VirtualTourist Member annk
| Page Views: 28,147 | Ann's Homepage by annk - last update: Jul 12, 2008 |
Travel any chance you can |
|  | Travels for 2008
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January - London & Bath UK
June/July - Sydney & Cairns, Australia
Some Previous Travels
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2007 - Loreto Mexico, Lake Tahoe, Hawaii
2006 - Hawaii - Kauai & Oahu, Florida - Naples, Everglades NP, Biscayne NP, Switzerland including Lucerne, Interlaken, Zermatt, Montreux, Zurich
2005 - Kauai, Yosemite NP (CA), Maine (Bar Harbor, Acadia NP), Canadian Rockies (Calgary, Lake Louise; Banff, Jasper & Yoho NP's)
2004 - Maui & Kauai Hawaii,
Arches & Canyonlands NPs Utah,Colorado, Alaska (Fairbanks to Seward)
2003 - Baltic cruise - Copenhagen, Visby, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Tallin, London (post-cruise), Yellowstone & Grand Tetons WY, Montana
2002 - New Mexico, Texas, Seattle WA, Victoria BC, Iceland
2001 - Aruba, Strasbourg & Colmar FR, Bernese Oberland SZ.
2000 - Venice & Verona IT, Annecy & Paris FR
1999 - Fr. Polynesia (cruise) |
Life is not measured
by the number of breaths
we take, but by the places
and moments that take
our breath away.
~ Anonymous | | | Yosemite National Park, May 2005 |
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| | My favorite spot in So Cal Channel Islands National Park is one of the least visited parks in the country yet it's an amazing refuge for wildlife and rugged beauty. Hard to believe that only a small percentage of the 20+ million residents in southern California have even heard of this park. There are 8 islands in the Channel Island chain that lie from 11 to 60 miles offshore. The northern islands of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz and Anacapa are all part of the National Park. Only Santa Barbara Island in the southern group belongs to the park system while Santa Catalina, San Nicolas & San Clemente do not. Most are familiar with Catalina, which is picturesque & beautiful but touristy & commercialized by the harbor area. The National Park islands are nature lovers paradise and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts including campers, boaters, scuba divers, kayakers, hikers, photographers & bird waters. These protected islands provide a home for hundreds of land and marine species. Many plant species and a few animals are endemic to the region. The more common animals frequently seen are pelicans, sea lions, harbor seals, and elephant seals on or near the shore and schools of dolphins and perhaps a whale during the crossing. Besides the animals there are miles of hiking trails of varied terrain and gorgeous overlooks. Each trip is magical and a world away from the congestion & pollution on the mainland. Will be visiting Santa Rosa for the first time the end of July. |
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aussirose Sat Jul 12, 2008 23:11 UTC
Hiya Ann. Havn't heard from you for ages matey!....Thanks for dropping by :o) And glad you had a fantastic trip here!...hey we've got a big meet next year in the Whitsundays in September....wanna come?!! ;o) Hugs xx | matcrazy1 Sat Jun 28, 2008 22:21 UTC
Hi Ann, how are you? I have been off VT for a long time but I am back :-)! And I go to visit Chicago, Alaska and Canada soon wow! Hugs from Poland + smiles ----> ^^^^^ + :-)))) | mrclay2000 Wed Jun 18, 2008 01:40 UTC
So you're doing the hot headshot here but not on Flickr? what gives, woman? | Michael_D Mon May 26, 2008 19:06 UTC
great new HP pic(UR are my Alpha Calgal.. LOL).BRUSH FIRES in Fla,,,spent weekend wetting down my roof. Smell of smoke =horrible & could see fire in the night/distance.(youve been there;-) Scary indeed...check out my HP,,lost 81lbs to date BTW;-);-) |
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