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Lions and Tigers and Bears and so much more, part 2
10 Sep 2011

Lions and Tigers and Bears and so much more, part 2

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Travel, Zoos & More | 1

… Continued from Lions and Tigers and Bears and so much more, part 1 The Funny So, I don’t know if you’ll think it’s funny, but while we wandered through the concrete cage section, we were surprised by an all … Continued

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Lions and Tigers and Bears and so much more, part 1
9 Sep 2011

Lions and Tigers and Bears and so much more, part 1

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, China, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Travel, Zoos & More | 2

Today, I went to the zoo! I love zoos and was a bit scared of going to one in China because I’ve been told and read in Lonely Planet that the zoos in China treated the animals very poorly with … Continued

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Rainforest Under the Skyscrapers
6 Jun 2011

Rainforest Under the Skyscrapers

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 5

Did you know there’s a rainforest in downtown Dallas? That’s right a full on rainforest with big trees, monkeys, a big waterfall, tropical birds, colorful reptiles and a sloth all tucked nicely in the shadows of tall glass skyscrapers. It’s … Continued

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The Royal Treatment for Ducks?
23 May 2011

The Royal Treatment for Ducks?

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Everyday Adventure, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 2

On our way home from Nashville, we continued down Interstate 40 through Memphis. With only a couple of hours for the home of the blues and birthplace of rock and roll, we made a few quick stops. Our first stop … Continued

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Museum of Living Art and more
22 Mar 2011

Museum of Living Art and more

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 2

In a previous post, I told you about one of my happy places, the Dallas Zoo. That, however, is not the only zoological park in the DFW area, and on Monday, with my brother’s wife, my nephew and my mom, … Continued

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One of My Happy Places
24 Nov 2010

One of My Happy Places

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Zoos & More | 5

We all have a place that we love going. We could go there any time and be happy. This place provides us with simple happiness, a place where we can think and ponder on life and the world around us. … Continued

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Pig Races and Fried Food, part 2
14 Oct 2010

Pig Races and Fried Food, part 2

by kevinearl | posted in: Adventure, Day Trips, Everyday Adventure, Historic Site, National Historic Landmark, Photography | 0

Continued from part 1 More from the State Fair of Texas! Animals Across the way from the Embarcadero are the Pan-American Arena and the beginning to the animal exhibition buildings. We were highly anticipating a fair tradition, pig races, but … Continued

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