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Currimao fishing boats.FZ200.

The pristine white beaches of Pagudpud may now be getting a little bit of fame but Currimao is truly an undiscovered gem. Just a 20 minute drive from Laoag, its also pretty convenient for a quick trip to the beach. and of course coconut trees. Watch out for the colourful Bilog fishing boats which can be hired for memorable pleasure trips. The pristine white beaches of Pagudpud may now be getting a little bit of fame but Currimao is truly an undiscovered gem. Just a 20 minute drive from Laoag, its also pretty convenient for a quick trip to the beach. and of course coconut trees. Watch out for the colourful Bilog fishing boats which can be hired for memorable pleasure trips.

Secret Cabin. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Cries of a gull

Dogwood week 16: Leading lines An evening photo walk brought me to some sleepy ducks and a gull. I had just found the leading lines that I needed when cries of other seagulls were heard. My sleepy gull got up and went to join his comrades. Not the finest of a story in here, but I like the image a lot. A bit more of a background story in here: renku.smugmug.com/2017Dogwood52/Week-16. Dogwood week 16: Leading lines An evening photo walk brought me to some sleepy ducks and a gull. I had just found the leading lines that I needed when cries of other seagulls were heard. My sleepy gull got up and went to join his comrades. Not the finest of a story in here, but I like the image a lot. A bit more of a background story in here: renku.smugmug.com/2017Dogwood52/Week-16

Binocular in new york

Binocular in new york,photos taken by the Rockefeller Center

Hyacinth Macaw Closeup

Hyacinth Macaw Closeup

Secret Cabin on Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Handsome young man just bit piece of cold chololate ice-cream and suffers toothache on isolated white background

Handsome young man just bit piece of cold chololate ice-cream and suffers toothache on isolated white background

Just a little bit salty - Inspirational quote about summer.

Just a little bit salty - Inspirational quote about summer.

A close-up shot of a Snowy Owl sitting face first on a fallen log amid dried grass and leaves with just a tad bit of snow in view. His nice barring of feathers shows clearly.

Paper Kite.Malaysia.

The Paper Kite Butterfly only has two rather common colors, black and white, but is still an eye catching beauty. The way the light shines through the wings is just amazing, and if there are other colors around it looks a bit like stained glass. These beauties come from Malaysia and the Philippines and Southeast Asia in General. The Paper Kite Butterfly only has two rather common colors, black and white, but is still an eye catching beauty. The way the light shines through the wings is just amazing, and if there are other colors around it looks a bit like stained glass. These beauties come from Malaysia and the Philippines and Southeast Asia in General.

Not Quite Birdie

Not Quite Birdie

Colourful fishermens boats. Ilocos Norte.

The pristine white beaches of Pagudpud may now be getting a little bit of fame but Currimao is truly an undiscovered gem. Just a 20 minute drive from Laoag, its also pretty convenient for a quick trip to the beach. and of course coconut trees. Watch out for the colourful Bilog fishing boats which can be hired for memorable pleasure trips. The pristine white beaches of Pagudpud may now be getting a little bit of fame but Currimao is truly an undiscovered gem. Just a 20 minute drive from Laoag, its also pretty convenient for a quick trip to the beach. and of course coconut trees. Watch out for the colourful Bilog fishing boats which can be hired for memorable pleasure trips.

Handsome young man just bit cold chololate ice-cream and felt toothache on isolated white background

Handsome young man just bit cold chololate ice-cream and felt toothache on isolated white background

A little bit manipulated scene, because I like the strong warm colours. A little bit manipulated scene, because I like the strong warm colours.

Giraffe showing its tongue closeup

Giraffe showing its tongue just a bit. Giraffe showing its tongue just a bit

Simple school boy Green Blazer_Just-a-bit

Simple school boy Green Blazer_Just-a-bit

Just a little bit

Young man standing on white background and showing 'just a little bit' with his fingers

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

For today's Daily Create: "a photo that emphasizes the detail of a hand" tdc.ds106.us/tdc34/ I was inspired by a photo I use to show how a picture can suggest a story www.flickr.com/photos/ashleyrosex/3042780224/ But yikes, I could not find a marker, had to write with a poorly perfoming pen. The lighting was a bit yellow from my desk lamp, and I have been doing a lot of black and white, so I just set in the low contrast sepia preset in Aperture, but bumped contrast a tad. For today's Daily Create: "a photo that emphasizes the detail of a hand" tdc.ds106.us/tdc34/ I was inspired by a photo I use to show how a picture can suggest a story www.flickr.com/photos/ashleyrosex/3042780224/ But yikes, I could not find a marker, had to write with a poorly perfoming pen. The lighting was a bit yellow from my desk lamp, and I have been doing a lot of black and white, so I just set in the low contrast sepia preset in Aperture, but bumped contrast a tad.

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

Secret Mountain Trail

Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Unlikely meetings

Common Tree Frog in the gutter Unfortunatley I got only one attempt at this shot before it ran away. I missed the best focus by just a little bit :/ OIST hill Okinawa. Common Tree Frog in the gutter Unfortunatley I got only one attempt at this shot before it ran away. I missed the best focus by just a little bit :/ OIST hill Okinawa

Secret Cabin on Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Posh student look, white lacy blouse

Posh student look, white lacy blouse

Early morning at Deauville bathouse of the moviestars. The swimming pool with just a bit of water in it and the moon above the colonade. Early morning at Deauville bathouse of the moviestars. The swimming pool with just a bit of water in it and the moon above the colonade.

Just a Bit Canera Shy

A Red-Fronted Brown lemur image taken at Berenty Preserve, Madagascar. A Red-Fronted Brown lemur image taken at Berenty Preserve, Madagascar

Downeast Sunrise

Just a sunrise from the Cutler Public Land Preserve where I did a bit of backpacking over the weekend. Just a sunrise from the Cutler Public Land Preserve where I did a bit of backpacking over the weekend.

Going For Birdie

Going For Birdie

Checking out for a bit and checking in with some thoughts... Connecting with the moment and taking some time to wonder. Checking out for a bit and checking in with some thoughts... Connecting with the moment and taking some time to wonder.

Egg Biscuits

Early morning at Deauville bathouse of the moviestars. The swimming pool in a symmetrical photo with just a bit of water in it and a red sunrise above the colonades. Early morning at Deauville bathouse of the moviestars. The swimming pool in a symmetrical photo with just a bit of water in it and a red sunrise above the colonades.

Box of Chocolates 1

Box of Chocolates 1

Storks delivery just a little bit unsuccessful due to two bottles of champagne. Storks delivery just a little bit unsuccessful due to two bottles of champagne

Secret Cabin on Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Binocular new york

Tourist binoculars overlooking the Manhattan skyline in New York City, USA, United States of America. Tourist binoculars overlooking the Manhattan skyline in New York City, USA, United States of America

Toddler reaching out

Toddler boy reaching for something just out of his reach and looking a bit distressed. Toddler boy reaching for something just out of his reach and looking a bit distressed

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

Husband and wife tree:
Husband tree (front), wife of the tree (after).
Standing in green grass on the couple husband and wife Shenmu Tatachia tree, also known as husband and wife tree, is one of Taiwan's famous sacred trees, Xinyi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan in the line of 147.6 km at 21, close to Tatachia, Dongpu Hill, are Yushan National Park range, is the gateway to Yushan mouth must pass through.

Husband and wife by the two pairs of red cypress tree, dead trees form a landscape of sacred trees, the location on a bend in the road just bit, so the couple tree eye-catching. The formation of dead wood in 1963, because fire resulting in death, and was struck by lightning in 1996, and the Mt. Shenmu similar past King, and now husband and wife tree is one of the Yushan National Park hot spots. Husband and wife tree:
Husband tree (front), wife of the tree (after).
Standing in green grass on the couple husband and wife Shenmu Tatachia tree, also known as husband and wife tree, is one of Taiwan's famous sacred trees, Xinyi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan in the line of 147.6 km at 21, close to Tatachia, Dongpu Hill, are Yushan National Park range, is the gateway to Yushan mouth must pass through.

Husband and wife by the two pairs of red cypress tree, dead trees form a landscape of sacred trees, the location on a bend in the road just bit, so the couple tree eye-catching. The formation of dead wood in 1963, because fire resulting in death, and was struck by lightning in 1996, and the Mt. Shenmu similar past King, and now husband and wife tree is one of the Yushan National Park hot spots.

Spider on Mount Everest

It looks like this photo is made on icy mountains, bit it is just a jumping spider sitting on a white leaf. It looks like this photo is made on icy mountains, bit it is just a jumping spider sitting on a white leaf.

Fishing in foggy sea

Fishing in foggy sea

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

Star Trails(Husband and wife tree)

Going For Birdie

An egg instead of a golf ball making the game just a bit harder to play. This is a metaphor for about everything in today's life and economy. An egg instead of a golf ball making the game just a bit harder to play. This is a metaphor for about everything in today's life and economy.

Interestingly. I was always wondering why my 80-200 is kind of shabby on the D7100. But later on i found out that this lens was actually back-focus quite a bit when using with this camera. (Yep, just happened on the D7100, it works fine on D800E though, strange) After fine-tunning the focus, it works like a charm ;-). Interestingly. I was always wondering why my 80-200 is kind of shabby on the D7100. But later on i found out that this lens was actually back-focus quite a bit when using with this camera. (Yep, just happened on the D7100, it works fine on D800E though, strange) After fine-tunning the focus, it works like a charm ;-)

Masonry Tank. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

With an added sky. Small pottery head about 8 inches high. My easter island thing. In deepest Leicester city UK. It's just a bit of fun with pottery and photoshop elements 2. With an added sky. Small pottery head about 8 inches high. My easter island thing. In deepest Leicester city UK. It's just a bit of fun with pottery and photoshop elements 2.

Product of a Young Man's Boredom

An interesting picture is better with a good story. This large cedar bush grows adjacent to our swimming pool. It is not te best location, since these trees drop a lot of debris into the pool. But it makes for a nice, lush green barrier, extra special to have here in Arizona. A few years ago, we trimmed back all of the greenery since it was overgrown, and while before, it was one large green blob, it has grown back more along the lines of its main branches. What we know is that over the weekend, my 24 year old step son, a bit bored on the weekend, looked up at the tree and had some inspirtation from Edward Scissorhands- so he grabbed a saw, and knocked down a branch that was in the middle (sitting in the blue trash can) leaving us what is obvious, in an anthropomorphizing view, a giant green hand. I have to admit, I agree, and just smile at the thought train that went through his head. I like the big green hand, so let's give a hand to our live in artist!. An interesting picture is better with a good story. This large cedar bush grows adjacent to our swimming pool. It is not te best location, since these trees drop a lot of debris into the pool. But it makes for a nice, lush green barrier, extra special to have here in Arizona. A few years ago, we trimmed back all of the greenery since it was overgrown, and while before, it was one large green blob, it has grown back more along the lines of its main branches. What we know is that over the weekend, my 24 year old step son, a bit bored on the weekend, looked up at the tree and had some inspirtation from Edward Scissorhands- so he grabbed a saw, and knocked down a branch that was in the middle (sitting in the blue trash can) leaving us what is obvious, in an anthropomorphizing view, a giant green hand. I have to admit, I agree, and just smile at the thought train that went through his head. I like the big green hand, so let's give a hand to our live in artist!

Fashion studio pose, young coy blonde woman

Fashion studio pose, young coy blonde woman

Secret Mountain Trail

Secret Mountain Trail. 2009-05-06: On the fourth day of our camping trip on the Mogollon Rim above Sedona, we headed to Secret Mountain Trail #109. The Mangums (authors of Flagstaff Hikes) list this as one of their favorite trails, mentioning they usually stop just past Secret Cabin on the edge of the mountain where there’s a nice view. The weather was unseasonably hot, and we chose this trail not only because it’s interesting, but because it stays at fairly high elevation (instead of diving down into a canyon like so many of the trails in this area). The trail starts off running along a bit of a ridge up to a knob where there are some fantastic views. Diving down to a narrow saddle, the trail meets the top of Loy Canyon Trail, then climbs up to a fairly flat run. Around 1.0 mile are the remains of an old dry tank and corral. It’s almost easy to miss the corral because there’s just a few posts left, as well as a rusty old dredge. Off to the left just past the corral is Johnson Tank. The tank wall reveals signs of masonry work where the dirt has eroded away. Past Johnson Tank, the trail runs above and to the left of a ravine, where two more tanks hold water. The first, Masonry Tank, is built using local stones to dam a narrow, rocky section of the creek bed. The dam creates a small, shallow pond. Below Masonry Tank is Cement Tank, created from three slabs of preformed concrete. This dam creates a rather large, long, and narrow pond which runs back almost to Masonry Tank. There is a rough footpath running from Cement Tank to above Masonry Tank, a lovely diversion from the main trail. According to the Mangums, this area of forest is virgin. Near Cement Tank, the trail descends to a bench along the creek bed where another, more complete corral and Secret Cabin are situated (1.8 miles from the trailhead). Secret Cabin is in fair shape, its walls standing but its roof has collapsed. According to the Mangums, the cabin was built as a failed homestead, and was later inhabited by a family of polygamous Latter Day Saints escaping persecution, then horse thieves who’d bring stolen horses up Loy Canyon from Sedona en route to Flagstaff and northern destinations. Heading uphill past the cabin, the trail leads up to a ridge with a nice view and more corrals. The main trail leads off to the left for another 2.8 miles. Since it was pretty hot weather, we decided to follow the Mangums' recommendation: we had lunch in the shade of a tree, then turned around and headed back to the trailhead, diverting down into the ravine to explore the tanks on the way back. Trip report and full gallery

Binocular new york

Tourist binoculars overlooking the Manhattan skyline in New York City, USA, United States of America. Tourist binoculars overlooking the Manhattan skyline in New York City, USA, United States of America

Steam Tug Lyttleton.FZ200

The 104 year old steam tug Lyttelton is just about the only bit of historic Lyttelton intact after the earth quake. But it needs a bit of help to keep going in its second century. The Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society is looking for volunteers to keep the tug steaming. The magic of steam has been with the Port since the 19th century which has seen the Lyttelton village grow, briefly stumble with an earthquake, and now plan for a bright new future. That the steam tug TSST LYTTELTON has survived the passing of the steam era, with the advent of modern diesel powered vessels, is no coincidence. It has survived because she is, has been and always will be, one of Port Lyttelton’s icons. An icon that remains proud and a talisman to show that Lyttelton will survive whatever may come. The 104 year old steam tug Lyttelton is just about the only bit of historic Lyttelton intact after the earth quake. But it needs a bit of help to keep going in its second century. The Tug Lyttelton Preservation Society is looking for volunteers to keep the tug steaming. The magic of steam has been with the Port since the 19th century which has seen the Lyttelton village grow, briefly stumble with an earthquake, and now plan for a bright new future. That the steam tug TSST LYTTELTON has survived the passing of the steam era, with the advent of modern diesel powered vessels, is no coincidence. It has survived because she is, has been and always will be, one of Port Lyttelton’s icons. An icon that remains proud and a talisman to show that Lyttelton will survive whatever may come.

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