Along the east coast of North America we have learned about
the early seafarers and explorers who crossed the Atlantic in search of the
riches of India. Instead they found the riches of North America and explored
the New World.
Ralph and I also explored new lands and the people who
settled them along the Gulf of Mexico, around Florida and up the East Coast.
This six month portion of our trip was an experience of a
lifetime.
Cowboy Mardi Gras Parade in Bandera Texas (post 64)
The many faces of New Orleans (post 68, 69, 70)
The ravages of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast (post
71)
Florida Panhandle and Gulf Coast (post 73, 74)
Florida Everglades and Key West (post 75, 76)
Orlando Attractions with Family (post 77 to 82)
The Old South Plantations and Slavery (post 85, 86, 87, 88)
Sand Dunes, Seashells and The Wright Brothers (post 89, 90)
The Civil War and The American Revolutionary War (post 91)
Flight 93 and Ground Zero (post 97)
The Big Apple (post 98)
Newfoundland Labrador (post 105 to 112)
Nova Scotia (post 104, 115, 116)
New Brunswick (post 103, 117)
Prince Edward Island (post 118, 119, 120)
Now, when we look at a map of North America the names and
places have memories for us.
We often recognize the setting:
Watching the news
Reading a book
Ignoring TV ads until we say “wasn’t that in ----“
From this point, our route was into provinces and states which we
had visited on previous trips.
I think you should get some of those cowboy mardi gras duds and wear them to the grocery store. They are way cooooool. You have had some amazing travels. And I have loved reading all about them, and seeing all about them. I can't wait to see what you do next!
ReplyDeleteRight now, it would seem the only way we'll get to see Newfoundland is through your pictures. so thank you for your usual excellence in that regard.
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