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Ship Technology from the Late 1500s

Today I visited a historical exhibit on Roanoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The most interesting part of the park was the Elizabeth II, a replica modeled after the late-1500s sailing ships used to bring colonists and … Continue reading

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The Confederation Bridge

This weekend I finally made it to my twelfth Canadian province (only Nunavut remains) when I drove across the Confederation Bridge into Prince Edward Island (see also here). The bridge is seven miles long, 40-60 meters (about 131 to 196 … Continue reading

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Biosphere 2 and a Small Bonus!

I had pre-positioned in Tucson where, after a brief deluge that was almost the only rain I’d seen, I finally got to visit Biosphere 2, which I’d wanted to see since it was built. I’d been in the area a … Continue reading

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Arcosanti, my old friend…

I’ve come to talk with you again… From the Grand Canyon I made it down to one of my favorite places ever, Arcosanti, in time to catch the last tour of the day. I’d made previous pilgrimages here in 1991 … Continue reading

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Oakland/Berkeley/San Francisco

Today I stopped in to Berkeley and Oakland to see family. I didn’t actually see the Bay on this trip except a glimpse as I was coming over the hill towards upper Berkeley. I always love visiting, swing dancing, hitting … Continue reading

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The Spruce Goose and Crater Lake

Transportation and engineering are cool, but geology and topography turn out to be pretty cool as well. I rushed through the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, OR, just south of Portland, when it opened, and then hustled down … Continue reading

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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Home of the Spruce Goose

Today I visited with friends and family in Seattle, got my car in for routine service (oil/filter/rotate/fluids), and pre-positioned down to McMinnville, OR, home of the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum and the Spruce Goose. If feats of engineering and … Continue reading

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Hell’s Gate Airtram

Finally dropping down out of Canada on the way to Seattle took me through a long section of the Frasier Gorge. I’m meeting friends and family in Seattle so I didn’t have to kill myself driving every minute, which allowed … Continue reading

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