BlogHide Resteemslaurabellamy (57)in photocircle • 5 years agoIn Which We Visit Middle FallsBurgess Falls State Park in Tennessee was established in 1971. It's a beautiful place, with several stunning and unique waterfalls. I spent a wonderful autumn morning at this park. Waterfalls are…laurabellamy (57)in photocircle • 5 years agoIn Which We Find Mammoths, Dragons, and White RabbitsLast year, I visited the Atlanta Botanical Gardens during a special festival featuring elaborate topiary designs in whimsical shapes. They had smiling dragons ready to take flight. Not to…laurabellamy (57)in photocircle • 5 years agoIn Which Moroni Loses His TrumpetToday has admittedly been a strange day. It all started early this morning when the earth literally shook -- Utah experienced a 5.7 earthquake, something of an anomaly in this state. Not long…laurabellamy (57)in travel • 5 years agoIn Which Disney ClosesWell, there is not one Happiest Place On Earth left standing in the wake of the Coronavirus! I know a lot of people who work for the parks, not just Disney but also Universal and Sea World. It's…laurabellamy (57)in photography • 5 years agoIn Which We Pray for SpringI don't know about you guys, but I am definitely ready for the arrival of Spring! I'm ready for flowers and Spring rains and warmer temperatures. Who's with me?laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Return to Easter EggsThe Disney parks worldwide have closed up shop due to the dreaded Coronavirus, but I always did like going to the resorts around Easter time to view their creative Easter egg displays! The Disney…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Find a Mystery ChurchLast year, I visited so many beautiful churches, mainly in the Eastern United States. While visiting Baltimore, I came across a church that was not on my list and I had no idea what it was, but I…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Go Gothic in NewarkIn Newark, New Jersey, you will find a beautiful example of Gothic style architecture -- the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. I visited this place only a couple of weeks ago. They were…laurabellamy (57)in colorchallenge • 5 years agoIn Which We Find Orange OrchidsRecently, I visited the famous Biltmore Estate, considered one of America's castles. It's in Asheville, North Carolina, and I technically went in order to see their Christmas decorations. But as…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Visit a Monument Under ConstructionI recently got to take my first extended excursion into new parts of the country in order to capture Holy Places. I wandered into the Northeastern part of the United States, taking photos in places…laurabellamy (57)in colorchallenge • 5 years agoIn Which We Go Mellow Yellow"Yellow wakes me up in the morning. Yellow gets me on the bike every day. Yellow has taught me the true meaning of sacrifice. Yellow makes me suffer. Yellow is the reason I am here." - Lance…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Play With Comedic StarfishOne of the best Halloween celebrations in Orlando has got to be Sea World's "Spooktacular." Spooktacular is lots of family fun. There's trick-or-treating, music and lights, and of course some…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Must Beware of Captain HookIt's a very fun time of year for Orlando! Disney and other theme parks get up to all sorts of spooky hijinks with Halloween celebrations galore. One of my personal favorites is Mickey's…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Get the Blues"I must have flowers, always, and always." -Claude Monet "In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends." -Okakura Kakuzo "People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Visit Upper Cascades at Hanging RockMy greatest nature weakness is easily waterfalls. I find them fascinating, even magical. North Carolina has some real beauties! If you've ever been to Hanging Rock State Park, you've probably seen…laurabellamy (57)in travel • 5 years agoIn Which We Talk to a GoblinIn Diagon Alley inside the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can actually talk to this goblin banker. Known as simply "Sir," this goblin will exchange muggle money for wizarding galleons…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Take a Vow of SilenceLast weekend I stopped by this charming church in Duluth, Georgia -- St. Monica's Catholic Church. There I encountered this beautiful little prayer chapel. It's actually quite small, but…laurabellamy (57)in travel • 5 years agoIn Which We Visit a Wedding Chapel in VegasLas Vegas is famous for its wedding chapels. One of these days I actually want to visit a few, just for kicks. I did stop by one once, the Little Wedding Chapel at the Paris Hotel on the Strip.…laurabellamy (57)in travel • 5 years agoIn Which We Enjoy All the ColorsIf you have never seen "World of Color" at Disneyland's California Adventure -- it is a must-do! This is my absolute favorite night show at Disneyland. It is magical, nostalgic, and just plain…laurabellamy (57)in photofeed • 5 years agoIn Which We Think PinkI will never not "stop and smell the flowers," as it were. The other day I spent the morning at Hollywood Studios at Disney and just wandered around taking photos here and there. The flowers were…
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)