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Hills, Hills, Hills, and Cowboys
There was beautiful scenery but the vast majority of today's path was so uphill it was distressing. We all have limits and this was just...
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Jul 3, 20231 min read


Can you explain this piece of art?
The Museum of Antioquia is trying to make a rt relevant. Can you explain what this piece is trying to say?
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Jun 25, 20231 min read


The 23 Statues of Botero Plaza
I passed by Botero Plaza on the way to the museum. The Museum of Antioquia is located in the center of Medellín on the Plaza Botero near...
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Jun 25, 20231 min read


In the Wilderness near Caldad and la Valeria
Arriving at our starting point with the SUV. This was the house at the starting point. Our ending point in La Valeria
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Jun 20, 20231 min read


Crossing Abandoned Railway Bridges from Palomas to Camilo C. Restrepo, Antioqia
This cycling trip involved crossing 3 bridges that had been used until the early 1960s by the railroad to transport materials. this is...
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Jun 20, 20231 min read


Medellin Colombia Cycling in the Home of Pablo Escobar
Cycling with Medellin written in the background. I arrived here after cycling in Caberete, Dominican Republic. I flew fro Puerto Plata to...
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Jun 19, 20231 min read


Maximo the Cycling Guide
Maximo the cycling guide was terrific. This photo is at the Vagamundo Cafe right after our 6th ride. Max really made the vacation because...
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Jun 11, 20231 min read


Sosua Cycling -- 6th Day in a Row!
The UFO museum in the background. The synagogue. The sosua harbor. On the return trip. UFO museum one more time. 4 hours and 4 minutes!
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Jun 11, 20231 min read


National Park II
Cows! Here is Maximo, my wonderful guide Here is the way we entered the park today. It looks like the house is leaning to one side! Some...
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Jun 10, 20231 min read


Monkey Jungle II and cycling along the Beachfront
Here we are reaching the top of Monkey Jungle. on Friday morning. Here is the hotel in Caberete. The manager has been extremely helpful....
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Jun 10, 20231 min read


Parque Nacional El Choco y Las Cuevas de Cabarete
Today we cycled through Parque Nacional El Choco y Las Cuevas de Cabarete. The National Park is 30 square miles of hiking trails through...
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Jun 10, 20231 min read


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Jun 9, 20230 min read


Cycling to Boca de Yásica
Today we cycled to Boca de Yásica. The Yasica river meets the Atlantic ocean here, just outside Sabaneta, Dominican Republic. Following...
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Jun 9, 20231 min read


Cycling to Monkey Jungle
I arrived yesterday from Santo Domingo and was ready to go out cycling with Maximo bright and early.. This is on the way to Monkey...
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Jun 9, 20231 min read


Lily, Skinny and a Friend discussing World Affairs at Pioneer Dog Park
Lily was shy but after spending time with Christine and her dogs, she has acquired a new confidence! Skinny is basking in the attention!...
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May 26, 20231 min read


Blessing Members Over 90 Years Old
What an honor to bless members of our Temple over 90 years of age!
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May 21, 20231 min read


Karen Carnow’s artwork to be exhibited at the Eisenberg Gallery in Nebraska
Congratulations to Temple Beth Shalom member Karen Anne Greenberg Carnow who will be exhibiting her work at the Eisenberg Gallery in...
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May 15, 20231 min read


Skinny at Pioneer Dog Park
Thanks to Andy for the great photos!
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May 15, 20231 min read


Finding a Gifted Mezuzah: Reverend Samuel Schaal of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Surprise
I was able to visit with the Reverend Samuel Schaal of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Surprise, Arizona. The Reverend Schaal is a...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read


Visiting Reverend Harry Way
As part of my interfaith activities, I have been meeting some of the local clergy of the various religions and denominations present in...
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Apr 30, 20232 min read
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