Before we left for Bonaire Dad had one request:... "Please tip your wine glass to your Mother and me at one of those glorious sunsets". Promise kept, Dad!
The Galapagos...complete with Penguins at the equator! Many species of life in the Galapagos exsist no where else on the planet including this Penguin sub-species.
Native peruvian dress is still very common in rural areas of the Andes, these two little girls live in a community of Llama farmers outside the city of Cusco.
There is a constant dogfight overhead on Isla Genovese. As Red Footed Boobies return from the sea with food for their young the Frigates await. Frigates skillfully grab the Boobies by the tail causing them to regurgetate their catch. The result is natures in flight food service. 
A face only a mother could love! Giant Tortoise, Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. These guys have a life expectancy of 120 to 200 years!
North Seymore Island, The Galapagos...The islands were teeming with young birds. Courtship dances were very much underway! Click on the image for the best view.
On a terraced mountain side at the ancient Inca site of Pisac, a lone flute player sent mystical music on the wind. The sound carried for great distances. The effect amplified the beauty of the site and made one's senses all the more aware of the unique nature of this wonderful piece of history.
Hiking was the keynote activity of our journey through Peru and The Galapagos. Thinking back on just how much walking we did is one thing....looking at photos of WHERE we were walking is another! I drew the line on these cliffside steps ( notice the absence of a railing!). Alida agreed to pose here but...."hurry-up and take the picture!".
Travel Buddies prepare for a shore landing on James Island, the Galapagos. That would be our Tour Leader, Christian, standing in the bow.
Four of our six days in the Galapagos Islands were aboard the Galaxy, a very comfy and well appointed yacht. Galaxy has eight cabins (max 16 passengers), a roomy dinning area and plenty of common space on three decks. 
A modern day resident keeps his eye on the ancient Inca site at Machu Picchu.... Having returned from a whirlwind 19 days in Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands...its time to "work on" photos! I'm not sure that I will ever be able to push them all through Photoshop and do justice to this "trip of a lifetime". :-)
Taking a break from Random Shots for a few weeks. Should have some shots of South America upon my return....
An early end to this year's boating season...Travel plans for the Fall necessitate hauling the boat before the usual November date. Last ride of the season always evokes a sense of saddness. 
Saturday on the East Side of Manhattan...people were setting up for yesterday's visit from the president of Iran. A very large police presence was already in place setting up barriers and posting traffic signs. Click on the image for more detail and better view.
It doesn't get much better for sailboat lovers. A perfect evening with just the right amount of wind and just a touch of those September evening temperatures on your face. Life is good.
The view looking East from Cherry Grove's main walk. September on Fire Island is hard to pass up!
What just might be the most bizarre (sick?) amusement on the Coney Island boardwalk, "Shoot The Freak". Beyond the railing is an empty lot where human "targets" sit as contestants shoot at them with paint ball guns. I'm not sure that this type of target practice needs to be encouraged. Makes you wonder just who "The Freak" may be in this strange form of entertainment.
