Our California coast has an abundance of seals and sea lions, from San Diego to the North Coast. Wondering how to tell a harbor seal from a California sea lion? Hint – who barks, has long flippers, ear flaps, and rides the waves?
Read more…The Fremont Troll in Seattle
On a trip to Seattle, the Fremont Troll was something to see. Not only that, we also wondered about more monsters under the bridges in the Pacific Northwest?
Read more…Arizona spring break vacation
One year we took a drive trip to the Grand Canyon and northern Arizona for our spring break family vacation. Along with the Grand Canyon, there were sites in northeastern Arizona to explore: Canyon de Chelly, Petrified Forest and Meteor Crater.
Read more…Basho’s banana tree
In the 17th century, the great haiku poet Matsuo Basho lived in Edo (Tokyo). He had a small house along the Sumida River, and a banana tree (basho) in his yard.
Read more…Matisse in bloom
Get out your scissors and colored paper – here’s four fabulous new books about French artist Henri Matisse.
Read more…Basel: Take a walk through the Old City
Where can you walk through a beautifully preserved medieval old city and see St. George and the dragon, and lots of basilisks?
Here’s our favorite walk through the Old City in Basel.
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