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Trip Review: American Southwest

Trip Review: American Southwest

The United States is a fairly vast landmass — really vast, in fact. In previous decades (or centuries) it was considered the “Wild West” and “The Last Frontier”. While technology has somewhat shrunk our world in modern times, there’s still something unique and mysterious about this region. Back in the fall of 2024 I had an opportunity to travel to the west and southwest, starting (the interesting…

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Recap: 2024

Because 10 photos just wasn't enough.... Recap: 2024 #recap2024

It’s been quite the year. While this year was more travelled than others in recent years, it was also juxtaposed alongside an actual lack of photo content one might expect. Sometimes it was just the luck of the draw (or lack thereof) with regards to weather in certain locations. Other times, it was simply wanting to be present with people. Sometimes when you go on trips you just want to /be/ with…

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Chicago Air Show 2024

While I haven’t been going to the Chicago Air Show very long, the few years that I’ve made it have definitely solidified it into a nice, end of summer routine. Typically mid-August in the midwest (Chicago included), it’s quite hot and humid. Thankfully however,  unlike the 2023 Chicago Air Show, 2024’s show  was a treat. The temps were mid-70’s and there was a nice mix of occasional cloud and…

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Chicago Air Show 2023

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Elkhart Grand Prix 2024

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Catching fire 🔥 (at Honolulu, Hawaii) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLPS14OQwj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Endless sand (at Silver Lake Michigan ~ Dunes) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp-rhSeuvnA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chicago spider peeking lurking…. Cool or warm? https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxaARoOS5E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Chicago never sleeps https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnX_mxuhnZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Starting out those early Chicago mornings like…. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpK1HcUulT6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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For the fellow midwesterners, we’re currently in the stage of “Spring of Deception”. So let’s spend this Friday thinking warm thoughts - some mountain shots from Hawaii last summer near the Byodo-In temple. (at Byodo-In Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpDKME5u5vG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This reminds me of the candy in OG Charlie and the Chocolate factory. But bigger and less edible. https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-MLFLu82s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Who would have thought endless sand was in Michigan. Egypt v2. https://www.instagram.com/p/Co44rh3Ob-x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Rolling Wisconsin hills https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxYRv_OmtQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Exploring the many canals in Hamburg. (at Hamburg, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/ComuiIHuWgE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Brown winters are… not ideal. But warm winter days are nice. https://www.instagram.com/p/CofS0pOu4Yk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Waiting…. (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaEpncOSDw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=