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Reasons To Go On An African Safari Even Though You Can’t Afford It - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Reasons To Go On An African Safari Even Though You Can’t Afford It. May 1, 2015. June 2, 2015. The early morning sun splashes the landscape in Botswana with light and color. The sunrise almost matches the colors of this Lilac-breasted Roller. The Okavango Delta has vast wetlands teaming with birds. This Gray-headed Kingfisher’s bill gleams like a dagger. Cheetah basking in the last rays of the day. Competitive hopping. Impala run and jump to show off and ...

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Driving Around Milos - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. March 15, 2015. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the small town of Trypiti sits high up on the island of Milos. This is the view from our accommodation at Chaido Studios. Close up of chips of black volcanic glass or obsidian. Milos obsidian was traded across the Aegean 15,000 years ago. The Archeological Museum in Milos has a replica of the Venus de Milo. For an ancient woman, she has very good abs. Joanne poses as the famous Venus de Milo. The sun struggles to ri...

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Rock Fans at Ancient Ephesus - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Rock Fans at Ancient Ephesus. January 21, 2015. February 10, 2015. Tour buses arrive early and soon the streets are very busy. We visited on a weekday in mid-September. Be sure to take water and protection from the sun. Ephesus has always been a popular destination. Probable past visitors include Julius Cesar, Anthony and Cleopatra. Saints John and Paul both lived here and wrote significant parts of the New Testament while in residence. Workers at Ephesus pai...

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Turkey Archives - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Rock Fans at Ancient Ephesus. Ancient Ephesus lies near the coast and half way down Western Turkey. Around 300 BCE Greeks started building here and the Roman’s brought it to a crescendo around 200 CE. It was the second biggest city in the Roman Empire.…. January 21, 2015. February 10, 2015. What Brings You To Troy? January 9, 2015. February 10, 2015. 8220;If You’re Anywhere near Turkey …”. November 13, 2014. February 10, 2015. November 13, 2014. Mountains plu...

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Santorini Travel Tips - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. March 4, 2015. March 9, 2015. Some of the most beautiful and expensive hotels in the world are perched up on the cliffs of Santorini but there are ways to see these sights on a modest budget. The main town of Fira is a great base for exploring the island. Let me give you some Santorini travel tips to keep your trip under $100 per day per person (sharing a room). Note: The Greeks have a branding issue. They often have multiple names for places and multiple...

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Africa Archives - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Three Miracles in Botswana. Miracle #3 – Exploring The African Wilderness – Safely – Recently there was a tragic incident in South Africa where a woman was killed by a lion at a wildlife park. Since then I’ve had a couple dozen queries from friends asking if…. July 6, 2015. Three Miracles in Botswana. June 4, 2015. June 9, 2015. Three Miracles in Botswana. May 21, 2015. June 4, 2015. Reasons To Go On An African Safari Even Though You Can’t Afford It. Hi my na...

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Three Miracles in Botswana - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Three Miracles in Botswana. June 4, 2015. June 9, 2015. Miracle #2 – So Far We Haven’t Screwed It Up. Cheetahs – Mother and cub. The government of Botswana closely monitors the widely-spaced safari camps for compliance to strict low- impact ecological standards. Local people are trained and employed in the area to work in a variety of positions including guides, managers, hotel staff and anti-poaching teams. A leopard lounges in the shade right outside of cam...

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Photo Tips Archives - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Photo Tip – Avoiding the Chaos and Crowds in Mykonos Town – Get Up Early. Nonconformity is the highest evolutionary attainment of social animals. Aldo Leopold from A Sand County Almanac. My reason for coming to Mykonos was to get to Delos. Delos is a small island off Mykonos and it’s one of the most…. February 15, 2015. February 16, 2015. Goreme Turkey – Photographing Cappadocia’s Hot Air Balloons. August 26, 2014. February 10, 2015. Quebec City Road Trip.

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Welcome to Mykonos! An Adventure on the Greek Ferry System - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. An Adventure on the Greek Ferry System. February 17, 2015. Using the Greek Ferry System to travel from island to island is an experience that serves up a dose of adventure blended with theater and a large dollop of chaos. As the ferry docked, I cheated a little on the “where are we! 8221; part of the puzzle. I flipped on my Garmin GPS and determined that indeed we were in Mykonos Port. Ha! Advantage team Joanne and Tom! Recommended: The Rochari Hotel, Mykonos.

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Ikaria - Greek Island of Long Life - Crossing Uneven Ground

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Travel Photography and Blogs by Thomas Lemke. Ikaria – Greek Island of Long Life. February 6, 2015. February 10, 2015. Dancing into the night. It is midnight and the party is just getting started. Ikarians live long and enjoy life. The village of Armenistis, on the north shore of Ikaria, is out of the way but worth finding if you’re seeking an unspoiled, traditional Greek experience. There are lots of lovely beaches and you might well have one all to yourself. Why do they live so long? The Cavos Bay Hotel.