by simpleDesigns | Apr 14, 2016 | Birding, Travel
On April 1st of 2016, I joined a group of 14 birders from Minnesota for a first trip to Cuba. We contracted with the Caribbean Conservation Trust travel agency to handle logistics. our group gathered in Miami the day before due to the early flight. In the...
by simpleDesigns | Dec 15, 2015 | Photography, Travel
Buffalo Crocs baby Giraffe Zebra Lions Pumba Purple Grenadier Lilac-breasted Roller Saddle-billed Stork Heuglin’s Courser (Three-banded Courser) and Crowned Lapwing African Jacana Double-toothed Barbet Share this...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 22, 2015 | Photography, Travel
After more than 2 years, I finally sat down and pulled together a photo album and slide show from our trip to Kenya in the summer of 2013. There were many things that made this trip special including borrowing a 600mm camera lens from our friend and guide Dave...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 8, 2015 | Cycling
A group photo album has been put together on Flickr from our 475+ mile bike ride in August. We traveled for 7 days from Itasca State park to the Iowa border with Minnesota following the Mississippi River has closely has possible. The bike route iss signed as part of...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 9, 2015 | Birding, Travel
Tina and I have paid a deposit to hold a spot on a spring 2016 birding adventure to Cuba. I have wanted to visit Cuba since the 1960’s when I discovered cars. A friend and local birder, Dr. Bob Holtz has put together a 10 day trip visiting Cuba’s Western...
