Scenic Byway 12

Scenic Byway 12 in Utah is my absolute favorite road in the world.

Kodachrome Basin State Park

Kodachrome Basin State Park in Utah got its name in 1949 after the then relatively new brand of Kodak film that was used by National Geographic Society to capture the beautiful colors of the parks rocks.

In tribute to the park's red rocks, my father wears a matching sweater ;)

Wall Street

Wall Street in Bryce Canyon is so much more beautiful and interesting than Wall Street in New York.

Good Night, Sleep Tight

I count my blessings instead of sheep
and I fall asleep.

My favorite view and city in the whole world.

Heart of Lava

I'm not sure how it's possible that my super-hot husband can't melt lava, yet he can melt my heart with just a smile :)

Akbar's Tomb

As per Tartary tradition, Akbar the Great–the third Mughal Emperor–commenced the construction of his own tomb several years before his death. Here's a beautiful wall & ceiling detail from his mausoleum.

Ta Som

The entrance to Ta Som in a gnarled embrace of two 100-foot tall strangler figs.

Strangler Fig

Fighting for their own survival, strangler figs threaten to rip apart what remains of Angkor Wat.

Mono Lake's Tufas

Tufas (calcium carbonate precipitates) grow exclusively under water.

They can be seen at Mono Lake courtesy to Los Angeles' insatiable water needs, which led to diversion of many of Mono Lake's tributary streams. The diversion halved the water level and doubled the salinity of the lake exposing the tufas.

In case you wonder, I tasted the lake. It tasted more soapy than salty.

I Love Sea Otters

... And, apparently, they love me too :)

Lava

Fresh (as few years old) lava flow on Big Island.

Family of Monkeys

While the baby-monkey curiously examines its immediate surroundings, its parents fearfully observe a dog that is chasing other monkeys.

Sierra Nevada

With the weather being so amazingly gorgeous, I can't think of anything better to do but going backpacking in my favorite mountains.

Lake Mead

Narrow canyons of Lake Mead on the Colorado River.

Mushroom Rock

AKA Toadstool at Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.