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06-13-2012, 11:05 AM
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06-13-2012, 11:53 AM
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Northern Catskill Mts. of NY State
Beaches of Phuket, Thailand
Going down the estuary from San Salvador to the Pacific Ocean in El Salvador
Sunset in the mountains ouside of Albquerque, NM
The Alhambra in Granada, Spain
Westminster Abbey, London
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06-13-2012, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluemoon
Westminster Abbey, London
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Oh, yes!!! There's another one I could have easily included, had I thought of it. Spectacular and overwhelmingly beautiful, even though manmade.
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06-13-2012, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Midpack
Not Muir Woods (user name)?
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Well, I didn't want to brag about my woods. But yes, they are quite beautiful. 
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06-13-2012, 12:11 PM
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Actually those are called bluebonnets. Not bluebells. But you are forgiven since Blue Bell is actually another altogether beautiful thing in Texas. It's our little creamery that dishes out portions of ice cream heaven exclusively for us Texans living through another summer of temperature purgatory.
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06-13-2012, 02:29 PM
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Grand Canyon (from the river more than from the rim or air)
Muir Woods and the Mendocino coast, California
Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Maroon Bells, Colorado
Campos do Jordăo, Brazil
Hualien, Taiwan
Most of Bavaria, Germany
Probably many other places, but these are the ones that immediately come to mind.
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06-13-2012, 02:37 PM
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Yosemite Valley
Bryce Canyon
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06-13-2012, 02:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by braumeister
Most of Bavaria, Germany
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Yep, Neuschwanstein shoulda been on my list, even if it was built for a totally crazy King. 
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06-13-2012, 03:28 PM
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My backyard, The Chiricahua Mountains.
Portal Peak AM (2).jpg
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06-13-2012, 03:32 PM
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Funny, I just came back from the library where I almost checked out a biography of mad King Ludwig of Neuschwanstein. I already had an armful of books, however. I may take it out next week. I like to read about mad people, especially those who build castles in the air
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06-13-2012, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MuirWannabe
Actually those are called bluebonnets. Not bluebells. But you are forgiven since Blue Bell is actually another altogether beautiful thing in Texas. It's our little creamery that dishes out portions of ice cream heaven exclusively for us Texans living through another summer of temperature purgatory.
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Of course. I was having a mental lapse, sorry! I do love bluebell ice cream too, and it too is a delightfully hedonistic experience but not the one I meant. 
And speaking of summer purgatory, it's so hot here I feel like I'm back in Texas today. 
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06-13-2012, 03:45 PM
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Yes!! Everybody keeps coming up with such great places.
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06-13-2012, 03:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by arky
Gotta include the Maroon Bells, near Aspen, CO.
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Beat me to it...
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06-13-2012, 04:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Animorph
Yosemite Valley
Bryce Canyon
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Both of these - especially Bryce when you're down among the hoodoos looking up.
I was at Muir Woods 2 weeks ago and it's gorgeous.
I'll be at Bowman lake in Glacier Nat'l Park next month- another take-your-breath away spot.
I'd add a more urban spot - Erice, Sicily. Beautiful walled town with great architecture, on a big rock overlooking Trapani and the coast. Even better if you're on a terrace, eating cous-cous con pesce while enjoying the view.
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06-13-2012, 05:11 PM
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Sedona, Az.
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06-13-2012, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Ronstar
Sedona, Az.
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You certainly caught the magic of Sedona in your photo, nice.
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06-13-2012, 06:54 PM
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Machu Picchu:: Agrigento, Siciliy:: Amalfi Coast:: Lake Como
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06-13-2012, 08:51 PM
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"Machu Picchu" - Lots of you have mentioned there. I've always wanted to visit.
"Muir Woods" - I'd put that close but not quite on my list. But a really beautiful place, and way prettier and grander than you would think from "just a forest".
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06-13-2012, 09:07 PM
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06-13-2012, 10:27 PM
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Nice thread surfdaddy!
Surin  Beach Phuket Thailand is my favorite.
Potala Palace - Tibet
Elora cave - India <img = "  ">
Can agree with:
Alzburg/Viena Austria
Westminster Abbey
Bryce Canyon
Neuschwanstein
Want to see:
Yosemite Valley
Sigiriya
Grandkids
Machu Picchu
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