claudia, Thank you for this wonderful blog. If you are the person taking the pictures, you should consider becoming a professional photographer if you aren't one already. I have taken photos all my long life and become technically adequate, but you have the gift of being in an environment and seeing the truly interesting picture. I envy you that. I love the picture of the kaleidoscope at Ripley's. Let me also add that your writing is exceptional. Personal, funny, quirky, slightly askew. If you choose not to become a professional photographer, become a writer. And consider making a book out of your blog. Call it " Claudia in Wonderland; Travels with the White Rabbit" Thank you again for allowing us into your life. -- Keith --