Standing Into Danger: Tembe Elephant Park

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Friday, December 13, 2024

Fremont Street Never Gets Old!

The holidays are such a busy time!

I can't believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away.

We had a good time in Vegas for five nights, spending time with Terry's best friend.

Since then I've been getting ready for the holidays and our upcoming renovations.

No big tree this year, but still lots of fun.

Best Buds ~ Jon and Terry

Laughlin, Nevada, USA

January 9, 2017

My post is mostly photos this week, and I was so focused on

capturing different things, that I forgot to get pictures of Jon, Terry, and me. 😵‍💫

Most of my writing time is going into working on my manuscript.

That makes me very, very happy, even when I'm tearing my hair out.

So here are a few pictures. I always have pictures!

Glaciated Mountains and Valleys of Colorado

If you look carefully, you can see three levels of valleys scoured by former glaciers:

high near the tops of mountains, incised into a middle level,

and low across the bottom of the photo.

December 4, 2024

A Fremont Street Busker Takes a Break

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 3, 2024

A Unique Ride

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

We Are Not Alone!

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

A Favorite Band ~ Stays in Vegas, LV

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

A Lighting Guy Works in a Set While the Band Plays

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

A Podcaster for VSiN Records Live in the D Hotel & Casino

VSiN is a Sports Betting Network.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

Watching the Broncos Play on Monday Night Football

CIRCA has the biggest sportsbook in the world.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 2, 2024

Terry Has a Nice Win

CIRCA's Sportsbook.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 2, 2024

Some of Fremont Street's Street Cleaners

They take pride in what they do.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 3, 2024

A Family Takes in the Sights

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 3, 2024

DC (Daniel Conway) on the Drums

Alter Ego LV

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

I love to watch these horses run with their races projected on a screen.

The D Hotel & Casino

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

The One Photo of Me ~ LOL

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

I visit Tempe Elephant Park almost every day.

I like to have this camera streaming on my computer when I'm not using it.

I was stunned when I looked at it on December 6th and saw a new road!

What? Why?

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

December 6, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

Lions Taking It Easy

On the livestream I could see them breathing!

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

December 8, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Candy Cane ~ Last Christmas Eve we visited La Fonda on the Plaza and spotted this gingerbread house festooned with candy canes.

An Over-the-Top Gingerbread House

La Fonda on the Plaza

Sante Fe, New Mexico, Canada

December 24, 2023

For Tom: Crowd-Pleasing Aloha ~

A Street Cleaner Spreads Aloha, Delighting the Crowd

Joining in with Rich Embry of Alter Ego

They enjoy making people feel happy,

and the Fremont Street Bands are generous about being upstaged.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

November 30, 2024

For Nicole: Concentration ~ Sara puts on a vibrant display.

Sara Pedraza of Stays in Vegas, LV, Concentrating on a Move

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

December 1, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

A Magnificent Face ~ I love Tembe's Lions!

An Easy Way to Get Close ~ Look at Those Claws!

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

December 8, 2024

Photo by M. Louise (MacBeath) Barbour/Fundy Blue

Have a great weekend!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

My next post will be

Friday, December 20th. 🤞

On the Bay of Fundy
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Friday, October 11, 2024

Semi-Random

It's a semi-random post today, because I've had another hectic week.

We visited Las Vegas the week before last, a quick and unexpected three-night trip

to visit friends of ours from various places.

So I'm sharing some photos from our trip ~ Probably more than I should.

Taxiing to Take Off

I love when I can catch the canopy of Jeppesen Terminal

reflected in the whale's tail of the Westin Hotel.

Denver International Airport

Denver, Colorado, USA

September 30, 2024

Back to ever-fascinating Cloud Land where golden aspen tinted the flanks of mountains.

White River National Forest

Near Gypsum, Colorado, USA

September 30, 2024

I'm dreading when Southwest Airlines goes back to assigned seats.

I love snagging a window seat on the correct side of the plane

to see my favorite geological feature, the amazing Waterpocket fold

on the east side of Capitol Reef National Park and its adjacent Strike Valley.

If you're interested in the geology click here.

Waterpocket Fold

Capitol Reef National Park

South-central Utah, USA

September 30, 2024

Watching the action at Harry Reid International Airport is always fun

for this airplane-junkie, as Terry and I wait our turn to exit from the back of the plane

where I found a good window seat for photography.

Southwest Terminal

Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

It's always fun to see how Vegas hotels are decorated, although I have to say

that the Encore's lobby has one of the strangest lamps I've ever seen.

Checking in at the Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Terry and I are budget travelers, so this gorgeous room in the Encore

was a rare luxury, and perhaps, the most beautiful room we've ever stayed in.

I could get used to this ~ lol!

Our Room the Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Terry Connects to the Internet

Pure Luxury!

The big hotels lining the Strip are filled with high-end stores,

because many people enjoy shopping when they visit Vegas.

I enjoy window shopping, although some items have me scratching my head.

Like these shoes ~

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

And these ~

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Butterflies are found throughout the Encore, like these inlaid beauties in the floor.

A Floor the Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

I could lie in bed and watch the ever-changing Sphere for hours.

The View from Our Room in Encore

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

Connecting with friends and one well-traveled monkey, Jacques.

Catherine and Harvey, Two Good Buds from the East Coast

Andiamo Steakhouse at the D

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

We do the same things over and over, but it's always fun,

and I love the crowd-pleasing bands on Fremont Street.

Nick Burbey (lead guitar), Daniel Conway (drums) and Rich Embry (vocals)

Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

I like to get right up by the stage where I can watch

the interaction among the band members and the roadies.

This lighting technician was playing the lightboard like an instrument.

Working the Lightboard

for Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

DC, Daniel Conway, Takes a Bow at the End of the Show

Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

I've watched all the resident Fremont Street bands many times,

so it's really fun when different band members substitute for each other.

Life happens to everyone, but the show must go on.

I was surprised and delighted when I found Jeff St. Germain of Stays in Vegas

substituting for Alter Ego's front man Rich Embry.

(I had just missed his band, another favorite, by one day.)

Rich and Jeff are two completely different singers,

but both are talented and crowd-engaging show men.

It was fascinating to watch this consummate professional step in for Rich

and to see how the band members made set and song changes work almost seamlessly.

Rich Embry's Alter Ego Jeff St. Germain

Alter Ego

Fremont Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 2, 2024

And I saw one of my favorite regulars on Fremont Street ~

a street sweeper who makes his job fun and delights visitors.

Do You Think I'm Sexy ~ lol!

October 2, 2024

Sometimes a flyer comes to a stop on the SlotZilla Zipline and has to be rescued.

"What? Me?" She Laughs

October 2, 2024

To the Rescue

October 2, 2024

Illyria Strakhov takes a break from balancing on top of many glasses,

as a member of the crowd demonstrates her acrobatic skills.

Wow!

October 2, 2024

All too soon it's time to wave goodbye.

Leaving Las Vegas

October 3 2024

The rocks outside Vegas are phenomenal!

Just north of Lake Mead we fly by Hamblin Mountain,

the western lobe of an ancient stratovolcano that formed

during the Late Miocene, 11-15 million years ago.

Later, faults split the Cleopatra-Hamblin stratovolcano into three large sections.

The Black Volcanic Rocks of Hamblin Mountain

and the Red Aztec Sandstones Formed from Jurassic Sand Dunes

Pinto Valley Wilderness, Nevada, USA

October 3, 2024

Sometimes we fly into Denver International Airport on a more southerly route.

Then, if I'm lucky, I can spot our home and our favorite Parkway Bar and Grill.

Almost Home!

October 3, 2024

Where Our Garbage Goes

Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) Landfill

October 3, 2024

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Receding Hare Line ~ I immediately thought of Rain when I spotted this in a beautiful contemporary gallery in the Wynn. Unfortunately, I forgot to write down the artist's name.

Receding Hare Line

Eden Gallery at the Wynn

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

September 30, 2024

For Tom: The Spirit of Aloha

Sharing Dinner with Fun Friends

Andiamo Steakhouse, The D

Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

October 1, 2024

For Nicole: Sacked Out Face ~ I visit Tembe Elephant Park in Egmangusi, South Africa, almost every day. I am determined to visit it for real!

Lazy Lionesses

Tembe Elephant Park

Emangusi, South Africa

September 24, 2024

Have a great weekend!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

My next post will be

Friday, October 18th 🤞

Books Read in 2024

"5 Languages of Love: The Secret to Love That Lasts" by Gary Chapman
"At Home in the World" by Joyce Maynard
"Cockroaches" by Jo Nesbo
"Death's End" by Cixin Liu
"Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
"In Darkness" by L. Diane Wolfe
"In My Time of Dying" by Sebastian Junger
"Nothing to Fear" by Julie McFadden, RN
"The Bat" by Jo Nesbo
"The Dark Forest" by Cixin Liu
"The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon
"The Last to Vanish" by Megan Miranda
"The Montauk Monster" by Hunter Shea
"The Road to Character" by David Brooks
"The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller
"The Twist of a Knife" by Anthony Horowitz
"The Uninhabital Earth: Life After Warming" by David Wallace-Wells
"The Women" by Kristin Hannah
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens
"Writing the Shadow" by Joanna Penn

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Friday, December 13, 2024

Fremont Street Never Gets Old!

Friday, October 11, 2024

Semi-Random