Renewed Mobility and Outdoor Aspirations
With the return of my mobility, I am feeling inspired to start planning for the upcoming Spring season. Last year, my ability to participate in outdoor activities was interrupted by an injury, which brought those experiences to an abrupt end. This year, I am determined to make up for lost time and dedicate more hours to enjoying the outdoors.
Overcoming Challenges
My poor vision means that driving is not an option for me. To address this, I have already spoken with my daughter who lives nearby, and we have agreed to team up for outings. Together, equipped with our cameras, we plan to explore some of the local nature walks. Minnesota offers an abundance of parks, woodlands, and lakes, many of which are just a short drive away.
Photography Plans
Although I am not a professional photographer, I appreciate the flexibility and convenience provided by digital cameras. They allow me to capture numerous photos, which I can view and edit with minimal expense. I have owned a Canon Rebel T3 for several years and intend to use it more frequently in the coming months. There is even a possibility that I will share some of my favorite photos here.
I have reached the regrettable realization that I may have squandered my life. I did a quick count recently and figured that I have visited about 66 countries, and lived for more than 3 years in 3 of them. During this time I completed 14 corporate moves (relocations) and have changed my address more than 23 times. I should have settled on a profession that would have kept me in one place with no packing and unpacking.
When I think of the time I have spent bundling my life into and out of boxes. Ah well, it's all water under the bridge. But I am grateful for the experience. At the end of the day I will be able to say with a certain authority, "been there, done that".
A note about this site’s Header Image The Header image for this site is of the Smith Avenue High Bridge. The bridge was built in 1889 and carries Minnesota State Highway 149 across its span of 2770 feet, 160 feet above the mighty Mississippi River. The picture was taken from the river looking to the north-east and downtown Saint Paul. The bridge is about 1040 miles from New Orleans.
One of the reasons I like this view is that I come from a city which has a spectacular bridge. It’s the Clifton Suspension Bridge http://www.ikbrunel.org.uk/clifton-suspension-bridge which spans the Avon Gorge and the River Avon in Bristol, U.K. It’s about 1350 feet long and stands 245 feet above the river below. Sadly it has claimed the lives of more than 400 people who have committed suicide by jumping from the bridge. As a side note, not all attempts were successful. two small girls thrown off the bridge by their deranged father survived the fall when they were fished from the river by the crew of a passing pilot boat.
The bridge was opened in 1864 and was designed by the 24 year old architect, Isambard Kingdom brunel. It took 35 years to complete.
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