Flying with Falcons I am on falcon watch. It is sunrise in the Dubai desert and our breath is making small white puffs in the early chill. We have come to Al Maha on the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to see falcons speed through their paces and learn more about the ancient sport of falconry. Falconry Is An Ancient Way of … [Read more...]
Ode to honeybees on Earth Day
From Feeding The Planet Expo 2015 To stand in The Hive at Kew Gardens, London, is to be transported into the world of honeybees. This surreal silver lattice immersive installation stands 55-feet tall and is surrounded by a meadow of English wildflowers where bees busily collect pollen. The sculpture was created by … [Read more...]
Oman Highlights from an Arabian Journey
Journey from Muscat to ancient ruins of Sumharam Oman highlights are hundreds of miles of golden shifting desert sands of Arabia's Empty Quarter which camel caravans traversed for millennia. There are also towering mountains, immense canyons rivaling the Grand Canyon, as well as rich date-palm oases. Ancient forts and storybook castles dot the … [Read more...]
Louvre Abu Dhabi Breaks Boundaries Bridges Civilizations
Louvre Abu Dhabi, an Emirates Highlight The Louvre Abu Dhabi, which opened in November, is visually magnificent, and yes, I thought it awesome. The structure's immense dome is a lacework of grey stainless steel honeycomb patterns. It seems to float over white-walled flat roofed clusters of museum buildings, courtyards and reflecting … [Read more...]
Aspen Winter Wonderland
Aspen is a winter wonderland with a constantly changing scene. This weekend preparations are underway for a big send off for the seven local athletes bound for PyeongChang to represent the US in the Winter Olympics. There are plans for al fresco dining under the full moon on January 31st, and more snow is forecast. Here … [Read more...]
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