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Snake Island a favorite swimming hole on the lake; but watch out for the islands namesake residents Cold weather never slows down our traveling.  Here we are at a castle in western Poland near the German border.  BURRRRRR! Taken in the Winter 2001/2002 Marlis Hazleton touring Lublin- Poland. Taken in Fall 2001. Inks Lake near Burnet, Texas. The Sleeping Knight of the Tatra mountains

 

Embark on an extraordinary journey with us at FrogsFolly Travel Journal, where every story is a footprint in the sands of our global explorations. Our website is more than just a collection of travel destinations; it's a vibrant tapestry of personal encounters and cherished memories from corners near and far. Whether you're drawn to the whispering ruins of ancient civilizations, the joyful shouts of theme parks, or the serene beauty of nature's hidden gems, our journal entries are your personal gateway to experience these wonders alongside us.

Vivid Destinations Await - Stroll through the picturesque streets of Amboise, feel the majesty of historical castles, and explore the diverse landscapes of the United States. Our journeys are painted with stories that beckon you to dive into the locales we've visited, offering you a slice of life from each destination.

Adventures for All - Thrill-seekers and wildlife enthusiasts, rejoice! Uncover the magic of iconic theme parks like Walt Disney World and the wild heart of zoos across the planet. Each entry in our journal is a pass to relive our thrills and encounters with the animal kingdom.

A Portal Through Time - Step into the past with our visits to age-old sites like Greece's Delphi, or reflect on more recent history at AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU in Poland. Our travel stories aren't just trips; they're time machines that invite you to witness the echoes of bygone eras.

Join Our Travel Community - FrogsFolly isn't just about where we've been; it's about where we can go together. We invite you to suggest new places for us to discover and share your own experiences. Your insights and stories are the lifeblood of our community, inspiring new chapters in our ever-evolving journey.

So, whether you're seeking inspiration for your next travel adventure or simply wish to wanderlust from the comfort of your home, let FrogsFolly be your compass to the world. Join us on this never-ending voyage where every destination is a new opportunity to weave your own narrative into the rich tapestry of travel.

Step into our world at FrogsFolly Travel Journal – where every visit is a story, and every story is an invitation to dream, explore, and discover.

This site is a guide to some of the places we have visited.  This is more of a journal of what we did than a definitive guide to these places.  Traveling is more about living the experience than documenting every momement.  So, if your favorite landmark is missing, it does not mean we did not see it, only that I did not take a picture.   

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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kellyphotos/">Kelly Cheng</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyphotos/55388869945/" title="Tajikistan-180920-230"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388869945_52f6d0742e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Tajikistan-180920-230" /></a></p>

<p>The 19 km return hike to Engels Peak Base Camp climbs from the Wakhan Valley up to broad alpine meadows and a camp just below 4,000 m, with constant views of the Hindu Kush and the river valley far below.<br />
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A narrow mountain trail climbs from a broad, dry valley floor towards high pastures, gradually lifting above the Panj River and patchwork fields of the Wakhan Valley.  As the path zigzags higher, the landscape opens into a vast panorama of snow‑streaked Hindu Kush peaks on the far horizon and the wide, river‑cut valley dropping away below.<br />
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Higher up, the trail follows a slim irrigation channel etched into steep mountainsides, with short grass and loose stones underfoot and a sharp drop to the side.  Occasional shepherds’ paths and grazing animals hint at human presence, but the overall feeling is of big, empty mountain country under a huge sky.<br />
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Near the base camp around 3,950 m, the terrain softens into open highland meadows scattered with streams and low tufts of grass, framed by the sheer rock walls and glaciers of Engels Peak rising abruptly ahead.  Turning back toward the valley, the view stretches unbroken over rolling brown ridges, the green ribbon of the Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, a serrated skyline of white Hindu Kush summits.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kellyphotos/">Kelly Cheng</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyphotos/55387538042/" title="Tajikistan-180920-233"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387538042_20cbaa804e_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Tajikistan-180920-233" /></a></p>

<p>The 19 km return hike to Engels Peak Base Camp climbs from the Wakhan Valley up to broad alpine meadows and a camp just below 4,000 m, with constant views of the Hindu Kush and the river valley far below.<br />
<br />
A narrow mountain trail climbs from a broad, dry valley floor towards high pastures, gradually lifting above the Panj River and patchwork fields of the Wakhan Valley.  As the path zigzags higher, the landscape opens into a vast panorama of snow‑streaked Hindu Kush peaks on the far horizon and the wide, river‑cut valley dropping away below.<br />
<br />
Higher up, the trail follows a slim irrigation channel etched into steep mountainsides, with short grass and loose stones underfoot and a sharp drop to the side.  Occasional shepherds’ paths and grazing animals hint at human presence, but the overall feeling is of big, empty mountain country under a huge sky.<br />
<br />
Near the base camp around 3,950 m, the terrain softens into open highland meadows scattered with streams and low tufts of grass, framed by the sheer rock walls and glaciers of Engels Peak rising abruptly ahead.  Turning back toward the valley, the view stretches unbroken over rolling brown ridges, the green ribbon of the Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, a serrated skyline of white Hindu Kush summits.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/kellyphotos/">Kelly Cheng</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyphotos/55388467646/" title="Tajikistan-180920-232"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388467646_37e0420677_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Tajikistan-180920-232" /></a></p>

<p>The 19 km return hike to Engels Peak Base Camp climbs from the Wakhan Valley up to broad alpine meadows and a camp just below 4,000 m, with constant views of the Hindu Kush and the river valley far below.<br />
<br />
A narrow mountain trail climbs from a broad, dry valley floor towards high pastures, gradually lifting above the Panj River and patchwork fields of the Wakhan Valley.  As the path zigzags higher, the landscape opens into a vast panorama of snow‑streaked Hindu Kush peaks on the far horizon and the wide, river‑cut valley dropping away below.<br />
<br />
Higher up, the trail follows a slim irrigation channel etched into steep mountainsides, with short grass and loose stones underfoot and a sharp drop to the side.  Occasional shepherds’ paths and grazing animals hint at human presence, but the overall feeling is of big, empty mountain country under a huge sky.<br />
<br />
Near the base camp around 3,950 m, the terrain softens into open highland meadows scattered with streams and low tufts of grass, framed by the sheer rock walls and glaciers of Engels Peak rising abruptly ahead.  Turning back toward the valley, the view stretches unbroken over rolling brown ridges, the green ribbon of the Wakhan Corridor and, beyond it, a serrated skyline of white Hindu Kush summits.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/daveowensphotos/">Dave Owens (Widnes)</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveowensphotos/55387505597/" title="Faith Carved in Wood – The Church of the Pentecost"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387505597_290bac84fd_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Faith Carved in Wood – The Church of the Pentecost" /></a></p>

<p>Standing before the Wooden Church of the Pentecost, this intricately carved memorial cross reflects the rich woodworking traditions of rural Transylvania. Originally built around 1672 in central Transylvania and later relocated to the ASTRA Museum near Sibiu, the church is a fine example of the region's remarkable wooden ecclesiastical architecture. Together, the carved crucifix and timber church illustrate centuries of craftsmanship, faith and cultural heritage preserved in one of Romania's most important open-air museums.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/196030800@N02/">sophie_bouw</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/196030800@N02/55387483737/" title="Lago Moro, Northern Italy"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387483737_c622fe050f_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Lago Moro, Northern Italy" /></a></p>

<p>Lago Moro, about 380 m above sea level, is a small lake in Northern Italy in the beautiful Val Camonica. You can walk around it in just a couple of hours, but the landscape is quite varied and the quiet is wonderful.<br />
Picture taken in the morning, just after the mist had been driven away by the sun</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/193137390@N05/">Images By Lima</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/193137390@N05/55388520853/" title="The Dhobi at Work"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388520853_7e52bbfcb5_m.jpg" width="158" height="240" alt="The Dhobi at Work" /></a></p>

<p>A washerman, or dhobi, works inside one of the concrete washing pens at the historic Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai, India. Standing knee-deep in water, he rhythmically washes garments by hand while water sprays through the air, capturing a moment of skilled labour that has remained largely unchanged for generations.<br />
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Presented in black and white, the photograph highlights the physical nature of the work, the textures of water and stone, and the enduring tradition of one of the world's largest open air laundries.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bupia/">patrikmloeff</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bupia/55388385896/" title="Scotland 2025"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388385896_bf9fc20660_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Scotland 2025" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/cosimoss/">MrBlueSky*</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cosimoss/55387443222/" title="The London Eye"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387443222_9a9d22e4ee_m.jpg" width="240" height="148" alt="The London Eye" /></a></p>

<p>River Thames<br />
Uber Boat<br />
London</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/bvi4092/">bvi4092</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bvi4092/55388503118/" title="A rare sight - Antillean Crested Hummingbird Perched on a Branch in a Garden in Grenada"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388503118_1315038ec0_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="A rare sight - Antillean Crested Hummingbird Perched on a Branch in a Garden in Grenada" /></a></p>

<p>A rare sight - Antillean Crested Hummingbird Perched on a Branch in a Garden in Grenada</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/tatumiettinen/">tmietti2</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tatumiettinen/55388334606/" title="The scale"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388334606_4d50e84c93_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="The scale" /></a></p>

<p>A tiny speck in a massive world. Walking along the volcanic slopes of Iceland really puts things into perspective. The way the light carved through the valley and highlighted the vibrant moss against the dark volcanic soil was unforgettable.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/spelio/">spelio</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/spelio/55387419407/" title="A long wander in the fenced off part of the Botanic Gardens."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387419407_57c732787a_m.jpg" width="240" height="118" alt="A long wander in the fenced off part of the Botanic Gardens." /></a></p>

<p>Fenced off from feral animals..</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/lrod/">75CentralPhotography</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lrod/55388331401/" title="Distant Snow-Caps"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388331401_f6a3bf4e5c_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Distant Snow-Caps" /></a></p>

<p>Snow-capped mountains at Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/eliosk/">Elios.k</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliosk/55388671380/" title="Preposing"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388671380_db106d1105_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Preposing" /></a></p>

<p>Purpose-worn dress for a photoshoot in front of the, empty at the end of the day, Treasury in Petra, Jordan.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/eliosk/">Elios.k</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliosk/55388269501/" title="IGredible.."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388269501_80df5f27e9_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="IGredible.." /></a></p>

<p>Photoshoot in front of the, empty at the end of the day, Treasury in Petra, Jordan.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/sergesegal/">Sergiy Galyonkin</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/sergesegal/55387311127/" title="Myrtle Beach"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55387311127_ec39b81c2c_m.jpg" width="240" height="149" alt="Myrtle Beach" /></a></p>


			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/90555815@N06/">Kevin Göthe</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/90555815@N06/55388405059/" title="Finlandia arriving in Tallinn, Estonia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388405059_9360130c27_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Finlandia arriving in Tallinn, Estonia" /></a></p>

<p>Taken on a cruise with the Tallink Silja Line ferry Romantika</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/90555815@N06/">Kevin Göthe</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/90555815@N06/55388397139/" title="Viking XPRS in Tallinn, Estonia"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55388397139_537b4d789f_m.jpg" width="240" height="149" alt="Viking XPRS in Tallinn, Estonia" /></a></p>

<p>Taken on a cruise with the Tallink Silja Line ferry Romantika</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pericles_el_greco/">Pericles el Greco</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pericles_el_greco/">Pericles el Greco</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/pericles_el_greco/">Pericles el Greco</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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