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Photo of the Day - September 2018
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At the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia yesterday. It had a nice range of art, from modern glass blown pieces to ancient Egyptian sarcophagi. I photographed some of the pieces (photography is encouraged there), but with little success.
The only one I feel is worth posting here is of a marble sculpture of a civil war soldier reunited with his daughter. I found it compelling.
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The only one I feel is worth posting here is of a marble sculpture of a civil war soldier reunited with his daughter. I found it compelling.
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On Monday, when we settled for a while, sitting at a picnic table, the local wrens started hopping onto the adjoining table!
Another view of those little purple flowers...
The original rail/roadway/bridge to Key West. This is the Bahia Honda Bridge (not the more famous 7 mile bridge) originally built in 1912 as a rail only passage to Key West. After a hurricane destroyed the rail passage, the upper portion was built to be wide enough for cars until the new bridge to the right was built in 1975. So yes, wide 60's and 70's vintage cars were driving on that! Also, that round pipe sitting on the old rail tracks was the fresh water supply for Key West and all the islands leading to it. Section intentionally removed for boat passage.
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I was never a fan of driving on these long bridges. Getting to New Orleans from the north or west is more of the same!
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My advice, spend more time in these locations if possible Ken.
Also, the shortest route east from Yosemite Valley to Death Valley is via the Tioga Rd. Historically, the Tioga Rd closes for the winter season starting early to mid November. The only other routes east will add a fair amount of time if Tioga is closed. Not a big problem if you plan for it. Tioga Rd closing.
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Great shot well done!
Thanks for the heads up. i have been looking at historical data of closures. We arrive November 1st and will be through by the 3rd. Historically there has only been 2 years in the past 20 when the pass has closed that early in the year so we are hoping to get lucky. Of course knowing my luck, this year will be the third time in 20 years! Lol....
There could still be snow/ice on the roads in Yosemite. Here is a link to save driving in the park and their requirements for tire chains.
They do take the tire chain thing very seriously as there areas where there are no guard rails and steep cliff drop-offs just beyond the shoulder.
When I was there last February, we rented a four wheel drive SUV with M&S (mud and snow) rated tires. We purchased tire chains on the way to the park (about $120 USD) just in case and to be safe. We did have snow and ice but never bad enough that the vehicle we had required chains be installed. However, there was one day when there was enough ice that the park rangers stopped all cars to check for four wheel drive and M&S tires. Those without were forced to install chains. If they didn't have chains, they had a choice: have the vehicle towed out of the park or wait for the "chain jockeys" to arrive who would sell and install chains...no idea what that cost.
Also, the car rental companies in California typically stipulate that installing tire chains on their vehicles voids insurance for damage caused by the chains.
A different type of Wren on the picnic table next to us. I'm yet to find out what type this one is, I haven't seen them before! it's probably about 8cm, or just over 3" in length from tip of tail to end of beak.
Old Kerosene Lamp by John Pepp, on Flickr