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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>..yes...resist...too beautiful not to share...no more apologies..have a lovely evening everyone!</p>
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<p>       Sri Dalada Maligawa, auf Deutsch häufig der Zahntempel ist ein buddhistischer Tempel in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in dem gemäß der Überlieferung der linke Eckzahn des historischen Buddha Siddhartha Gautama als Reliquie aufbewahrt wird.<br />
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Der Zahntempel wurde in mehreren Abschnitten zwischen 1687 und 1782 erbaut. Von außen sticht der achteckige Turm hervor; in ihm ist derzeit eine Bibliothek untergebracht. Der Hauptkomplex, in dem sich mehrere Schreine befinden, besteht aus drei Etagen. Die dritte Etage beherbergt den Goldenen Schrein, vor dem sich Pilger sammeln, die den heiligen Zahn verehren. In der Mitte des Schreins befindet sich der Zugang zu einer Kammer, in der die Reliquie unter sieben goldenen Dagobas aufbewahrt wird.<br />
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Der Schrein wird täglich dreimal für jeweils eine Stunde geöffnet: am Morgen, am Vormittag und am Abend. Zudem wird der Zahn einmal pro Woche gereinigt. Ob es sich dabei um das Original handelt, ist fraglich, da aus Sicherheitsgründen mehrere Kopien des Zahns existieren..</p>
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<p>       Sri Dalada Maligawa, auf Deutsch häufig der Zahntempel ist ein buddhistischer Tempel in Kandy, Sri Lanka, in dem gemäß der Überlieferung der linke Eckzahn des historischen Buddha Siddhartha Gautama als Reliquie aufbewahrt wird.<br />
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Der Zahntempel wurde in mehreren Abschnitten zwischen 1687 und 1782 erbaut. Von außen sticht der achteckige Turm hervor; in ihm ist derzeit eine Bibliothek untergebracht. Der Hauptkomplex, in dem sich mehrere Schreine befinden, besteht aus drei Etagen. Die dritte Etage beherbergt den Goldenen Schrein, vor dem sich Pilger sammeln, die den heiligen Zahn verehren. In der Mitte des Schreins befindet sich der Zugang zu einer Kammer, in der die Reliquie unter sieben goldenen Dagobas aufbewahrt wird.<br />
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Der Schrein wird täglich dreimal für jeweils eine Stunde geöffnet: am Morgen, am Vormittag und am Abend. Zudem wird der Zahn einmal pro Woche gereinigt. Ob es sich dabei um das Original handelt, ist fraglich, da aus Sicherheitsgründen mehrere Kopien des Zahns existieren..</p>
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<p>Cody, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>Yellowstone, Wyoming</p>
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<p>“Comparison is the thief of joy!”<br />
-Theodore Roosevelt<br />
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Three years ago, we visited North and South Dakota. North Dakota, only because it was the final state needed for my bride and I to mark off having visited them all. However, along the way we fell in love with the Dakota territory and vowed then to return.<br />
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Landing in Bismarck a few weeks ago, my mind felt as if I had consumed dozens of cups of expresso…no doubt just the anticipation, the numerous possibilities of the adventure overheating neurons deep within my ever-thickening noggin!<br />
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As I reminisced about all the success obtained on our previous adventure there…sitting on a ridge observing a bison being born on the great plains as they had since long before recorded history. My blessings of badger, eagle, bighorn sheep, prairie chicken, coyote, pronghorn, wild horse, mink and countless birds …and without fail prairie dog encounters of our 2023 visit set the bar unattainably high! For some odd reason, I thought I would see all the same, sprinkled in with every other species that the internet lists in that area. God had other plans.<br />
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Looking back now on another completed adventure and editing the hundred or so photos taken, the week in the Dakota’s could be summed up in a word; searching. More time was spent searching without finding on this trip than any other ever taken. <br />
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Expectations at times hit rock bottom after having a very sweet local professional wildlife photographer tell me of a place where there were “so many rattlesnakes that I had better wear tall rubber boots!” I had hiking boots and went there three times…the Indiana Jones snake pit scene that I had envisioned and hoped so deeply for produced nothing. <br />
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While heading back to the car, fully displaying my well-practiced and perfectly refined “Woe is me” (slumped shoulders, extended bottom lip, dragging my feet with my chin touching my chest) gate, God decided to gift His seemingly never-gifted follower.<br />
Just as I entered the final 200–300-yard leg of my pathetic walk back to my car, a merlin (female) took a dove from a small grove of shrubs and seemingly presented its catch with joy on a large bolder between us. <br />
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I captured this shot and thanked God for the gift of a new species after all these years!<br />
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“Never give up – Never surrender!” (Our family motto since 1999 while raising two boys)<br />
-Tim Allen in the movie Galaxy Quest</p>
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