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Places visited Grasmere, Lake District, Cumbria, England The Lake District has inspired just about any poet or artist who has ever visited it, including views, trails, pubs, and just about everything else a soul could desire: a land so peaceful that one can wander about all day in natural-color clothing in valleys and over fells and not be shot. To understand Iceland (or Icelanders), I have three observations:
Even so, Iceland is home to a remarkable number of traditions, including literary ones--including having one of the most popular lines in literature. An Icelandic horse ride is truly memorable, but if you prefer walking, there's a stroll through Akureyri.
United States
Long Island: Sunset with camera flare and some bird photos along the north fork. Petrified Forest National Park: In Arizona, trees before time. Road West: A somewhat less than serious cartoon tour of the U.S. by state. Utah Field House (with dinosaur garden) Zion National Park: sheer splendor in Utah. Bryce Canyon National Park: hoohoo city in Utah. Capitol Reef National Park: unworldly beauty in Utah.
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