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Welcome to my travel blog. Thus far, I have blog entries from the following trips :

1) On assignment in Berkeley, CA (Sep 2008 - Apr 2009). I explored the San Francisco Bay area in some detail during the weekends I was there and not working, which was generally every other weekend. I got as far South as Carmel and Big Sur, and as far North as Point Reyes, Sonoma, Napa, St. Helena, and Calistoga.
2) New Zealand and Sydney Australia (Feb 2008)

Look for the links below to be able to drill into one of the above trips as you have interest. Sometimes I have two or more blog posts for the same day, but generally not.

If you haven't yet traveled very far or wide, as I hadn't prior to my trip to New Zealand in 2008, I highly recommend you just get out there and do it! It is amazing how it can change your perspective. Feel free to shoot me a question if you are thinking of visiting any of the places I have and would like any advice I might have to share.

Happy Travels,

Doug

New Zealand Feb 2008
February 6th 2008 -» February 20th 2008 On assignment in Berkeley CA
September 29th 2008 -» April 6th 2009 Ryan Park Wyoming Cabin Camping Trip
August 21st 2009 -» August 23rd 2009

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By Doug Gschwind
August 23rd 2009

Pack up and head back to Denver North America » United States » Wyoming » Snowy Range Pass

Packed Up, one last look around

Time to clean things up and leave the cabin to its own devices for the winter. It ends up being about a 3.5 hour drive back to Denver from Ryan Park. [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
August 22nd 2009

Hiking the Snowy Range North America » United States » Wyoming » Snowy Range Pass

Target Practice with a 12 Gauge

We had a busy Saturday planned. Hiking the Snowy Range (which took about 3 hours including our relaxing at the top and photo taking), followed by some alcohol for self medication purposes, then the drive into Saratoga to clean up and eat some pizza. [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
August 21st 2009

Snowy Range Pass North America » United States » Wyoming » Snowy Range Pass

Looking West to Snowy Range

Took a few photos on our way from Denver to the cabin once we reached Snowy Range Pass. It was a great weather day, and little wind. While Pete's cabin is merely 9 miles or so West from here, we decided it best to start happy hour prior to that remaining 9 mile drive. Excellent choice, well done! [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
May 16th 2009

Hike above Red Rocks North America » United States » Colorado » Denver

Cool rock formation

Today I decided to try one of the hikes above Red Rocks Amphitheater on Denver's West side, and take some photos while I was up there. It was a fairly clear day, and probably around 65 degrees and breezy at the top, but the breeze on the way up helped me cool off from the steep hike. I don't think I would recommend this hike simply due to how steep it is, and how often there are lots of small loose rocks on the trail. The way up wasn't too bad other than just steep. On the way down though, you [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
April 5th 2009

Albany Waterfront Trail/Albany Bulb North America » United States » California » Berkeley

Trail/Bulb Entrance Artwork

I visited the Albany Bulb a couple of times, this day and 22 March 2009. I believe once a landfill for at least construction materials. You will find some old concrete and rebar in places along the trail. There is also some cool artwork in the NW corner of the bulb, that I didn't stumble across until my second visit there. Here are the photos from my visits there. [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
April 4th 2009

Cataract Trail North America » United States » California » Marin

Mount Tam Summit and Lake

The Cataract Trail is located just a few miles North and West of the summit of Mount Tamalpais. You can clearly see the summit of Mount Tam along the drive to the Cataract trailhead, but along the trail itself there are too many trees to be able to see it. The trail is pretty steep in parts, but is a good workout, and you can continue hiking for at least another mile after you reach the Laurel Dell at the top of Cataract. You might even be able to hike all the way to the top of Mount Tam from Cataract, [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
April 3rd 2009

Point Lobos North America » United States » California » Carmel-By-The-Sea

Entrance

Point Lobos sits just South of Carmel on the coastline. Not only does it contain very cool coastline, but you can see Pebble Beach from certain points within the reserve. This day it was really windy and it was a bit interesting to see the waves pound the rocks along the coastline. There were a few Seals on hand and well, some resting on rocks, and some that seemed to be dozing in the water. Check out the 54 second video clip to see how the wind fueled waves were hammering the coastli [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
April 3rd 2009

South of Carmel to Big Sur North America » United States » California » Big Sur

Oceanfront Property

After visiting Point Lobos today, I decided to make the 30 mile or so drive to Big Sur to experience that stretch of Highway 1 that I have not yet seen. Turns out Big Sur is mostly a camping community, and is not right on the coast. However, most of the road leading to Big Sur from Carmel is right along the ocean. [View Full Entry]

The first of several photos from Rocky Point

By Doug Gschwind
April 2nd 2009

Embarcadero North America » United States » California » San Francisco

Telegraph Hill and Coit Tower in the distance

I had to stop at the bank, decided to park along the Embarcadero, and when I got out of the car, the weather was so nice that I decided to take a couple of photos of the area. [View Full Entry]

By Doug Gschwind
April 2nd 2009

Palace of the Fine Arts North America » United States » California » San Francisco

Pretty nice grounds

On my way over to Golden Gate Park, I took a few pictures of the Palace of the Fine Arts. A great day for taking pictures. [View Full Entry]

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