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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>Fishing boats departing from the harbor at sunrise with seagulls flying in the pink sky</p>
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<p>Seen in Dublin<br />
14th March 2026</p>
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<p>Purmamarca, Jujuy: The rugged, crimson-hued landscape of the Quebrada de Humahuaca rises dramatically against a stark, cloudless cerulean sky. Tall, iconic Cardon cacti stand like silent sentinels across the terraced, arid hillsides, their vertical silhouettes puncturing the texture of the weathered earth. The low-angle light highlights the intricate geological strata of the mountains, revealing layers of oxidized minerals that give the terrain its distinctive rusty, reddish-pink coloration. Below the steep slopes, a thin, man-made power line cuts across the frame, serving as a subtle reminder of human infrastructure nestled within this ancient, wild geography. The scene captures the profound silence and geological antiquity of the Andean highlands, where the sparse vegetation struggles against the harsh, sun-drenched environment. Photographically, the deep focus captures both the fine details of the spiny cacti in the foreground and the sweeping, layered curves of the distant peaks. These dramatic vistas represent the heart of Northern Argentine culture, where the interplay between indigenous flora and volatile geological history defines the regional identity. The raw beauty of this landscape serves as an essential destination for those exploring the geological wonders and cultural traditions of South America. This image is a collaborative production by Samuel Jeffery and Audrey Bergner for Project 23.<br />
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Purmamarca, Jujuy: El paisaje accidentado y de tonos carmesí de la Quebrada de Humahuaca se eleva dramáticamente contra un cielo azul cerúleo, despejado y rígido. Los altos e icónicos cactus Cardón se erigen como centinelas silenciosos a través de las áridas laderas aterrazadas, sus siluetas verticales perforan la textura de la tierra desgastada. La luz en ángulo bajo resalta los estratos geológicos intrincados de las montañas, revelando capas de minerales oxidados que le dan al terreno su distintiva coloración rojiza y rosada. Debajo de las empinadas laderas, una delgada línea eléctrica hecha por el hombre atraviesa el encuadre, sirviendo como un sutil recordatorio de la infraestructura humana instalada dentro de esta geografía antigua y salvaje. La escena captura la profunda quietud y la antigüedad geológica de las tierras altas andinas, donde la escasa vegetación lucha contra el duro entorno bañado por el sol. Fotográficamente, el enfoque profundo captura tanto los finos detalles de los cactus espinosos en el primer plano como las amplias curvas estratificadas de los picos distantes. Estas vistas dramáticas representan el corazón de la cultura del norte argentino, donde la interacción entre la flora autóctona y la volátil historia geológica define la identidad regional. La belleza cruda de este paisaje sirve como un destino esencial para aquellos que exploran las maravillas geológicas y las tradiciones culturales de América del Sur. Esta imagen es una producción colaborativa de Samuel Jeffery y Audrey Bergner para el Proyecto 23.<br />
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<p>Seen in Dublin<br />
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<p>Coolest Motel 6 ever.</p>
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<p>If you were expecting a postcard-style photo of colorful Burano from me...then wait until next week. :-)<br />
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Αν περιμένατε από εμένα μια φωτογραφία τύπου postcard από το πολύχρωμο μπουρανο...τότε υπομονή μέχρι την επόμενη εβδομάδα.</p>
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<p>Réserve de Kruger, Skukuza, Afrique du Sud</p>
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<p>Hallstätter See<br />
(Lake Hallstatt)<br />
Hallstatt, Austria</p>
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<p>It was my Uncle Peter who put his finger on it in his gentle Cork accent.  “You can’t have the one without the other,” he said, as I glowered into the final Irish breakfast of my visit one morning many years ago.  The party was over and it was time to skulk back towards life and the hamster wheel.  I always think of those simple words when the holiday is over.  The triumph of arrival, ever balanced by the sinking sensation in the pit of your stomach when it’s time to go home again.  The last trudge back to the hire car from the beach after sunset.  This time tomorrow the angler will almost certainly be out there on the rocks again, oblivious to the fact that we’ll be back in British airspace.  The couple in the apartment next door who arrived here yesterday will be heading down to the pool area, armed with rubber rings and sunscreen as we do the drive of shame, stopping at reception to return the key cards and just about managing a forlorn, “Yes we had a lovely time thanks.  We’ll be back next year.”  Seconds later the receptionist will have forgotten us entirely, as she moves on to the family surrounded by suitcases who’ve just been whisked here by the transfer bus from the airport.  In Lajares, the front of house team at La Boqueria, who’ve served us so many times won’t register our final farewell as they prepare for the lunchtime rush.  Just one more of those goat’s cheese salads feels like a dream right now.  I’ve had six or seven of them since we’ve been here. Had one today in fact.  I don’t even look at the menu anymore - “ensalada de cabra por favor!”  And the sun will continue to blaze uncaringly over the island as we taxi down the runway and set course for the icy dampness on the other side of Europe.  <br />
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But it’s always that cruel last afternoon on the beach when I feel it the most, as the sun begins to lose its warmth and the light starts to fail.  It’s what we come for - those lazy afternoons under blue skies next to the ocean as furious winter enters its final phase and kicks in the doors at home.  There will be sunshine as we drag our bags into the airport terminal from the hire car, but it won’t be ours like it was today and yesterday.  Now it belongs to the angler on the rocks, the couple next door, the waiting team at la Boqueria and the family who just got off the plane.  It’s always at this moment that we wish we could be magically spirited home at the snap of a finger.  Just get it over with - we’ll sacrifice the final evening.  Why has nobody invented the teleporters like Captain Kirk had on the Starship Enterprise yet?<br />
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We remind ourselves that spring is on the way - and we live in Cornwall for goodness sake.  Our own back garden is a tourist Mecca in itself.  Half the country would auction their vital organs on eBay to set up home on the peninsula.  And there’s no hamster wheel anymore since we retired.  Thoughts of these make it easier, but there’s still that tedious journey - and the weather on the other side.  Even in beautiful Cornwall the weather is horrible in winter.  There’s the summer hike in Scotland to look forward to as well - yes I know about the midges - done battle with those before and they won’t put us off.  Menorca in October too - we’ve never been there before.  There’s a long distance hiking trail we like the look of, so we’re already thinking about a second visit before we’ve even made the first.  Stuff to look forward to - other mountains to climb, especially in Scotland.  There’s always the next adventure.  We never go away without having the prospect of at least one future escapade sizzling in the wok to keep our spirits from flagging as we face the impending temperature collapse.  It’s what keeps us going, especially in winter.  Ali had a retirement gift in the form of a holiday voucher with a well known operator and we really ought to think about where we’re going to cash that one in.  So many places to see.  We have to do this stuff while we’re still young and healthy enough - you never know what life might fling at you when you least expect it.<br />
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One thing that never fails to amaze me is that you can get on a plane in a freezing rainstorm at home, and just a few hours later arrive in a place like this.  It’s as if there’s a conjurer hiding in the clouds.  At some point tomorrow, as the pilot tells us we’re somewhere over the northwest coast of Brittany, the sky will darken along with the mood of the passengers, a stubborn yet sizeable minority of them wearing flip flops and t-shirts as if summer will have somehow arrived three months early and surprised us all when we touch down at Bristol.  But our plane will descend through soupy grey clouds, the windows speckled with raindrops as for the first time we see an endless web of orange lights spreading away into the distance, just before thumping down onto a blackened wet runway.  We’ve had some rain in Fuerteventura this time, but never for more than three or four minutes and almost always followed by bright warm sunshine.  When we set off for home, it will still be warm and sunny here, as if under an enchantment - life on the island of perpetual summer will carry on as if we were never here at all.  We’ll drive down the fast road to the airport, leaving the white dunes of Corralejo in the rear view mirror, spotting side roads we never explored, making plans for next time before we’ve even left.  <br />
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But there’s no denying that this sunsoaked Spanish archipelago has seen us off in style today.  As I stand here on the beach behind my tripod, gazing at the spot where the sun has just dipped below the sea, the clouds light up in a fierce display of golds, oranges and pinks, a fine farewell flourish.  I wonder whether the angler has even noticed, lost in his own world at the edge of the ocean.  Again I think of my uncle’s words in these moments.  There’s always the next time to look forward to, even if my home made goat’s cheese salad won’t be half as good as the one at La Boqueria.</p>
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<p>Cologne, Germany, May 2023,<br />
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<p>Bellevue Arts Museum, Washington</p>
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<p>Bellevue Arts Museum, Washington</p>
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<p>Bellevue Arts Museum, Washington</p>
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<p>Seen heading out on schools is MB25 BUS, a Mercedes-Benz 519CDI Sprinter/Car Bus C19F coach new to Pulham, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire in June 2025.<br />
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<p>Mount Athos,is a secluded monastic peninsula in northern Greece. It is home to 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries and has been a center of spiritual life, prayer, and ascetic tradition for over 1,000 years, preserving a timeless way of living dedicated to faith and contemplation.</p>
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