Seattle and Mount St Helens WA
As the Lava Churns and Sizzling Seattle – The first time I gazed up at Mount St Helens it was in 1988.…
travel photos
Irene Butler Finding the Soul of Seoul South Korea
Seoul South Korea – The mighty Han River runs through this skyscraper metropolis of mega conglomerates and massive condominium complexes. Mountains scale…
The Melding of Modern and Traditional Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar Mongolia – “Chinggis Khaan” in bright red neon affixed to the airport terminal is the first thing we see when landing…
Siberia -Sensational Siberia & Wondrous Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal, Irkustk Siberia – Siberia has always conjured up visions of frigid winters, fierce snow storms, thick-coated animals, a tough breed…
Pleasantries of St. Petersburg Russia
St Petersburg Russia – With our first stroll down St Petersburg’s main street Nevsky Prospekt, Rick and I note the light-hearted relaxed…
Russia – Milling through Moscow
Moscow Russia Red Square – how surreal it is to be standing on this sizable stretch of cobblestone that is synonymous with…
Manila Multifarious Manila Philippines
Manila Philippines – What’s immediately different than anywhere else we have ever been? “Jeepneys!” The roads are chalk-full of these Technicolor elongated…
Ultimate Bali High Indonesia
Bali Indonesia by Irene Butler – Photos by Rick – Our Four Seasons Sayan Photo Gallery – Our Four Season Jimbaran Bay…