The Buddha head wrapped in Tree Roots at Wat Mahathat has become one of the most iconic symbols of Thailand. Wat Mahathat was built in the 14th century in what was then the capitol of Siam; Ayutthaya. In 1867 the armies of Burma sacked the city and the temple was...
Sunrise through South Window Arch Arches National Park in eastern Utah, United States is known for containing over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including this one the “South Window Arch”. I had been retired less than a month in 2011 when I go out of bed, on a cold...
Golden Chedi of Wat Phrathat Doi Saket Temple with Lanna Style Golden Umbrella near Chiang Mai, Thailand Wat Phrathat Doi Saket is another beautiful Buddhist temple that is easy to see while you are traveling on an adventure around Chiang Mai, Thailand. Even though...
Bags Packed for a Month in Laos As part of my retirement adventure, I made a promise to myself that I was not going to stop traveling until I had closely experienced a fair chunk of the world. My goal roughly has been to base in different places for one year and then...
“The Teepees” Formation in the Painted Desert While I was visiting the Unites States last year some friends needed help moving their little convertible automobile from California to Texas. Since I am always looking for new ways to have more adventures, I...
First Presbyterian Church of Taiban, New Mexico I have been accepted by the Getty Images as a contributing editorial and creative photographer! Getty is one of the most prestigious photo agencies in the business and I am excited by the opportunity. I am also pleased...
Jonathan on the Deck of a Thailand Treehouse Why Stay in a Treehouse Hotel I guess I am just a big kid at heart. The last home I owned before I retired and went traveling was set high among the trees and became affectionately known as “The Treehouse”. When Sarah and I...
I often hear from people who say they wish they could do world travel more but they don’t. They know there are thousands of reasons to travel and thousands of places in the world to see, but they stick pretty close to home. Most of them, are fully capable of devoting...
