Fotogalerie

2006

Photos from Albany and short trips from there in 2006

Přelet nad Grónskem

Trasa Praha - Frankfurt - Chicago - Albany měla alespoň tu výhodu, že jsme letěli nad Grónskem. Přes špinavé okýnko letadla jsem vyfotil následujícíh pár foto...

Fotky to bohužel nezachytí (a ještě navíc skrze špinavé okýnko), ale ty skály skutečně vypadaly skoro "na dosah". Výškoměr však ukazoval 11 km!
Fotky to bohužel nezachytí (a ještě navíc skrze špinavé okýnko), ale ty skály skutečně vypadaly skoro "na dosah". Výškoměr však ukazoval 11 km!
Haú, bílou plání...
Haú, bílou plání...
další skály...
další skály...
oko
oko
křídlo
křídlo

Albany

Pár obrázků z Albany, shodou okolností jednoho z nejhistoričtějších měst v USA (napíšu o tom něco podrobnějšího později

Centrání komplex v uptown campusu, vévodí mu věž s hodinami, která vypadá jako maják
Centrání komplex v uptown campusu, vévodí mu věž s hodinami, která vypadá jako maják
Vstupní sloupořadí (betonové)
Vstupní sloupořadí (betonové)
Zeď jedné z budov (vše betonové)
Zeď jedné z budov (vše betonové)
Noční snímek uptown campusu
Noční snímek uptown campusu
Toto už je před downtown campusem,...
Toto už je před downtown campusem,...
...který sídlí v poměrně hezkých historických budovách
...který sídlí v poměrně hezkých historických budovách
Toto je například knihovna
Toto je například knihovna
Centrála SUNY (State University of New York), která má po celém státě 65 kampusů - zde se to vše koordinuje
Centrála SUNY (State University of New York), která má po celém státě 65 kampusů - zde se to vše koordinuje
noční umění
noční umění
Vlajky
Vlajky
New York State Capitol
New York State Capitol
Tady bydlím teď - v tom okně nad dveřmi
Tady bydlím teď - v tom okně nad dveřmi
Hned kousek od našeho bytu je údajně první luteránský kostel v USA
Hned kousek od našeho bytu je údajně první luteránský kostel v USA
Albany High School
Albany High School
Tohle je dům Bryana a Janet u kterých jsem dočasně bydlel v Delmaru, obce poblíž Albany
Tohle je dům Bryana a Janet u kterých jsem dočasně bydlel v Delmaru, obce poblíž Albany

Náš byt

Foto mých tří spolubydících, pár fotek z našeho bytu po té, co jsme jej vybavili nábytkem a různými skvělými věcmi z výprodejů:-)

Onur (Turek)
Onur (Turek)
Bibi (Kazaška)
Bibi (Kazaška)
Masa (Japonec)
Masa (Japonec)
Všichni tři
Všichni tři
Můj pokoj...
Můj pokoj...
...není velký, ale má výhodu "vestavěné skříně"
...není velký, ale má výhodu "vestavěné skříně"
Pokoj Bibi (původně obývák)
Pokoj Bibi (původně obývák)
Pokoj Onura (v druhém patře)
Pokoj Onura (v druhém patře)
Trůn
Trůn
Koupelna
Koupelna
Kuchyně...
Kuchyně...
...a obývák v jednom
...a obývák v jednom
Elektro-koutek:-)
Elektro-koutek:-)
Tento děsně kýčovitý věnec jsme dostali v jedné garage sale zadarmo. Původně jsme ho chtěli někomu dát, ale nakonec jsme si ho nechali
Tento děsně kýčovitý věnec jsme dostali v jedné garage sale zadarmo. Původně jsme ho chtěli někomu dát, ale nakonec jsme si ho nechali
Onurova turecká dvoupatrová konvička na čaj - hojně využívaná:-)
Onurova turecká dvoupatrová konvička na čaj - hojně využívaná:-)

Italian Parade

Fotky z průvodu amerických Italů (nebo italských Američanů?) po naší ulici a z Washington Parku

Příchod do parku přes křižovatku - tohle je snad Military Academy, nebo tak něco...
Příchod do parku přes křižovatku - tohle je snad Military Academy, nebo tak něco...
Washington park
Washington park
Washington park
Washington park
Washington park
Washington park
Průvod procházel přes takové "náměstíčko" v parku
Průvod procházel přes takové "náměstíčko" v parku
Odpočinek bubeníka
Odpočinek bubeníka
další banda z průvodu
další banda z průvodu
Teď všichni v klidu sedí a koukají...
Teď všichni v klidu sedí a koukají...
Grupa s trombónem
Grupa s trombónem
Poslední skupina
Poslední skupina
...ale teď všichni vstali...
...ale teď všichni vstali...
...protože se zpívá hymna:-) Honorace (zřejmě lokální politici) na pódiu nešetří patriotismem:-)
...protože se zpívá hymna:-) Honorace (zřejmě lokální politici) na pódiu nešetří patriotismem:-)
Potom tento chlapík zpívá Italskou hymnu. Divné je, že se k němu honorace otočila zády? Asi aby mohli koukat na vlajku:-)
Potom tento chlapík zpívá Italskou hymnu. Divné je, že se k němu honorace otočila zády? Asi aby mohli koukat na vlajku:-)
A zajímavá sekce: ukázka italského automobilismu:-)
A zajímavá sekce: ukázka italského automobilismu:-)
Interiér Ferrari kabrio - hmmm...
Interiér Ferrari kabrio - hmmm...
zepředu taky nevypadá špatně:-)
zepředu taky nevypadá špatně:-)
Lemonade
Lemonade
Bibi in Washington (Jurassic) Park
Bibi in Washington (Jurassic) Park

Podzimní nálada

Pár fotek s podzimní tématikou. No nevyfoťte to, když ty barvy jsou tak krásné:-)

Zase ten nejstarší Luteránský kostel, já za to nemůžu, že je cestou do školy...
Zase ten nejstarší Luteránský kostel, já za to nemůžu, že je cestou do školy...
Naše ulice - Western Ave
Naše ulice - Western Ave
Barevné stromy
Barevné stromy
A on tam stál...
A on tam stál...
Další barevné stromy
Další barevné stromy

Mamma Mia

Přes studentskou asociaci SUNY jsme sehnali levné lístky na muzikál Mama Mia a musím říci, že mě nadchl!

Mix foto z mobilu

konečně se mi podařilo dostat fotky z mobilu (nic moc kvalita, ale poslouží občas k zachycení kouzla okamžiku:-).

Drive-thru banka:-) Zajedete tam, ani nemusíte vylézt z auta...
Drive-thru banka:-) Zajedete tam, ani nemusíte vylézt z auta...
Maníci jamující na bonga na ulici během Lark festu (street festival)
Maníci jamující na bonga na ulici během Lark festu (street festival)
Albany public library v autobusu:-o Pochopil bych to na vesnici, ale tenhle bus stíál přímo vedle NY State Assembly...
Albany public library v autobusu:-o Pochopil bych to na vesnici, ale tenhle bus stíál přímo vedle NY State Assembly...
Nábřeží
Nábřeží
Stromy
Stromy
Hudsonský šífy
Hudsonský šífy
SUNY HQ zadní pohled z nábřeží
SUNY HQ zadní pohled z nábřeží
Jeden z dominantních prvků zdejší architektury - dálnice
Jeden z dominantních prvků zdejší architektury - dálnice
dtto
dtto
V autobusu
V autobusu
Zápas v americkém fotbale, tato kapela podporuje domácí
Zápas v americkém fotbale, tato kapela podporuje domácí
Cheerleaders předváděli docela zajímavé akrobatické kousky
Cheerleaders předváděli docela zajímavé akrobatické kousky
Italian Parade na Western Ave
Italian Parade na Western Ave
Koncert RHCP, židle jsou všude:-/
Koncert RHCP, židle jsou všude:-/
Koncert RHCP, aspoň světla byly dobrý...
Koncert RHCP, aspoň světla byly dobrý...
Koncert RHCP
Koncert RHCP
Koncert RHCP
Koncert RHCP
SUNY HQ pohled z města
SUNY HQ pohled z města
SUNY HQ je totiž asi nejhezčí budova v Albany
SUNY HQ je totiž asi nejhezčí budova v Albany

Hay Ride & Bon Fire

Dostal se ke mně jakousi náhodou email o prý tradiční americké události ke konci pozimní sezóny, tak jsem si řekl proč se nepodívat...

První atrakcí po příjezdu na farmu byly koně
První atrakcí po příjezdu na farmu byly koně
Číňani z nich byli úplně na větvi:-)
Číňani z nich byli úplně na větvi:-)
Hromadné fotografování...
Hromadné fotografování...
Jéééé
Jéééé
No taky jsem si je pohladil:-)
No taky jsem si je pohladil:-)
A potom králíčci, jééééééééééé!!! Soooo cuuuute:-)
A potom králíčci, jééééééééééé!!! Soooo cuuuute:-)
Tak tímhle pojedeme k tomu "táboráku"?
Tak tímhle pojedeme k tomu "táboráku"?
Ne, tímhle. No není to úplně romantika vozů plných sena taženým koňmi, jak jsem si představoval, ale OK:-)
Ne, tímhle. No není to úplně romantika vozů plných sena taženým koňmi, jak jsem si představoval, ale OK:-)
Nasedat na vozy, no toho sena tam taky není úplně moc...
Nasedat na vozy, no toho sena tam taky není úplně moc...
...a jedem.
...a jedem.
Cestou jsou na stromech rozvěšená "strašidla"
Cestou jsou na stromech rozvěšená "strašidla"
Tohle bylo celkem vtipný, vznášelo se na levitující židli...
Tohle bylo celkem vtipný, vznášelo se na levitující židli...
Příprava hot dogů (čte se hÁt dÁk)...
Příprava hot dogů (čte se hÁt dÁk)...
Tak tohle jsem nečekal: starý dobrý žhavouš!
Tak tohle jsem nečekal: starý dobrý žhavouš!
...a svařeného jablečného moštu - svařák to není, ale zahřeje (byla děsná kosa)
...a svařeného jablečného moštu - svařák to není, ale zahřeje (byla děsná kosa)
Táborák z palet:-)
Táborák z palet:-)
Tak děti, ještě neopékat, musíme se nejdřív pomodlit (organizovala to nějaká křesťanská organizace)
Tak děti, ještě neopékat, musíme se nejdřív pomodlit (organizovala to nějaká křesťanská organizace)
Amen - start:-)
Amen - start:-)
Opékají se párky...
Opékají se párky...
...i studené nohy:-)
...i studené nohy:-)
Kuleho teorém platí i zde: poloměr kruhu stojících lidí lze regulovat pomocí množství dříví v ohni
Kuleho teorém platí i zde: poloměr kruhu stojících lidí lze regulovat pomocí množství dříví v ohni
Zpívání: Take me home, country road
Zpívání: Take me home, country road
Indická písnička
Indická písnička
Čínská písnička
Čínská písnička
Tibetská (!) písnička (prý)
Tibetská (!) písnička (prý)
No a nechali jsme se ukecat i k české písničce:-)
No a nechali jsme se ukecat i k české písničce:-)

"Zelnacka" party

To commemorate the times of Czechoslovak brother(sister if you want)hood, we cooked together with Martina (SK) some cabbage soup and invited some friends

There she is, Martina The Chef with her dog Lilly
There she is, Martina The Chef with her dog Lilly
Zelnacka = cabbage soup. Hey, where's the dog??
Zelnacka = cabbage soup. Hey, where's the dog??
Hmm, yummy:-P
Hmm, yummy:-P
I wonder whether this is kosher...? But it's good...
I wonder whether this is kosher...? But it's good...
The chef's tasting
The chef's tasting
Shoko and wine
Shoko and wine
Wine and Shoko
Wine and Shoko
Jing
Jing
Onur
Onur
Gabe
Gabe
Shoko
Shoko
Zum
Zum
Masa
Masa
Bibi
Bibi
Onur+Masa
Onur+Masa
Me
Me
Jing's preparing something, Onur's dancing:-)
Jing's preparing something, Onur's dancing:-)
Wow, looks good:-) Who?:-)
Wow, looks good:-) Who?:-)
More butter needed.
More butter needed.
Onur noticed something's going on:-)
Onur noticed something's going on:-)
Do you need advice, honey?
Do you need advice, honey?
You're doing it well, but little more butter to the left...
You're doing it well, but little more butter to the left...
Are you sure chopsticks are the right tools for this?
Are you sure chopsticks are the right tools for this?
Onur, Gabe, Shoko
Onur, Gabe, Shoko
dtto + Masa
dtto + Masa
Zum dancing
Zum dancing
Bibi, c'mon
Bibi, c'mon
DJs...
DJs...

Baltimore (MD)

Vydal jsem se navštívit spolužačku ze základky Míšu s půldenním stopoverem v Baltimore. Je tam pár věcí k vidění, hlavně přístav s válečnou plachetnicí Constellation a další...

Z autobusu...
Z autobusu...
Rybí okno na letišti
Rybí okno na letišti
Mraky shora
Mraky shora
Obraz Poea
Obraz Poea
Jestli bydlel fakt tady, tak se nedivím, že psal tak depresivně...
Jestli bydlel fakt tady, tak se nedivím, že psal tak depresivně...
Poeova psací skíňka/podložka
Poeova psací skíňka/podložka
Kdybyste to náhodou nevěděli, tak je WORLD FAMOUS:-)))
Kdybyste to náhodou nevěděli, tak je WORLD FAMOUS:-)))
uvnitř je spousta jídla
uvnitř je spousta jídla
a to už od roku 1782
a to už od roku 1782
cestou k přístavu: Bank of America
cestou k přístavu: Bank of America
Nějaká stavba s věží
Nějaká stavba s věží
Pohled na válečnou plachetnici Constellation a World Trade Centre (tak se to jmenuje!)
Pohled na válečnou plachetnici Constellation a World Trade Centre (tak se to jmenuje!)
Hard Rock kytara
Hard Rock kytara
Tohle je National Aquarium, bohužel jsem neměl čas navštívit jej zevnitř
Tohle je National Aquarium, bohužel jsem neměl čas navštívit jej zevnitř
ještě jednou z jiného úhlu
ještě jednou z jiného úhlu
Racek na lampě
Racek na lampě
Racek na nábřeží
Racek na nábřeží
Restaurace u přívozu
Restaurace u přívozu
Racek bez nohy
Racek bez nohy
Záď Constellation
Záď Constellation
Plachetnice Baltimore Pride II: funkční kopie clipperu z počátku 19. století
Plachetnice Baltimore Pride II: funkční kopie clipperu z počátku 19. století
Děla Constellation
Děla Constellation
Stěžně jsou nakloněné kvůli designu. Mysleli prý, že to tak bude rychlejsí, ale neprokázalo se...
Stěžně jsou nakloněné kvůli designu. Mysleli prý, že to tak bude rychlejsí, ale neprokázalo se...
Kladka
Kladka
Kormidlo
Kormidlo
Kompas
Kompas
Bubeník to rozbalil...
Bubeník to rozbalil...
...a hned se k němu přidaly dvě holky a začali společně jamovat
...a hned se k němu přidaly dvě holky a začali společně jamovat
Bubeníkova souprava z kýblů, flašek a plechovek
Bubeníkova souprava z kýblů, flašek a plechovek
Holky se chopilly rumba-flašek a začly tancovat
Holky se chopilly rumba-flašek a začly tancovat
Za chvíli se přidala další
Za chvíli se přidala další
Bubeník si to docela dával...
Bubeník si to docela dával...
Západ slunce
Západ slunce
Pohled shora na nábřeží
Pohled shora na nábřeží
Pohled shora na aquarium
Pohled shora na aquarium
Kytara
Kytara
Šlapadla
Šlapadla
Později se přidal jiný týpek a jamovali spolu do rytmu metařům
Později se přidal jiný týpek a jamovali spolu do rytmu metařům
Hotel Intercontinental
Hotel Intercontinental
Pohled zvenku na dinosaury
Pohled zvenku na dinosaury
Demo statické elektřiny
Demo statické elektřiny
Holčička se zatím směje, Van der Graafův generátor se zahřívá...
Holčička se zatím směje, Van der Graafův generátor se zahřívá...
...a bum, chytla tisíc voltů:-)
...a bum, chytla tisíc voltů:-)
Děti zkoušejí, jak jsou vodivé
Děti zkoušejí, jak jsou vodivé
Kosmorama
Kosmorama
Přístav
Přístav
Aquarium
Aquarium
Restaurace u přívozu v noci
Restaurace u přívozu v noci
Aquarium
Aquarium
Policejní tříkolka
Policejní tříkolka

Washington, první část

Při sobotní procházce po Mallu bylo krásně a svítilo sluníčko, ačkoli byla již půlka listopadu! Aspoň se dalo fotit:-)

Josh
Josh
Dekorace na cyklistické téma
Dekorace na cyklistické téma
Stanice metra
Stanice metra
Hlídka antinukleárních demonstrantů, zdraví jí železný generál
Hlídka antinukleárních demonstrantů, zdraví jí železný generál
Rohový dům
Rohový dům
Josh a koňova zadel:-)
Josh a koňova zadel:-)
White House
White House
Zástup bezhlavých (asi umění?)
Zástup bezhlavých (asi umění?)
Foto před kapitolem
Foto před kapitolem
Kapitol
Kapitol
dtto
dtto
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Pánovi nechutnal hotdog, ale jezevčíkům ano:-)
Pánovi nechutnal hotdog, ale jezevčíkům ano:-)
Socha
Socha
Hrad, ve kterém je centrum Smithsonian Institution
Hrad, ve kterém je centrum Smithsonian Institution
Policistka na koni
Policistka na koni
Monument
Monument
Vlajky USA dokolčka
Vlajky USA dokolčka
Na výšku se to nevešlo, tak je to úhlopříčně...
Na výšku se to nevešlo, tak je to úhlopříčně...
Pomník padlým za WW2
Pomník padlým za WW2
Slunce skrz fontánu
Slunce skrz fontánu
Ještě Monument
Ještě Monument
D-Day
D-Day
Josh, Mishka a Oklahoma
Josh, Mishka a Oklahoma
Abeho pomník za Reflecting Pools
Abeho pomník za Reflecting Pools
Slečna fotí plyšového zajíčka, že by Amélie z Montmartru poslala po světě dalšího trpaslíka?
Slečna fotí plyšového zajíčka, že by Amélie z Montmartru poslala po světě dalšího trpaslíka?
Pomník vojákům ve Vietnamu je černá lesklá zeď se jmény všech padlých
Pomník vojákům ve Vietnamu je černá lesklá zeď se jmény všech padlých
Pokud tam najdete nějakého svého předka, můžete si jeho jméno obkreslit na pamětní kartičku
Pokud tam najdete nějakého svého předka, můžete si jeho jméno obkreslit na pamětní kartičku
A ještě jeden pohled na Monument a střechu Kapitolu
A ještě jeden pohled na Monument a střechu Kapitolu
Veverka
Veverka
Veverky
Veverky
Veverky
Veverky
Veverka
Veverka
Buddha Abe
Buddha Abe
To už je dnes poslední, slibuju!:-)
To už je dnes poslední, slibuju!:-)
Kamenný Abraham Lincoln
Kamenný Abraham Lincoln
Albert
Albert
Washington, DC: Taxation Without Representation
Washington, DC: Taxation Without Representation
Kuchřka
Kuchřka
Pohoda:-)
Pohoda:-)

Washington, druhá část

Arlingtonský hřbitov, Alexandria, Monument, pouliční umění ve Washingtonu, Museum of Air and Space

His wife Juanita
His wife Juanita
Pohled
Pohled
Květina
Květina
Květina 2
Květina 2
JFK
JFK
Miška
Miška
Náhrobek
Náhrobek
Neznámý vojín
Neznámý vojín
Plaketa z Albánie
Plaketa z Albánie
od Havla
od Havla
od Indiánů
od Indiánů
Ptáček
Ptáček
Pomník astronautům z Columbie
Pomník astronautům z Columbie
Pomník astronautům z Challengeru
Pomník astronautům z Challengeru
pohled
pohled
Pomník
Pomník
Parník
Parník
Hasiči
Hasiči
Laksa
Laksa
cyklostezka. Nenaklání se ten dům trochu?
cyklostezka. Nenaklání se ten dům trochu?
Stanice metra
Stanice metra
Jiná stanice metra:-)
Jiná stanice metra:-)
Jako po tomhle? (na fotce to není vidět, ale ty krychle se otáčejí!)
Jako po tomhle? (na fotce to není vidět, ale ty krychle se otáčejí!)
Bruslaři
Bruslaři
Pařížské metro
Pařížské metro
Nelezte nám po umění!
Nelezte nám po umění!
Nebo po tomle?
Nebo po tomle?
Ptačí budky
Ptačí budky
Naštvaný pán
Naštvaný pán
Usínající pán
Usínající pán
Šestiruký pán
Šestiruký pán
Džbán
Džbán
Držka
Držka
Jeffersonův památník
Jeffersonův památník
Mall - vzadu Capitol, po stranách muzea
Mall - vzadu Capitol, po stranách muzea
Stříbrný Krakonoš
Stříbrný Krakonoš
Budova k cirkulárním stylu
Budova k cirkulárním stylu
Autobus převáží kolo
Autobus převáží kolo
Kabina balónu Breitling Orbiter III, v němž byl poprvé obletěn svět (1999)
Kabina balónu Breitling Orbiter III, v němž byl poprvé obletěn svět (1999)
Sovětská balistická raketa
Sovětská balistická raketa
Tohle si brali sovětští kosmonauti: konzervu s jazykem
Tohle si brali sovětští kosmonauti: konzervu s jazykem
A tohle američtí:-)
A tohle američtí:-)
Model sila
Model sila
Tomahawk
Tomahawk
Americká demokracie: Klobouk Abe Lincolna, ve kterém byl zastřelen
Americká demokracie: Klobouk Abe Lincolna, ve kterém byl zastřelen
Americká věda: žárovka vynalezená T. A. Edisonem
Americká věda: žárovka vynalezená T. A. Edisonem
Americká kultura: nemůžu si vzpomenout jak se tahle zelená mrcha jmenuje...
Americká kultura: nemůžu si vzpomenout jak se tahle zelená mrcha jmenuje...
C3PO a R2
C3PO a R2
Psací stroj QWERTY
Psací stroj QWERTY
revolver
revolver
Vlajka USA když měly jenom 34 států
Vlajka USA když měly jenom 34 států
Světoznámý plakát, původně mobilizující ženy k težké práci během druhé světové války, když muži bojovali. Později převzato feministickým hnutím.
Světoznámý plakát, původně mobilizující ženy k težké práci během druhé světové války, když muži bojovali. Později převzato feministickým hnutím.
Raketa Evropské Unie? Tak to bude určitě mírová:-)
Raketa Evropské Unie? Tak to bude určitě mírová:-)
Tak a takhle chodili kosmonauti na záchod...
Tak a takhle chodili kosmonauti na záchod...
Trafika - vemte si noviny jaké chcete
Trafika - vemte si noviny jaké chcete

2007

Photos from Albany and short trips from there in 2007

Wedding of Tati and Fitri

Wedding of Indonesian friends in the Islamic Center near Albany

The groom must dress up warmly, so he doesn't freeze before reaching the Islamic Center
The groom must dress up warmly, so he doesn't freeze before reaching the Islamic Center
These two are already happily married:-)
These two are already happily married:-)
And there comes the bride...
And there comes the bride...
Beautiful outfit and flower
Beautiful outfit and flower
Ana
Ana
Women's group
Women's group
Getting ready...
Getting ready...
Some of the audience is very young...
Some of the audience is very young...
...but pays close attention
...but pays close attention
During the ceremony
During the ceremony
Congratulations
Congratulations
Newlyweds
Newlyweds
Newlyweds
Newlyweds
Bride
Bride
Newlyweds
Newlyweds
Another women's group
Another women's group
Dad, I'm thirsty!
Dad, I'm thirsty!

Pamětihodnosti Albany: Museum a Capitol

Albany je sice celkem nudné město, a člověk by ani neřekl, že tu má celkem zajímavé atrakce přímo pod nosem... O víkendu jsme se vydali do Musea a Capitolu

Vejce, čili The Egg - Performing Art Center
Vejce, čili The Egg - Performing Art Center
A pod tím náměstím z prvního obrázku je gigantický podzemní concourse, který byl ale v sobotu skoro úplně prázdný
A pod tím náměstím z prvního obrázku je gigantický podzemní concourse, který byl ale v sobotu skoro úplně prázdný
Expozice o 9/11
Expozice o 9/11
...
...
2752 lost, over 55000 evacuated...
2752 lost, over 55000 evacuated...
dveře výtahu z WTC
dveře výtahu z WTC
Ocelový nosník budovy
Ocelový nosník budovy
Hasičské auto, které shořelo při zásahu
Hasičské auto, které shořelo při zásahu
Taxík z doby, kdy míle stála 30 centů
Taxík z doby, kdy míle stála 30 centů
Parní hasičská pumpa
Parní hasičská pumpa
Tandem
Tandem
Černošský magazín z 20. let, kdy se zřejmě ještě běžně používalo slovo "negro"
Černošský magazín z 20. let, kdy se zřejmě ještě běžně používalo slovo "negro"
Jazzová souprava
Jazzová souprava
Sesame street
Sesame street
Hudsonský šífy
Hudsonský šífy
Hudsonský šífy
Hudsonský šífy
Los
Los
Turistická kancelář bylo jediné místo, kde byli nějaký lidi...
Turistická kancelář bylo jediné místo, kde byli nějaký lidi...
Vchod z povrchu není možný, musí se z concoursu podzemní chodbou:-)
Vchod z povrchu není možný, musí se z concoursu podzemní chodbou:-)
A lobbysti musí jinudy :-)
A lobbysti musí jinudy :-)
Schodiště...
Schodiště...
Onur pózuje
Onur pózuje
...
...
Assembly (dolní komora)
Assembly (dolní komora)
Senát
Senát
Tady je vidět, jak Teddy Roosevelt ukončil stavbu, i když dekorace ještě nebyly hotovy
Tady je vidět, jak Teddy Roosevelt ukončil stavbu, i když dekorace ještě nebyly hotovy
Detail: slon??
Detail: slon??
Detail: trochu morbidní hlavy...
Detail: trochu morbidní hlavy...
Znak NYS: Excelsior
Znak NYS: Excelsior
Tak tohle je místní oblíbený N. A. Rockefeller
Tak tohle je místní oblíbený N. A. Rockefeller

Reception following Tati & Fitri's wedding

Held in Best Western hotel close to SUNY campus in a truly Indonesian fashion: in beautiful costumes, with great food:-)

Preparations
Preparations
Ana is this evening's coordinator and does a great job
Ana is this evening's coordinator and does a great job
And here comes the couple in traditional Minangkabau (Indonesian tribe living in West Sumatra) wedding attire
And here comes the couple in traditional Minangkabau (Indonesian tribe living in West Sumatra) wedding attire
Everybody is included: children carry decorations
Everybody is included: children carry decorations
The couple sits on a podium...
The couple sits on a podium...
...on sort of thrones
...on sort of thrones
Walking Daddy...
Walking Daddy...
Speech of imam from NYC Islamic community
Speech of imam from NYC Islamic community
The bride
The bride
The groom
The groom
I can't read yet, but when I learn...
I can't read yet, but when I learn...
Daddy left
Daddy left
Another tradition: sharing food, actually a top of...
Another tradition: sharing food, actually a top of...
Leave it for a while unattended...
Leave it for a while unattended...
Never mind, someone will take care of me;-)
Never mind, someone will take care of me;-)
With friends and colleagues...
With friends and colleagues...
After eating all of this we need some movement
After eating all of this we need some movement
Hey, we're trying to take picture here...
Hey, we're trying to take picture here...
Take picture of me, too, not only the couple;-)
Take picture of me, too, not only the couple;-)
With kids...
With kids...
Don't worry, we'll take care of her...
Don't worry, we'll take care of her...
...and someone will try to taste it!
...and someone will try to taste it!
...a gigantic pile of yellow rice calles nasi tumpeng, with many side dishes. The tradition resembles Western wedding cakes, but it's healthier, I guess;-)
...a gigantic pile of yellow rice calles nasi tumpeng, with many side dishes. The tradition resembles Western wedding cakes, but it's healthier, I guess;-)
Hey, Caly, aren't you married already???
Hey, Caly, aren't you married already???
Tati & Fatma
Tati & Fatma
Mina arranging the photo: OK, stand right there!
Mina arranging the photo: OK, stand right there!
Click
Click
Hey, the bride and groom are everywhere, let's take one picture without them;-)
Hey, the bride and groom are everywhere, let's take one picture without them;-)
With all guests...
With all guests...
Here we go...
Here we go...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Some solos...
Some solos...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Neck massage after exhausting evening...
Neck massage after exhausting evening...
Andres is teaching Fatma how to dance salsa
Andres is teaching Fatma how to dance salsa
She has a talent for it!
She has a talent for it!
Alone...
Alone...
He's good, isn't he?
He's good, isn't he?
OK, maybe two...
OK, maybe two...

Zimní radovánky v Albany

Pár foto z bruslení a sněhové nadílky

Shoko, Onur a Bibi
Shoko, Onur a Bibi
Shoko je začátečník, tak se drží u rantlu
Shoko je začátečník, tak se drží u rantlu
Bibi je zkušená bruslařka, právě se chystá na piruetu
Bibi je zkušená bruslařka, právě se chystá na piruetu
Pokus o holubičku, no asi to krasobruslení nebudu moc pokoušet...
Pokus o holubičku, no asi to krasobruslení nebudu moc pokoušet...
Onur taky bruslí poprvé, ale nebojí se trochu riskovat
Onur taky bruslí poprvé, ale nebojí se trochu riskovat
Elegance sama
Elegance sama
Vlajka nemůže chybět nikde, ani u kluziště
Vlajka nemůže chybět nikde, ani u kluziště
Naše ulice
Naše ulice
Zapadané auto
Zapadané auto
Luteránský kostel cestou do školy
Luteránský kostel cestou do školy
Je libo si zahrát eskymáckou honičku?
Je libo si zahrát eskymáckou honičku?
Škoda, že nemám běžky na cestu do školy...
Škoda, že nemám běžky na cestu do školy...
Veverka vyčumuje ze sněhového úkrytu
Veverka vyčumuje ze sněhového úkrytu

St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day byl minulý týden, ale kvůli sněhu se "přehlídka" přesunula o týden později - na dnešek. Městem prošel průvod, ale nebylo to nijak zakončeno nějakým koncertem nebo tak něco, takže nakonec nic moc...

V čele průvodu jedou poliši na motorkách
V čele průvodu jedou poliši na motorkách
Ale taky mají irský trojlístek
Ale taky mají irský trojlístek
Koňská hlídka s vlajkou
Koňská hlídka s vlajkou
Vlajkama se tady nešetří...
Vlajkama se tady nešetří...
Hasiči byli lidmi nejvíce oblíbení - dávali jim největší aplaus
Hasiči byli lidmi nejvíce oblíbení - dávali jim největší aplaus
Hasičský auto - model 1
Hasičský auto - model 1
Mohonasenská pochodující banda
Mohonasenská pochodující banda
Mažoretky
Mažoretky
Klarinetistky
Klarinetistky
Trubadůr
Trubadůr
Dudáci
Dudáci
US vojáci měli po hasičích druhý nejvyšší aplaus
US vojáci měli po hasičích druhý nejvyšší aplaus
Hummer s kulasem na střeše...
Hummer s kulasem na střeše...
Senátor (federální) za NY - C. E. Schumer - přijel pozdravit Iry (druhá je Hillary, ale ta nepřišla)
Senátor (federální) za NY - C. E. Schumer - přijel pozdravit Iry (druhá je Hillary, ale ta nepřišla)
Kabriolet
Kabriolet
Kelti jdou
Kelti jdou
Corvette
Corvette
Limo
Limo
Alegorický přívěs
Alegorický přívěs
Hasičský auto - model 2
Hasičský auto - model 2
Hasičský auto - model 3
Hasičský auto - model 3
Dudáci
Dudáci
Holky z Limericku
Holky z Limericku
Klaun
Klaun
Hummery
Hummery
Voják v Hummeru
Voják v Hummeru
voják před Hummerem
voják před Hummerem
Miss Limerick
Miss Limerick
Čokoládový hrom:-) - pochodující a tancující banda celá z černochů
Čokoládový hrom:-) - pochodující a tancující banda celá z černochů

Chicago - Indoor

Photos from five of the main attractions of Chicago that are included in the CityPass: two museums, aquarium, planetarium and Hancock's Tower

Ceremonial mask from Africa, I believe
Ceremonial mask from Africa, I believe
Poster announcing sale of a gang of slaves from 1856
Poster announcing sale of a gang of slaves from 1856
Sue - the most complete (90%!) skeleton of Tyrannosaurus in the world
Sue - the most complete (90%!) skeleton of Tyrannosaurus in the world
Citrine crystals
Citrine crystals
Entrance to Evolution exhibit
Entrance to Evolution exhibit
Turtle checking out what's going on up there
Turtle checking out what's going on up there
Another turtle
Another turtle
The biggest attraction: dolphin show
The biggest attraction: dolphin show
Dolphin swimming backstroke
Dolphin swimming backstroke
Trainer and her two students
Trainer and her two students
Green lizard
Green lizard
Lobster - might be nice with cream sauce;-)
Lobster - might be nice with cream sauce;-)
Sea horse (one of animals, whose babies are delivered by male)
Sea horse (one of animals, whose babies are delivered by male)
Seal training
Seal training
Different lazy green lizard
Different lazy green lizard
Yet another green lizard
Yet another green lizard
Chameleon
Chameleon
The same green lizard
The same green lizard
Lizard, again...
Lizard, again...
The last lizard... almost...
The last lizard... almost...
The main attraction in lizard section: Komodo dragon. It was sleeping in the far corner:-(
The main attraction in lizard section: Komodo dragon. It was sleeping in the far corner:-(
Penguin with a friend
Penguin with a friend
Jump
Jump
Water dancing
Water dancing
Coral reef
Coral reef
Ray fish
Ray fish
Globe
Globe
One of the first planetariums: it's an iron sphere with tiny holes that depict star constellations. You sit in a small carriage, it takes you inside and after a while your eyes adjust and you see the night sky view;-)
One of the first planetariums: it's an iron sphere with tiny holes that depict star constellations. You sit in a small carriage, it takes you inside and after a while your eyes adjust and you see the night sky view;-)
Infrared me
Infrared me
Tribute to Muslim astronomy...
Tribute to Muslim astronomy...
Map of Chicago from 1830 - it seems there was a deep forest in place of our hotel;-)
Map of Chicago from 1830 - it seems there was a deep forest in place of our hotel;-)
Some things that were first introduced or invented in Chicago: e.g. skyscrapers, zipper, lie detector or roller skates
Some things that were first introduced or invented in Chicago: e.g. skyscrapers, zipper, lie detector or roller skates
Appolo module that landed on the Moon
Appolo module that landed on the Moon
Women, enlist and release a man to fight at sea
Women, enlist and release a man to fight at sea
We need muscular guys to handle the cannons
We need muscular guys to handle the cannons
U-505
U-505
United we shall prevail
United we shall prevail
Huge model of railway system including City of Chicago. Every boy dreams to have such model at home to play with;-)
Huge model of railway system including City of Chicago. Every boy dreams to have such model at home to play with;-)
Railway bridge
Railway bridge
Amazing Bodyworlds: Blood vessels in arm
Amazing Bodyworlds: Blood vessels in arm
Amazing Bodyworlds: "Chess player"
Amazing Bodyworlds: "Chess player"
Amazing Bodyworlds: "Ponderer"
Amazing Bodyworlds: "Ponderer"

Chicago - Seminar

People that participated in the Fulbright Enrichment Seminar 2007, activities, FUN!:-)

Panel
Panel
"Welcome Fulbright Scholars" sign in front of the school - oh my! It looks serious!
"Welcome Fulbright Scholars" sign in front of the school - oh my! It looks serious!
The principal introducing us the school and "future doctors"
The principal introducing us the school and "future doctors"
Gruppenfoto in front of the school
Gruppenfoto in front of the school
Computer freaks
Computer freaks
Visit at Chicagoan families, we (Silvia, Tuan and Ondrej) went to Don and Sandy Rubovits and had a pleasant evening
Visit at Chicagoan families, we (Silvia, Tuan and Ondrej) went to Don and Sandy Rubovits and had a pleasant evening
Presentation from Germany by Lan
Presentation from Germany by Lan
Presentation from South Africa by Nellie
Presentation from South Africa by Nellie
Presentation from Palestine by Abeer
Presentation from Palestine by Abeer
OK, let's work out our project
OK, let's work out our project
Moran in action (sorry about the black eyes, mate, but belive me, red ones were even worse:-)
Moran in action (sorry about the black eyes, mate, but belive me, red ones were even worse:-)
After 20 minutes: still a blank sheet...
After 20 minutes: still a blank sheet...
Here the focus is more on artistic approach
Here the focus is more on artistic approach
Concentration
Concentration
Concentration
Concentration
Concentration
Concentration
...Ayako supporting:-)
...Ayako supporting:-)
But in the end a project is hammered out: Amina presenting...
But in the end a project is hammered out: Amina presenting...
Computer freak
Computer freak
Inside before the dinner
Inside before the dinner
Mixed bunch
Mixed bunch
South-East Asian section (Tuan, Antonio, Taufik, Tufel, Refliani)
South-East Asian section (Tuan, Antonio, Taufik, Tufel, Refliani)
Ladies from Africa and Pakistan
Ladies from Africa and Pakistan
Taufik and Tufel
Taufik and Tufel
Some body has to start
Some body has to start
Valentino and Catalina dancing merengue (if I remember correctly?)
Valentino and Catalina dancing merengue (if I remember correctly?)
Now let the Latinos show us some real dancing!
Now let the Latinos show us some real dancing!
Twist'n'shout!
Twist'n'shout!
Others soon cannot resist and start joining the floor...
Others soon cannot resist and start joining the floor...
oh yeah, baby!
oh yeah, baby!
It's full in a while
It's full in a while
Mediterranean cooperation:-)
Mediterranean cooperation:-)
Energy must be replenished often (by delicious choco cakes;-)
Energy must be replenished often (by delicious choco cakes;-)
Now it's YOUR turn!
Now it's YOUR turn!
Like a swan
Like a swan
The man should lead, but exceptions can be made:-)
The man should lead, but exceptions can be made:-)
Smart guys (they have glasses, don't they?) Yusuke and Marx
Smart guys (they have glasses, don't they?) Yusuke and Marx
Valentino and Katia
Valentino and Katia
Ex-communist section (Ondrej, Katia, Tatiana)
Ex-communist section (Ondrej, Katia, Tatiana)
Synchro dance
Synchro dance
How about some Israeli style?
How about some Israeli style?
Jordan - Czech (Ghada, Ondrej, Reem)
Jordan - Czech (Ghada, Ondrej, Reem)
Complete Indonesian section
Complete Indonesian section
Complete African section
Complete African section
Leaving the boat under umbrella passage made by the crew
Leaving the boat under umbrella passage made by the crew
Breakfast
Breakfast
My camera is not wide-angle...
My camera is not wide-angle...
...so it doesn't fit everything in one photo...
...so it doesn't fit everything in one photo...
...so you have to imagine these three pics in one:-)
...so you have to imagine these three pics in one:-)

Chicago - City

Photos of Chicago's skyline, buildings and other outdoor attractions (daytime & night) taken during Fulbright Seminar

Fog on Chicago
Fog on Chicago
Fog on Chicago
Fog on Chicago
Fog on Chicago
Fog on Chicago
Bean
Bean
Skyline on the bean
Skyline on the bean
Outdoor stage in Millenium Park designed by Frank Gehry
Outdoor stage in Millenium Park designed by Frank Gehry
Old and New
Old and New
One of hundred headless walkers (outdoor exhibit by a Polish artist)
One of hundred headless walkers (outdoor exhibit by a Polish artist)
Chicago River from hotel window, view to the West
Chicago River from hotel window, view to the West
Building reflection
Building reflection
Firemen
Firemen
Fountain at Chicago Institute of Art
Fountain at Chicago Institute of Art
Street performers
Street performers
Faces
Faces
Sear's Tower
Sear's Tower
Wrigley's Building
Wrigley's Building
Navy Pier from the boat
Navy Pier from the boat
Bridge near hotel
Bridge near hotel
Clock on the Wrigley Building
Clock on the Wrigley Building
Chicago Tribune building
Chicago Tribune building
Clock on the Britannica HQ
Clock on the Britannica HQ
Chicago river, view from hotel to the East
Chicago river, view from hotel to the East
Building reflection
Building reflection
Painting on the wall
Painting on the wall
Medinah Temple, built in 1912, now hosts huge furniture shop:-/
Medinah Temple, built in 1912, now hosts huge furniture shop:-/
Unidentified building
Unidentified building
Hotel St. Benedict Flats, built 1882-83
Hotel St. Benedict Flats, built 1882-83
Old Water Tower, built in 1869
Old Water Tower, built in 1869
Beach north of the center
Beach north of the center
Dog in the lake
Dog in the lake
Dock
Dock
Spring is here!
Spring is here!
Mounted Policeman
Mounted Policeman
Street chess player
Street chess player
North view from Hancock
North view from Hancock
Navy Pier from Hancock
Navy Pier from Hancock
Center with Sears Tower from Hancock
Center with Sears Tower from Hancock
Old Water Tower
Old Water Tower
Faces in Millenium Park
Faces in Millenium Park
Chicago skyline from Adler's Planetarium
Chicago skyline from Adler's Planetarium
Copernicus in front of Adler's planetarium, guarded by a sea gull
Copernicus in front of Adler's planetarium, guarded by a sea gull
Chicago skyline from Shedd's Aquarium
Chicago skyline from Shedd's Aquarium
Chicago Varnish Company Building, built in 1895
Chicago Varnish Company Building, built in 1895
Mobile Security
Mobile Security

Námořní akademie v Annapolis, MD

Čtyřdenní studentská konference o Asii v US Naval Academy mj. s přednáškou Henryho Kissingera

První dojmy...
První dojmy...
Kampus je fakt pěkný
Kampus je fakt pěkný
Don't give up the ship!
Don't give up the ship!
Kvartet
Kvartet
Prof. Shambaugh z G. Washington Uni v D.C.
Prof. Shambaugh z G. Washington Uni v D.C.
Nácvik přehlídky na hlavním náměstíčku
Nácvik přehlídky na hlavním náměstíčku
Vlajkonoši
Vlajkonoši
Nástup
Nástup
Ten týpek uprostřed je sleduje, jestli nedělají něco špatně (je to nácvik)
Ten týpek uprostřed je sleduje, jestli nedělají něco špatně (je to nácvik)
Dudáci
Dudáci
Hrob Johna Paula Jonese, původem Skota, prvního námořního hrdiny z doby Americké Revoluce
Hrob Johna Paula Jonese, původem Skota, prvního námořního hrdiny z doby Americké Revoluce
Bysta Tekumseha, každý rok bývá legračně pomalována při důležitých zápasech proti West Pointu
Bysta Tekumseha, každý rok bývá legračně pomalována při důležitých zápasech proti West Pointu
Plachetnice akademie
Plachetnice akademie
Takto se také dají lákat zákaznice
Takto se také dají lákat zákaznice
Admirál Roughhead, má na starost celou Pacifickou flotilu
Admirál Roughhead, má na starost celou Pacifickou flotilu
Tým, co umí dělat akrobatické kousky s flintami
Tým, co umí dělat akrobatické kousky s flintami
Honem, honem
Honem, honem
Trubky
Trubky
Trombóni
Trombóni
Bubny
Bubny
Skoti
Skoti
Cestou na přehlídku (Martin, Kaja)
Cestou na přehlídku (Martin, Kaja)
Vlajkonoši
Vlajkonoši
Během hymny můžou nahoře zůstat jen Stars and Stripes
Během hymny můžou nahoře zůstat jen Stars and Stripes
Vojenský personál salutuje k vlajce
Vojenský personál salutuje k vlajce
Henry Kissinger, bývalý ministr zahraničí a velmi kontro-verzní osoba
Henry Kissinger, bývalý ministr zahraničí a velmi kontro-verzní osoba
Na lodi
Na lodi
YPs
YPs
YP
YP
Na lodi
Na lodi
Námořnické WC
Námořnické WC
Plachetnice
Plachetnice
Pohoda
Pohoda
Plachetnice
Plachetnice
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Závěrečná večeře se koná v ... stadiónu!
Kvartet opět
Kvartet opět
Aneka, Dominic
Aneka, Dominic
Martin, A.J., Sjoukje
Martin, A.J., Sjoukje
Znak Naval Academy
Znak Naval Academy
Ross, Joe
Ross, Joe
Všichni mě fotí?
Všichni mě fotí?
Na kampusu je i kostel
Na kampusu je i kostel
Vstup
Vstup
Title say it all
Title say it all

Washinton podruhé

Konference v Naval Academy skončila v pátek ráno, takže jsem se na víkend opět nakýbloval k Mišce a Joshovi do DC. V sobotu jsme vyrazili na výlet do Shenandoah National Park

Pohled od Kongresu na Monument
Pohled od Kongresu na Monument
Kongres zase
Kongres zase
Kupole
Kupole
Výstava: smlouva na Elvise
Výstava: smlouva na Elvise
Vstupní hala
Vstupní hala
Schodiště
Schodiště
Prvky tzv. "Americké renesance"
Prvky tzv. "Americké renesance"
Moudré nápisy pod okny lemují celou místnost
Moudré nápisy pod okny lemují celou místnost
Library of Congress
Library of Congress
Kytičky v botanické zahradě
Kytičky v botanické zahradě
Co vznikne, když zkřížíte kaktus a hada?
Co vznikne, když zkřížíte kaktus a hada?
Socha
Socha
Racek
Racek
Kongres
Kongres
Smithsonian Castle
Smithsonian Castle
Západ slunce nad Potomacem
Západ slunce nad Potomacem
Entering Shenandoah NP
Entering Shenandoah NP
Miška & Josh
Miška & Josh
Vodní kytka
Vodní kytka
Rybář
Rybář
Stezka
Stezka
Vodopády
Vodopády
...
...
...
...
Skok
Skok
Největší vodopád na konci
Největší vodopád na konci
Skála nad údolím
Skála nad údolím

Mix foto z poslední doby:-)

Foto z akcí z poslední doby: Japan Night, které šéfoval náš spolubydla Masa, Tulip Festival - openair festiválek v Albany s hlavní hvězdou punkrockerkou Joan Jett a nakonec nakládka kontejneru pro Honduras

Masův úvodní proslov
Masův úvodní proslov
Ukázka karate
Ukázka karate
Tradiční oblečky 1
Tradiční oblečky 1
Tradiční oblečky 2
Tradiční oblečky 2
Netradiční oblečky (gothic styl)
Netradiční oblečky (gothic styl)
Cestou na fest kolem mě proběhlo asi sto lidí v červených šatech (ženských i chlapů), co to znamenalo jsem nezjistil.
Cestou na fest kolem mě proběhlo asi sto lidí v červených šatech (ženských i chlapů), co to znamenalo jsem nezjistil.
Ulička se stánky
Ulička se stánky
Joan Jett
Joan Jett
Už jí táhne na padesát, ale pořád jí to šlape:-) Byla nějakou dobu low-profile, ale jak jsem pochopil, nyní má jakýsi comeback
Už jí táhne na padesát, ale pořád jí to šlape:-) Byla nějakou dobu low-profile, ale jak jsem pochopil, nyní má jakýsi comeback
S basákem
S basákem
V publiku se rvali nějací ožralové, ale když přijela kavalérie, tak toho rychle nechali:-)
V publiku se rvali nějací ožralové, ale když přijela kavalérie, tak toho rychle nechali:-)
I love rock'n'roll! (její největší hit, určitě to znáte!)
I love rock'n'roll! (její největší hit, určitě to znáte!)
Tak tohle všechno tam máme narvat? Kola se nakonec nevešla... Příště snad...
Tak tohle všechno tam máme narvat? Kola se nakonec nevešla... Příště snad...
Při rvaní věcí do kontejneru je třeba využít každou skulinku...
Při rvaní věcí do kontejneru je třeba využít každou skulinku...
Postupně se nám to zaplňuje...
Postupně se nám to zaplňuje...
Krabice se vším možným, dveře, atd...
Krabice se vším možným, dveře, atd...
Sharon, díky jejímuž rannímu telefonátu byla naše účast zachráněna...
Sharon, díky jejímuž rannímu telefonátu byla naše účast zachráněna...
svítidla a jiné podlouhlé předměty
svítidla a jiné podlouhlé předměty
Tak a už je to plné!
Tak a už je to plné!
Ještě poslední kousky
Ještě poslední kousky
Finální foto (Eddie je ten nejšpinavější v oranžovém tričku uprostřed:-)
Finální foto (Eddie je ten nejšpinavější v oranžovém tričku uprostřed:-)

Trip to Adirondacks

Adirondacks is a mountain range in upstate New York, north from Albany. I've heard about it before, but never had chance to go there. Thus, when I found out that my roommate Sandy was going there for a day hike, I gladly joined

Mt. Algonquin is our first destination. It's only three miles, but 3000 feet (=1000 m) elevation change!
Mt. Algonquin is our first destination. It's only three miles, but 3000 feet (=1000 m) elevation change!
First it was quite an easy walk
First it was quite an easy walk
...and enjoying amazing views. Adirondacks really are beautiful!
...and enjoying amazing views. Adirondacks really are beautiful!
...but after a while the ascent changed to a quite steep rock
...but after a while the ascent changed to a quite steep rock
Sandy making his way up
Sandy making his way up
Catching breath...
Catching breath...
Now we are almost at the top - entering the Arctic-Alpine zone, a rare phenomenon at this latitude and the only one in New York state
Now we are almost at the top - entering the Arctic-Alpine zone, a rare phenomenon at this latitude and the only one in New York state
The route to the top is now marked with these "pyramids"
The route to the top is now marked with these "pyramids"
...
...
...
...
Alpine flower
Alpine flower
And here we are, at the peak...
And here we are, at the peak...
The views are really stunning - river bend
The views are really stunning - river bend
Hills and forests as far as you can see...
Hills and forests as far as you can see...
Time to move to a near smaller peak - through annoying bushes...
Time to move to a near smaller peak - through annoying bushes...
But we are rewarded by more views: Mt Algonquin from which we just came here
But we are rewarded by more views: Mt Algonquin from which we just came here
Rockslide in the valley underneath us
Rockslide in the valley underneath us
...and mudpools
...and mudpools
Small waterfall on the way back
Small waterfall on the way back
Path along the lake
Path along the lake
Lake
Lake

roadtrip

Photos from roadtrip in May/June 2007 conducted by Jing, Shohko, Imelda and Ondra via: LA - Joshua Tree - Route 66 - Grang Canyon - Navajo country - Zion NP - Las Vegas - Yosemite NP - San Francisco Bay - Big Sur - LA

Los Angeles

The two and half days at the beginning of our trip were just enough time to see Hollywood and Beverly Hills, to grab a lunch in Little Tokyo and Chinatown and to visit the still cool (as in temperature) beaches in St. Monica and Venice. On the way back at the end of our roadtrip we drove along Mullholland drive and had some night view. LA was however constantly under fog, so pictures are not very nice:-/ We also visited two interesting museums

Trying to zoom through with small success
Trying to zoom through with small success
Walk up to the viewpoint
Walk up to the viewpoint
Funicular similar to the one at Petrin;-)
Funicular similar to the one at Petrin;-)
Skyscraper
Skyscraper
Warner Bros studios
Warner Bros studios
Some people prefer practical lemon tree in their garden...
Some people prefer practical lemon tree in their garden...
LA from viewpoint at Mulholland drive. Visibility is bad due to smog:-(
LA from viewpoint at Mulholland drive. Visibility is bad due to smog:-(
This is our car;-) To explore LA by car is really useful.
This is our car;-) To explore LA by car is really useful.
After a long day, an American dinner comes handy;-)
After a long day, an American dinner comes handy;-)
And this is Hollywood
And this is Hollywood
The pavement with stars was a disappointment, we expected some broad pedestrian boulevard, but it's just a street like any other, with stars at the sidewalk. Nothing special, really...
The pavement with stars was a disappointment, we expected some broad pedestrian boulevard, but it's just a street like any other, with stars at the sidewalk. Nothing special, really...
Tom Cruise's church
Tom Cruise's church
Souvenirs, trinkets, etc...
Souvenirs, trinkets, etc...
Here you can take picture with Hollywood sign without actually going there;-)
Here you can take picture with Hollywood sign without actually going there;-)
Guy with a huge parrot like in the Pirates
Guy with a huge parrot like in the Pirates
It's just before Pirates III premiere
It's just before Pirates III premiere
Cinderella making balloon-animals
Cinderella making balloon-animals
Movie money: buy hundred bucks for three!
Movie money: buy hundred bucks for three!
Donald Duck was here exactly 23 years ago - Today is May 21 too!
Donald Duck was here exactly 23 years ago - Today is May 21 too!
The entertaining thing are street performers like this Spiderman
The entertaining thing are street performers like this Spiderman
...others might chose the beauty of Magnolias
...others might chose the beauty of Magnolias
The pink Beverly Hills Hotel built in 1912, many celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Humphrey Bogart or Katharine Hepburn stayed here
The pink Beverly Hills Hotel built in 1912, many celebrities like Marlene Dietrich, Humphrey Bogart or Katharine Hepburn stayed here
Signature mailbox
Signature mailbox
University of California in LA has its campus in BH
University of California in LA has its campus in BH
LA downtown is not so impressive...
LA downtown is not so impressive...
Now move on to Beverly Hills
Now move on to Beverly Hills
Mulholland drive is basically a very very long road winding through hills above LA (on the way back we drove from No 32000 down to 6000)
Mulholland drive is basically a very very long road winding through hills above LA (on the way back we drove from No 32000 down to 6000)
Hollywood sign was not visible very well, at night it got a little bit better, but still nothing special
Hollywood sign was not visible very well, at night it got a little bit better, but still nothing special
Nightshot of LA
Nightshot of LA
...Japanese Village Plaza is the official name
...Japanese Village Plaza is the official name
Will Shoko feel like home?
Will Shoko feel like home?
Souvenir shop
Souvenir shop
She might - truckloads of sushi are readily available
She might - truckloads of sushi are readily available
It's hard to choose which one to get first.
It's hard to choose which one to get first.
Omnipresent japanese invention: karaoke
Omnipresent japanese invention: karaoke
Yamazaki bakery
Yamazaki bakery
It's called Little Tokyo, although...
It's called Little Tokyo, although...
Cherry blossom
Cherry blossom
If you grow tired of sushi, Cuban food is right across the street
If you grow tired of sushi, Cuban food is right across the street
Japanese and Czech intellectuals
Japanese and Czech intellectuals
Lonely singer
Lonely singer
Let's get lunch first. Shoko has her favorite meal: fish
Let's get lunch first. Shoko has her favorite meal: fish
Local customer
Local customer
China town stretches along one main street
China town stretches along one main street
It's not much different from Vietnamese market in Prague...
It's not much different from Vietnamese market in Prague...
...as you can see;-)
...as you can see;-)
Chinatown is next
Chinatown is next
Statue of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the "founder of modern China"
Statue of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the "founder of modern China"
But further down it gets more specifically Chinese...
But further down it gets more specifically Chinese...
...and prettier
...and prettier
Balloons are everywhere...
Balloons are everywhere...
Like little kids...
Like little kids...
Umrellas for protection against sun
Umrellas for protection against sun
Head in the middle of some stuff:-o
Head in the middle of some stuff:-o
At least you should be mature!:-)
At least you should be mature!:-)
Fortune-teller with magnifying glass
Fortune-teller with magnifying glass
Old men playing checkers
Old men playing checkers
You have to slalom among them
You have to slalom among them
you can swing with Shoko...
you can swing with Shoko...
At the beach: you can do many things here, like...
At the beach: you can do many things here, like...
you can take picture of yourself...
you can take picture of yourself...
Chess players
Chess players
you can roll this to draw some picture on the sand...
you can roll this to draw some picture on the sand...
on the pier
on the pier
In LA you need to look cool!
In LA you need to look cool!
Bubba Gump shrimp company - established only after the movie Forrest Gump to capitalize on its success
Bubba Gump shrimp company - established only after the movie Forrest Gump to capitalize on its success
Kids at Venice Beach Promenade dancing while a guy on the street plays guitar and sings
Kids at Venice Beach Promenade dancing while a guy on the street plays guitar and sings
Couple with twins stopped to listen too
Couple with twins stopped to listen too
Looks familiar...
Looks familiar...
This one even has a car parked, let's wait for a while, maybe we'll spot...
This one even has a car parked, let's wait for a while, maybe we'll spot...
you can meditate...
you can meditate...
you can chase sea gulls...
you can chase sea gulls...
you can surf (BTW, if you notice the pier in the background? It is the Venice beach Pier where the final scene of the movie Falling Down starring Michal Douglas was shot:-)
you can surf (BTW, if you notice the pier in the background? It is the Venice beach Pier where the final scene of the movie Falling Down starring Michal Douglas was shot:-)
Imel on a pipeline
Imel on a pipeline
or you can even play in the (really cold) water if you are tough like this girl
or you can even play in the (really cold) water if you are tough like this girl
beach at Santa Monica with the pier
beach at Santa Monica with the pier
Ocenside appartment complex
Ocenside appartment complex
...
...
We first headed to the Southwest Museum of American Indian, but it is under reconstruction till 2009 or so, so they sent us to their sister museum of American West. Girls at least took picture with this totem:-)
We first headed to the Southwest Museum of American Indian, but it is under reconstruction till 2009 or so, so they sent us to their sister museum of American West. Girls at least took picture with this totem:-)
On the way we stopped in Travel Town in Griffith Park, which is basically a railway museum, something for Madal:-)
On the way we stopped in Travel Town in Griffith Park, which is basically a railway museum, something for Madal:-)
Imel in a train car
Imel in a train car
There are different engines that ran trains in the Wild West
There are different engines that ran trains in the Wild West
Quite nice, though not too big museum
Quite nice, though not too big museum
Interesting exhibition of guns
Interesting exhibition of guns
Don't mess up with me, pal!
Don't mess up with me, pal!
Stars can be five, six or even seven-pointed
Stars can be five, six or even seven-pointed
Sheriff's star
Sheriff's star
Typical wagon for West explorers included foldable kitchenette
Typical wagon for West explorers included foldable kitchenette
The old 3025
The old 3025
Manually propelled personal vehicles for use on the railway
Manually propelled personal vehicles for use on the railway
Famous statue "End of the Trail" by J. E. Fraser from 1915, symbolizing the victory of white man over natives: nowehere to run anymore, the West has been conquered. One of the most popular and most copied statues in US (I can confirm that, I've seen it many times)
Famous statue "End of the Trail" by J. E. Fraser from 1915, symbolizing the victory of white man over natives: nowehere to run anymore, the West has been conquered. One of the most popular and most copied statues in US (I can confirm that, I've seen it many times)
After that we came to the Museum of the American West. This painting depicts the "Spirit of the West" in somewhat romanticized way...
After that we came to the Museum of the American West. This painting depicts the "Spirit of the West" in somewhat romanticized way...
Desperado
Desperado
Gold panners
Gold panners
Indians
Indians
Meat was plentiful, until bisons were nearly exterminated
Meat was plentiful, until bisons were nearly exterminated
Indians were exterminated together with bisons, this whisky ad shows Custer's heroic charge on the savages :-/ What did they mean by that? If you drink whisky you will become a hero? Or if you drink whisky, you can be easily slaughtered?
Indians were exterminated together with bisons, this whisky ad shows Custer's heroic charge on the savages :-/ What did they mean by that? If you drink whisky you will become a hero? Or if you drink whisky, you can be easily slaughtered?
California Stagecoach - luxurious upgrade
California Stagecoach - luxurious upgrade
What will I try today?
What will I try today?
Something Mexican: taco
Something Mexican: taco
Chinese food = Comida China. You must be bilingual here or you lose half of customers
Chinese food = Comida China. You must be bilingual here or you lose half of customers
all sorts of nuts...
all sorts of nuts...
...and fruits too
...and fruits too
Sorry, Pamela didn't show up:-) I guess she was already taken by Borat...
Sorry, Pamela didn't show up:-) I guess she was already taken by Borat...

Palm Springs

On the way from LA to Joshua Tree National Park we stayed overnight in Palm Springs, a pleasant resort in the middle of California deserts.

Highway 10 from LA crossing another highway in a intricate system of interwoven bridges
Highway 10 from LA crossing another highway in a intricate system of interwoven bridges
Nightlife in Palm Springs
Nightlife in Palm Springs
Girls hitting the town
Girls hitting the town
Fountain
Fountain
After few drinks even the camera is getting slow:-)
After few drinks even the camera is getting slow:-)
Bar where we had a drink and listened to live jazz performance
Bar where we had a drink and listened to live jazz performance
The desert is dry, but windy - wind generators are everywhere
The desert is dry, but windy - wind generators are everywhere
It's maybe environmentally friendly, but definitely it totally destroys the horizon:-/
It's maybe environmentally friendly, but definitely it totally destroys the horizon:-/
Our car - we rented it, didn't buy it, so we didn't name it as in Australia or NZ
Our car - we rented it, didn't buy it, so we didn't name it as in Australia or NZ

Joshua Tree National Park

Very nice desert NP in the desert at the border of Colorado and Mojave deserts, with unique trees, rocky formations, surprising variety of wildlife and many walking trails.

First few Joshua Trees, after which the park was named;-)
First few Joshua Trees, after which the park was named;-)
Detail of the tree trunk and branches
Detail of the tree trunk and branches
This must be an old guy...
This must be an old guy...
Trees and rocks make some amazing sceneries
Trees and rocks make some amazing sceneries
Joshua trees are about the only things that provide some shade
Joshua trees are about the only things that provide some shade
I didn't bring falling pad so I only went as high as this:-)
I didn't bring falling pad so I only went as high as this:-)
...
...
Fruits of the Joshua Tree
Fruits of the Joshua Tree
These are a bit boring, but there are some other:
These are a bit boring, but there are some other:
Joshua Tree park is very popular for climbers - these even bring their own falling pads
Joshua Tree park is very popular for climbers - these even bring their own falling pads
Look there!
Look there!
Some rock formations...
Some rock formations...
The Skull Rock - looks like skull but only from afar
The Skull Rock - looks like skull but only from afar
Such as desert tortoise. The guide said it's rare  so we were apparently lucky to see it. Credit goes to Imelda, who spotted it first!
Such as desert tortoise. The guide said it's rare so we were apparently lucky to see it. Credit goes to Imelda, who spotted it first!
Look but don't touch
Look but don't touch
Shoko is signalling something
Shoko is signalling something
...
...
...
...
As we were having our lunch...
As we were having our lunch...
...a blue bird flew to us and started searching for some crumbs. Sorry mate, feeding wildlife is banned
...a blue bird flew to us and started searching for some crumbs. Sorry mate, feeding wildlife is banned
But if you are careful, cactus can be very beautiful like this one...
But if you are careful, cactus can be very beautiful like this one...
So where do we go next? There seem to be some diagreements among the crew...
So where do we go next? There seem to be some diagreements among the crew...
Old dead tree pointing in all directions
Old dead tree pointing in all directions
This rock looks more like a face
This rock looks more like a face
Belly button:-)
Belly button:-)
Finally we found the Barker Dam - swimming (in the sand?) is forbidden...
Finally we found the Barker Dam - swimming (in the sand?) is forbidden...
...or this one
...or this one
So there is a dam, after all! In the middle of desert! That explains how come there could be so much wildlife
So there is a dam, after all! In the middle of desert! That explains how come there could be so much wildlife
and, ... ahem...:-)
and, ... ahem...:-)
A gate tree
A gate tree
This tree is alive and blossoming
This tree is alive and blossoming
Time to head back: don't forget to drink a lot of water! Yes, sir!
Time to head back: don't forget to drink a lot of water! Yes, sir!
In a heroic attempt to shoot the rabbit (with camera!), Imel stumbled and sat on this: ouch! Fortunately she sustained no permanent injuries:-)
In a heroic attempt to shoot the rabbit (with camera!), Imel stumbled and sat on this: ouch! Fortunately she sustained no permanent injuries:-)
But there was also a rabbit!
But there was also a rabbit!
Lizards are of course omnipresent
Lizards are of course omnipresent

Route 66

Travelling towards Grand Canyon along the "Mother Road" - Route 66. It was in fact not as exciting as we expected, but some parts were nice:-) We only travelled a short stretch, though...

Mojave beaded collar
Mojave beaded collar
Indian (Native American) Pottery
Indian (Native American) Pottery
"Our frontiers conquered, we look back to bask in the fading light of our creations"
"Our frontiers conquered, we look back to bask in the fading light of our creations"
Cucumber guy: Squash Kachina (it's a ritual doll of the Hopi people)
Cucumber guy: Squash Kachina (it's a ritual doll of the Hopi people)
Title says it all - movie exhibition
Title says it all - movie exhibition
This must be one of the good guys;-)
This must be one of the good guys;-)
Hm, sepia effect makes it look more relevant;-)
Hm, sepia effect makes it look more relevant;-)
Ok we are on the right road
Ok we are on the right road
Route 66 goes all the way from LA to Chicago. We went only the tiny stretch between Amboy and Williams
Route 66 goes all the way from LA to Chicago. We went only the tiny stretch between Amboy and Williams
An old road cruiser
An old road cruiser
Old times motiff
Old times motiff
Freight train, freight train, goin' so fast
Freight train, freight train, goin' so fast
Stylish gas station
Stylish gas station
Big mistake many make, rely on horn instead of brake
Big mistake many make, rely on horn instead of brake
This guy probably knows something about it...
This guy probably knows something about it...
Ice-cold Coke would come in handy, it was well over 100 degrees (F = 37 C)
Ice-cold Coke would come in handy, it was well over 100 degrees (F = 37 C)
I mean really stylish;-)
I mean really stylish;-)
This beauty is just decoration. Too bad, otherwise we'd have changed it for out car;-)
This beauty is just decoration. Too bad, otherwise we'd have changed it for out car;-)
Would you like to contribute a little liquid to our cactoo?
Would you like to contribute a little liquid to our cactoo?
Nice one, but I guess we'll stick to ours
Nice one, but I guess we'll stick to ours
Watch out for cattle. Ahem, I don't recall seing anything living for a while...
Watch out for cattle. Ahem, I don't recall seing anything living for a while...
I'm hungry, let's stop at the next cafe, ok?
I'm hungry, let's stop at the next cafe, ok?
Hm, the sign is there, but the cafe isn't. It has been abandoned long ago...
Hm, the sign is there, but the cafe isn't. It has been abandoned long ago...
Whoa, it's quite some train, this one!
Whoa, it's quite some train, this one!
Shoe-tree. It's a tree that grows shoes!
Shoe-tree. It's a tree that grows shoes!
Typical Arizona mountains
Typical Arizona mountains
Sunset at Needles
Sunset at Needles
One more sunset a bit later on the way to Kingman
One more sunset a bit later on the way to Kingman
Morning next day in front of Motel 6 in Kingman
Morning next day in front of Motel 6 in Kingman
Let me think for a while...
Let me think for a while...
Typical Arizona plateaus
Typical Arizona plateaus
Another stop on the way, this one is Hollywood-style
Another stop on the way, this one is Hollywood-style
Most of the time we couldn't see anything particularly interesting apart from clouds
Most of the time we couldn't see anything particularly interesting apart from clouds

Grand Canyon

You've seen it on TV, you've seen it in cinema, you've seen it in magazines. You know exactly what to expect. Yet, when the Canyon unfolds in front of you in its sheer vastness, it's gonna get you anyway. Guaranteed:-)

Ladies & gentleman, Grand Canyon
Ladies & gentleman, Grand Canyon
I+O were here
I+O were here
Some guy ona crag
Some guy ona crag
Shoko and Ondra had to go there too
Shoko and Ondra had to go there too
There are tiny dots on the top of that rock - those are people
There are tiny dots on the top of that rock - those are people
It's getting darker
It's getting darker
The whole group: J+I+S+O
The whole group: J+I+S+O
Refreshments are served while waiting for sunset
Refreshments are served while waiting for sunset
Taking pictures of the fascinating depths
Taking pictures of the fascinating depths
Warm light of setting sun illuminates the Canyopm
Warm light of setting sun illuminates the Canyopm
Sunbathing in the setting sun
Sunbathing in the setting sun
Don't mess up with us, pal!
Don't mess up with us, pal!
Sunset sky
Sunset sky
On the way to lavatory
On the way to lavatory
Imelda in the tent
Imelda in the tent
Some guy in the morning decided to move his tent on a bike!
Some guy in the morning decided to move his tent on a bike!
These guys decided to descend into the Canyon, which is a very strenuous hike. We didn't have enough time and courage...
These guys decided to descend into the Canyon, which is a very strenuous hike. We didn't have enough time and courage...
Walking along the Rim
Walking along the Rim
Imelda standing on a flower
Imelda standing on a flower
Sheer beauty of the Canyon
Sheer beauty of the Canyon
At a viewpoint
At a viewpoint
Lizard
Lizard
Layers of the Canyon
Layers of the Canyon
Playing with clouds
Playing with clouds
Playing with clouds
Playing with clouds
Rock
Rock
Squirrel
Squirrel
Squirrel eating a nut
Squirrel eating a nut
Squirrel staring in Imelda's lens
Squirrel staring in Imelda's lens
More of Imelda's artwork
More of Imelda's artwork
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Another squirrel
Another squirrel
Colors of the Canyon
Colors of the Canyon
Sitting at the edge of the cliff
Sitting at the edge of the cliff
Shoko at the edge
Shoko at the edge
Jing yelling at Shoko: "Shoko, don't jump yet, your life is meaningful!"
Jing yelling at Shoko: "Shoko, don't jump yet, your life is meaningful!"
Dead tree
Dead tree
Three chicks chatting with an old Canyon veteran
Three chicks chatting with an old Canyon veteran
River Colorado
River Colorado
Never More
Never More
Hermit's Rest is a trailhead. If you wanna descend down, one place to do so is here
Hermit's Rest is a trailhead. If you wanna descend down, one place to do so is here
Back at the main GC village, Ranger giving presentation on California condors
Back at the main GC village, Ranger giving presentation on California condors
The ranger was really enthusiastic and the presentation very rewarding
The ranger was really enthusiastic and the presentation very rewarding
Condors made numerous flypasts very close to us, as if arranged with the ranger;-)
Condors made numerous flypasts very close to us, as if arranged with the ranger;-)
They are really huge, their wingspan is 9 feet! (almost 3 metres)
They are really huge, their wingspan is 9 feet! (almost 3 metres)
Clouds
Clouds
Smaller Bright Angel Canyon crosses the bigger Grand Canyon
Smaller Bright Angel Canyon crosses the bigger Grand Canyon
Well deserved break
Well deserved break
Tree
Tree
Watchtower in Desert View
Watchtower in Desert View
There are really nice views from there. You can see the river very well
There are really nice views from there. You can see the river very well

Navajo Country

Drive from Grand Canyon along Route 64 (much better than Route 66, actually) through huge Navajo reservation and Tuba City

On the road again
On the road again
Navajo pottery
Navajo pottery
Canoes
Canoes
Navajo shoppe
Navajo shoppe
Necklaces
Necklaces
Little Navajo learning business
Little Navajo learning business
Awesome sunset
Awesome sunset
800ft sheer cliff ahead (250 metres!)
800ft sheer cliff ahead (250 metres!)
Lonely tree
Lonely tree
Sheer cliff with Colorado river down there - thos is the canyon beforeit becomes Grand Canyon
Sheer cliff with Colorado river down there - thos is the canyon beforeit becomes Grand Canyon
The sunset is getting even better
The sunset is getting even better
Red mountains of Arizona
Red mountains of Arizona
They are so tall...
They are so tall...
What are these plants?
What are these plants?
Imelda trying to trade with another little Navajo
Imelda trying to trade with another little Navajo
He doesn't seem to be very happy about it...
He doesn't seem to be very happy about it...
I mean, really tall...
I mean, really tall...
Feeding the wild beasts: Shohko and Jing bought huge turkey drumsticks for breakfast
Feeding the wild beasts: Shohko and Jing bought huge turkey drumsticks for breakfast
No thank you;-)
No thank you;-)
Dinosaur track
Dinosaur track
Petrified something from dinosaur?
Petrified something from dinosaur?
Dinosaur track again
Dinosaur track again
Arizona landscape
Arizona landscape
Skohko checking out the landscape
Skohko checking out the landscape
More Navajo handcraft
More Navajo handcraft
Teepee with carpark
Teepee with carpark

Zion National Park

Amazing natural reserve full of colours and marvellous sunsets. Sort of like smaller Grand Canyon, but from inside

Lake Powell dam
Lake Powell dam
Lake Powell is a popular sailing destination amidst desert
Lake Powell is a popular sailing destination amidst desert
Colourful rocks
Colourful rocks
We're getting close...
We're getting close...
We arrived shortly before sunset
We arrived shortly before sunset
There was a nice creek flowing near the campsite...
There was a nice creek flowing near the campsite...
...so we took a dip and washed a bit
...so we took a dip and washed a bit
The campsite wasn't exactly comfy and it was very windy, so Shoko and Jing had to tie their tent to our car not to fly away:-)
The campsite wasn't exactly comfy and it was very windy, so Shoko and Jing had to tie their tent to our car not to fly away:-)
Crystal clear water in the creek
Crystal clear water in the creek
This is Angel's Landing. Climbing it is recommended so we woke up early and tried our luck...
This is Angel's Landing. Climbing it is recommended so we woke up early and tried our luck...
Shoko tightens her shoe lace and there we go
Shoko tightens her shoe lace and there we go
Girls marching
Girls marching
Easy stroll in the valley
Easy stroll in the valley
Now it's getting steeper, but still there is a comfy concrete trail
Now it's getting steeper, but still there is a comfy concrete trail
C'mon!
C'mon!
Every day is a winding road...
Every day is a winding road...
Chipmunks at Scout's Lookout
Chipmunks at Scout's Lookout
Chipmunks
Chipmunks
View from the Scout's Lookout, half way. From here the trail forks, either to Angel's Landing or continues to West Rim Trail.
View from the Scout's Lookout, half way. From here the trail forks, either to Angel's Landing or continues to West Rim Trail.
Don't lean too far, you don't wanna fall
Don't lean too far, you don't wanna fall
Flower
Flower
Imelda: this is as far as I go:-)
Imelda: this is as far as I go:-)
Mounted chains make the climb easier (Jing)
Mounted chains make the climb easier (Jing)
View back on Scout's Lookout from Angel's Landing
View back on Scout's Lookout from Angel's Landing
Hooray!
Hooray!
Girls' conquest
Girls' conquest
Zion Canyon, view from Angel's Landing
Zion Canyon, view from Angel's Landing
Shoko
Shoko
Cactoo
Cactoo
Shoko seems to like verges
Shoko seems to like verges
Descending back
Descending back
Red rocks nd blue sky
Red rocks nd blue sky
Window
Window
Back in the valley
Back in the valley
Look there!
Look there!
Local flora...
Local flora...
...and fauna
...and fauna
Weeping rock
Weeping rock
The trail through the Narrows is really cool
The trail through the Narrows is really cool
It leads through a river, so there's lot of wading
It leads through a river, so there's lot of wading
And the environment is magnificent
And the environment is magnificent
Stick can come handy
Stick can come handy
Waiting for the low tide:-)
Waiting for the low tide:-)
Sun is setting, moon is rising
Sun is setting, moon is rising
Back to campsite. Deers came grazing few metres from us
Back to campsite. Deers came grazing few metres from us
During sunset Zion is really pretty
During sunset Zion is really pretty
Valley is in shade already but the hils still warmly lit
Valley is in shade already but the hils still warmly lit
...a rock with horizontal and vertical cracks so it looks like checkerboard
...a rock with horizontal and vertical cracks so it looks like checkerboard
Checkerboard Mesa...
Checkerboard Mesa...
Lst breakfast in Zion
Lst breakfast in Zion
Heading to Nevada... Las Vages is ahead of us.
Heading to Nevada... Las Vages is ahead of us.

Las Vegas and Nevada

Arriving to Las Vegas, spending a day and a night there and then driving across the desert to California.

Two Harleys on their way to Vegas
Two Harleys on their way to Vegas
Typical Vegas landmark: Statue of Liberty
Typical Vegas landmark: Statue of Liberty
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Vegas at night - Hooters with all you can eat spare ribs. We didn't go there;-(
Vegas at night - Hooters with all you can eat spare ribs. We didn't go there;-(
Girls having fun
Girls having fun
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Vegas at night
Inside MGM - dozens of fresh roses just for decoration
Inside MGM - dozens of fresh roses just for decoration
Some might opt to stay in a super-luxurious hotel, but we remained loyal to our favourite - Motel 6
Some might opt to stay in a super-luxurious hotel, but we remained loyal to our favourite - Motel 6
Ceasar's Palace
Ceasar's Palace
Mirage
Mirage
Stratosphere hotel
Stratosphere hotel
One of famous Nevada's Wedding Chapels. This one did not look like drive-thru though
One of famous Nevada's Wedding Chapels. This one did not look like drive-thru though
All you can eat lunch is our last stop before leaving Vegas. Could you imagine Jing, who weighs half of me, could actually eat double than me? Even physical laws do not seem to apply in Vegas...
All you can eat lunch is our last stop before leaving Vegas. Could you imagine Jing, who weighs half of me, could actually eat double than me? Even physical laws do not seem to apply in Vegas...
Vegas is all about displaying luxury and lavishness, but this really got me - whole street air-conditioned!
Vegas is all about displaying luxury and lavishness, but this really got me - whole street air-conditioned!
Welcome to Paradise. That is, if you can forget about the energy bill at the end of the month...
Welcome to Paradise. That is, if you can forget about the energy bill at the end of the month...
Terrible's - don't blame us if you get petrol here and your car dies. We told you!
Terrible's - don't blame us if you get petrol here and your car dies. We told you!
Huge selection of jerky. From beef, turkey, buffalo, natural, spiced, all you can imagine. Not cheap, but good!
Huge selection of jerky. From beef, turkey, buffalo, natural, spiced, all you can imagine. Not cheap, but good!
Shoko contemplating about peanuts
Shoko contemplating about peanuts
Nevada landscape
Nevada landscape
Open - beer - milk. All you need.
Open - beer - milk. All you need.
Caravan
Caravan
Shop with various kinds of stuff. We would call it "smisene zbozi" in Czech
Shop with various kinds of stuff. We would call it "smisene zbozi" in Czech
some details
some details
some details
some details
Wreck 1
Wreck 1
Wreck 2
Wreck 2
some details
some details
Wreck 3
Wreck 3
some details
some details
some details
some details
some details
some details
Photo-frenzy
Photo-frenzy
This is what you see from the road. Catches your attention, doesn't it? Bunch of heavily decorated car wrecks
This is what you see from the road. Catches your attention, doesn't it? Bunch of heavily decorated car wrecks
Hill as a billboard. And I thought they only do it in Peru
Hill as a billboard. And I thought they only do it in Peru
Another "smisene zbozi"
Another "smisene zbozi"
Shoko and her juice
Shoko and her juice
Miners statue. mind if I say - not dissimilar from our communist "art"
Miners statue. mind if I say - not dissimilar from our communist "art"
This is a good combination: Guns and jewelry. One can only imagine how this business operates;-)
This is a good combination: Guns and jewelry. One can only imagine how this business operates;-)
Road 95
Road 95
Moon
Moon
Sunset
Sunset
Sunset pictures
Sunset pictures
Sunset pictures
Sunset pictures
Sunset pictures - finally something. UPS advertisement;-)
Sunset pictures - finally something. UPS advertisement;-)
That is, if you go other way round
That is, if you go other way round
Voila, here we are.
Voila, here we are.