http://www.mypenguintravels.com The places and people the penguin visits Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:48:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You didn't know there was such a thing as an Italian penguin did you? Oh yes, and here's proof... I went with a couple of friends to Italy and we ran across this handsome bird, so of course I had to stop and pose for a photo. I'll tell you more ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/me-and-the-italian-penguin/ This is me at the Welcome to West Virginia sign. I love it out here, the eastern united states is so lush and green and just plain beautiful. I wasn't able to stay in West Virginia, however. So, I didn't get the opportunity to check out what is so wild.. I ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguin-crosses-into-west-virginia/ Have you ever been, have you ever enjoyed a steak and a shake at the same time? If you live anywhere near St. Louis, you probably have. It's a fast food (actually called "causal dining") change of restaurants with super yummy burgers and extraordinarily delicious shakes. One thing I had to get ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguins-love-steak-and-shake/ I love flowers - and I'm sure if i were a bee, the flowers would love me too. Right now, I don't think they care one way or another, but that's another story entirely. Anyway, here's me at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens - I could sit here all day showing you photos ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguin-goes-to-the-brooklyn-botanic-gardens/ I have a couple friends traveling around Europe and I was able to tag along. Here's me in front of a windmill in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Until now, I have never seen a windmill up close... they're much bigger than I expected. I have to say, "the camera girl" is quite ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguin-in-rotterdam/ This is me with my good pal Shawn from Pristine Photography. I've been hanging out with him quite a bit over the past few months, so you'll be seeing a lot more of me and his fabulous photography. Here we are hiking in the hills of Kentucky - Oh how I ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguins-love-to-hike/ I finally got to meet some little blue penguins. You think I'm cute and tiny? These guys are just down right adorable! yeah, I said it, they're cute! I'm still smaller, but so. Here's a better view of the penguins, instead of me and my oh so photogenic self. Share This http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguin-and-the-little-blues/ Here's me, checking out the sea. Well not really. I'm hanging out with my New York friend at the Brooklyn Seaport. I love going anywhere that there is a chance I might get a whiff-o-fish throughout the day. I think this was the same day that I visited the Liberty Bell. ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguin-at-the-brooklyn-seaport/ Look very closely, this is me and a FAKE rockhopper penguin. I'm pretty sure, if I were standing this close to a real rockhopper penguin, he would either peck my head or dance on me. Thank goodness he's just plaster and paint eah? Look at me, I look like a tiny ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/me-and-the-rockhopper-penguin/ There's a little town off the main highway in Kansas where you'll find a fabulous old victorian-era mansion... the Lebold Mansion. It's not enormous, but it is quite pretty against the quiet neighborhood backdrop - out in the midst of Abilene. If you're driving by, take 15 minutes and stop ... http://www.mypenguintravels.com/2008/07/penguin-sees-the-lebold-mansion/