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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.

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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>Paris (France), 21-08-2025</p>
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<p>Ait Benhaddou is a village built of clay, a World Heritage Site, and has often served as a film set (Gladiator, James Bond, Game of Thrones…). It is along a former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakesh<br />
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Ait Benhaddou ist ein Dorf in Lehmbauweise, Weltkulturerbe und diente oft als Filmkulisse (Gladiator, James Bond, Game of Thrones…). Es liegt an der alten Handelsroute zwischen der Sahara und Marrakesh</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/204256962@N02/">karan.sjtraders0188</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/taharaja/55150438804/" title="Zabriskie Point: People watch a fiery sunset over Death Valley."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55150438804_03446ff98b_m.jpg" width="240" height="73" alt="Zabriskie Point: People watch a fiery sunset over Death Valley." /></a></p>

<p>Silhouetted against a sky ablaze with fiery orange and red clouds, a group of enthusiastic onlookers and photographers congregates on a desert overlook, some atop a stone-walled viewing platform, others along the winding paths. They are all here to witness and capture the breathtaking spectacle of a dramatic sunset casting its vibrant glow over the rugged badlands and distant mountains.</p>
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<p>I have an insatiable fascination with whale sharks. Something about their all-over white spots and proportionally perfect flat head made them look like the cutest giant creature, especially when they open their massive mouth to filter-feeding plankton, krill, and small fish.  <br />
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I did not get to see whale sharks during my <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmb195TT" rel="noreferrer nofollow">last trip</a> to BCS. This trip was planned with the focus of seeing whale sharks. There were some safety uncertainties recently, causing cancellations to the tour I originally booked. After some last-minute back and forth, the tour coordinator was able to place me at a different date that worked for me. <br />
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It's a little over an hour drive from El Sargento to La Paz. I enjoyed the drive very much. La Paz is a big city. I ran into a bit of traffic to get to the marina, then some circling to find street parking - nothing a city girl couldn't handle lol. <br />
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The tour was small, 4 of us total from British Columbia and the U.S. Our tour guide was Angel. He made sure we were properly suited up, learned about the basics of whale sharks and their habitat, safety procedures, knew what to expect, and what to do to get the best out of photo opportunities with the gentle giants. <br />
<br />
Whale shark tourism seemed to be well established in this part of the country. There were tour group limits to go out at certain times of the day. A checkpoint where every boat needs to be inspected for safety and regulations before entering the observing area. According to Angel, the suit was a protective layer for us and for the fish. We didn't need the suit that day because the temperature was quite comfortable. That's not always the case. We were told that the year before, the water during this time was much colder. Even the tour guides felt the chill in double-layered suits. That cold condition also reduces the chance of whale shark sighting significantly. These whale sharks are around to feed. If their food are scares, they wouldn't be around. <br />
<br />
But wait, there are more regulations - each tour boat needs to find its own whale shark. They can't &quot;share&quot; one, so as not to overwhelm the animal. Tour also can't use technology such as radar to find whale sharks. All is done with spotting their fin, tail, or head from the surface. We didn't have to travel very far to see our first whale shark. Then another one shortly after, then another! <br />
<br />
The group took turns to jump into the water, 2 people at a time. Whale sharks are easy-going, minding their own business, galloping and swimming. Even though they are considered slow-moving, we still need to swim to catch up. And that's the part I really love, to be able to swim with them like one of those remoras following them around. <br />
<br />
Whale sharks' eyes are located on both sides of their wide head. As a result, they can't see what's in front of them very well. We were advised to stay away from where they were heading. Being a bunch of over-excited tourists, we all got &quot;saved&quot; by our tour guide Angel a few times, from getting in the way of where the fish were heading. That over-excitement also caused me to pose an odd hand sign when Angel snapped a picture of me with the whale shark in the background. :D<br />
<br />
All in all, I had an amazing time. I swam with one of my favorite sea creatures until I was too tired to keep up with them.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/miss_chang/">Fob</a> posted a video:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/miss_chang/55150526075/" title="20260303 Whale Shark Tour"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/55150526075_7ff20ff3e0_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="20260303 Whale Shark Tour" /></a></p>

<p>I have an insatiable fascination with whale sharks. Something about their all-over white spots and proportionally perfect flat head made them look like the cutest giant creature, especially when they open their massive mouth to filter-feeding plankton, krill, and small fish.  <br />
<br />
I did not get to see whale sharks during my <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHsmb195TT" rel="noreferrer nofollow">last trip</a> to BCS. This trip was planned with the focus of seeing whale sharks. There were some safety uncertainties recently, causing cancellations to the tour I originally booked. After some last-minute back and forth, the tour coordinator was able to place me at a different date that worked for me. <br />
<br />
It's a little over an hour drive from El Sargento to La Paz. I enjoyed the drive very much. La Paz is a big city. I ran into a bit of traffic to get to the marina, then some circling to find street parking - nothing a city girl couldn't handle lol. <br />
<br />
The tour was small, 4 of us total from British Columbia and the U.S. Our tour guide was Angel. He made sure we were properly suited up, learned about the basics of whale sharks and their habitat, safety procedures, knew what to expect, and what to do to get the best out of photo opportunities with the gentle giants. <br />
<br />
Whale shark tourism seemed to be well established in this part of the country. There were tour group limits to go out at certain times of the day. A checkpoint where every boat needs to be inspected for safety and regulations before entering the observing area. According to Angel, the suit was a protective layer for us and for the fish. We didn't need the suit that day because the temperature was quite comfortable. That's not always the case. We were told that the year before, the water during this time was much colder. Even the tour guides felt the chill in double-layered suits. That cold condition also reduces the chance of whale shark sighting significantly. These whale sharks are around to feed. If their food are scares, they wouldn't be around. <br />
<br />
But wait, there are more regulations - each tour boat needs to find its own whale shark. They can't &quot;share&quot; one, so as not to overwhelm the animal. Tour also can't use technology such as radar to find whale sharks. All is done with spotting their fin, tail, or head from the surface. We didn't have to travel very far to see our first whale shark. Then another one shortly after, then another! <br />
<br />
The group took turns to jump into the water, 2 people at a time. Whale sharks are easy-going, minding their own business, galloping and swimming. Even though they are considered slow-moving, we still need to swim to catch up. And that's the part I really love, to be able to swim with them like one of those remoras following them around. <br />
<br />
Whale sharks' eyes are located on both sides of their wide head. As a result, they can't see what's in front of them very well. We were advised to stay away from where they were heading. Being a bunch of over-excited tourists, we all got &quot;saved&quot; by our tour guide Angel a few times, from getting in the way of where the fish were heading. That over-excitement also caused me to pose an odd hand sign when Angel snapped a picture of me with the whale shark in the background. :D<br />
<br />
All in all, I had an amazing time. I swam with one of my favorite sea creatures until I was too tired to keep up with them.</p>
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<p>A small group of individuals finds a peaceful moment atop a vast sand dune, pausing to observe the magnificent sunset. They've made their way to this elevated spot to enjoy the panoramic views and the warm, golden light illuminating the sky.</p>
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<p>Das Bild zeigt eine detaillierte Ansicht eines aktiven Geothermalfeldes in der Atacama-Wüste in Bolivien, genauer gesagt in Sol de Mañana. Im Vordergrund dominieren blaugraue, rissige Erdhügel, die von vulkanischer Aktivität zeugen. Aus den Spalten und Vertiefungen dieser Hügel steigt deutlich sichtbar Dampf auf, was auf heisse Gase oder Schlammtöpfe hindeutet. Die umgebende Landschaft ist geprägt von rötlichen und gelblichen Mineralablagerungen, die die vulkanische Natur der Region unterstreichen. Die Textur des Bodens ist sehr vielfältig, von feinkörnigem, rissigem Material bis hin zu groben, klumpigen Strukturen. Die Farben sind intensiv und natürlich, was die unwirtliche, aber faszinierende Umgebung hervorhebt.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/romu-photo/">Romuphoto</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/romu-photo/55150465255/" title="Geysirfeld Sol de Mañana in der Atacama-Wüste, Bolivien"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55150465255_8d80077cd1_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Geysirfeld Sol de Mañana in der Atacama-Wüste, Bolivien" /></a></p>

<p>Ein Panoramabild des aktiven Geysirfeldes Sol de Mañana in der bolivianischen Atacama-Wüste. Die karge, vulkanische Landschaft ist geprägt von rötlichen, braunen und gelblichen Erdtönen. Aus mehreren Kratern und Fumarolen steigt weisser Dampf auf, umgeben von grauen und gelben Mineralablagerungen, die auf Schwefel und andere Mineralien hinweisen. Der Boden zeigt eine raue, zerklüftete Textur. Im Hintergrund erstreckt sich die weite Wüstenlandschaft unter einem strahlend blauen Himmel.</p>
			<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/chrispricephotography/">Christopher Wallace</a> posted a photo:</p>
	
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<p>Babcock State Park, Fayette County, West Virginia.<br />
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I am dying for a shot of the mill in wintry conditions, but unfortunately my car cannot make it down the gorge in snow.<br />
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&quot;You’ve seen it pictured on calendars, mugs and coffee table books. It’s the Glade Creek Grist Mill — one of the most photographed images in the world.<br />
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Set on a boulder-strewn mountain stream at Babcock State Park, the weather-beaten mill offers a picturesque setting all four seasons for wedding photos and other memorable vacation shots. <br />
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But there’s more to this beautiful old structure than just Instagram-worthy material. It’s also a real working mill. During operating hours, visitors can tour the mill and learn about the process that grinds corn into cornmeal.<br />
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Milling is an occupation that died in the 1950s but nostalgia brought it back. The Glade Creek Grist Mill, built in 1976, serves as tribute to the hundreds of mills that once dotted the landscape in West Virginia. <br />
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It’s a replica of the original Cooper’s Mill that was located nearby, according to Stephen Tyree, the miller at Glade Creek.<br />
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“It’s the most photographed mill in the United States and it’s world renowned,” Tyree said, noting that the mill receives thousands of visitors each year from as far away as Europe and Asia.<br />
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Although it’s a relatively new mill, Glade Creek is a patchwork quilt of sorts, built with parts salvaged from much older mills that had ceased operation. Its main structure came from Stoney Creek Grist Mill in Pocahontas County, the water wheel came from Spring Run Grist Mill in Grant County and other parts came from Onego Grist Mill in Pendleton County.&quot; (wvstateparks.com)<br />
<a href="https://wvstateparks.com/glade-creek-grist-mill-babcock/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">wvstateparks.com/glade-creek-grist-mill-babcock/</a><br />
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<p>Mexico City, Mexico.</p>
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<p>Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida</p>
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<p>Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida</p>
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