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Eiffel oneLINE in Stages

When we visited Paris in February of 2017, we found it easy to orient ourselves by finding the tower whenever we needed a landmark.  It was quite a hike from the Louvre to the Eiffel Tower or from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, but we did both several times.  It was like the long lean lines that make up the Eiffel Tower itself - criss-crossing the city.

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The Leaf Tour Part Two

One of the purposes of the trip was to let our creative sides work with the colors of nature in the autumn.  We were able to see such beautiful examples of what the Smoky Mountains look like when they peak, and in our case this year we were about a week ahead of peak color.  As we drove higher in elevation we saw bands of color where the nights had gotten cool enough to trigger the change, but in general it was still too warm when we had timed our trip.

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The Leaf Tour Part One

There is an unique quality to light in the autumn.  The skies seems a little bluer, and there is a goldenness to the light. During our recent "leaf tour" we noticed how the light surrounding the Great Lakes seems to add brilliance to the leaves.  This year the colors were not as bright as I have seen, but the trees that were changing were striking against the predominately green background.

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A Quick Recap

We arrived home after a phenomenal "Leaf Tour" of the Eastern United States.  5530.1 miles of discovering this great nation and learning more about its history, land and cultures.  Best way to learn about a culture is to eat some bbq...Shout Out to Lannie's BBQ Spot in Selma, Alabama! Amazing vinegar based sauce!!  Wonderful staff and clientele.  They made us feel truly welcome and like family.  Second Shout Out to Angelo's BBQ in Ft. Worth, Texas!  Still rocking the Mesquite smoked meats! The decor is as it should - minimal so you can focus on the tender brisket and pork ribs.  Dry rubbed and smoked to perfection.

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Tiny House Jamboree

We finally made it to our last stop - The National Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree.  It was worth the extra few days and miles to make it to Arlington, TX so we could learn about Tiny House living.  Our goal is to have a Tiny House Studio so we can further incorporate our experiences into our art when we travel.

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Art for the People

We are not sure if everybody is aware that the National Art and Smithsonian Museums in DC are free to the people.  We maximized this information as we toured the Hirschhorn Museum of Modern Art, both the East and West Buildings of the National Gallery of Art, as well as the outdoor Sculpture Garden.

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Urban Camping

Let’s be honest...when urban camping the last thing to expect is getting a little bit closer to nature.  However, we discovered a little known secret after reading an article in the New York Times that informed us there were a total of 174 campsites within the National Park system in the NYC area! Being from Colorado and avid campers, we had to check it out. For $30/night we had a great spot, clean bathrooms, and friendly staff.  Well worth the money as long as you bring your ear-plugs!

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Brooklyn Bridge

Today our adventure continued with a trip from Manhattan to Brooklyn via the Brooklyn Bridge.  The bridge is one of the oldest bridges in the United States and one of its most recognizable.  Built over a span of 14 years, the bridge was completed in 1883. The construction is a hybrid design using both suspension and cable technologies, and it is the intricate cable work that makes the bridge look like an organized web of precision and planning.

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From the Canadian Side

Today we listened to the thunder of nature as an average water flow of 85,000 cu ft/s travels over a 13 story cliff.  90% of the water that flows over Niagara Falls is on the Canadian side, which is why we brought our passports.  While you watch, you become mesmerized by the experience.

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