdrA4DfP2qcDCzS-yPM3Fe1MODbxjV0t5QvBChU4p7O65-/s400/VID03036.jpg" border="0" /></a> Lady Liberty! She is so beautiful...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1m_DewQvzgmU4g9kZM40nZV-SHoTZAM-Pw8jt0_PhKu-7-13X5PIS1wQpdrjywV4UrDCeiwOdRGPTyts0wVbRCPwqFlT2vSYhu2G6k5Hm6DHc-v04R0tR7rjfz-d8wLH3gFVy9XWrzOl/s1600/VID03034.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404714947303946034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1m_DewQvzgmU4g9kZM40nZV-SHoTZAM-Pw8jt0_PhKu-7-13X5PIS1wQpdrjywV4UrDCeiwOdRGPTyts0wVbRCPwqFlT2vSYhu2G6k5Hm6DHc-v04R0tR7rjfz-d8wLH3gFVy9XWrzOl/s400/VID03034.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Brooklyn Bridge. Sally tried to sell me a piece of the bridge, but Jill told me not to listen to her. So, I didn't.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkDbTaw5hbiQx0YPaOw-J-3ZS9te0Smg5i-wKx2RS1CuWUApzEg4ztaRgGlMRECTVphoHmWEHdax1QJ0o6y9PU6rJuU0HktgXtuWtHLukUFou0noqAO9i8FwgNk9wgqdlgwzf211z1oV8/s1600/VID03033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404714941490179986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkDbTaw5hbiQx0YPaOw-J-3ZS9te0Smg5i-wKx2RS1CuWUApzEg4ztaRgGlMRECTVphoHmWEHdax1QJ0o6y9PU6rJuU0HktgXtuWtHLukUFou0noqAO9i8FwgNk9wgqdlgwzf211z1oV8/s400/VID03033.jpg" border="0" /></a> That is the United Nations building.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-33423750893083332502009-11-11T15:35:00.000-08:002009-11-11T15:43:02.054-08:00Traveler Marches in the Veteran's Day Parade!<p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/s8Mt_8jAZ7g&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/s8Mt_8jAZ7g&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-31310640303476432232009-11-09T05:31:00.001-08:002009-11-09T05:31:17.337-08:00Traveler at the Commissioning of the USS New YorkWe attended the commissioning of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_New_York_(LPD-21)"><strong>USS New York</strong> </a>on Saturday morning, what an huge honor!<br /><br />This is the sixth ship to bear the name, the New York. She is made with actual steel from the World Trade Centers and her motto is <strong>Strength Forged Through Sacrifice, Never Forget.<br /></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHEuvsPIsUcFZp8wjBKr6HgnVXmElH7tjnXFOuklSMQQXLj4Ni5x0_K5W73Uf3yTtr9P67UkyJ-bbNfYsa5jSGjb7qkHCglwKmprgzdzJJOd1Te_41ERPaDXHidX_SsNRlAEufclXzx0H/s1600-h/VID02984.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079479264326434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHEuvsPIsUcFZp8wjBKr6HgnVXmElH7tjnXFOuklSMQQXLj4Ni5x0_K5W73Uf3yTtr9P67UkyJ-bbNfYsa5jSGjb7qkHCglwKmprgzdzJJOd1Te_41ERPaDXHidX_SsNRlAEufclXzx0H/s400/VID02984.jpg" border="0" /></a> Heading off early to the event- the security is really tight!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTmpoo-dtMm_sZTjTFMLBpJsNMKlC-LRsvt8d64kGlUA0gOFrKSILMTgvERdZNXsDfGdYoSVQzQhrShkCIG5aexlJQboFlJ9bUwWf9c-IcGWdzf8xcNdU1pCwLt9Sk63TeouSt-FaXGkb/s1600-h/VID02983.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079477772579426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTmpoo-dtMm_sZTjTFMLBpJsNMKlC-LRsvt8d64kGlUA0gOFrKSILMTgvERdZNXsDfGdYoSVQzQhrShkCIG5aexlJQboFlJ9bUwWf9c-IcGWdzf8xcNdU1pCwLt9Sk63TeouSt-FaXGkb/s400/VID02983.jpg" border="0" /></a> I think you can let me off here...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2jKcixmfWItHnSgsUjRPmdETCHoTgpq9kKyfD93-A7bDuyBGoOAz9b5JfJ1enLCJgRWVV00b6ukeJ686F3k0dK8RVcLc03a4oj7Is-UmtO30H1EEuc9btfrC1gpbqb_JUbrQPUi505Zi/s1600-h/VID02982.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079472314943538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt2jKcixmfWItHnSgsUjRPmdETCHoTgpq9kKyfD93-A7bDuyBGoOAz9b5JfJ1enLCJgRWVV00b6ukeJ686F3k0dK8RVcLc03a4oj7Is-UmtO30H1EEuc9btfrC1gpbqb_JUbrQPUi505Zi/s400/VID02982.jpg" border="0" /></a> First we attended a reception on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Intrepid_(CV-11)"><strong>USS Intrepid</strong></a><strong>,</strong> an aircraft carrier which served in WWII and was hit by Kamikaze planes! The Intrepid is now a wonderful museum.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJmRkOERNr4xSBPKQftkQ0L50xjHAt3MkhULWBdX9UqjT0S2XscDnrdDH0HIhSWn9lKzJacQCQw9gITEm5N2h1jxxk8z6DGtjdAaBwp-UvKp_Xqn9kL7GAIklyhwRdOeHdBNuCTFFqkgX/s1600-h/VID02980.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079467208719458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJmRkOERNr4xSBPKQftkQ0L50xjHAt3MkhULWBdX9UqjT0S2XscDnrdDH0HIhSWn9lKzJacQCQw9gITEm5N2h1jxxk8z6DGtjdAaBwp-UvKp_Xqn9kL7GAIklyhwRdOeHdBNuCTFFqkgX/s400/VID02980.jpg" border="0" /></a> A jet on the intrepid.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9U8LiUQG9Qr_6C6E6PovTAZIuq7sfI6ypxLwADAivcumnC6mfcejKvhTqbCAZjsgLmBOQ0jFc1cE1TsAlnWDKoOeCDSoE30VXhvL70-lWvc5vX1veG887SCC6UcnbdCnhcjMOfYaNKSE/s1600-h/VID02978.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079858859609090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9U8LiUQG9Qr_6C6E6PovTAZIuq7sfI6ypxLwADAivcumnC6mfcejKvhTqbCAZjsgLmBOQ0jFc1cE1TsAlnWDKoOeCDSoE30VXhvL70-lWvc5vX1veG887SCC6UcnbdCnhcjMOfYaNKSE/s400/VID02978.jpg" border="0" /></a> I met this cute little dog- she is a Service Dog! Her name is Millie May and she senses seizures in her owner before they occur. What a smart girl! I spent a great deal of time talking with her...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEBf9-DGi4JUasHh4-sJw26qAX04L9V_HCmAMuBf2xBwXk9ItOtQv8byiLLWwCnAAm65Zx0MF6A81l1PWTxlHJLxLvUtHqgevSeNm2KWRABHU8n4VBFdU5GjVDuck7GmW-FAAnKupgA1N/s1600-h/VID02972.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079853090379634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEBf9-DGi4JUasHh4-sJw26qAX04L9V_HCmAMuBf2xBwXk9ItOtQv8byiLLWwCnAAm65Zx0MF6A81l1PWTxlHJLxLvUtHqgevSeNm2KWRABHU8n4VBFdU5GjVDuck7GmW-FAAnKupgA1N/s400/VID02972.jpg" border="0" /></a> Outside for the ceremony, there goes the Color Guard!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEmaof353dEub_1NzkpASHCPFYge5-veg2tWTMCUod_upcE9_t6LCXvr1pOdjT3wK1aiDCq9VyCr7YEvm4RoRsU_o986N_9p0POa_n5tkhkrq7rydxDAVC2o5UTPfbJp8_2ixXXRi4o9c/s1600-h/VID02989.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079850217791218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEmaof353dEub_1NzkpASHCPFYge5-veg2tWTMCUod_upcE9_t6LCXvr1pOdjT3wK1aiDCq9VyCr7YEvm4RoRsU_o986N_9p0POa_n5tkhkrq7rydxDAVC2o5UTPfbJp8_2ixXXRi4o9c/s400/VID02989.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hilary Clinton spoke. <em>Hey Girl!</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyPjHUrqYJeJ_C4YvCqQCQwrKGjwNeKa0WuiKz35654uTm_bYCPUKjAISvz-xNt5rjconexQQ0CP-ArfZTYYrfHCzAbC-q1r7LLgPedFoYI7ivn1mvrGCyHeLjeTCYk0bDU72VU0_JpPN/s1600-h/VID02987.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079848004945810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyPjHUrqYJeJ_C4YvCqQCQwrKGjwNeKa0WuiKz35654uTm_bYCPUKjAISvz-xNt5rjconexQQ0CP-ArfZTYYrfHCzAbC-q1r7LLgPedFoYI7ivn1mvrGCyHeLjeTCYk0bDU72VU0_JpPN/s400/VID02987.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Secretary of the Navy...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNQM1YYv8eccD3VIEh5-KnnhPzURfpdCQLT3u4fICZBJ2fgNDgYxRLw37bP_gNrwslQ7l6d2he17xf69Qwh2Zi9WXpiATPXKjK-GqYU81pQ2WKtAvUEYxNvvaM13THgw80LGlNEdB1Zey/s1600-h/VID02976.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402079844539346290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNQM1YYv8eccD3VIEh5-KnnhPzURfpdCQLT3u4fICZBJ2fgNDgYxRLw37bP_gNrwslQ7l6d2he17xf69Qwh2Zi9WXpiATPXKjK-GqYU81pQ2WKtAvUEYxNvvaM13THgw80LGlNEdB1Zey/s400/VID02976.jpg" border="0" /></a> There is Rudy! </div><div> <br /><br /></div><div></div><div>My video montage of the day:<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-wSH_qkqJpo&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-wSH_qkqJpo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><div>What a wonderful and moving day!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-5605104748360180122009-11-05T12:39:00.000-08:002009-11-05T13:17:23.701-08:00Traveler Enjoys Central Park on 11/5/09Here I am in Times Square, I love New York!<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400722825129031698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXajKglZdaajyqALVf5h85eTpt7qtl9Gwii0lMMKys8PdZkQ7Xt4G5NSo__viuHnV1PpnNTxybmcN-uXI470rVy7IriVnSdModFag_4UNTxtcjv3YSWczVK4f6P8g-Jm7-8ybVCAxhJk/s400/VID02949.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p>Maybe someday I will have my name up in lights, just like Coca Cola. Whoever he is...<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEH4AO7uxglgHjmxe0vWJDM2bGXBxVXT4ssnflrAv3xixcPMitUvE9Ray6BrzsVGjKMRJRriia4ZK0XNLXcxjF6-L3We1P590FCt4zakQqGYLgF5T_NhDw8Eiy4kna5ydKCSOZjs4Didg/s1600-h/VID02952.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400724033641022962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEH4AO7uxglgHjmxe0vWJDM2bGXBxVXT4ssnflrAv3xixcPMitUvE9Ray6BrzsVGjKMRJRriia4ZK0XNLXcxjF6-L3We1P590FCt4zakQqGYLgF5T_NhDw8Eiy4kna5ydKCSOZjs4Didg/s400/VID02952.jpg" border="0" /></a> We went for a walk in Central Park. I stopped for a drink at this fresh water trough. This water trough was presented to the <strong><a href="http://www.aspca.org/">ASPCA</a></strong> by Mrs. Henry Russell in 1908. Did you know the ASPCA was started because in 1866 a passerby intervened with a cart driver who was whipping his horse in New York City? This trough is still used today by the carriage horses who work in Central Park. The girls hate to see these horses working on the hard streets, pulling tourists around...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400724021009208546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNaPXX7laPYiYMaQHOfubt_rI35Z_HGeFiujx-i9j9VR5YG1vmF1glIdb17Sg3RNnEqQtjHLuXRn_M_0DNqYGMbLjZAe1C-utifKTd2oeob7IozeFW2ynxiLb45UoiKoqYdT4khWeAJDs/s400/VID02951.jpg" border="0" /> The leaves on the trees are changing and everything is looking beautiful.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfge6vX-PSvNIjNTidqfxy6h2Pk6DkMb1LEIRmBOUSk2JQy8_jKs2pI59tAdIG1IrKRX21iOvGA8Uxze_0RUMnr3SL61WykSAwVVfC3IeilKqWCP5Z-NgY2n41tqxrqTifz0USlUz4Nw/s1600-h/VID02969.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400722817435526562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfge6vX-PSvNIjNTidqfxy6h2Pk6DkMb1LEIRmBOUSk2JQy8_jKs2pI59tAdIG1IrKRX21iOvGA8Uxze_0RUMnr3SL61WykSAwVVfC3IeilKqWCP5Z-NgY2n41tqxrqTifz0USlUz4Nw/s400/VID02969.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sally and I stopped for a moment to enjoy the fall leaves. So far, Sally has been very nice to me...<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/h-PpPS0A3-g&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/h-PpPS0A3-g&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>Along the way, I stopped to hear a guy playing music...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjok70ShB9FuD4dptaxOE-QZNmZlrZXCfiSbxtDeM7G_w_ozGAI8g7WxY2ERNsRcJBQAXz9NhF9mk45-vnbkGnVtTHUNFiojCXsQXAA7ebqSp05QMdhrH3wrEhOlCVoLEyV2-vjmT1aJuc/s1600-h/VID02968.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400722811818355634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjok70ShB9FuD4dptaxOE-QZNmZlrZXCfiSbxtDeM7G_w_ozGAI8g7WxY2ERNsRcJBQAXz9NhF9mk45-vnbkGnVtTHUNFiojCXsQXAA7ebqSp05QMdhrH3wrEhOlCVoLEyV2-vjmT1aJuc/s400/VID02968.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a real guy, dressed up like a bronze statue. He is celebrating the Yankees World Series win!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bhEdf3SLLwbA-gmk90dYyWd5gfOZP7ZSvdz-NfGN1bMOADcwycpySm6FeaI9whxduV3fU-QsvEURbJy5103XtgAnOo974u9qaxhYvywKOhKTFF3YoMeQIPLOT4l8EUiPu1eAnia_95c/s1600-h/VID02967.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400722805438596210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3bhEdf3SLLwbA-gmk90dYyWd5gfOZP7ZSvdz-NfGN1bMOADcwycpySm6FeaI9whxduV3fU-QsvEURbJy5103XtgAnOo974u9qaxhYvywKOhKTFF3YoMeQIPLOT4l8EUiPu1eAnia_95c/s400/VID02967.jpg" border="0" /></a> As I strolled by, he asked me to join him, so I did!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzWejvcU-pEBKxF9_Uf6fCiXxhjL-aX-H6vY0Q4er8EvOPOKe5hyphenhyphenFIEH3VNZueUiLt7ATLasEqEFqWH1BatRAkjvrO7Rmug2-P__hLhBCEJEYoAQvZpgDPm9eUDg5sb3t58f2Ze15mQA/s1600-h/VID02948.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400722800206403042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifzWejvcU-pEBKxF9_Uf6fCiXxhjL-aX-H6vY0Q4er8EvOPOKe5hyphenhyphenFIEH3VNZueUiLt7ATLasEqEFqWH1BatRAkjvrO7Rmug2-P__hLhBCEJEYoAQvZpgDPm9eUDg5sb3t58f2Ze15mQA/s400/VID02948.jpg" border="0" /></a> We stopped to watch the Carousel- I think this horse's bit is too tight! I was worried about him, but the girls reassured me...<br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ImR0qgiBk2c&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ImR0qgiBk2c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>Then, I went for a ride!Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-78526599650838419622009-11-05T09:07:00.001-08:002009-11-05T09:07:45.276-08:00New York City!I am back in New York and I have a full schedule so it will be a busy ten days!<br /><br />I just thought I would post this quick photo of me in Central Park this morning, more to come very soon so keep an eye on the blog!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfLd126xnP9AIkaVQspsiyUJeoIlqdjmtLsxvyHZid0dUVEx7_6Kzh_Pqdcw3usupuKlQyUgoxZkvYsfMtjXSWm_HB5pGwEEkLuXZ3_EeHEELcVCSLTGA02p9pn6RYtSUweKl75RZhr20/s1600-h/VID02946.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400666640870711058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfLd126xnP9AIkaVQspsiyUJeoIlqdjmtLsxvyHZid0dUVEx7_6Kzh_Pqdcw3usupuKlQyUgoxZkvYsfMtjXSWm_HB5pGwEEkLuXZ3_EeHEELcVCSLTGA02p9pn6RYtSUweKl75RZhr20/s400/VID02946.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love Central Park!Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-20440336452058354472009-10-11T10:18:00.001-07:002009-10-11T10:18:27.247-07:00Traveler Journeys to Montezuma's CastleWell, we finally had some time to go exploring around Sedona. The girls have been super busy with Tony's art show and events and I have had to sit in Jill's purse while they worked. Finally, they let me out!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391386189054955746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y4q5C9odDGuv0-28zGV2dvS0r2Bs0UffhePov2Y2nLM8WUFU91R927LChOdK7TJA0DdVC83YYXL_RWd5RDxh19VTJRx9AMBdD_hsQOODV5w9dCp9A6fIdaU1oIY6Bd5g3yop-ZfIVQ-U/s400/VID02633.jpg" border="0" /><em>Let's hit the road girls, let's go!</em><br /><em></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlBZHh6XcXY5GGsiQQGbMsoTP55JQ7H_kC0PLkEei205q1HYhEykFr3GytIYjUyxTKUV9lahAOVclBEdOm3OFh2t8CPuR3h_rRYK9G1vF1rYZ366t5yn4hfAXPi-uQ2I5Km3f6JKm-_xt/s1600-h/VID02643.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391386209674633634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlBZHh6XcXY5GGsiQQGbMsoTP55JQ7H_kC0PLkEei205q1HYhEykFr3GytIYjUyxTKUV9lahAOVclBEdOm3OFh2t8CPuR3h_rRYK9G1vF1rYZ366t5yn4hfAXPi-uQ2I5Km3f6JKm-_xt/s400/VID02643.jpg" border="0" /></a> We stopped at an overlook, there is the town of Sedona below.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gyp2qLyD669xk2t-V4NDxZSZILqnd4wopl9OGEYD2vZkX-ZLqWoWlrbjp3TXPcterM2njjNVqmt-tBKR61IkHfXgujnaDEQ4w7il7nA5ooFEZkN5acbGfCoWRbtq94_9RiqpU5qvpGay/s1600-h/VID02642.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391386207109836466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gyp2qLyD669xk2t-V4NDxZSZILqnd4wopl9OGEYD2vZkX-ZLqWoWlrbjp3TXPcterM2njjNVqmt-tBKR61IkHfXgujnaDEQ4w7il7nA5ooFEZkN5acbGfCoWRbtq94_9RiqpU5qvpGay/s400/VID02642.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is Cathedral Rock. I wanted to climb up to the top and to the big Vortex that is supposed to be up there, but the girls said we didn't have time. I am getting a bit mad at the girls...<br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kFJMkEIGXth-ke3N11TT5EOdHpIR6r1aPX2H2vI1JobVfCDRR7tghf9aGyl1dGsQq2Hxqfw9dR_OpDRdXbXOfICOUk-a-vX6jDS9jYr9ELGLs_k9Z1MyqV0pv6kvofm3v_k3G2kcNzjd/s1600-h/VID02640.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391386180543725730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kFJMkEIGXth-ke3N11TT5EOdHpIR6r1aPX2H2vI1JobVfCDRR7tghf9aGyl1dGsQq2Hxqfw9dR_OpDRdXbXOfICOUk-a-vX6jDS9jYr9ELGLs_k9Z1MyqV0pv6kvofm3v_k3G2kcNzjd/s400/VID02640.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is Prickly Pear- it hurts!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCa8U14gnbhRX3XkXLg73_YoMTSuQbe5M3QZx7Vv9hWgsV8PptHZPyVLmzr9DXzKxnG41PJIPmrKbrZmd_RHd4g-aUt1bSw3JNzaQGQ5liMTSFFu4JU0TTo0da5ik8alUDt7B79L-STVlV/s1600-h/VID02636.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391387130845686498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCa8U14gnbhRX3XkXLg73_YoMTSuQbe5M3QZx7Vv9hWgsV8PptHZPyVLmzr9DXzKxnG41PJIPmrKbrZmd_RHd4g-aUt1bSw3JNzaQGQ5liMTSFFu4JU0TTo0da5ik8alUDt7B79L-STVlV/s400/VID02636.jpg" border="0" /></a> There goes Sally, strolling right by. <em>Wait up Sally!</em> Since I can't seem to get her into a Vortex, maybe I can get her into a patch of Prickly Pear...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-UXscj0QHP6qs1TsU85B_0CLgkHv_LfAkv5a50pGJAYzBPUQMsxSLRcLBvj6gJRR27ttAfS4rXLOVds6SJcIz6-e7l1D5Q9_Dod-tdD-2si4okdZGWDSoVpp2KbWfYM6TfH6e1a_wt8j4/s1600-h/VID02641.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391387126458724546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-UXscj0QHP6qs1TsU85B_0CLgkHv_LfAkv5a50pGJAYzBPUQMsxSLRcLBvj6gJRR27ttAfS4rXLOVds6SJcIz6-e7l1D5Q9_Dod-tdD-2si4okdZGWDSoVpp2KbWfYM6TfH6e1a_wt8j4/s400/VID02641.jpg" border="0" /></a> Wow! Look at that! It's <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montezuma_Castle_National_Monument">Montezuma's Castle</a></strong>. This dwelling was built by the Sinagua farmers in the year 1100. <em>Sinagua </em>means "<em>without water</em>" and these people were a prehistoric culture that once flourished in the Verde Valley. <em>I wonder what it would have been like to live way up there?<br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvb1k-cTYuKBluCENW2tE1A0cM6FhuOLCDJFKXjp9M7x-OLjV378r8C81RftAsiQLYHx8H3OdjQ9T3eVb2CpLSxX-1BNmw7u4JkHIzfQwsEJ2S3tR6d4KGa7FS5ICEkpZ2P5tZ1FhxKLL/s1600-h/VID02635.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391387115760288466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvb1k-cTYuKBluCENW2tE1A0cM6FhuOLCDJFKXjp9M7x-OLjV378r8C81RftAsiQLYHx8H3OdjQ9T3eVb2CpLSxX-1BNmw7u4JkHIzfQwsEJ2S3tR6d4KGa7FS5ICEkpZ2P5tZ1FhxKLL/s400/VID02635.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is called Montezuma's Well. It is a limestone sinkhole through which 1.4 Million gallons of water flows every day! Incredibly the water remains at 76 degrees all year round.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6jCeEnvKzYkYJdM6ZkvTlvebW2MKYMoa0Y5dRecByixZkG2WbqPJ56E5X084xBlvPyNKxKfb-QZ1XJ0nQEuhp5EgaahSoeCnO1fR9QgcIZt4d5tN0h_DI91-9udQ4GLAMtmxjGSGTQ5pG/s1600-h/VID02637.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391387106493315714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6jCeEnvKzYkYJdM6ZkvTlvebW2MKYMoa0Y5dRecByixZkG2WbqPJ56E5X084xBlvPyNKxKfb-QZ1XJ0nQEuhp5EgaahSoeCnO1fR9QgcIZt4d5tN0h_DI91-9udQ4GLAMtmxjGSGTQ5pG/s400/VID02637.jpg" border="0" /></a> Some more cliff dwellings around the rim of the Well.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MclX_sJgQaLdcPWdcLjuaJpmdOpIhPHcfLWXRIxiR6LC3QOwIVJgilb-5SWt_DfTcpGrRgno_nZ3G3tVi1wAaT76OqA-8JQ90AFN25c3sjEn2vFBOzWQeLXWQHUWH8bzTsBYj9_5kEAN/s1600-h/VID02634.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391387100740775970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MclX_sJgQaLdcPWdcLjuaJpmdOpIhPHcfLWXRIxiR6LC3QOwIVJgilb-5SWt_DfTcpGrRgno_nZ3G3tVi1wAaT76OqA-8JQ90AFN25c3sjEn2vFBOzWQeLXWQHUWH8bzTsBYj9_5kEAN/s400/VID02634.jpg" border="0" /></a> The entire area was covered with Pueblos where people lived and farmed for hundreds of years. No one knows why, but in the 1400's the Southern Sinagua people abandoned their homes. It is believed that factors such as drought, depletion of natural resources, conflicts within the group or disease may have driven them out. Now, it is quiet and peaceful. <em>I wonder why they didn't ever come back?<br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-41021807207159762902009-10-09T08:26:00.000-07:002009-10-09T08:27:10.524-07:00Traveler in Sedona, AZJust wanted to say a quick Hello, the girls have kept me so busy these last few days that I have not had time to Blog. I need to get my own computer, this is ridiculous...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWYAFvNogI7jrteCjCzV0xI-wXKmeT46BQraqijQMZbqi8hHqhRbYa3E-UiNjkraZ7WzJ6QjL8FNBncaGDzWwxCK49WQ69TnVtp2GtrtI9y88gB03yMnJaNkEFd5a6ItcKxCXS2ffB7C5/s1600-h/VID02620.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390620278164808626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWYAFvNogI7jrteCjCzV0xI-wXKmeT46BQraqijQMZbqi8hHqhRbYa3E-UiNjkraZ7WzJ6QjL8FNBncaGDzWwxCK49WQ69TnVtp2GtrtI9y88gB03yMnJaNkEFd5a6ItcKxCXS2ffB7C5/s400/VID02620.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the creek that runs right by our beautiful hotel. I like to sit and watch the ducks...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdv3c_bB2hF-0pxmrjbxAdsLeKA-B_pLrNh2nxdaRvafE-paRIk5BN7g-XzQuTdmd2JsQa9XrT6jHz7WMKaThymmVMaPXPJBjzDnXWpLCsVYgHdpW1WVQIHBxLzkHTDWm5vqunVQOTGga/s1600-h/VID02621.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390620271790393650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZdv3c_bB2hF-0pxmrjbxAdsLeKA-B_pLrNh2nxdaRvafE-paRIk5BN7g-XzQuTdmd2JsQa9XrT6jHz7WMKaThymmVMaPXPJBjzDnXWpLCsVYgHdpW1WVQIHBxLzkHTDWm5vqunVQOTGga/s400/VID02621.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sedona is incredible, very beautiful...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6NoeTqxlCWSkZ2KzP4SiuU7gbI7vHdFVOmKCxyaG-dSoIMs1jzoc_LtiYyYufyFvFVuIU9HWUcASnxiUMLUGSAQyL2SuxZJfZjwJ_wfrDiXOBr1WDHGaVnlokZwiWUEmVB2ibsO76yDE/s1600-h/VID02622.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390620264872701698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6NoeTqxlCWSkZ2KzP4SiuU7gbI7vHdFVOmKCxyaG-dSoIMs1jzoc_LtiYyYufyFvFVuIU9HWUcASnxiUMLUGSAQyL2SuxZJfZjwJ_wfrDiXOBr1WDHGaVnlokZwiWUEmVB2ibsO76yDE/s400/VID02622.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love all of the red rocks...</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>The girls told me we are going for a hike this afternoon and they mentioned something about a Vortex. I am wondering if I can lure Sally close to it and maybe send her into another dimension? </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>We shall see, Sally. We shall see...<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-34833766033481611072009-09-22T06:59:00.000-07:002009-09-22T07:25:27.193-07:00Traveler goes to the BeachI just got home from our weekend in Coronado. I was kept so busy that Jill never gave me a chance to Blog! Tony and I worked very hard, meeting fans and signing autographs and books. But, as I always say, "there is no rest for the wicked"...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsdGi7lSoRFN2bukreeSVSVMwZoW4bguwk70xqDFd1yLveiWj0bfo9aiQgkL8CrN8YOe6ds4iLOI1kUHVaqfpX2sclvdFZjjrLv4pHzg8xVKGZ-6SvriQgbd_dbNKspMYfBBqGbihqXg/s1600-h/VID02482.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291487862264898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsdGi7lSoRFN2bukreeSVSVMwZoW4bguwk70xqDFd1yLveiWj0bfo9aiQgkL8CrN8YOe6ds4iLOI1kUHVaqfpX2sclvdFZjjrLv4pHzg8xVKGZ-6SvriQgbd_dbNKspMYfBBqGbihqXg/s400/VID02482.jpg" border="0" /></a> My view from my room's balcony. This hotel is so cool!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPywloXVbiRnhJnvWLQ_94yuMuyJi1E0bg-KuLkwA-0zKEbPCT9TtzSuGoGiWuWUvohH5vxMNQSC2NrHv8S2UM-JhE7P42Gr2XGJP2AueYGteHlnSMSPr89inj9oI3Dumr1fndcZF1-w/s1600-h/VID02481.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291477653762434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYPywloXVbiRnhJnvWLQ_94yuMuyJi1E0bg-KuLkwA-0zKEbPCT9TtzSuGoGiWuWUvohH5vxMNQSC2NrHv8S2UM-JhE7P42Gr2XGJP2AueYGteHlnSMSPr89inj9oI3Dumr1fndcZF1-w/s400/VID02481.jpg" border="0" /></a> I spent Saturday on the beach.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbNFYC2Vuz0aXrV0Xj4Zl4jUf-Emfh0wiJ1281moHVM-Ng6v1p3QaMMASQYdxBK2OC2Wl8UqU84LHcSI_PBgeJGRa0YOpfuG7ceNKW1B_RW2aJC890l6cDBScFvxY7vbujjL6IxoruCE/s1600-h/VID02480.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291472576773890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbNFYC2Vuz0aXrV0Xj4Zl4jUf-Emfh0wiJ1281moHVM-Ng6v1p3QaMMASQYdxBK2OC2Wl8UqU84LHcSI_PBgeJGRa0YOpfuG7ceNKW1B_RW2aJC890l6cDBScFvxY7vbujjL6IxoruCE/s400/VID02480.jpg" border="0" /></a> I snuggled with Jill's sister, Sarah.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfn35GO5NWjs4GFiitAL8s4LH_ocJPAx6Q5_AfY0xrMHbEjdeouZjt-eHXxl1YEHgrXidyUxlf9KAmcYufAq3ofsuEMAfH1NGAGU-Hhjb8snclBNJzVA2O3GyHAQg08jug3xILa-HNnGQ/s1600-h/VID02478.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291464884994210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfn35GO5NWjs4GFiitAL8s4LH_ocJPAx6Q5_AfY0xrMHbEjdeouZjt-eHXxl1YEHgrXidyUxlf9KAmcYufAq3ofsuEMAfH1NGAGU-Hhjb8snclBNJzVA2O3GyHAQg08jug3xILa-HNnGQ/s400/VID02478.jpg" border="0" /></a> Then with Jill's brother, Clint.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q8HOMtnbB5HJWo8FvT7nGnliuDDnaTTAbjCOULq0cUQFPgD1qoTv16KqfUBeHQF6m0yhGcXjfNtMR11Gt3ayQOmzp1nNSml34MY_mXapMW7u_Q0D7KKaasjiBvA-_2WGft_V_mQF_c8/s1600-h/VID02477.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291459037874258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q8HOMtnbB5HJWo8FvT7nGnliuDDnaTTAbjCOULq0cUQFPgD1qoTv16KqfUBeHQF6m0yhGcXjfNtMR11Gt3ayQOmzp1nNSml34MY_mXapMW7u_Q0D7KKaasjiBvA-_2WGft_V_mQF_c8/s400/VID02477.jpg" border="0" /></a> Then, Sally buried me in the sand. But, not after she kicked sand in my eye. I guess every beach has a bully...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVunw9M5wuqdPglzIzhUSGPdvhsJ3j3nGvkC_fPDkXBXCIwWC5SDWFZfF0q5e6YA0S73sYURI7pyGfTKp8spd2SytWJiJep7aZgHsGPDbeImKEQAW-pTR986-ceYjuWfP_8rLUl_9Xihw/s1600-h/VID02471.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291918717128146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVunw9M5wuqdPglzIzhUSGPdvhsJ3j3nGvkC_fPDkXBXCIwWC5SDWFZfF0q5e6YA0S73sYURI7pyGfTKp8spd2SytWJiJep7aZgHsGPDbeImKEQAW-pTR986-ceYjuWfP_8rLUl_9Xihw/s400/VID02471.jpg" border="0" /></a> So, I built a sand castle to keep her away from me.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C2Zwvl5Q6kyBOHhrt8hfrrsJFuwz4wVjXwU4wBxa0jgtqYNA2kRLDpukuqR5KJm36bfu4UBSq8KQRGSTluSDMFgwiYSFWNSs1-pqSykzCmkvslQRluVyeLYdodR89zo6uWH6CE-z6ms/s1600-h/VID02470.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291908016030370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C2Zwvl5Q6kyBOHhrt8hfrrsJFuwz4wVjXwU4wBxa0jgtqYNA2kRLDpukuqR5KJm36bfu4UBSq8KQRGSTluSDMFgwiYSFWNSs1-pqSykzCmkvslQRluVyeLYdodR89zo6uWH6CE-z6ms/s400/VID02470.jpg" border="0" /></a> That point of land is called <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_Loma,_San_Diego,_California">Point Loma</a></strong>. Point Loma is sometimes called "where California began" as it the site of the first European landing in California. On September 28, 1542 the Portuguese navigator, Juan Rodrigo Cabrillo docked his ship on the point. I wanted to visit the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrillo_National_Monument">Cabrillo National Monument</a></strong>, but we didn't have time. Did you know Jill has a horse named Cabrillo? She named him after this area.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLlWuLcj4O_Jg9238PJ9G6j58G9vle0Sw2sLnyjr-EhtAV7BOklL2fmhzabzVjcYbRjfr8qX5bftPt6NFUGV-nqd2qHPO0oAM0PbPrsY2JENyGHxZKQiDXEcD5CNB3HHYdLpgp2dd4bk/s1600-h/VID02468.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291894399377714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLlWuLcj4O_Jg9238PJ9G6j58G9vle0Sw2sLnyjr-EhtAV7BOklL2fmhzabzVjcYbRjfr8qX5bftPt6NFUGV-nqd2qHPO0oAM0PbPrsY2JENyGHxZKQiDXEcD5CNB3HHYdLpgp2dd4bk/s400/VID02468.jpg" border="0" /></a> Later, Sally tried to tempt me into the tidal pools. I am not falling for that! <em>Not tonight, Josephine!<br /></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrfQ3KaEekf1rpuy9BR8GxkoD2WU9E_kLG4nv5WCnmQ7ewm3srYBCMXAVPUTqtCI6LzH-85sqcKbaynKlUSTnkxOXozDeLWHmOfaXbRH7ceEk_GD43GBjDuR_uWzc_ZABU0jpv1JdO14/s1600-h/VID02469.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291881357665938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCrfQ3KaEekf1rpuy9BR8GxkoD2WU9E_kLG4nv5WCnmQ7ewm3srYBCMXAVPUTqtCI6LzH-85sqcKbaynKlUSTnkxOXozDeLWHmOfaXbRH7ceEk_GD43GBjDuR_uWzc_ZABU0jpv1JdO14/s400/VID02469.jpg" border="0" /></a> She even tried to make me touch a Sea Anemone. Good try Sally, I am way ahead of you! You touch it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMowi_opRBYVnOO9hnGa4e04WkLzKhqfCTt-YvRD4LQBbLougXUnmIs4Q0uDhKwFJjxXcsLgMcisxEwhdPVBT1pxA4edD6eQS_7t8n9G45TipzeXYDnim5Cp1D6HE8Z-PMwRaq6Y8qtc/s1600-h/VID02476.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384291872792041618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMowi_opRBYVnOO9hnGa4e04WkLzKhqfCTt-YvRD4LQBbLougXUnmIs4Q0uDhKwFJjxXcsLgMcisxEwhdPVBT1pxA4edD6eQS_7t8n9G45TipzeXYDnim5Cp1D6HE8Z-PMwRaq6Y8qtc/s400/VID02476.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p>The Hotel Del plays Tony's movie, <em>Some Like it Hot</em>, 24 hours a day!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDx94y8LtNhCsGKxTahBVldS3GrWKW45joth__LWI8DFM4QAv4S70tGiZRRCZf7F9zEZmuBjOX_EfMWt6FlkRRL00u3TD_iGcIQ9jmApTD4IpnvYawfgEro9l8Ed08-ojsxD-htpxfrw/s1600-h/VID02475.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384292554478253074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDx94y8LtNhCsGKxTahBVldS3GrWKW45joth__LWI8DFM4QAv4S70tGiZRRCZf7F9zEZmuBjOX_EfMWt6FlkRRL00u3TD_iGcIQ9jmApTD4IpnvYawfgEro9l8Ed08-ojsxD-htpxfrw/s400/VID02475.jpg" border="0" /></a> Since people expect me to be "in the know" about Tony, I did some reading. This is Tony's new book that comes out on October 7th.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji_4z9yKJwCaiGiJfOQMdAFdSpZGjpch5DX1WQaq_SXnQ7xUmpg5e0VJpR8xV8NpdRoGGq9fAuVSRVjQKPbm7VsGaAwphJ1RLhFUlNC7wiHfMLb-zXozkblnOqQsQFk9Nlyj_WWQoMCc/s1600-h/VID02473.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384292552203203538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji_4z9yKJwCaiGiJfOQMdAFdSpZGjpch5DX1WQaq_SXnQ7xUmpg5e0VJpR8xV8NpdRoGGq9fAuVSRVjQKPbm7VsGaAwphJ1RLhFUlNC7wiHfMLb-zXozkblnOqQsQFk9Nlyj_WWQoMCc/s400/VID02473.jpg" border="0" /></a> Later that evening, we attended a big event in the Ballroom. We watched Tony's clips and then Jill and Tony went on stage where Tony gave us all some behind the scenes stories about making the film and his life in Hollywood.<br /><br />We had a wonderful time in Coronado!<br /><br />Now, I am off to get some well deserved rest. We are heading to Sedona, AZ in two weeks.Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-24822858275866377562009-09-19T08:35:00.001-07:002009-09-19T08:35:52.461-07:00Traveler and his Pen Pal<p>Traveler does get some fan mail from time to time, but he has been conversing with adopted Shiloh horse, Carson, for some time now. Normally, I don't see what they are saying, but this email was sent directly to me and I thought you all might like to read it.</p><p><em><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Dear Jill, </strong></span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>This is Carson who is concerned about his buddy, Traveler. The pictures of Traveler "close to the water" were OK....I didn't worry...however, I don't trust Sally not to drop Traveler in the briny California waters.....you know she's not trustworthy since the "Roman episode". Please keep an eye on her so she doesn't "accidentally" drown Traveler. Thank you so much.....and Kathy and Larry wanted me to tell you to have a good time...just be alert...OK??????<br /><br />XXXXX and OOOOO, Carson</strong></span></em></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Then I noticed that Travler had used my Blackberry during the night and answered:</span></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#000066;">Dear Carson,</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#000066;">Tell me about it! Sally said she is taking me "boogie boarding" today. Jill looked quesy when she said it. </span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#000066;">I am afraid..</span></em></strong></p><p><strong><em><span style="color:#000066;">Traveler</span></em></strong></p>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-17409937494566617422009-09-18T16:57:00.000-07:002009-09-18T16:58:05.575-07:00Traveler at the Hotel Del CoronadoIt's a big weekend, Tony and I are at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_del_Coronado"><strong>Hotel Del Coronado</strong> </a>for the 50th Anniversary of Some Like it Hot. There are lots of people here and we have two big events to attend...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihevTu-Wb2V-06g5C41CAEamy4Zqx14bcOu-Bx5eTLhfUhbep3qZIFlaMRYg20jpJRSyUrtxa6XBeIa2z6waMc-f3zfZ4VrbnYEt-0GlLbGpPjlWO5zaY7qZiHjQz4VmF6_MDv8_sQ9L80/s1600-h/VID02464.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382959183363382802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihevTu-Wb2V-06g5C41CAEamy4Zqx14bcOu-Bx5eTLhfUhbep3qZIFlaMRYg20jpJRSyUrtxa6XBeIa2z6waMc-f3zfZ4VrbnYEt-0GlLbGpPjlWO5zaY7qZiHjQz4VmF6_MDv8_sQ9L80/s400/VID02464.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Hotel del was built in 1888 and is one of the last remaining wooden structures from the Victorian Era. I heard it is haunted and will be keeping a sharp eye out for anything susipicious.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCrpMBuRCD8wNgjpoUqVatbQj-8EZ3NwvmiEo8u2-4Xe_hdw_UOuFZ3B_C4g1hOpZf-eO1m0xu09VtbHvIgvyKaOKtiP1XD5gMWyv-sUxk9syUiRFEEYo02OgIKRCSgtGpolWpONHZnFt/s1600-h/VID02465.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382959175234379970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYCrpMBuRCD8wNgjpoUqVatbQj-8EZ3NwvmiEo8u2-4Xe_hdw_UOuFZ3B_C4g1hOpZf-eO1m0xu09VtbHvIgvyKaOKtiP1XD5gMWyv-sUxk9syUiRFEEYo02OgIKRCSgtGpolWpONHZnFt/s400/VID02465.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love the beach here. In fact, I intend to spend the day on Saturday sitting and sun bathing in the sand...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0YmOHQJfVdYsD_qcq6cKqPaOOZRSu7J0XEPC7s9YgLY0EJsgGIyfUFaoMNaGzHiNXCHdunKHugFgYStv19xqMtN_NioawON8YwOKi2D5QncNekh-i7sfOdqq1itCWU5dFwTcy5f-iLtH/s1600-h/VID02467.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382959167831151618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0YmOHQJfVdYsD_qcq6cKqPaOOZRSu7J0XEPC7s9YgLY0EJsgGIyfUFaoMNaGzHiNXCHdunKHugFgYStv19xqMtN_NioawON8YwOKi2D5QncNekh-i7sfOdqq1itCWU5dFwTcy5f-iLtH/s400/VID02467.jpg" border="0" /></a> The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Air_Station_North_Island"><strong>North Island Naval Base</strong> </a>is just down the road on Coronado and I can sit and watch the Navy jets coming in for landings... <p>I have lots to do and explore this weekend, so keep an eye on me! </p>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-20946591970180163942009-07-30T06:43:00.000-07:002009-07-30T06:57:39.005-07:00Traveler explores the Springs PreserveWell, normally, I travel far and wide- but today I stayed closer to home and visited the <strong><a href="http://www.springspreserve.org/html/">Las Vegas Springs Preserve</a></strong>. I have never been here and I was so surprised about just how cool it was! If you live in the Vegas area, you have got to check this place out!<br /><br />Did you know that Las Vegas means "The Meadows"? It got it's name from this very area!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaita4kdJIrflSJ-KqwCECHaxkL3yFMqm6ouwjAiv6XIz8S5HcfwOg9cRjDYQmenRP78Q9lsTPuJV5rqQy47fUrIXIqnQlATGXOwGZ9GF1YhiWM8B7ld6ghxKvPnzaMgIidqC8EEV_XM/s1600-h/p6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364248706650447266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaita4kdJIrflSJ-KqwCECHaxkL3yFMqm6ouwjAiv6XIz8S5HcfwOg9cRjDYQmenRP78Q9lsTPuJV5rqQy47fUrIXIqnQlATGXOwGZ9GF1YhiWM8B7ld6ghxKvPnzaMgIidqC8EEV_XM/s400/p6.jpg" border="0" /></a>In fact, the Springs that were once here were the beginning of the entire Vegas area. Travelers and Pioneers would stop here for water as they head further west. It was an oasis in the harsh desert and the perfect place to settle. Huge herds of cattle were even able to be grazed on the lush grass surrounding the Springs. Of course, Native Americans were here first and they used the water to cultivate gardens to grown food.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV-n3q-YzOWhiYsUud3WKSW4FGydYF0rokTccD2DoE9D9xZJOQ2rYWIcO7s8akvIcCNizz4Zeq3HwVRdSfWrLTPriuAoJTWiYDFTklJCetflqAoaOpBNvmtzcE98MMECEs2nfV1qZW2E/s1600-h/p1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364248701797950114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV-n3q-YzOWhiYsUud3WKSW4FGydYF0rokTccD2DoE9D9xZJOQ2rYWIcO7s8akvIcCNizz4Zeq3HwVRdSfWrLTPriuAoJTWiYDFTklJCetflqAoaOpBNvmtzcE98MMECEs2nfV1qZW2E/s400/p1.jpg" border="0" /></a> There are really cool trails all over this place!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBIZOQqo7e7lNbT-OrNm0w6I-vCakkq_qDwv1P1_k3BasFqHEvSviBFN6HktTjASV0l-zslZLUSJErG_n_yQ-sKbhxfU1_KxTJMvwcZvDWH2Jt2rNcJuiffo0GlYn0vwbgVUh0k2cv8o/s1600-h/p3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364248696754356610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBIZOQqo7e7lNbT-OrNm0w6I-vCakkq_qDwv1P1_k3BasFqHEvSviBFN6HktTjASV0l-zslZLUSJErG_n_yQ-sKbhxfU1_KxTJMvwcZvDWH2Jt2rNcJuiffo0GlYn0vwbgVUh0k2cv8o/s400/p3.jpg" border="0" /></a> They have a really neat interactive museum. It tells all about the area's history...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccjrfA0lKKzcmNWWhOqLI9hPMjzaE_3iQaExXZfm4dylKVzKBPwKWKIiDKnOu1saAwjB2lKWiyUZakf1wi-HbhHo5WQhexhHYsqjOzg8wPYJowaqHMZd3-8mAyxvI_BM25SF_hJKfJos/s1600-h/Video+189+00m+06s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364248691052087410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgccjrfA0lKKzcmNWWhOqLI9hPMjzaE_3iQaExXZfm4dylKVzKBPwKWKIiDKnOu1saAwjB2lKWiyUZakf1wi-HbhHo5WQhexhHYsqjOzg8wPYJowaqHMZd3-8mAyxvI_BM25SF_hJKfJos/s400/Video+189+00m+06s.jpg" border="0" /></a> You can even experience a flash flood first hand! Now that was a bit scary!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3m4TKZSAmQ_3WRlDOHpN44BsfV6c5aI3WuW5NZJvhZduQfUSwF-UQP1d620mAt3L8T0TlHFtMTEJDqeinGW85qXuXYGRe4I-LcxIcgLKVD4fB36-0f3ls429BzV4Q7RcxUq3RrQ9pW8/s1600-h/p4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364248686127420434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3m4TKZSAmQ_3WRlDOHpN44BsfV6c5aI3WuW5NZJvhZduQfUSwF-UQP1d620mAt3L8T0TlHFtMTEJDqeinGW85qXuXYGRe4I-LcxIcgLKVD4fB36-0f3ls429BzV4Q7RcxUq3RrQ9pW8/s400/p4.jpg" border="0" /></a> They have a very good short film to watch as well. I learned all about what I can do to help conserve water in the desert.Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-82447260152008446992009-07-26T10:50:00.000-07:002009-07-26T12:05:41.121-07:00Traveler visits Civil War BattlefieldsIn my quest to visit most of the Civil War Battlefields, the girls took me to Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and the Battle of the Wilderness! I was so excited!<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCzWn5LdXaVfyInDoc2Hji9cPvaJOQiHSlOoYT1r0kZORBNh2FbLk3IDB4tnv8vSHecwaWY2XQe3k_X16yLN_JRBgdymf6Tb7bqSkGMxonEan2a6cVS7QOPdQnsx6G7hee8dRawtGbg4/s1600-h/Video+18+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830074198156850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJCzWn5LdXaVfyInDoc2Hji9cPvaJOQiHSlOoYT1r0kZORBNh2FbLk3IDB4tnv8vSHecwaWY2XQe3k_X16yLN_JRBgdymf6Tb7bqSkGMxonEan2a6cVS7QOPdQnsx6G7hee8dRawtGbg4/s400/Video+18+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Chancellorsville was not really a town in Virginia, but rather a small village that had grown up around the Chancellor house and it's outbuildings. The<strong> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chancellorsville">Battle of Chancellorsville</a></strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chancellorsville"> </a>was fought in 1863 and it pitted General Lee against Union Major General Hooker. Lee incredibly split his army, and that coupled with mistakes by Hooker, resulted in a Confederate victory in what would be known as "Lee's Perfect Battle".<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMTTNoWvU5BoDLDp7L_ZkquiMZ0i8AIRsNkkzyMh85uOschbOTWNxfM-iwb3UqzqZHl3VGNHACAXXl0L4xsNVoRQV01B26mA8h_ncCO4p9sB6q1SSuQ3ajZ2XKiqcvC6HmVAXYZRrIks/s1600-h/Video+19+00m+08s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830066305617186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMTTNoWvU5BoDLDp7L_ZkquiMZ0i8AIRsNkkzyMh85uOschbOTWNxfM-iwb3UqzqZHl3VGNHACAXXl0L4xsNVoRQV01B26mA8h_ncCO4p9sB6q1SSuQ3ajZ2XKiqcvC6HmVAXYZRrIks/s400/Video+19+00m+08s.jpg" border="0" /></a> These fields around the Chancellor Home were the site of intense fighting on both sides. They are so peaceful now...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkfRXf96gDl1I9JCBcCzvxhS4OHAJ-TrlH9nhqmipajbgRPJggNO_V5spW1V8I_rzA2dSiDA1d4D1eha9jKC4U3YU0ZyX1qJcsefc8UVKq9Rcphlmx42vvL6akSXSW_2HEvv3E3itRUE/s1600-h/Video+20+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830061467152034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQkfRXf96gDl1I9JCBcCzvxhS4OHAJ-TrlH9nhqmipajbgRPJggNO_V5spW1V8I_rzA2dSiDA1d4D1eha9jKC4U3YU0ZyX1qJcsefc8UVKq9Rcphlmx42vvL6akSXSW_2HEvv3E3itRUE/s400/Video+20+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The remains of the Chanceller Home. You can see that it is still situated at the intersection of major roads. Before the war, it was used as an inn for travelers.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6o9CX788PzKmFDCXfCWTER9kOkS10Lb7VmD5hyphenhyphen61PZxv10hS4BLr2RMBEqavik0BRG9Y7L9VnqD0Gt_MeDy3KDeVZ_bRjd8ela4Oukl4DFSDYUxFIwPlxEmcNYtCAr1lXMsHRe5s-O4w/s1600-h/Video+22+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830477258719074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6o9CX788PzKmFDCXfCWTER9kOkS10Lb7VmD5hyphenhyphen61PZxv10hS4BLr2RMBEqavik0BRG9Y7L9VnqD0Gt_MeDy3KDeVZ_bRjd8ela4Oukl4DFSDYUxFIwPlxEmcNYtCAr1lXMsHRe5s-O4w/s400/Video+22+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a>Even though the South won this battle, it took a terrible toll on the Confederates. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_Jackson">General "Stonewall" Jackson</a> was wounded by friendly fire during the battle and died days later from resulting pneumonia. This is the Park Service's Memorial to Jackson, it was once believed that this was the spot where he was wounded.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVz8a-wI9d5mAkTHvy_ISiDIJ5fLjSMPjKFRppTJqyTUdlw4fsY8EQrHhKSAR68R9xJdsTYthk-7UYKynEAL2Tr2tvntbmVwPGPIyznKnB0jQgXHQKm3H_2OYvZPQWwQdBQ8RQ7B-xfY/s1600-h/Video+25+00m+03s.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBDqgwS5uiSRQavRxbGkx0u6gVtRyJXYgKTsiC4rTSZXWW0A0_vGjEjv_-iCWUODnj8FvlRNqSB9SBDL5rxenw9BrJzV6ASCCYsvL3gIIDS2QTODd1LLEf0jxrH4NGh77_rJTJzTl0YI/s1600-h/Video+23+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830466406642498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBDqgwS5uiSRQavRxbGkx0u6gVtRyJXYgKTsiC4rTSZXWW0A0_vGjEjv_-iCWUODnj8FvlRNqSB9SBDL5rxenw9BrJzV6ASCCYsvL3gIIDS2QTODd1LLEf0jxrH4NGh77_rJTJzTl0YI/s400/Video+23+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> It is now believed that this is the actual spot he was wounded. He was returning to camp with his officers after dark right down this road. He had been out scouting the Union's position and was fired upon by Southern Soldiers who mistook the returning party as attacking Union soldiers. Jackson was shot twice in the left arm. His horse, Little Sorrel, bolted toward the road (near the stone marker is today). Jackson was taken away by stretcher bearers who accidentally dropped him twice as they escaped heavy Union firing. Jackson's left arm was amputated later that night. Lee, devastated by Jackson's wounding, lamented "<em>He may have lost his left arm, but I have lost my right</em>", referring to Jackson's strong position at Lee's right flank.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyFELOcdbAZ8XGV69lSBnuKB621gzCzzYUsuPG2vA9GZLwgKjO3jYX7t97jIo1wSxeqKWS5EAa-z3DnwMAvkvj8cs0L0OlpWd0eLLHLXzBqAiMLV9BUEs_OYAOLH-Hs-E-RZoX5GvUjE/s1600-h/Video+26+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830466180263666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijyFELOcdbAZ8XGV69lSBnuKB621gzCzzYUsuPG2vA9GZLwgKjO3jYX7t97jIo1wSxeqKWS5EAa-z3DnwMAvkvj8cs0L0OlpWd0eLLHLXzBqAiMLV9BUEs_OYAOLH-Hs-E-RZoX5GvUjE/s400/Video+26+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Although his amputation site was healing, Jackson developed pneumonia. He died eight days after his wounding. His last words were "<em>Let us pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees</em>"... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIKLXCV_5PncsUsW11ZsFTd9cPQYrGqL4RUno8C_z9IhXt7Ps9KGdtBsLxen87QEEK5oe69pNM7l4WdSJKiKXUtihBCQ8813PbHfLTRiGSTzc77hwtY5OToImjawkAsQegZ4sTkHLYxw4/s1600-h/Video+27+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830461279505954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIKLXCV_5PncsUsW11ZsFTd9cPQYrGqL4RUno8C_z9IhXt7Ps9KGdtBsLxen87QEEK5oe69pNM7l4WdSJKiKXUtihBCQ8813PbHfLTRiGSTzc77hwtY5OToImjawkAsQegZ4sTkHLYxw4/s400/Video+27+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Stonewall Jackson got his name at the first Battle of Bull Run when Confederate General Bee, trying to rally his troops, cried out "There is Jackson, standing like a Stonewall". </p><p>After exploring Chancellorsville, we traveled to Fredericksburg, not far away. The <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fredericksburg">Battle of Fredericksburg </a></strong>was fought in 1862, before Chancellorsville. It was another Confederate victory and the Union suffered devastating losses as they tried to move toward the Confederate Capital at Richmond. </p><p>In the midst of heavy firing, the Union built bridges across the Rappahannock river into the heart of the town. There was intense fighting in the town itself, the first example of street to street fighting in our Nation's history.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sng3RinpE7FfeR4uxPk9ug2OEywfNmBsGRz3VGQHrFlUCSc_u7vnnLveYONpANgo9mqw1JTvpjh0e3b-KYTVtc_W1vo4eNmvxTH89Xgg4zO-ZBtmftwUeRCtRKf6cMoHRvs9w5eH0ys/s1600-h/Video+29+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830883504271938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Sng3RinpE7FfeR4uxPk9ug2OEywfNmBsGRz3VGQHrFlUCSc_u7vnnLveYONpANgo9mqw1JTvpjh0e3b-KYTVtc_W1vo4eNmvxTH89Xgg4zO-ZBtmftwUeRCtRKf6cMoHRvs9w5eH0ys/s400/Video+29+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Most of the Union losses occurred here at the stonewall which were at the foot of Marye's Heights. The Confederates dug in behind this wall and fired upon the Union soldiers who were trying to advance.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULQd0ZxyHQVuXGLCbL_anncQn4_KaiNdJYTpV77iaTzohbv8ytOo0bclAbx2GeUJfJI5Gj4XNUkOyT2HKxcksp7gjw9w7rR67r6pKCMvRynO3AXf9tPZX-DOvBhjTOqCXNQt8UYj4-sM/s1600-h/Video+30+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830881617666594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULQd0ZxyHQVuXGLCbL_anncQn4_KaiNdJYTpV77iaTzohbv8ytOo0bclAbx2GeUJfJI5Gj4XNUkOyT2HKxcksp7gjw9w7rR67r6pKCMvRynO3AXf9tPZX-DOvBhjTOqCXNQt8UYj4-sM/s400/Video+30+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Marye's Heights, behind the wall...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTXD53GH9nofbkGwhrSFz-iTkgvFkKvPWwFyyanTiNOAc6sSCU5i3MO6vnTLV5tVvD9lvHdgqNnCH3nGvtyKRBY_WPm6Lz4rLjt4aKbR_Kk29qnYv2q7VY5Lj0AbPkwK1sQYW05vXu9k/s1600-h/Video+31+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362830874717581138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieTXD53GH9nofbkGwhrSFz-iTkgvFkKvPWwFyyanTiNOAc6sSCU5i3MO6vnTLV5tVvD9lvHdgqNnCH3nGvtyKRBY_WPm6Lz4rLjt4aKbR_Kk29qnYv2q7VY5Lj0AbPkwK1sQYW05vXu9k/s400/Video+31+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> From the stonewall, this was one of the locations of the heaviest losses for the Union. Union soldiers advanced from the area which is now near the parked cars. They tried to get to the spot where I am standing as there was a break in the stone wall at this spot. Brigade after brigade tried to take this spot. The Irish Brigade, the brigade who it is believed got the closest, suffered the heaviest losses as they lost 50% of their men here. When night fell, the Union soldiers had to take cover among their dead. The next day, the Union retreated back across the river. It's just amazing to me that now people live right here...</p><p>Next stop, the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Wilderness">Battle of the Wilderness</a></strong>. In 1864, after General Ulysses S. Grant took over command, the armies clashed here in this heavily wooded area of Spotsylvania County, VA. The battle was technically a draw, but both sides suffered heavy losses.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFAaKCQS1O-QLCzd_jxfmbRuLWA0MmHtKo_3t38kx5y5x9cX-98FCp1O_Dyedx2oeXrP0yOL0dI3JD_0-icFl4fFRTdSlPIG19x0Q7qajbcv-W2mT1iPbMkVsvorf0T_85SdEJE4bE6A/s1600-h/Video+35+00m+06s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362831229965138050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUFAaKCQS1O-QLCzd_jxfmbRuLWA0MmHtKo_3t38kx5y5x9cX-98FCp1O_Dyedx2oeXrP0yOL0dI3JD_0-icFl4fFRTdSlPIG19x0Q7qajbcv-W2mT1iPbMkVsvorf0T_85SdEJE4bE6A/s400/Video+35+00m+06s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sadly, at one point, a brush fire broke out between the two clashing armies and hundreds wounded soldiers were burned to death before they could be rescued.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vrBontY-yzKHb2-nih-C0v-OH8SY98p-7qb95xlmL6eUiZ67XKCLNtfQ7AGdAdthyphenhyphenzLK7m-6PKUA8KtcI3zvmODBZr-cuAHX4JQmA26ZTgKDxg6X8c7TJ9tGm_8K6Y1XXEOZkzn4Je0/s1600-h/Video+37+00m+10s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362831228745366530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vrBontY-yzKHb2-nih-C0v-OH8SY98p-7qb95xlmL6eUiZ67XKCLNtfQ7AGdAdthyphenhyphenzLK7m-6PKUA8KtcI3zvmODBZr-cuAHX4JQmA26ZTgKDxg6X8c7TJ9tGm_8K6Y1XXEOZkzn4Je0/s400/Video+37+00m+10s.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>The woods are so think here, it is hard to imagine armies moving through here.Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-41744857448749266272009-06-25T10:21:00.000-07:002009-06-26T08:37:22.440-07:00Traveler explores Pompeii and HerculaneumUp early for the drive down to Naples to visit the ancient site of POMPEII and Herculaneum! I was so excited!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SWrPpw1On083IM2dA2E7FoTd6CpfRS8WOolgrklS6HBDIT1XN54rCWd03qsEzlXiVStf2cjVuLSoC1FLDSH3kcIk9je1RfUlktcSeeAQw3KFgxoJl40g-pmhb7S0iap0FNJaaixTTJ8/s1600-h/p1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351316858927135986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_SWrPpw1On083IM2dA2E7FoTd6CpfRS8WOolgrklS6HBDIT1XN54rCWd03qsEzlXiVStf2cjVuLSoC1FLDSH3kcIk9je1RfUlktcSeeAQw3KFgxoJl40g-pmhb7S0iap0FNJaaixTTJ8/s400/p1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here it is, <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii">Pompeii</a></strong>. It is thought that a city was first founded here in the first half of the 6th Century. Pompeii, which was at first considered part of Greece, was absorbed into the Roman Empire as a colony in 80 B.C. Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted on August 24th at 2pm in the year 79 A.D. Over two days, Pompeii was buried under 60 feet of ash and pumice. Those residents who did not leave right away, were buried along with their town.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTLGw0REkF3fDfdiWIQxOLLC4_CM0wBRa2tav9AJQbBp1OU60Bnw0KSv8xTU4Zd9z3qB4FH7kiEApEciWns7SaNqmZAWiJnXsoMbPUyMIHuH0mjRP5DN04MvNGoMevmTOCq4FDG0t29E/s1600-h/p2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351316852286280114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTLGw0REkF3fDfdiWIQxOLLC4_CM0wBRa2tav9AJQbBp1OU60Bnw0KSv8xTU4Zd9z3qB4FH7kiEApEciWns7SaNqmZAWiJnXsoMbPUyMIHuH0mjRP5DN04MvNGoMevmTOCq4FDG0t29E/s400/p2.jpg" border="0" /></a> I am outside of the Sea Gate. This was one of the gates into the city.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN27f2oZTOxz4XiYK67HpIWdw1ggld9bJUqJZ42E-3Dj8K962WzBjpqlPl8JWNmkOBouDZGMu6F6dtlYpmiGwDY47YiqTeMwZjyX1t9fgA4XFd0gz2fslOhinUOe5CYvz3amN6QaREEo4/s1600-h/p4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351316848316816594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN27f2oZTOxz4XiYK67HpIWdw1ggld9bJUqJZ42E-3Dj8K962WzBjpqlPl8JWNmkOBouDZGMu6F6dtlYpmiGwDY47YiqTeMwZjyX1t9fgA4XFd0gz2fslOhinUOe5CYvz3amN6QaREEo4/s400/p4.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was a Mill, a horse used to walk around this pedestal and turn the grinder.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIvESMiDURpklEPGTl1x4PHKVZEW5YhkOUPnJeVVas0Af7k2ikB_zA7awiR0qULRAXWuOJVFwwf4-xiCVDasNqOYvrHo5YTdFzCX13UTkMAO9SZIAVj8ztnw8HN7h0pcD4p3yOeQvx2Y/s1600-h/p5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351316846264225442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIvESMiDURpklEPGTl1x4PHKVZEW5YhkOUPnJeVVas0Af7k2ikB_zA7awiR0qULRAXWuOJVFwwf4-xiCVDasNqOYvrHo5YTdFzCX13UTkMAO9SZIAVj8ztnw8HN7h0pcD4p3yOeQvx2Y/s400/p5.jpg" border="0" /></a> These were like modern speedbumps, they were placed in the road and wagons had to go over them and horses had to go on either side. Pedestrians could also use them to cross the dirty and muddy street.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHzNaG2TxwoZThMFHUrOl3Isf8AVi5rfyXg9m1RjcqGWvkmDH_sXBNl3siYxsz2es7pmrGB1YKy47w7ShRqXaERsH69lnUMUcpL4gLFJ-Z7Ej5ToZG2uKfWJd8mZWXy0Rp6a6V7l2BRWI/s1600-h/p6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351316845123834242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHzNaG2TxwoZThMFHUrOl3Isf8AVi5rfyXg9m1RjcqGWvkmDH_sXBNl3siYxsz2es7pmrGB1YKy47w7ShRqXaERsH69lnUMUcpL4gLFJ-Z7Ej5ToZG2uKfWJd8mZWXy0Rp6a6V7l2BRWI/s400/p6.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was the part of the road which was to be used by animals and carts...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49ScEUvB0Q0teSLIipWwGDB720Jf0cvJln5m2dk8o3m66eVDs7beW8BBMnruO_3l5_MKgs_ng-jqxm3FnqQ5BMcA6YZ9J64wRYhf1TNwfVe-61dyzxj_vAoldifV3JoSN-SA05Mjtueg/s1600-h/p7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317065774283714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49ScEUvB0Q0teSLIipWwGDB720Jf0cvJln5m2dk8o3m66eVDs7beW8BBMnruO_3l5_MKgs_ng-jqxm3FnqQ5BMcA6YZ9J64wRYhf1TNwfVe-61dyzxj_vAoldifV3JoSN-SA05Mjtueg/s400/p7.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was the side walk to be used by people.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zeqFQAlJ5f-jtkWQCFJpwHLlZR5JzKdlB1sIJ66u0Z_3RoZZE1Fngt5TZ30R6oVlqXWcYPBhVu9xFMowM1d8klN4fBHxIQ6U0e1owI7bdYBQae_Txt4enKO8zGWPp6GKA4T7FTKIRa8/s1600-h/p10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317058201467906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zeqFQAlJ5f-jtkWQCFJpwHLlZR5JzKdlB1sIJ66u0Z_3RoZZE1Fngt5TZ30R6oVlqXWcYPBhVu9xFMowM1d8klN4fBHxIQ6U0e1owI7bdYBQae_Txt4enKO8zGWPp6GKA4T7FTKIRa8/s400/p10.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Pompeiians used this type of honeycomb wall construction to provide stability for earthquakes which were, and still are, common in this area.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqYYAnVTYPgm2KCvRqpVIPQbLceDGv6prf0RGnMf7_W3wxUsMq1cgctz2W2YzqrZC0AzpBUdSFgi7PVbEeUN9CK66azFb1sI6wrcF_TaCUkrYvm9ylbuicp9PQXVuNeoQUTNisN1_IMY/s1600-h/p13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317739295334834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqYYAnVTYPgm2KCvRqpVIPQbLceDGv6prf0RGnMf7_W3wxUsMq1cgctz2W2YzqrZC0AzpBUdSFgi7PVbEeUN9CK66azFb1sI6wrcF_TaCUkrYvm9ylbuicp9PQXVuNeoQUTNisN1_IMY/s400/p13.jpg" border="0" /></a> The marble floor of part of the city's Forum.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYB9s7iWp_5_V4jH3rB-OzEAvxPZBMOmeLEFertxqi7n4STJcnOAhieTEsjk7nTYU677R66gRwNt8E-3iquIntxyo6Mch3JLMgDvVwZ5X5GDGD5Ed6CBTs9AV9JIb6u9tA1UBsHeVOeM/s1600-h/p14.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317736048025410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYB9s7iWp_5_V4jH3rB-OzEAvxPZBMOmeLEFertxqi7n4STJcnOAhieTEsjk7nTYU677R66gRwNt8E-3iquIntxyo6Mch3JLMgDvVwZ5X5GDGD5Ed6CBTs9AV9JIb6u9tA1UBsHeVOeM/s400/p14.jpg" border="0" /></a> The central road leading to the Forum with it's line of arches.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIq2btH7kSiA2xkqhTtKxRhRyZrsGBni6SE8QwI3Q5lNHrlMBq-f2O04HkF3Aei1pJ2CiOHe-yzCGkyFVgXq7RRYBFkatg7OgQZsE5n6cDdNiW12fL7DSNzQp5Y6uh250VgUs1fHaXwhg/s1600-h/p15.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317733264535650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIq2btH7kSiA2xkqhTtKxRhRyZrsGBni6SE8QwI3Q5lNHrlMBq-f2O04HkF3Aei1pJ2CiOHe-yzCGkyFVgXq7RRYBFkatg7OgQZsE5n6cDdNiW12fL7DSNzQp5Y6uh250VgUs1fHaXwhg/s400/p15.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the remains of a person who died in the eruption. Most people were immediately vaporized by the hot ash and gas. These are actually plaster castings of the empty space left by the bodies in the volcanic ash. The casts include the bones and in this case the teeth. It's very sad to see these people...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjZ5WbL27T1wApFTKY26Jfuai0x_MLNLuVv2ysXmr_Ip-Tv-eh6FwtgxbgrvJPoZ5t7GAMXjDd-XD1lu0-bwgxZNRxoznXf0tFPMvx2RsJr1m_L1LDuxVnUHWgZmVeoU-tL8I4AqDD6c/s1600-h/p16.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317732031840210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLjZ5WbL27T1wApFTKY26Jfuai0x_MLNLuVv2ysXmr_Ip-Tv-eh6FwtgxbgrvJPoZ5t7GAMXjDd-XD1lu0-bwgxZNRxoznXf0tFPMvx2RsJr1m_L1LDuxVnUHWgZmVeoU-tL8I4AqDD6c/s400/p16.jpg" border="0" /></a> Most of the bodies died with upraised arms as they tried to ward off the hot gas and choking ash. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMHtyZt_-OxMykynTRT9ZMG-lrJ7Hv8WcpSvvlqr5tIrJWuJCuyo2akhdDDF6QKgTYbqtVu1fYYoJePM5I5vveErOlg_fwDWgb7z5YBuiUh2-mjW5kCSxQriAzbSgJV-bg4we56Rmadk/s1600-h/p17.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351317724184281154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMHtyZt_-OxMykynTRT9ZMG-lrJ7Hv8WcpSvvlqr5tIrJWuJCuyo2akhdDDF6QKgTYbqtVu1fYYoJePM5I5vveErOlg_fwDWgb7z5YBuiUh2-mjW5kCSxQriAzbSgJV-bg4we56Rmadk/s400/p17.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a remaining fresco left in a home. Some of the frescos are just beautiful and a wonderful glimpse into how homes would have looked thousands of years ago.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqILM4ohWF62j2IUKXCy8fx5X6VWE88GP6tktmPf8PXmUdWi9jh2MVz7j9BrlQNTPp3tnTAtNofZp7M8WLMZexJZ460wicCRnKNNX2CwK7DoR2t06vkv_yFi7nrBcJRTf8CHsHPw2V1oI/s1600-h/p20.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351649811377855282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqILM4ohWF62j2IUKXCy8fx5X6VWE88GP6tktmPf8PXmUdWi9jh2MVz7j9BrlQNTPp3tnTAtNofZp7M8WLMZexJZ460wicCRnKNNX2CwK7DoR2t06vkv_yFi7nrBcJRTf8CHsHPw2V1oI/s400/p20.jpg" border="0" /></a> A beautiful tree filled courtyard in the extensive public bath complex.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqDWoBlln-rRBSoOSvYgT9m_Yq-sKO6poZL6W3jvjPPq3tLfUV30g-GcpiGZ4obLTph1i7s5zmEf6NUc09o8rrmXimcOEF6KOgoS1oajaMZBF9Z63ASKAQ8lBF2U6-6BOnmTGYL3zoMc/s1600-h/p21.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351649808206724386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqDWoBlln-rRBSoOSvYgT9m_Yq-sKO6poZL6W3jvjPPq3tLfUV30g-GcpiGZ4obLTph1i7s5zmEf6NUc09o8rrmXimcOEF6KOgoS1oajaMZBF9Z63ASKAQ8lBF2U6-6BOnmTGYL3zoMc/s400/p21.jpg" border="0" /></a> The plastered roof of a bathing chamber.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyt5FAh1t7k-s911x-h6JeF27VBd1rIegNLlrYUws3JybynujRB_rXhyphenhyphenDLUoqtCLhiPlPQY9cYOXbWUhja19z58LDq_ArplUybkSu1rseKJj39V_L0JwDucb78GPtue-Xu82h7XYuVpZc/s1600-h/p24.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351649803214906210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyt5FAh1t7k-s911x-h6JeF27VBd1rIegNLlrYUws3JybynujRB_rXhyphenhyphenDLUoqtCLhiPlPQY9cYOXbWUhja19z58LDq_ArplUybkSu1rseKJj39V_L0JwDucb78GPtue-Xu82h7XYuVpZc/s400/p24.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another courtyard of a private home. Every house had an inner courtyard surrounded by rooms. I love the layout of the homes...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmnVCUr7kNLF2C3J52BS4Z6Ah0YnfSjchxFUdUWcxJHAT43Wa214t2hyeAOQRaZNtLaffKhFNT90AIJhKduUVFY5WS9flqNORty27wCep0jVi9mdRh69bzxtC0aFBOMskbaH6CbqRm6c/s1600-h/p26.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351649805119129938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqmnVCUr7kNLF2C3J52BS4Z6Ah0YnfSjchxFUdUWcxJHAT43Wa214t2hyeAOQRaZNtLaffKhFNT90AIJhKduUVFY5WS9flqNORty27wCep0jVi9mdRh69bzxtC0aFBOMskbaH6CbqRm6c/s400/p26.jpg" border="0" /></a> There were also inner courtyards in the home entrances which had shallow pools to catch fresh rain water which then drained the water into a cistern for use by the household.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04aKLtbKa55mgIm58eQxNC39n_ysN3R0ljw1my7smgLj3VuR1JYi4AGqj_ruRLpC2x7Cj26gDTizr-DJfZSazqC7GicxJ4_QY29T-GIdUP16SE3qtsTugVoAkcGWu0S3SW-bLkTyXRh4/s1600-h/p37.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650850535924642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04aKLtbKa55mgIm58eQxNC39n_ysN3R0ljw1my7smgLj3VuR1JYi4AGqj_ruRLpC2x7Cj26gDTizr-DJfZSazqC7GicxJ4_QY29T-GIdUP16SE3qtsTugVoAkcGWu0S3SW-bLkTyXRh4/s400/p37.jpg" border="0" /></a> See the wagon tracks in the street? They go right over the street bumps. Some of the streets actually had white reflective stones (called Cat's Eyes) embedded in them for illumination at night. The Pompeiians (and the Romans) used very advanced technology.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzycse3vZ_WNNGrVeWcBss5MKlxZI9b5s-fSRJmmMi_KoJE8PXGmnDA5hK5uZd6vRyvz7n7_SKpf8gmMxSVJ0kUt373qshiQRQWMZ5uWj5zLll7WY97fB3WAXU2Qv4kpfZoh2wPB2y48/s1600-h/p31.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650449634456242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzycse3vZ_WNNGrVeWcBss5MKlxZI9b5s-fSRJmmMi_KoJE8PXGmnDA5hK5uZd6vRyvz7n7_SKpf8gmMxSVJ0kUt373qshiQRQWMZ5uWj5zLll7WY97fB3WAXU2Qv4kpfZoh2wPB2y48/s400/p31.jpg" border="0" /></a> This was a swimming pool in a outside courtyard of a home.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhVzEa7tpDjGx6Kg0S5i-EzN9NGdkXpFTwUUSWKX2ociQMb0NtySblMBkz_9jhx3TFBt2jA9Xg7sL2iEpn64YyMrFV-L4YJX20NkqRZ0WB6br5mys1ktehHAhgRdn30AQc_valMwoPFg/s1600-h/p35.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650444329847234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhVzEa7tpDjGx6Kg0S5i-EzN9NGdkXpFTwUUSWKX2ociQMb0NtySblMBkz_9jhx3TFBt2jA9Xg7sL2iEpn64YyMrFV-L4YJX20NkqRZ0WB6br5mys1ktehHAhgRdn30AQc_valMwoPFg/s400/p35.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the Brothel. I was nervous about going in...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BYbxyD2vjSc72UicAvEV34KlH0IMH8HyTUfsRWHrHUkUVX_3hs4VN3YOm-MjNDsEZKo5EBSoJHcLL5Hriffb1GVeVg6sHznNbGc1kgGFIbUTg5GuIXuh86y6uI0dwpptwIAJzNsCfj0/s1600-h/p36.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650440178855650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-BYbxyD2vjSc72UicAvEV34KlH0IMH8HyTUfsRWHrHUkUVX_3hs4VN3YOm-MjNDsEZKo5EBSoJHcLL5Hriffb1GVeVg6sHznNbGc1kgGFIbUTg5GuIXuh86y6uI0dwpptwIAJzNsCfj0/s400/p36.jpg" border="0" /></a> And look who I found in one of the rooms! <em>Sally, you get out of there!<br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqh4GxJLJYP1kVtNqWdTVsyJ9RokJIPybULp6X0kIWxDIakMs2DZDI_NKjGcOONWDmwNT5xM5OUQa3Loi1GsgCfY6hvQlMOTsLbhQBEXdGWg2j6MVWvQSfbytVqsF_3HqtOwykVEAeMb4/s1600-h/p33.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650440297354882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqh4GxJLJYP1kVtNqWdTVsyJ9RokJIPybULp6X0kIWxDIakMs2DZDI_NKjGcOONWDmwNT5xM5OUQa3Loi1GsgCfY6hvQlMOTsLbhQBEXdGWg2j6MVWvQSfbytVqsF_3HqtOwykVEAeMb4/s400/p33.jpg" border="0" /></a> My favorite mosaic, it shows birds taking a shiny necklace out of a jewelry box.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_p5I2niCTpXcog-XX10CiGMtYCyujhXslTe0hzE0tk8VhhaPKhUAuY8Rq658GWSfwwTQkdfc1iuqAS80YrPpbE-I9P0XU0vZjUa8gvSBlKkVgHF0u_GcusbtbcMle5UWzRF3R5SkMHA/s1600-h/p22.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650437264339762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_p5I2niCTpXcog-XX10CiGMtYCyujhXslTe0hzE0tk8VhhaPKhUAuY8Rq658GWSfwwTQkdfc1iuqAS80YrPpbE-I9P0XU0vZjUa8gvSBlKkVgHF0u_GcusbtbcMle5UWzRF3R5SkMHA/s400/p22.jpg" border="0" /></a> I found lots of sleeping dogs laying around the ruins...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRQv71Xbc4_Fk2uJOoPFeRprVYfXKlO9wWI2ARd8CKoKM_-81Uz8w-GYn2YwSBGc9VK6kOS5at1o2raIT5uuJ3oeXonVx_jQxvT39J0LQZXaymnDgRNdWAdTzwzA8UP2dJzN8V-YTDfY/s1600-h/p34.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650855667919666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRQv71Xbc4_Fk2uJOoPFeRprVYfXKlO9wWI2ARd8CKoKM_-81Uz8w-GYn2YwSBGc9VK6kOS5at1o2raIT5uuJ3oeXonVx_jQxvT39J0LQZXaymnDgRNdWAdTzwzA8UP2dJzN8V-YTDfY/s400/p34.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here's another one.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfBRLImZBWyDiF7Qeo3i2BlpNyEPg5p2UDjpOK-jgGBcW6eNZzCg9OBwgnzmOUO_9UzhNubDqOvKIlfkDO092mNRcaSTusAT2WKahb8NtFh4kzIFRIp_3SPAvjW1-MLQqhjciwvF0q-M/s1600-h/p38.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650855935218338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfBRLImZBWyDiF7Qeo3i2BlpNyEPg5p2UDjpOK-jgGBcW6eNZzCg9OBwgnzmOUO_9UzhNubDqOvKIlfkDO092mNRcaSTusAT2WKahb8NtFh4kzIFRIp_3SPAvjW1-MLQqhjciwvF0q-M/s400/p38.jpg" border="0" /></a> And this one! I though it was best to let sleeping dogs lie...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q3mpiQH4QQkTXN1l2Rb8emnq0Eu65TagOBsIMauZeTR1itCjPcmScRQkxRbnrlLkfjiXniVGxdVpNwiWSqfD3vE9bdZ6xmTVPJVfbI7ABAGmW2P1C1kvVH-_QprwYeAUiHHGu4U9N00/s1600-h/p23.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351651354704889394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q3mpiQH4QQkTXN1l2Rb8emnq0Eu65TagOBsIMauZeTR1itCjPcmScRQkxRbnrlLkfjiXniVGxdVpNwiWSqfD3vE9bdZ6xmTVPJVfbI7ABAGmW2P1C1kvVH-_QprwYeAUiHHGu4U9N00/s400/p23.jpg" border="0" /></a> Especially after I saw this mosaic in the floor of a house. It says in Latin, "<em>Cave Canem</em>" which translates to "Beware of Dog".<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351650854199986098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioORZMhgXuPttjzYm_36uV2TEnUw5V9APjpUTuTYWpLZbXhWMBp6_ie5jyozDIJRQ6hU81n-0x8e61AnicCb2ogNSWqlEjaEkMtU_LJSrEo6bDs5lUnVaeb54lcomMy0SKfJRz67q1P3s/s400/p32.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>After exploring Pompeii, we got ready to head over to nearby <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum">Herculaneum.</a></strong> That is after Sally stopped flirting with our guide Cosimo...</p>Herculaneum is close to Pompeii, but closer to the sea. It wasa smaller and wealthier town than Pompeii. It was also buried in the euruption. Herculaneum's remains are in much better shape, wood, furniture and even cloth was preserved.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurHb-PkWPSCFimKC2NkHURlo56U2zFYDVDcQC4Rh59aZjOQinyKHzBtTQuu0YadgnAqjiPpliKKLczxY5D2V_2DmVtQbkMjPOHSOvEivK6ISejbff8Hm9_v0KHCVnd5FW1UiC68_g-pQ/s1600-h/h1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351657265950543170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurHb-PkWPSCFimKC2NkHURlo56U2zFYDVDcQC4Rh59aZjOQinyKHzBtTQuu0YadgnAqjiPpliKKLczxY5D2V_2DmVtQbkMjPOHSOvEivK6ISejbff8Hm9_v0KHCVnd5FW1UiC68_g-pQ/s400/h1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Looking down over the ruins.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V2_p6z5w9WglZd07dhpEJPFEvzukXA8pFNlXobS7fxJ70sCl8_u06tC2tOtyrIe42usGwOR7CFC18tpTRJ8xM593DuitFfbSfnfnITV03MV1RU-Zic3nwZqdM-ZMQkJwkt3EXGBdyMU/s1600-h/h2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351657264191898946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V2_p6z5w9WglZd07dhpEJPFEvzukXA8pFNlXobS7fxJ70sCl8_u06tC2tOtyrIe42usGwOR7CFC18tpTRJ8xM593DuitFfbSfnfnITV03MV1RU-Zic3nwZqdM-ZMQkJwkt3EXGBdyMU/s400/h2.jpg" border="0" /></a> The wall on my right shows the height to which Herculaneum has been buried over the years.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigicaYVuTpSkVKxgjNy5YGLAuE2PWeWKKDaOATRjyDDsHtVcCKJhTIkIUyy9JtUF0R1cZd2ow8hq-X84n1jIbuSQuBPVNupsdiM-1wcmfYh61wFptYhChw5uinjEfHRcuCQMQtcGJMYEM/s1600-h/h3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351657261271231522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigicaYVuTpSkVKxgjNy5YGLAuE2PWeWKKDaOATRjyDDsHtVcCKJhTIkIUyy9JtUF0R1cZd2ow8hq-X84n1jIbuSQuBPVNupsdiM-1wcmfYh61wFptYhChw5uinjEfHRcuCQMQtcGJMYEM/s400/h3.jpg" border="0" /></a> The hole in the cliff is one of the vaults which was probably used as a warehouse. Most of the remains of residents killed in the euruption were found in these vaults where they gathered to try to find safety during the eruption.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXy0DNu1OFUbyvCYtapHHotHHov5PwU3_ZF8RD_Cr97DiR7VGhGzxmz3XrnPlL9RtooIvZWVFxee46vORsB7I3IDdTcs6wqLpKS1Lg9qk0nsHW-PuUJsaQEUlzK-_UYT7pF-EBq7nDX7U/s1600-h/h4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351657257346723442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXy0DNu1OFUbyvCYtapHHotHHov5PwU3_ZF8RD_Cr97DiR7VGhGzxmz3XrnPlL9RtooIvZWVFxee46vORsB7I3IDdTcs6wqLpKS1Lg9qk0nsHW-PuUJsaQEUlzK-_UYT7pF-EBq7nDX7U/s400/h4.jpg" border="0" /></a> A garden.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoAqOWO2EO-CXxEZexh3f1yo-SuLEOlA8D1Oqfm74BmNFH7FdE_XvFLlUB1iNYIdtNZoZWd-oLVW8bC0T9s3K3LEHg3_0cTIlY63TCHs4uQ3ldu0E2N4q3SxtScSqsgh4CknvAT9Ff9k/s1600-h/h5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351657253961011618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpoAqOWO2EO-CXxEZexh3f1yo-SuLEOlA8D1Oqfm74BmNFH7FdE_XvFLlUB1iNYIdtNZoZWd-oLVW8bC0T9s3K3LEHg3_0cTIlY63TCHs4uQ3ldu0E2N4q3SxtScSqsgh4CknvAT9Ff9k/s400/h5.jpg" border="0" /></a> Inside of a house, this bronze statue was found in this home and is believed to be of the home's owner. I wonder what happened to him? Did he escape?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQJpBBEBLRJOXxI0Ao-wiMaEe27Q_FXPhRp0Q1kvRskewl6Qg_c0TuOsCOOa30DPJ5aViyBhkbdZPKZJQTAAQ7U3PYwF4RSm5iTtqibOJ4ECu_2TtJAKsEcbHaro5EYt7U7kd8B2oMJE/s1600-h/h6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351659230387071810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQJpBBEBLRJOXxI0Ao-wiMaEe27Q_FXPhRp0Q1kvRskewl6Qg_c0TuOsCOOa30DPJ5aViyBhkbdZPKZJQTAAQ7U3PYwF4RSm5iTtqibOJ4ECu_2TtJAKsEcbHaro5EYt7U7kd8B2oMJE/s400/h6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Inside of a house.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_3wGPSaFnazReTI5oc1An4aEN5KOC-02tWOperQgjd-LTsCakrtpfY3YePzp5uAJ3XAJQJTXokPHOu2rAR7d0R6A9MFwVtm0bZiy_IgK6Fhy8kcQzn7tbKL51q55UxK2iyuDpYXmrNs/s1600-h/h7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351659225125970738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_3wGPSaFnazReTI5oc1An4aEN5KOC-02tWOperQgjd-LTsCakrtpfY3YePzp5uAJ3XAJQJTXokPHOu2rAR7d0R6A9MFwVtm0bZiy_IgK6Fhy8kcQzn7tbKL51q55UxK2iyuDpYXmrNs/s400/h7.jpg" border="0" /></a> Remains of wooden beds in a bedroom.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3udyjXV_lzzBZeKU1zt3kp1YNEOzYpde-ZrSGF-ygCLrdIqAXKgUWTkWps87IxD8RKliHkTfP6pcgHVnRri5afIB1Q8ZHZzpKQttrTK_cvPOcB8JL-FD04YKswXdWxRCeARPOC5mmf84/s1600-h/h8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351659222838436130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3udyjXV_lzzBZeKU1zt3kp1YNEOzYpde-ZrSGF-ygCLrdIqAXKgUWTkWps87IxD8RKliHkTfP6pcgHVnRri5afIB1Q8ZHZzpKQttrTK_cvPOcB8JL-FD04YKswXdWxRCeARPOC5mmf84/s400/h8.jpg" border="0" /></a> A beautiful private temple.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9bmheep-0inJKbWEymqw2vGxTeay4bBWVlT1lrn6iH-tSNPIwFuwq_OyT0xMgwwgLlVz-MI7pzeBcp_BLwZ67ceAWjV_FTa5HgHHlBeIAYcQ9idUafejPq9wpoBPK8P13K4g29BMzUc/s1600-h/h9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351659219345554850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9bmheep-0inJKbWEymqw2vGxTeay4bBWVlT1lrn6iH-tSNPIwFuwq_OyT0xMgwwgLlVz-MI7pzeBcp_BLwZ67ceAWjV_FTa5HgHHlBeIAYcQ9idUafejPq9wpoBPK8P13K4g29BMzUc/s400/h9.jpg" border="0" /></a> A beautiful inner courtyard with stairs to the second floor.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XADVAjvb2mQP_BoROV2BGAwMooG-dGLjaRDkHpQDb_HMKVpB8G2EJwSyTORxyNAzpd26XYNKgSU45J4bEjw4bgRgKVc_Jo22jmEhIP5D0NRUi6ezEnKOXhxZ-MLGDyodks30rk4059o/s1600-h/h13.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351659216632213298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XADVAjvb2mQP_BoROV2BGAwMooG-dGLjaRDkHpQDb_HMKVpB8G2EJwSyTORxyNAzpd26XYNKgSU45J4bEjw4bgRgKVc_Jo22jmEhIP5D0NRUi6ezEnKOXhxZ-MLGDyodks30rk4059o/s400/h13.jpg" border="0" /></a> A wonderful tiled floor.</div><div><br /></div><div>What a day!<br /><br /><br /><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com128tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-40975370755684077832009-06-24T08:24:00.000-07:002009-06-24T09:03:41.036-07:00Traveler Explores The Tiber RiverUp early again. I tried to tell the Girls that Rome wasn't built in a day, but they didn't listen...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TgzK1VtkyjYDAMMCUkOo6naZGlpSDuY5xPhxMtGLQ-e4wHndTs-6IkJnF0am8KtxlSjQVL405wATqO2Dl0UOd1Q-PbzOea-eoyc6HZVJZexuk6fp48RVrDzPQZLhaQUUBHEq4B_Pjos/s1600-h/Video+398+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915572016931330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TgzK1VtkyjYDAMMCUkOo6naZGlpSDuY5xPhxMtGLQ-e4wHndTs-6IkJnF0am8KtxlSjQVL405wATqO2Dl0UOd1Q-PbzOea-eoyc6HZVJZexuk6fp48RVrDzPQZLhaQUUBHEq4B_Pjos/s400/Video+398+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> First stop, the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bocca_della_Verit%C3%A0"><strong><em>Boca Della Verita</em></strong></a><strong><em>,</em></strong> The Mouth of Truth. Before I knew what it was, Sally told me she had put a piece of candy in the mouth and told me to look for it. "<em>Where is it sally, I can't see anything in here..."</em><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEt0FdQ7v_BfYkewFXXHAWhhQAjQ6mgdK6l_84uw8ZaeHfGAZUekqPJ8jKUuoWdV18e_iAIFYAjgqgWZ6j6coXU6QLGpLZQGV-3tcq9vz9T4gJbR8PVP2mFMbHn9PVFB4fm76EcnJiVCk/s1600-h/Video+398+00m+04s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915565616388722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEt0FdQ7v_BfYkewFXXHAWhhQAjQ6mgdK6l_84uw8ZaeHfGAZUekqPJ8jKUuoWdV18e_iAIFYAjgqgWZ6j6coXU6QLGpLZQGV-3tcq9vz9T4gJbR8PVP2mFMbHn9PVFB4fm76EcnJiVCk/s400/Video+398+00m+04s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Then, I realized what she was doing...</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>It was only later, that I learned that the mouth is supposed to bite off the hand of someone who is lying. It didn't bite me but I couldn't watch when Sally put her hand inside...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9PzWihP0UKT6cnKhHAKc2BPPtFS_kDujJH6onEP8_dr19qdx7E_qZTZkL3CkK_EZatCxwsSOUwz8PEvM4KoUkelG4w8Fnxe7U_mdOfNGKFQKlkwHLrnoBqS8x2-tVTAc71ejD4pFPHA/s1600-h/Video+399+00m+04s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915567845666802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD9PzWihP0UKT6cnKhHAKc2BPPtFS_kDujJH6onEP8_dr19qdx7E_qZTZkL3CkK_EZatCxwsSOUwz8PEvM4KoUkelG4w8Fnxe7U_mdOfNGKFQKlkwHLrnoBqS8x2-tVTAc71ejD4pFPHA/s400/Video+399+00m+04s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is inside of the Church, <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_in_Cosmedin">Santa Maria in Cosmedin</a></strong>, built in the 6th Century. It is a more simply decorated church and so far my favorite...<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKwTuOWzmQci6c3FoCCqPXrHRFepCNTxXM9JrBMhh2PIBcA4iWx5cawY-eKnPyy5qh5E6X1BYbm3SZWPz1aN4keue-GP4mja4J_kq0pji_pu1DE8IEgTKsPP_3LGe60pvMDKzDA6k7yo/s1600-h/Video+401+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915556012738242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKwTuOWzmQci6c3FoCCqPXrHRFepCNTxXM9JrBMhh2PIBcA4iWx5cawY-eKnPyy5qh5E6X1BYbm3SZWPz1aN4keue-GP4mja4J_kq0pji_pu1DE8IEgTKsPP_3LGe60pvMDKzDA6k7yo/s400/Video+401+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> We walked along the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiber">Tiber River</a></strong>. Legend says that it was named after a king named Tiberinous Silvinus who drowned in the river. Tiber Island is a small island that was historically significant to the founding of Rome. The island provided safety to travelers on the old salt roads and created a safer place to cross the river.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCre_AEIkkdLbQfoYK-7cLMzUcC5uI6NRVrVqQinpfdd-v4hbWAuyw9ji6ivbIgDh3kktvubI3lWiOHmnq80wQGVElXioPA8uK-R6VShnd4wKT9wjfj2Z0qzb8SW0foekziwS8AJtXxI/s1600-h/Video+402+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915915635308162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCre_AEIkkdLbQfoYK-7cLMzUcC5uI6NRVrVqQinpfdd-v4hbWAuyw9ji6ivbIgDh3kktvubI3lWiOHmnq80wQGVElXioPA8uK-R6VShnd4wKT9wjfj2Z0qzb8SW0foekziwS8AJtXxI/s400/Video+402+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the remains of an ancient bridge, the Ponte Rotto which was built in the 2nd Century B.C . All that remains is this one section in the middle of the river. It's name simply means <em>Broken Bridge</em>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUZEhK16UM-v2aKHMxZfPMS3lOXGcrCZ-6idk_vA1fG5PY1OIj7YsbOSe3LC3F7vORrPaR6uOyYXxYpsxKkQTjDi9SdjrdEVP5RRcG6w66StwY-YGKqXeOjriq6C2f3BHcPMWDa9t6VM/s1600-h/Video+404+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915915643609794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUZEhK16UM-v2aKHMxZfPMS3lOXGcrCZ-6idk_vA1fG5PY1OIj7YsbOSe3LC3F7vORrPaR6uOyYXxYpsxKkQTjDi9SdjrdEVP5RRcG6w66StwY-YGKqXeOjriq6C2f3BHcPMWDa9t6VM/s400/Video+404+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> You can still see the cobblestones up on top.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhBu_Ph-4poND84sNNdOmy2VYWMUyhTVjLslea6qUnvGiPOWupAHEWIZcWXdJeiTrmIpUhw4QVf1qjM7kaQOmR1wPwMaUmBQuq9zP7_hLsN2gMqZsg5WjoMbVPF3OmtvErKLUEKNvVS0/s1600-h/Video+405+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915908475558466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLhBu_Ph-4poND84sNNdOmy2VYWMUyhTVjLslea6qUnvGiPOWupAHEWIZcWXdJeiTrmIpUhw4QVf1qjM7kaQOmR1wPwMaUmBQuq9zP7_hLsN2gMqZsg5WjoMbVPF3OmtvErKLUEKNvVS0/s400/Video+405+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> On the Tiber Island is this beautiful church of San Bartolomeo all'Isola. The church was built in the 10th Century. This is a statue of Saint Francis, who is the patron saint of animals. Both my girls wear a St. Francis medal around their necks to protect all of us at Shiloh.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjli2bn4orpVNxFaq4q2LCFtjI_PJxeddgei44hZGFN_lxR9oBTkIbgs1Vz0Wm_A_VfpMvwniF2VV4SqdU7hef1moNDRtbNjRG1_NsHKHfhdyAejU-cHD_GXYkXbYUz-jYpkZi9iM4cjSw/s1600-h/Video+406+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915903805725490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjli2bn4orpVNxFaq4q2LCFtjI_PJxeddgei44hZGFN_lxR9oBTkIbgs1Vz0Wm_A_VfpMvwniF2VV4SqdU7hef1moNDRtbNjRG1_NsHKHfhdyAejU-cHD_GXYkXbYUz-jYpkZi9iM4cjSw/s400/Video+406+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The church was built on the site of a Temple from the year 293 B.C.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64Dzg80PHNk_C-zKCKPGqJyPgYkGF1ChtQNOyFokxToisWdqmit77FTiavd4xiAMAdc4_fIZv76osXhykmXAUzMsGoRbkaL55SO9u-pPQyOzuW_b6gkn8UUBLhGe_Za5a0VNxVST5E0M/s1600-h/Video+407+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350915906798424946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64Dzg80PHNk_C-zKCKPGqJyPgYkGF1ChtQNOyFokxToisWdqmit77FTiavd4xiAMAdc4_fIZv76osXhykmXAUzMsGoRbkaL55SO9u-pPQyOzuW_b6gkn8UUBLhGe_Za5a0VNxVST5E0M/s400/Video+407+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is the oldest bridge in Rome, the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pons_Fabricius">Ponte Fabricio</a></strong>. It was built in 62 B.C and has been in continous use ever since!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYJVV01dxY2CNbJasogqZB-KBATp2M16rIIS4MaTeT7QXqMnokFgk538GwRDmlZC42mYtTOyEGclxnb-Pde2zoX0N_fNbKy6SnI8Cajx6_SisrtJ8SFchiSLYZeMsiM2lkN6RP61qcSE/s1600-h/Video+410+00m+04s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350916173786872082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYJVV01dxY2CNbJasogqZB-KBATp2M16rIIS4MaTeT7QXqMnokFgk538GwRDmlZC42mYtTOyEGclxnb-Pde2zoX0N_fNbKy6SnI8Cajx6_SisrtJ8SFchiSLYZeMsiM2lkN6RP61qcSE/s400/Video+410+00m+04s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Later on we visited <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Navona"><strong>Piazza Navona.</strong></a> Here is Bernini's Fountain, the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piazza_Navona">Fontana Dei Quattro Fiumi</a></strong>, the Fountain of the Four Rivers. It's beautiful and one of my favorites.<strong><br /></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQlD_Xm7z1FJvAKH7o9P2aUHR7sVW7DIzihqem2Hg5RcnFPOq3Sh60TP63WOgFOJiY1vCRsLo2ZV6PfhP1Ehnt6TGIhINwKANQiZ7fMFBNQsP8FeAZiFKRsdVFxwno3n5ob9M2bpYsIo/s1600-h/Video+410+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350916166715744498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQlD_Xm7z1FJvAKH7o9P2aUHR7sVW7DIzihqem2Hg5RcnFPOq3Sh60TP63WOgFOJiY1vCRsLo2ZV6PfhP1Ehnt6TGIhINwKANQiZ7fMFBNQsP8FeAZiFKRsdVFxwno3n5ob9M2bpYsIo/s400/Video+410+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> I like the Dove up on top of the Egyption obelisk.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufq4m9hPhuGBxc-CUoFtIh_ZTkqzBVnuoODxnsKxPkB7-dyTtklQwUptZ-y5eCdeZ5Dmo8-Kz18990CiDeG2AfMnTPs7v6l5Su4cD6Y0dJCmsadYSgxaDXUe8WJZku4fBAJbvGkLnJfQ/s1600-h/Video+411+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350916161824663954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufq4m9hPhuGBxc-CUoFtIh_ZTkqzBVnuoODxnsKxPkB7-dyTtklQwUptZ-y5eCdeZ5Dmo8-Kz18990CiDeG2AfMnTPs7v6l5Su4cD6Y0dJCmsadYSgxaDXUe8WJZku4fBAJbvGkLnJfQ/s400/Video+411+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Bernini portrayed four major rivers, the Nile, the Ghangis, the Plate, and the Danube. Here is the statue for the Nile, see how his face is covered? It's to show that the source of the Nile was still unknown.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>What a exhausting, but fun, day. We walked miles and miles. And, it's not over yet...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-16424604695931972702009-06-23T03:34:00.000-07:002009-06-23T04:16:43.211-07:00The Roman Cats<div>Today we visited the area where Julius Ceasar was assasinated in 44 B.C. It is called the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largo_di_Torre_Argentina"><strong>Largo di Torre Argentina.</strong></a> It is believed that he was killed on the steps of Theatre of Pompey. While Marc Antony was anxiously waiting to warn Ceasar of an assasination plot in the Forum, Ceasar was intercepted by a group of Senators and lured into a room in the Theater. It was here that he was stabbed.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0bZB9PQ02BNtgxrlyNAf_FhIfnbF3vfeDu15_LbQVaaMO7-cg7MCoOk68KHmxKA3-VqMEqzX-f0lTosCe4x_1QJ1l8czcV0Z8y2Tw8uS74__v1eWK-PdB6aebPTOt_p0BYpaJQfQw0w/s1600-h/Video+359+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472475005306146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO0bZB9PQ02BNtgxrlyNAf_FhIfnbF3vfeDu15_LbQVaaMO7-cg7MCoOk68KHmxKA3-VqMEqzX-f0lTosCe4x_1QJ1l8czcV0Z8y2Tw8uS74__v1eWK-PdB6aebPTOt_p0BYpaJQfQw0w/s400/Video+359+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the square where it is said he was killed.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nf_Em3etn6EyHOVKV4K-XKYlvdPVRXy8n4MGVRUe0WEVJP2jIl6kxgyH6r6CrtNJSAHvDFK5TUJUjVOv_s6peQeDUlYvjtqH4qK5_0zQQpYAw5-fs6DnGXdwi0GIE67-wQDUPrwwhKI/s1600-h/Video+361+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472469821907074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nf_Em3etn6EyHOVKV4K-XKYlvdPVRXy8n4MGVRUe0WEVJP2jIl6kxgyH6r6CrtNJSAHvDFK5TUJUjVOv_s6peQeDUlYvjtqH4qK5_0zQQpYAw5-fs6DnGXdwi0GIE67-wQDUPrwwhKI/s400/Video+361+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Is this part of the Theater?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFqkfWkyM4Wg3FSikbcTIe2CuvvNUQu5Jzo1tv2RqSyrXttqNwx18Q6Y0oHHjz8uCKJNhbHD2bzfkBIkE-KU0RbNrXAgif3gDcay-McYsmmvMhBq2SPmEw61RX2f9pC-jsAi0_NzswPc/s1600-h/Video+362+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472458607987906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnFqkfWkyM4Wg3FSikbcTIe2CuvvNUQu5Jzo1tv2RqSyrXttqNwx18Q6Y0oHHjz8uCKJNhbHD2bzfkBIkE-KU0RbNrXAgif3gDcay-McYsmmvMhBq2SPmEw61RX2f9pC-jsAi0_NzswPc/s400/Video+362+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Not only is this a place of historical value, but it is also the home to the well know <strong><a href="http://www.romancats.com/index_eng.php">Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary</a></strong>! You can see cats lounging around in the ruins and lots of people come to watch them. Here are some laying in the shade of the marble blocks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO1Yt4SqtNHbZ6AwuuMjTz4X1781kKJMZDfVitonNNZdDb86rAHRDkmtFD4G1LFxhDCgdHJDyXyNwT32lfoFaExUKXz6Rt0R8vlatof5NcXD5boKpyuypMleS35lUEkd6XDcIC88MAMo/s1600-h/Video+363+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472453569312898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUO1Yt4SqtNHbZ6AwuuMjTz4X1781kKJMZDfVitonNNZdDb86rAHRDkmtFD4G1LFxhDCgdHJDyXyNwT32lfoFaExUKXz6Rt0R8vlatof5NcXD5boKpyuypMleS35lUEkd6XDcIC88MAMo/s400/Video+363+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> There is one on the steps!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqX5wLssDcBfifsHFLG0oFSpe_NjOem1imf9UvOkhMFO5daqg2Xjd-BcOkNX_pfre81vUIunF-4Of4cb5odebGGo0gdm8duiaKTSaJaJckplxetolkPxBCnEjO1tSHFFZX35QBc9ByIdA/s1600-h/Video+366+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472914564309874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqX5wLssDcBfifsHFLG0oFSpe_NjOem1imf9UvOkhMFO5daqg2Xjd-BcOkNX_pfre81vUIunF-4Of4cb5odebGGo0gdm8duiaKTSaJaJckplxetolkPxBCnEjO1tSHFFZX35QBc9ByIdA/s400/Video+366+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sally went and played with that one, I hope she is careful and doesn't drop him like she did with <em>you know who</em>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RBIrsQ83swP7I5KUwAb5idsZFPUGcMEEbBdciTqjYL8LTVeWSEAvKPdEvsHGuDJGkcJ2EZh7bqwG0W2TZ4eryJUbQr07CR1NFjHL9forf7Wqu-1RQReHkBE5yKWD3qJzKrHc-OiL1UM/s1600-h/Video+368+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472910301776930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RBIrsQ83swP7I5KUwAb5idsZFPUGcMEEbBdciTqjYL8LTVeWSEAvKPdEvsHGuDJGkcJ2EZh7bqwG0W2TZ4eryJUbQr07CR1NFjHL9forf7Wqu-1RQReHkBE5yKWD3qJzKrHc-OiL1UM/s400/Video+368+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> We went inside of the Sanctuary. Here are two cats eating some breakfast.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLH8Txa-s5UOma-RaxUuzo7-zy0uGvYFbhbuEKBncZhv930qyb8weU4o5lfKkRQjZmhWqV3U1yDFSaAVDu1v0u0M0miNBSxFulJPKRCKdncsf4IJTk2BYKPgwltfIKKox-EVXGsC0XfcY/s1600-h/Video+374+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472908589291826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLH8Txa-s5UOma-RaxUuzo7-zy0uGvYFbhbuEKBncZhv930qyb8weU4o5lfKkRQjZmhWqV3U1yDFSaAVDu1v0u0M0miNBSxFulJPKRCKdncsf4IJTk2BYKPgwltfIKKox-EVXGsC0XfcY/s400/Video+374+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is <em>Bloody Mary</em>, she likes to scratch! Every cat has a name and is brought in from the ruins to be spayed or nuetered and evaluated. Those that can find new homes are available for adoption. They have many older and crippled cats that are available for Long Distance Adoptions with a monthly support fee.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKUQSgTk1J7LYzHIvl0d2vV2vivEwoI54mqrHwfy9TBjqnO-9OcHDij1uDbBw5MBRsdvSrIVNOQ9Dwd9-CEP7JYhrNBI9XE09FT9a_e60scfN_TJEQtc6HiB-HnZsad6nL4282WrkHO8/s1600-h/Video+376+00m+06s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472906134253634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKUQSgTk1J7LYzHIvl0d2vV2vivEwoI54mqrHwfy9TBjqnO-9OcHDij1uDbBw5MBRsdvSrIVNOQ9Dwd9-CEP7JYhrNBI9XE09FT9a_e60scfN_TJEQtc6HiB-HnZsad6nL4282WrkHO8/s400/Video+376+00m+06s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This sweet guy has neurologic problems, but he is happy and well loved in the Sanctaury.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfV__BqOOlLfUAdFRlkaXGOOzZ5zdJRrAgR0uTcs1WuAoN0yfZ5ERNMjIO7370aJpRrtWMjldd0bOEnaEELH8t_HsapPcFsuB7zZ6WqicIvTr6bOx_YW90XIxQzra_8ILapFOuxrxhEo0/s1600-h/Video+370+00m+10s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350472899603103410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfV__BqOOlLfUAdFRlkaXGOOzZ5zdJRrAgR0uTcs1WuAoN0yfZ5ERNMjIO7370aJpRrtWMjldd0bOEnaEELH8t_HsapPcFsuB7zZ6WqicIvTr6bOx_YW90XIxQzra_8ILapFOuxrxhEo0/s400/Video+370+00m+10s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a kitten that someone dumped near the square. Irresponsible people regularly dump unwanted cats and kittens here. This puts a lot of strain on the Sanctuary. Why not check out their website and donate something? All the cats are welcome and loved and get any needed vet care. The Sanctuary runs only on donations and they can use the help.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_oUdiZN8GX7od9tcvOTvYp_ozv3TjDerPZAmvXwnBAsT34IcF5j0fV8KWUbI4D1PoTPqlAm1fCxbv1b_qouaKsgjBtO7NiBn2N2xQ8iFdKiTLmEhFu45wQeJm_XOAR2dbdDJHJgfAkI/s1600-h/Video+383+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350473443852366290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_oUdiZN8GX7od9tcvOTvYp_ozv3TjDerPZAmvXwnBAsT34IcF5j0fV8KWUbI4D1PoTPqlAm1fCxbv1b_qouaKsgjBtO7NiBn2N2xQ8iFdKiTLmEhFu45wQeJm_XOAR2dbdDJHJgfAkI/s400/Video+383+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sally and my friend, Preston, played with the cats in the Nursery, which is really the Hospital Ward.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZF1b2ukAra4shQUV2-0f7EfOcFfnoMZi1OjSdLCdC24dXUr0XeSxlJJv5bhM9gpOLWNc6wEwxB4s_3DIoEuWSDyVNAg4VwMRqYjj7TPJdppGWJK4AqE7vKzPu9W5u9vf2NV0e85EG_Y/s1600-h/Video+377+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350473440294098882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZF1b2ukAra4shQUV2-0f7EfOcFfnoMZi1OjSdLCdC24dXUr0XeSxlJJv5bhM9gpOLWNc6wEwxB4s_3DIoEuWSDyVNAg4VwMRqYjj7TPJdppGWJK4AqE7vKzPu9W5u9vf2NV0e85EG_Y/s400/Video+377+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jill and Tony "adopted" three cats. This is <em>Flavia</em> who is very afraid of people due to abuse. She had to have both ears amputated due to cancer soon after she arrived at the Sanctaury. Once she is settled in and gains some trust, she will be allowed to roam freely like all the other cats. Once a cat is over it's health issues, thay are allowed to roam freely in and out of the Sanctuary, who still feeds them daily. The Sanctuary provides food for over 200 cats each day.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CDrZVGEBypnTeTrvwB2tI7pcQgPc3ePyO7uZBvUwgE833LL_nkJF5ZU2kLxhGOb-uIfnSnT6o04jElYt294Obccabrkg6PepwvpIdUAtana3lVZsuDAeq7wtsWIzHSPjtPKqRiYXuS8/s1600-h/Video+378+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350473435845921026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CDrZVGEBypnTeTrvwB2tI7pcQgPc3ePyO7uZBvUwgE833LL_nkJF5ZU2kLxhGOb-uIfnSnT6o04jElYt294Obccabrkg6PepwvpIdUAtana3lVZsuDAeq7wtsWIzHSPjtPKqRiYXuS8/s400/Video+378+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is <em>Spencer</em>, who is blind in both eyes. Jill and Tony "adopted" him as well.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiknGUaatHfM1MgSF-XSpAJputX8ZOCl-ae8HMVz9HHKq4dfx5XSdkV_gwZfd6nnoB6FfVw6DKYJyMDPvvuAtWMMKbq52bopJuUZNFWvDHjbkubi_6MP6GCtxHzHmxyr8Z20zlb_2XGZr0/s1600-h/rr.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350473431703614178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiknGUaatHfM1MgSF-XSpAJputX8ZOCl-ae8HMVz9HHKq4dfx5XSdkV_gwZfd6nnoB6FfVw6DKYJyMDPvvuAtWMMKbq52bopJuUZNFWvDHjbkubi_6MP6GCtxHzHmxyr8Z20zlb_2XGZr0/s400/rr.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is <em>Gene Kelly</em>, named for his long legs. One of his hind legs is paralyzed, but he still gets around and is a real character. Jill and Tony "adopted" him until a real home comes along for him. They even had a cat a few years ago who they named <em>Tony Curtis</em>. He was rehabilitated and adopted out to a new home.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>It's so cool to see these cats laying among the rubble and ruins of this historic area. If you ever get to Rome, please do come here to see the cats! Or, think about a Long Distance Adoption like we did.</div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-63624005158899323502009-06-21T11:48:00.000-07:002009-06-22T14:55:57.128-07:00Traveler Explores the Roman ForumFirst off this morning, we stopped by The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_Maximus"><strong>Circus Maximus</strong> </a>which is located between the Aventine and the Palatine Hills in Rome. This was the HUGE arena where the Romans watched and bet on chariot Races.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861357190209250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6P8Vs7SpLvsj2Uys7duQuQXYPgc68-HYvtXEuQwmDmlHuQ1EoWEPmd5Wc-alNZe7hhUAoMbOnvgULNvMfNMcxA92lCWJ-51VpLUcRJBDJ8N1UJBolID7QAlDPWHiYprc6ymfXCo6x2GU/s400/Video+257+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /> Remember the movie, <em>Ben Hur</em>? This is where they would have raced. The Circus Maximus could seat more than 270,000 people!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861361759869730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRh-gUzKBKRqgDKX014eVSjP6kl9dunNTum1ZWGOxDAPgkU0aiRtwKy7J4Qn63KAiMnCEiDMkdyPDo8OjHZ09hvlhRCzxisOMJ5Ptm_1OYv-wTmwrljFIOJ2_dAlh_JlO2K9fQ1HDLXE/s400/Video+257+00m+14s.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Behind are the remains of Emperor <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domitian">Domitian's</a></strong> palace. </p><p>Next, we explored the Roman Forum. This was originally a a marshy area between the Palatine and the Capitaline Hills of Rome which was drained in the 7th century B.C.<br /><br />The Forum became the business center of Rome, like a City Center would be today. It was filled with temples to the Gods, as well as business buildings, including the Senate.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQFyjTbgCbK8XPP6Et88OQnSnesYDPSUp2_WH9Tco1K0DBQEEXmoneETGaiCl8XmZWD1l2YPkuWYx8tTKpsnweOyV5RRH340U4LoHAyDV8sn6Wt_4gqU6PKaqI7TQ9QpHLdV8VhfEi48/s1600-h/Video+276+00m+00s.jpg"></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861354319164114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQFyjTbgCbK8XPP6Et88OQnSnesYDPSUp2_WH9Tco1K0DBQEEXmoneETGaiCl8XmZWD1l2YPkuWYx8tTKpsnweOyV5RRH340U4LoHAyDV8sn6Wt_4gqU6PKaqI7TQ9QpHLdV8VhfEi48/s400/Video+276+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Titus"><strong>Arch of Titus</strong> </a>which was built in 70 A.D. It was built to commemorate the sacking of Jeruselum in that year. It has become a symbol of anti-semitism and you are actually allowed to spit on the arch as you pass it! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3v3AOOaz1hOZ-51Wd33lQ_gmo1WLdNs0D16NDOGsQ6T7cZp9Xun4VMDeD5NnmQ09E7WehVP3oDNhEI4Ft6u9SFyRIuFoGxuk2AUFwkG2tX4MFVFHOAVigqkML74WIuQuPF9382JFK4AE/s1600-h/Video+278+00m+00s.jpg"> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861831580958914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3v3AOOaz1hOZ-51Wd33lQ_gmo1WLdNs0D16NDOGsQ6T7cZp9Xun4VMDeD5NnmQ09E7WehVP3oDNhEI4Ft6u9SFyRIuFoGxuk2AUFwkG2tX4MFVFHOAVigqkML74WIuQuPF9382JFK4AE/s400/Video+278+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Caesar"><strong>Temple of Ceasar</strong></a> which was built on the spot where Julius Ceasar's body was cremated after his assasination. It was constructed in 42 B.C. by Ceasar's heir Octavian who later became known as Augustus. </p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI0yFa45aNWRQCH1KerZJZ1A1iYElCUaUeve5gIvs74ayITrbJwal2CvtThxI-JKVTnJvMLCbMUUcf1LsgHUPoi7IfxBKzbV1cRBkUfjRAlWH0mrOHcJeYjXAifNPvWH8oLJdJJph4lU/s1600-h/Video+277+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861827729451650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI0yFa45aNWRQCH1KerZJZ1A1iYElCUaUeve5gIvs74ayITrbJwal2CvtThxI-JKVTnJvMLCbMUUcf1LsgHUPoi7IfxBKzbV1cRBkUfjRAlWH0mrOHcJeYjXAifNPvWH8oLJdJJph4lU/s400/Video+277+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This shrine is where Ceasar's body laid. Flowers and offerings are still left in his memory...</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTq-S2chhoUGkylBQsaFRga0zDiR7NgSlLb5p580dQQ0vYFbjKFL7Doh5gvXt3D4JljobluzkEe9x9g0MNYKJ4QCthTgte-Fzr4SNS9WZ91f1FxJHkEkySrUAzg9kMLq1kHh79nuoW-A/s1600-h/Video+279+00m+04s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861823451048562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTq-S2chhoUGkylBQsaFRga0zDiR7NgSlLb5p580dQQ0vYFbjKFL7Doh5gvXt3D4JljobluzkEe9x9g0MNYKJ4QCthTgte-Fzr4SNS9WZ91f1FxJHkEkySrUAzg9kMLq1kHh79nuoW-A/s400/Video+279+00m+04s.jpg" border="0" /></a>These are the remaining pillars from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Castor_and_Pollux"><strong>Temple of Castor and Pollux.</strong></a> They are also known as the Gemini Twins and are actually the Gods of Horsemanship. I think the girls would have worshipped here in the old days... </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TvpqURWr9eOTQ8R7boDvqi_2CgVSRySCjJBOybVclcU7_tEMSe7-CWIGiS0UXBh9U4MGoQ4tb2Ud_W63KYV-_1ytChnIyFFrc5ixTcWyGJNtoBpjYK0Makxnr315akW4sCzjjuKMJNw/s1600-h/Video+281+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349861820954432546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_TvpqURWr9eOTQ8R7boDvqi_2CgVSRySCjJBOybVclcU7_tEMSe7-CWIGiS0UXBh9U4MGoQ4tb2Ud_W63KYV-_1ytChnIyFFrc5ixTcWyGJNtoBpjYK0Makxnr315akW4sCzjjuKMJNw/s400/Video+281+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here is the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Vesta">Temple of Vesta.</a></strong> The Vestel Virgins (the highest Roman Priestesses) watched over the sacred flame in this temple.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVWdzutxdDJTqLQ6-IzduM2FGdk3Ab86vF_1UQn4XJbbXBQ8UUcofn_ZzTalw2Jx10yStk9Wt2b8L842r2op5o246h-XdTZ4_FWxJ1FPpFrQBQ1T7DBwYDfwzx7hAPK3UX2l3zbJfNpg/s1600-h/Video+282+00m+08s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862305369601074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVWdzutxdDJTqLQ6-IzduM2FGdk3Ab86vF_1UQn4XJbbXBQ8UUcofn_ZzTalw2Jx10yStk9Wt2b8L842r2op5o246h-XdTZ4_FWxJ1FPpFrQBQ1T7DBwYDfwzx7hAPK3UX2l3zbJfNpg/s400/Video+282+00m+08s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the House of the Vestel Virgins. It must have been beautiful and you can still see the three sacred pools...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOBVNsXPWewkB3CsZsvbDEDPmrwFQu9z4LwJ1S0MNMkUaY2-IJ4_lHKZweXiY261taM9CuPl7LVYNJlLGeXValmVCK7PDv9qrwPFy4HdSZgYIu5ujR9haLIYqnVhrhFcOB0AbTyEuyMk/s1600-h/Video+285+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862301683502274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiOBVNsXPWewkB3CsZsvbDEDPmrwFQu9z4LwJ1S0MNMkUaY2-IJ4_lHKZweXiY261taM9CuPl7LVYNJlLGeXValmVCK7PDv9qrwPFy4HdSZgYIu5ujR9haLIYqnVhrhFcOB0AbTyEuyMk/s400/Video+285+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The floor of the Senate building, which was known as the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curia_Julia">Curia</a></strong>. It was built in 44 B.C. by Julius Ceasar. In the 7th Century, it was turned into a church, which saved it from ruin.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aMZQ0bLZ9KWDn8p_twqM9ahyphenhyphendzqT7VdjDTAoYlklYzwP2jqm8laz2VFSoNDNwwyz0hyphenhyphen_kf5Sj71iCf2Wyjet_ZC13ksBD16ZEEiPIptinoJk65jNAif07hi5wohkEk1CioE-VqJiiak/s1600-h/Video+288+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862293079854082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2aMZQ0bLZ9KWDn8p_twqM9ahyphenhyphendzqT7VdjDTAoYlklYzwP2jqm8laz2VFSoNDNwwyz0hyphenhyphen_kf5Sj71iCf2Wyjet_ZC13ksBD16ZEEiPIptinoJk65jNAif07hi5wohkEk1CioE-VqJiiak/s400/Video+288+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Some remains of the marble which would have covered the walls.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnnSmHCoCHrubdA77SWT58eRtXgPiN5J3za31SaFvoGxWZzPLy7c_dOPok4RG7pakZXXs733VoZEvRrU47YVesf23vLVntbuUhOykmgqgkT6wNcou26EUQkr0IlELXYnVfnD2vy8SzRs/s1600-h/Video+289+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862289090959810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEnnSmHCoCHrubdA77SWT58eRtXgPiN5J3za31SaFvoGxWZzPLy7c_dOPok4RG7pakZXXs733VoZEvRrU47YVesf23vLVntbuUhOykmgqgkT6wNcou26EUQkr0IlELXYnVfnD2vy8SzRs/s400/Video+289+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Saturn">Temple of Saturn</a></strong>, whose remaining Portico is the oldest structure in the area dating from between 498-501 B.C.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LE8fZIpf-u_GjQOXC_Ns2x4WNdBRRHbFH2rxi1aZkW1IrNrHoGQYVz30XAxkslnizBrZniTKHk7-qyHwuYawugqIc51jiDbJS19DUGJ4UhjiaGNec9UeBEpNx8lTMEoexAvwjycl_zc/s1600-h/Video+290+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862801509080258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_LE8fZIpf-u_GjQOXC_Ns2x4WNdBRRHbFH2rxi1aZkW1IrNrHoGQYVz30XAxkslnizBrZniTKHk7-qyHwuYawugqIc51jiDbJS19DUGJ4UhjiaGNec9UeBEpNx8lTMEoexAvwjycl_zc/s400/Video+290+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a>The <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostra">Rostra</a></strong>, which was the public speaking platform. <em>"Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears..."<br /></em></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUHINqRqAVr542u9vscg6eBk1zABC3F696tRT_Ni0EgcPOhH-CDZFuRFBH71zM9QXoHKnWSw97OFvEKdbJ0yi8qrh-5vVczRUEVrb-pj5hiavAlZx0kT3pPpS9JgPTF4K48MNQ8nHMlk/s1600-h/Video+291+00m+06s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862799158886674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxUHINqRqAVr542u9vscg6eBk1zABC3F696tRT_Ni0EgcPOhH-CDZFuRFBH71zM9QXoHKnWSw97OFvEKdbJ0yi8qrh-5vVczRUEVrb-pj5hiavAlZx0kT3pPpS9JgPTF4K48MNQ8nHMlk/s400/Video+291+00m+06s.jpg" border="0" /></a> My favorite spot, the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilicus_Urbi">Umbilicus Urbi</a></strong>. This was the site from which all distances were measured from Rome. Rome was considered the center of the world and this place was the center of Rome.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m6yTsOp0CHj01dOAbr1U9U6_vgORW_bu4QR913I_Tni9vWHb5K8LUFPGxxYOwBziNJ-W37bSWIu6bZ1DstebXbg9A29SjHDFuY6VE0m70VNVAuGCBeeyjce__Zdjb_bNkfNIJYtB7bw/s1600-h/Video+284+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862793944216306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m6yTsOp0CHj01dOAbr1U9U6_vgORW_bu4QR913I_Tni9vWHb5K8LUFPGxxYOwBziNJ-W37bSWIu6bZ1DstebXbg9A29SjHDFuY6VE0m70VNVAuGCBeeyjce__Zdjb_bNkfNIJYtB7bw/s400/Video+284+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sally, who must have been delusional from all she had seen in the Forum, dropped me onto the cobbled street. Then, instead of picking me right up, she actually took a picture of me in this most embaressing position! I am keeping tabs on Sally and her treatment of me...</div><div><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnJFXcdov98kD8ecqYFFFZbiFx310DeTbby9dnwe3vBTnNJYy9Fl6-vSkREiJ5-Wm-W3tZ0pqIOlchrx8Lg4kY1YSQTjYfacrwNwNXNQrsSmB6ahh3MXKggY4zL-ZOC6uGnIDws-a5m4/s1600-h/Video+303+00m+08s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349862786683787218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDnJFXcdov98kD8ecqYFFFZbiFx310DeTbby9dnwe3vBTnNJYy9Fl6-vSkREiJ5-Wm-W3tZ0pqIOlchrx8Lg4kY1YSQTjYfacrwNwNXNQrsSmB6ahh3MXKggY4zL-ZOC6uGnIDws-a5m4/s400/Video+303+00m+08s.jpg" border="0" /></a>On our way out of the Forum, we stopped in the<strong> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamertine_Prison">Mamertine Prison</a></strong>. This scary place was first constructed around 640 B.C. and is said to be the place where Saint Peter and Saint Paul were held before they were crucified. Here is a small alter on the top floor.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVmjRR471myVptdIIknOuORdeIHDZ7NUMJXPwRRiItJ3qJt4M-UfDAb5tvo-YELSrJ7-w0BIjUAcuCwmhpgfLQOUbGm7_URq7bohbgokHogdCwHcnT6gcj3_tLXGJUHLCZntmG5WKy4c/s1600-h/Video+305+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349863088796777426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieVmjRR471myVptdIIknOuORdeIHDZ7NUMJXPwRRiItJ3qJt4M-UfDAb5tvo-YELSrJ7-w0BIjUAcuCwmhpgfLQOUbGm7_URq7bohbgokHogdCwHcnT6gcj3_tLXGJUHLCZntmG5WKy4c/s400/Video+305+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Then we went down below to where the prisioners were held. The prison was used for high ranking prisioners, like kings of vanquished countries. After being paraded through the streets of ancient Rome, they were held here until they were strangled in the cell and their bodies thrown into the sewer underneath the prison. What a horrible place this was...</div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSifMup730tZqit3e72kyAIshkBj-VEYQfyfG4DwtgL6kAeQYoTD3hqNeb1hX-vZc7WVZcDhVjgwd18k2K5s0yIE2J8qm0S41zd-SD1TUPtaWmcm0_mWjaG74bjp6dF-WmigZcCFzVs4/s1600-h/Video+307+00m+06s.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com115tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-56072545005263123832009-06-21T09:04:00.000-07:002009-06-21T09:40:28.897-07:00Traveler Visits the PantheonToday we explored the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheon,_Rome">Pantheon</a></strong>, the most well preserved of any of the ancient Roman temples. The Pantheon is a temple for all the Gods, the first temple built on this spot was constructed in 27 B.C. The Temple that we see today was constructed around 110 A.D.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812567775563074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BIF6YBS_uZvhpi-nkn86Tf48fwjGmBJW7qDyJp7_N_uAPxiJOS_P0hwGdRHLfDTm-43BYZRO4juHo1zaJKBFwf56zxXSnoBpoujFLZJzKFVbY9rU2KQhPVcK8JoYCAzo8ztrrylW8mQ/s400/Video+196+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /><br />There is a legend that the first King of Rome, Romulus, was last seen alive on this spot. It is said that a huge Eagle swept him up to the Heavens. (It is said that this is one of the reasons that the Romans used the Eagle as their symbol.) The original temple was built on what was then called, the Campus Martius, "the Fields of Mars". It was, at that time, outside of the city walls and was used for military training.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DTVCWk3_yXyGpVUZWhZLcaP3TwtVzLcQah2AbEnBbzuVBOeh2oOLgNr6rKbS1nmFxMgre_LphiJ9N7QMpkXcdyCnHTpHZlWt9PtLFQL60PM81lqD9OadvgpA6EQ1RHPsYZOYJCUtfQE/s1600-h/Video+197+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812563964871794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DTVCWk3_yXyGpVUZWhZLcaP3TwtVzLcQah2AbEnBbzuVBOeh2oOLgNr6rKbS1nmFxMgre_LphiJ9N7QMpkXcdyCnHTpHZlWt9PtLFQL60PM81lqD9OadvgpA6EQ1RHPsYZOYJCUtfQE/s400/Video+197+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a>The reason this ancient building survived intact was because a cross was placed here in 606 A.D. when it was consecrated as a Church. This saved it from abandonment and the destruction of it's beautiful marble.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7TDtaCiezfphq2WBxG6YmMGmSFfIPBwSibe6ymRfXF_7qRToNHDZHKOOLXSYJcSs4Vyly7Ew6y5wpGBvK4SO1KVGfQtC_AhKpeRSPY8B72m2ij_XDPfyIflL3qC3FqSNWgkmuohOPZI/s1600-h/Video+199+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812557516591106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7TDtaCiezfphq2WBxG6YmMGmSFfIPBwSibe6ymRfXF_7qRToNHDZHKOOLXSYJcSs4Vyly7Ew6y5wpGBvK4SO1KVGfQtC_AhKpeRSPY8B72m2ij_XDPfyIflL3qC3FqSNWgkmuohOPZI/s400/Video+199+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Pantheon is dedicated to Marcus Agrippa who founded the first temple on this spot in 27 B.C. Agrippa was a minister to Augustas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeY1qImXCWXjMeYpXm33jjdwpF26YfKtgmG7BZ-_1Ems8TNtgPO3EgH6-rcXiXb_voaOuCTsai98EP_Mzp7IYOk5g2ttUn9Vx-H4YEJmynqZW8YL7d0KSFT6jO5GIdCqPvzrG5nSxjuI/s1600-h/Video+201+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812554005014162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeY1qImXCWXjMeYpXm33jjdwpF26YfKtgmG7BZ-_1Ems8TNtgPO3EgH6-rcXiXb_voaOuCTsai98EP_Mzp7IYOk5g2ttUn9Vx-H4YEJmynqZW8YL7d0KSFT6jO5GIdCqPvzrG5nSxjuI/s400/Video+201+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the original bronze door!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2F0K0NpvfcQ3j7hUoZ57onuYvvI33Sr15dyoFUwMEDjI4QrC7vlO4Ch_wSijfL5__WmH9wPkO-cFmoBy2ChK2Eb9zPkkKHQ0bOMqYmcTLJMBhKQ6FmEr5dDODlXEO2GKf442tUpsJVw/s1600-h/Video+203+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812556035046786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2F0K0NpvfcQ3j7hUoZ57onuYvvI33Sr15dyoFUwMEDjI4QrC7vlO4Ch_wSijfL5__WmH9wPkO-cFmoBy2ChK2Eb9zPkkKHQ0bOMqYmcTLJMBhKQ6FmEr5dDODlXEO2GKf442tUpsJVw/s400/Video+203+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the Oculus, the hole in the roof which lets in light. It is sometimes said that the hole represents the gateway to Heaven where Romulus left the earth.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZzK45a2ffw7kKSaeKChd-qMiB8o8h6l_D_FGrr6Kt3of3BouODofwPixGoDEhTKLtQsA0TfZ88wFUfgKFK7C5G1SuOOWcQj3UpkLAHBOLq9j0RHcj-SQDhbjcRlg9WNmQ6VogsLnCkI/s1600-h/Video+205+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812793620459554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJZzK45a2ffw7kKSaeKChd-qMiB8o8h6l_D_FGrr6Kt3of3BouODofwPixGoDEhTKLtQsA0TfZ88wFUfgKFK7C5G1SuOOWcQj3UpkLAHBOLq9j0RHcj-SQDhbjcRlg9WNmQ6VogsLnCkI/s400/Video+205+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The original marble floor. I can't believe we are allowed to walk right across it...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5E_fybHKEzZdocE_aBx4ocL3GpLoLVvQY69FkxgURyCyrunSimVKXFrHVBiNAqY1NFe5orD-jdz9GRReAIbM40aEO2EWTnGO2QW2DThLXy8yTPlzIfN1dKNknOjjrY8MUJC1EuXXU8g/s1600-h/Video+208+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812793157429410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5E_fybHKEzZdocE_aBx4ocL3GpLoLVvQY69FkxgURyCyrunSimVKXFrHVBiNAqY1NFe5orD-jdz9GRReAIbM40aEO2EWTnGO2QW2DThLXy8yTPlzIfN1dKNknOjjrY8MUJC1EuXXU8g/s400/Video+208+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the tomb of the artist <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raphael">Raphael</a></strong>, who died in 152o. The inscription on his tomb reads in Latin, <em>"Ille hic est Raffael, timuit quo sospite vinci, rerum magna parens et moriente mori"</em> which means <em>"Here lies that famous Raphael by whom Nature feared to be conquered while he lived, and when he was dying, feared herself to die."<br /></em><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5AU076Wk4RJXF-3En4PdCNBjTfr-8p3grMRJ0ygf6KEEblqbNzv00HMF1PGtHOq0MzC2cDRnnq3uZ3C9WC-Ea1ndu_dx39wUmP7Ml7COnoI2odToi3DrQRq2EnAwi1qbGYkjTmxY8jc/s1600-h/Video+210+00m+05s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812789564023218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5AU076Wk4RJXF-3En4PdCNBjTfr-8p3grMRJ0ygf6KEEblqbNzv00HMF1PGtHOq0MzC2cDRnnq3uZ3C9WC-Ea1ndu_dx39wUmP7Ml7COnoI2odToi3DrQRq2EnAwi1qbGYkjTmxY8jc/s400/Video+210+00m+05s.jpg" border="0" /></a> I like the entwined doves above him.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGAnEX45s1EnUSJyplPwWHg9DujtwdwEvSeN-PAXBEKLIBz80OE9DQtv5mLLCVK3E6w68wOl3l5JUTYj0SYeKCsFkvkix-gRjjd1eoL4phqz1MQvmILgxF31FM1l4HrlTEYwROSqQWtY/s1600-h/Video+216+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349812784097230402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGAnEX45s1EnUSJyplPwWHg9DujtwdwEvSeN-PAXBEKLIBz80OE9DQtv5mLLCVK3E6w68wOl3l5JUTYj0SYeKCsFkvkix-gRjjd1eoL4phqz1MQvmILgxF31FM1l4HrlTEYwROSqQWtY/s400/Video+216+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> The outside of the Pantheon, you can see how the Romans used the arch everywhere in their architecture, even in the solid walls.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissXCrjGTqd3MaW46-qcySHYlit8lAZe5EahmUqikBozhIpYvK0IQxFXydbW2-vSMBHVwyp27_30C2anDldAahk8ShxBrxUcYs-ovsaz0bI5kf0pqJ6eAJ4ILMpH8Yu_Tk0kMSqUQjoi0/s1600-h/Video+222+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349813182761101762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissXCrjGTqd3MaW46-qcySHYlit8lAZe5EahmUqikBozhIpYvK0IQxFXydbW2-vSMBHVwyp27_30C2anDldAahk8ShxBrxUcYs-ovsaz0bI5kf0pqJ6eAJ4ILMpH8Yu_Tk0kMSqUQjoi0/s400/Video+222+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> We stopped for a coffee at Rome's famous coffee house, <em>Sant Eustachio il Caffe.</em> I had a super good iced coffe!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvT14yrKvnCciwktdPePD3iPIcUNxB-v8FLJ0Qn0H4hX5E4hUgA67bWG48DOQLQ_V_qBawh8ETQdnADZHMhM_GXRHs8Y0CGDPcXk5O11aeMXAMeutqD1LoEbfV-anyssOOoXohokmYts/s1600-h/Video+225+00m+07s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349813183278728210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSvT14yrKvnCciwktdPePD3iPIcUNxB-v8FLJ0Qn0H4hX5E4hUgA67bWG48DOQLQ_V_qBawh8ETQdnADZHMhM_GXRHs8Y0CGDPcXk5O11aeMXAMeutqD1LoEbfV-anyssOOoXohokmYts/s400/Video+225+00m+07s.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Later that evening, we took Tony to a restaurant in the Pantheon square. We sat and ate right in front of the Pantheon, it was incredible! The best view for dinner ever!Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-65311980336950931782009-06-20T09:58:00.000-07:002009-06-20T10:48:09.036-07:00Traveler on The Appian WayWe went off for a drive today along the ancient Roman road, the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian_Way">Via Appia</a></strong>...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xJEB0mKIOYvuhSRFcWAvBAspuGq87jtxS3QoIWhH3TXDt0rNC0eIyhBIWiLWxL4SdGO2CXou-17qBxsLJGbT3m-tISW1aNw4s-1hF_OraF1oaVHaIyuE3UdVfVqpWOzOepKebeq9iQA/s1600-h/Video+319+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349461694863588450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xJEB0mKIOYvuhSRFcWAvBAspuGq87jtxS3QoIWhH3TXDt0rNC0eIyhBIWiLWxL4SdGO2CXou-17qBxsLJGbT3m-tISW1aNw4s-1hF_OraF1oaVHaIyuE3UdVfVqpWOzOepKebeq9iQA/s400/Video+319+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> I sat up front to get a good view. Besides, Sally was bothering me in the back...<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3eR4NKytAXZLYEf33yFsBRtrl0uy4e_qhvOmJ4I4C1Fm_GkDiQ-Sb9Wp-e6YtDPSJ6nGmeCI6NU-rL8Hnfn9scxsfIi0Z4otsEcsPV___TWLwVOoJQGzijRQgGigrJSujaJOQ32IrsY/s1600-h/Video+324+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349460731445651698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf3eR4NKytAXZLYEf33yFsBRtrl0uy4e_qhvOmJ4I4C1Fm_GkDiQ-Sb9Wp-e6YtDPSJ6nGmeCI6NU-rL8Hnfn9scxsfIi0Z4otsEcsPV___TWLwVOoJQGzijRQgGigrJSujaJOQ32IrsY/s400/Video+324+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is the ancient gate, <em>The Porta San Sebastiano,</em> which is in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurelian_Walls"><strong>Aurelian Walls</strong> </a>of Rome. People still drive through the gate today, it's amazing!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5F09p3_ml8pi9C5h1zXAX0_OSctvsoedE8tZJDob3ets-5Dh15BZxdPpgxqyiBxEnE2RZjTdGJ1Ewcm9tCYMxT0eE1rCP-ZqH4YI5uIus2xURymFJxnM5Vr-VtTrbpDV_TSfz7UFDTEk/s1600-h/Video+326+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349460727416143682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5F09p3_ml8pi9C5h1zXAX0_OSctvsoedE8tZJDob3ets-5Dh15BZxdPpgxqyiBxEnE2RZjTdGJ1Ewcm9tCYMxT0eE1rCP-ZqH4YI5uIus2xURymFJxnM5Vr-VtTrbpDV_TSfz7UFDTEk/s400/Video+326+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> There is still grafitti left etched into the gate...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoXFU9PxhHswtreY4QhKDsYKpn-M0cSfQM3GicRQ2Gcq4CKkIHDuKaVJJb4Fzk4NhixdhMCmibfT1kFvmAbRVLzhs5sHchPe8T1Zur3jvK4nZ7IrhEpRRfB07szQA45_tRp4uScoWN7k/s1600-h/Video+322+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349460722638435730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBoXFU9PxhHswtreY4QhKDsYKpn-M0cSfQM3GicRQ2Gcq4CKkIHDuKaVJJb4Fzk4NhixdhMCmibfT1kFvmAbRVLzhs5sHchPe8T1Zur3jvK4nZ7IrhEpRRfB07szQA45_tRp4uScoWN7k/s400/Video+322+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is of an angel and a Latin inscription which I couldn't read...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSFcw6qaxIvkyRk5poa7RPeoHDRw2jiGUL5mcnnVqJE7MQsGHDEiIe-EUFsKcyM-pQ34u8RcSDCyjbaJv7NSTY-7yE5OnamqFaQlpAySVWDtMrtALuGe45WZ1exousMCXdJ0fDGDQ1xs/s1600-h/Video+325+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349460725308417714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSFcw6qaxIvkyRk5poa7RPeoHDRw2jiGUL5mcnnVqJE7MQsGHDEiIe-EUFsKcyM-pQ34u8RcSDCyjbaJv7NSTY-7yE5OnamqFaQlpAySVWDtMrtALuGe45WZ1exousMCXdJ0fDGDQ1xs/s400/Video+325+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> More Christian symbols...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPp-Kc7ibMEPHwMclgHvb3_a7uWX9kIqAZTcMBXREbqcQQNjHpZMQM_NZw-aodEJ3iLoF5s2GpE43ZpBFiA5vq6pwsyejRojU9nWRt3KhfOT9y4z2I_HeXM3lhWoCVnr9sgU9nnChrec/s1600-h/Video+342+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349461286978200946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOPp-Kc7ibMEPHwMclgHvb3_a7uWX9kIqAZTcMBXREbqcQQNjHpZMQM_NZw-aodEJ3iLoF5s2GpE43ZpBFiA5vq6pwsyejRojU9nWRt3KhfOT9y4z2I_HeXM3lhWoCVnr9sgU9nnChrec/s400/Video+342+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tha Appian Way was begun in 312 BC! It was one of the most important roads because it connected Rome to Southern Italy. As they say, "all roads lead to Rome", and in those days it was very true.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349461683168391410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhXClKrMrTMemn54oRS6AeUIBjYihFrNatThqETSZ849dCHFdMIzlgK5nmgLkCbIDPV5Edt5TF9rFVbpVMRnIOL12a4htvI2dwUd_fMKRBuHxaeRiHHdJp4M4j8jBBKWNxbZIvAdhOP0/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /> You can still see ruts where the chariot wheels traveled!</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoCRJbWKH3b9a_zqrbSffOl-vw32Mj3lRfA6dGi6-jodwN88tWWYbz16LwaUYCHVqO1qD0Jn4zU-mB4uDH0TpUYHxJ8BRpLST3iKRypacGw05l-Jzenh6uRZuEfCePnaoCYUY11biygk/s1600-h/Video+338+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349461281954609442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoCRJbWKH3b9a_zqrbSffOl-vw32Mj3lRfA6dGi6-jodwN88tWWYbz16LwaUYCHVqO1qD0Jn4zU-mB4uDH0TpUYHxJ8BRpLST3iKRypacGw05l-Jzenh6uRZuEfCePnaoCYUY11biygk/s400/Video+338+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a>Another rut. It is just amazing to see this old road.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZ6fUxO7j3StfRVf36TQq33o1R5Fg9OFxmhS-90U12ed6CRlSwZwyqnjHc2_ZQypCWyxeQBDDWoZXbymey2R-akSRoJM3V5yJE0Fr-mSaDhVa-v6TKY-wrekyrdM3xb5DtXrz7XtHrIA/s1600-h/Video+347+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349461279538095538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNZ6fUxO7j3StfRVf36TQq33o1R5Fg9OFxmhS-90U12ed6CRlSwZwyqnjHc2_ZQypCWyxeQBDDWoZXbymey2R-akSRoJM3V5yJE0Fr-mSaDhVa-v6TKY-wrekyrdM3xb5DtXrz7XtHrIA/s400/Video+347+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Along the road there are ancient Roman tombs and masoleums. There are statues also, like this one... <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6mRiU48bJXu2obVo6-ymwA1ImGwoS0D5CJvCfOByIyvBud2cwsRAJbnT-HRDGhMl9oSvMTxSt3RWpWDnr4SrjQ5dnCyT19s4P-bV2ymcLFmPHy111zQkSeGiclELnUWPoI13YX9RGoI/s1600-h/Video+349+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349461273292588722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6mRiU48bJXu2obVo6-ymwA1ImGwoS0D5CJvCfOByIyvBud2cwsRAJbnT-HRDGhMl9oSvMTxSt3RWpWDnr4SrjQ5dnCyT19s4P-bV2ymcLFmPHy111zQkSeGiclELnUWPoI13YX9RGoI/s400/Video+349+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This Middle Ages house was actually built on top of a Roman masoleum. Someone still lives here to this day! That is a little bit creepy, but cool too!</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>I am having a great time exploring this amazing city.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4655608631700672237.post-78619133926973092622009-06-18T14:16:00.000-07:002009-06-18T14:27:11.484-07:00Traveler at the CollosseumA big day today!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2Mc4hc16Mo6mkHlndHZfRqpCloYykw6YiFWK0d5_SCGxHgBKlO53tchK0UrtSR4Ch0vd6F0PxTAAPtrB4i4TXSgOc1vCClU-Rx4Uo9CmcJ_rf-401iNjgNQgEuN6M0SeAt9bwf5NZkQ/s1600-h/Video+330+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705528529495250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2Mc4hc16Mo6mkHlndHZfRqpCloYykw6YiFWK0d5_SCGxHgBKlO53tchK0UrtSR4Ch0vd6F0PxTAAPtrB4i4TXSgOc1vCClU-Rx4Uo9CmcJ_rf-401iNjgNQgEuN6M0SeAt9bwf5NZkQ/s400/Video+330+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> First off Tony took us all to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Academy_in_Rome"><strong>The French Academy</strong> </a>in the Medici Palace. Tony was good friends with the artist, Balthus, who ran the academy at one time. Tony used to go and visit with Balthus here so he had some great memories to share.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZIMIeXaqEL5ScUH4Y9jcVsgOnRS49NyVPhu2V80sOubOSiqEvHH0z_uN98AN_B2lfpi-7kiqxIk3Dl9MqIe33IJeUOxxdOt1j0DSW5P-FPQl48h9_JD0LRiek2UkPHNP-XvQYj7IhnE/s1600-h/Video+334+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705527652377618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZIMIeXaqEL5ScUH4Y9jcVsgOnRS49NyVPhu2V80sOubOSiqEvHH0z_uN98AN_B2lfpi-7kiqxIk3Dl9MqIe33IJeUOxxdOt1j0DSW5P-FPQl48h9_JD0LRiek2UkPHNP-XvQYj7IhnE/s400/Video+334+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a neat statue of a tree with rocks in it. I told Sally to stand underneath it for a photo. <em>"Okay now shake the tree a little bit, Sally!"</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIH9RzgYj0we-LISPZYqGIXMSrvn4ije7O3pu0oPDIjyF8DAWwdxzp8DCwDWMpJM2bJ0ctw43ZnGYgfIPjjDowYcEW2ugYUCv7Tjob_PK6HCC0zraFKehh_7hcgQQpLnjzfdCzXlMS3Is/s1600-h/Video+339+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705524278516482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIH9RzgYj0we-LISPZYqGIXMSrvn4ije7O3pu0oPDIjyF8DAWwdxzp8DCwDWMpJM2bJ0ctw43ZnGYgfIPjjDowYcEW2ugYUCv7Tjob_PK6HCC0zraFKehh_7hcgQQpLnjzfdCzXlMS3Is/s400/Video+339+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> I loved the peaceful gardens we wandered through...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26hxy78eVUIgZdl6ApZkuFRFG8afackIRaiKiHrN5c5CB_KsUf4cAfRzmy9mfCCladkwB_dGjt4upcYm1sK_IKcTMzk8ac48AcwKdaS45kDq6djDUJH1aIDO2ha_tmFHhlPJ-Oohq8vM/s1600-h/Video+346+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705905339181650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26hxy78eVUIgZdl6ApZkuFRFG8afackIRaiKiHrN5c5CB_KsUf4cAfRzmy9mfCCladkwB_dGjt4upcYm1sK_IKcTMzk8ac48AcwKdaS45kDq6djDUJH1aIDO2ha_tmFHhlPJ-Oohq8vM/s400/Video+346+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Then, it was off to the<strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colosseum"> Colosseum</a></strong>! What a place!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABo5pQBEuhUdzKQKIfWP1J4ocPasilRi-P_ZqCAqV9vE0p__pDkVu_tzP9yr-s1WmHZPWSO-ko34t-cktTMmJZanoFddccyjBdUnkQwTdLT7ulYbK8uIz2o_XN-JbHudQWUG4BIMxv5A/s1600-h/Video+345+00m+00s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705901613239378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhABo5pQBEuhUdzKQKIfWP1J4ocPasilRi-P_ZqCAqV9vE0p__pDkVu_tzP9yr-s1WmHZPWSO-ko34t-cktTMmJZanoFddccyjBdUnkQwTdLT7ulYbK8uIz2o_XN-JbHudQWUG4BIMxv5A/s400/Video+345+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" /></a> We took a guided tour. <em>"I am Spartacus!"<br /><br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0H2WwS3Xy6ks24i60kM2rtRt8BkRzBzol-maV5lKy_poFhI1pGJ8pPdvqDEiraOlHvimmRRPRlnBrnYLVUDykQJvGZwIRT4jCovO_arFccNnYw_gsoMIAAIEjVlYTbQpZIgsocDEwEo/s1600-h/Video+348+00m+04s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705897628776002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF0H2WwS3Xy6ks24i60kM2rtRt8BkRzBzol-maV5lKy_poFhI1pGJ8pPdvqDEiraOlHvimmRRPRlnBrnYLVUDykQJvGZwIRT4jCovO_arFccNnYw_gsoMIAAIEjVlYTbQpZIgsocDEwEo/s400/Video+348+00m+04s.jpg" border="0" /></a> It is amazing inside. Just like modern arenas. 60,000 people could be seated within 10 minutes! In fact, the word Arena comes from the Roman word for "sand". Sand was used on the Colosseum floor to soak up the blood. It is estimated that at least 700,000 people were killed in the arena, as well as countless animals.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9h1xFzNC_Vh2Vji8ufYsj0sSr41Z8Wvna2_4vKYZuaJSoQ04e2PA6xSTxY8jYWZc2Hyp68es_cHLY22Ly6oNPH0vbeqCW0hojoYT__n45egpfpfwXptS2-eHYjz7eiBnelE2qUmDP6-0/s1600-h/Video+349+00m+04s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705894215168290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9h1xFzNC_Vh2Vji8ufYsj0sSr41Z8Wvna2_4vKYZuaJSoQ04e2PA6xSTxY8jYWZc2Hyp68es_cHLY22Ly6oNPH0vbeqCW0hojoYT__n45egpfpfwXptS2-eHYjz7eiBnelE2qUmDP6-0/s400/Video+349+00m+04s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Look closely, this is graffiti left by spectators. It depicts a Gladiator and a lion.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6IRaa6Q84dacFL_HNliUErDi5hfL3lqOKTqwFyrGcoC_AqZVf5pLgCUBmOTJjc1ZCFPqc1GOs7Rhl6sXmIMNXJT8mUfaPvaq5uNZ7uTKJTbbLwW0ZVHLInyklR-Zw3uGK50G-KjCaG8/s1600-h/Video+350+00m+03s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348705890979868082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6IRaa6Q84dacFL_HNliUErDi5hfL3lqOKTqwFyrGcoC_AqZVf5pLgCUBmOTJjc1ZCFPqc1GOs7Rhl6sXmIMNXJT8mUfaPvaq5uNZ7uTKJTbbLwW0ZVHLInyklR-Zw3uGK50G-KjCaG8/s400/Video+350+00m+03s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a skull of a horse who died in the Colosseum in the 4th or 5th century. I wish the Girls had been around then to save him...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgGevN4nF64GjRR8J-BYAd8bZS5CfPvTz2vxBSdtpmd8s0ygKwFKgJbgPVef7ncn3_q18ipYIimtUluM0TjRsITKZspSVCQzSY2em8sFAdZtwt9Ep-KPViLCOl1FsFymfoLv3NmHWWp4/s1600-h/Video+361+00m+01s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348707751713848370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgGevN4nF64GjRR8J-BYAd8bZS5CfPvTz2vxBSdtpmd8s0ygKwFKgJbgPVef7ncn3_q18ipYIimtUluM0TjRsITKZspSVCQzSY2em8sFAdZtwt9Ep-KPViLCOl1FsFymfoLv3NmHWWp4/s400/Video+361+00m+01s.jpg" border="0" /></a> This would have been under the floor, animals and people used these corridors to get around and into place. It must have been very frightening underneath here. In fact, the Colosseum must have been a terrifying place for those who were to be used as "entertainment".<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348776170259860082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IhBQhAzMtDguvO8OShiS4EwOZ4kc1Q8kfLKeP4r7RIMz1t0Z9BY6gYd0BwPE01tf80Klwqi_gEaRG063qgKtEfo5p4VSoQdIfjdNv6vn-T09UuH0zSQ0wUdrfmmC7e2LMMtU0pwdU8I/s400/Video+364+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" />They must have seen this same sky as they entered the arena where they were to be killed...<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NTaxYacA7b0cNX704FCAkd2IjoxSsHPvBAhxf-tovsJXaZ43LUHats66-nsyk9dgaw1MIpbl_KPg1Nh_GICGseyOUYxOeKfvSJpnmr0MkIU3eUTDp0yNfzHwW0Lk3zrYao8MTgBwdHk/s1600-h/Video+368+00m+02s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348707739715955074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1NTaxYacA7b0cNX704FCAkd2IjoxSsHPvBAhxf-tovsJXaZ43LUHats66-nsyk9dgaw1MIpbl_KPg1Nh_GICGseyOUYxOeKfvSJpnmr0MkIU3eUTDp0yNfzHwW0Lk3zrYao8MTgBwdHk/s400/Video+368+00m+02s.jpg" border="0" /></a> We came across a Roman cat inside the Colosseum, I named him Gladiator. The Girls fed him some of their sandwich.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348707741080916818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmojKomWwztkv8b1LewjFlWNTFUjOagNRqeQfMsPlbRvFPYfiHWauPUMnyXMwVASh9Pa0CJNngGgrrUO3Qafhw3vdi66m4j_r4Pmr6yLQ9W83-soojr4i-6FdfTA4C94IbxYrDg_QkMJ4/s400/Video+365+00m+00s.jpg" border="0" />Notice how Sally is holding me? If Jill didn't keep an eye on me, who knows where she would drop me!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOp6fjVsR9tNLE2hQdnMIiHQBArC8QB2MTk_0Sho4sSPy6scQCiccmmZkA0r6qx-Kj1auNJSO4kS1sd2f7rY_OuH-saAJ2e_HcAz3UsAcIWTPv5pHfo9n91o7DeF60vXkSQ4qq6Gjasz0/s1600-h/Video+394+00m+13s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348776167418766786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOp6fjVsR9tNLE2hQdnMIiHQBArC8QB2MTk_0Sho4sSPy6scQCiccmmZkA0r6qx-Kj1auNJSO4kS1sd2f7rY_OuH-saAJ2e_HcAz3UsAcIWTPv5pHfo9n91o7DeF60vXkSQ4qq6Gjasz0/s400/Video+394+00m+13s.jpg" border="0" /></a> Later that day, I got a new collar and some Roman charms.<br /><br /><p align="center"><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qfe9em92-ks&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Qfe9em92-ks&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p>Then I threw a coin into the <strong><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevi_Fountain">Trevi Fountain</a></strong>. Throwing in coins ensures that I will return to Rome someday...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKerXIAgnACQae4kVdiQI1Ch1ZNE4yiX3deHTANgswBludRg2Ez-Z3wtIE_oroT4i5B_b9ajvQHtq3HpulnTMbHqhuz6C2ajRVQLFvJqImWJn5yUtP-725ZST_WjSCl2-8Y9xHcBsEnO4/s1600-h/Video+398+00m+07s.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Shiloh Horse Rescue and Sanctuaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03183538105451752651noreply@blogger.com8