A VIEW FROM THE AIR

Today marks the 93rd anniversary of the completion of the 

very first aerial circumnavigation of the world.

Marking this historic event shows how, in less than 100 years, we went from the early days of flight to today's use of aircraft as mass transit allowing millions of people each year to make journeys up to and including our own modern-day circumnavigation. 

Four aircraft and eight men took off from Santa Monica Four men and two aircraft (named Chicago and New Orleans, respectively) completed the entire journey.

I have yet to make my own such trip, but it is in the early planning stages. You will, of course, read about it here when it does come to fruition.

But first, a toast to the very first. Members of the American armed services, you have to wonder what they would think of today's giant jets, capable to journeys across the globe. I know they'd be proud to have helped usher in the true age of flight.

FRIDAY HARBOR, WASHINGTON - A DAY ON THE WATER

The town of Friday Harbor sits serenely in the middle of the San Juan Islands, riding the border between Canada and the United States.

It's a stunningly beautiful location, powered by the throngs of tourists and visitors brought by the Washington State Ferry system from the mainland.

Fishing and day trips contribute to the local economy, which, in turn, 

gives the visitors something to do when in town.

Whale watching...for Orca...is a major business.

BOULDER, COLORADO - SPRINGTIME

Winters can be fairly intense around mountain-adjacent cities like Boulder, Colorado, making the return of Spring that much sweeter. And for a city that celebrates outdoor activity warm weather and sunshine provide for a happy mass exodus from the living room into the great outdoors.

SEATTLE, WA - MAKE MINE A VENTI

Cheers. It's Monday.

This week looks like it's going to require a lot of caffeine, so drink up.

Make mine a venti.

(Granted this shot could have been anywhere, but it was taken at the Pike's Place Market

directly opposite the original Starbuck's.)

SATURDAY ADVENTURE - CAPTURING THE LIGHTHOUSE AT SUNSET

Starting a new series of weekend shots showing people experiencing the world around them.

First up: Capturing the Lighthouse.