This is the Great River Bridge which spans the Mississippi, connecting Burlington to Gulfport, Illinois (Which I believe was pretty well wiped out by the last major flooding of the Miss River). The bridge is pretty sweet looking... It's really well lit up at night, so I'll have to get out here this evening and see what pics I can take by opening up the lens for a while.
Bam... Snake Alley... The "Crookedest Alley in the World."
I'm pretty proud to say that I've conquered this wild little alley several times in my rental car. At times I feared for my life while navigating its bends, but that's what mavericks like McCain, Palin and myself do. Mavericks!!! Woo!!!
They have this pretty well lit up at night as well. I've got some serious picture taking to do.
This next picture is great. I love old homes with character, autumn, the Celtic new year that is All Hallows' Even and the sign that these folks have positioned oh so nicely in their front yard (An Obama sign if you can't make it out. There's also a pumpkin on the porch if you can't see that either).
Seriously, fall is amazing. Perfect weather, gorgeous scenery, that crisp autumn air, Halloween... What more do you need? As stated before, I wish I were at home, cruising scenic routes on my bike, sipping various Octoberfest brews and hanging out with friends... But alas, that will all have to wait. Damnit work!!!! Damnit Iowa!!!!
Here you go Dad, this is a shout out to you and your Pops. Trains are cool, Choo Choo!! (I'm a loser).
What the?!?! Bwaaaa?!?! Yea that's right, NYC doesn't have the only Statue of Liberty. What you know about Burlington's lady of liberty? The plaque said something about the Boy Scouts of America... blah blah.
Twas an overcast morning, it twas.
This was taken from the Port of Burlington. And what a port it was... I didn't see any boats. But that's ok. I did however run into some dude who was chilling, smoking a cancer stick and enjoying his morning coffee. We got to talking (because I like talking to random men sitting on park benches early on Sunday mornings) and it turns out he's a 49ers fan (Bless his poor little heart). If the Eagles lose to the lowly Niners today, so help me god, I will burn one of the two Eagles jerseys I have out here. They should have won the past two games (Bears and Foreskins), but no, they chose to lose like losers. Eagles are supposed to fly... Fly to victory. Not lose.
And one final shot of the bridge.
Architecture is awesome. I love uniquely designed buildings, bridges, stadiums, etc (And no I don't fall "In love" when I see them, Jordan, Jason, Michelle, Dan and whoever else was there that night you were making fun of me for looking at skyscrapers online... I hate you all). I really need to get out in DC more to photograph that city. In due time I suppose. What I really want is a sick digital SLR camera. Anyone have an extra G laying around that they don't need? My ability to capture great photos is seriously limited by my rinky dink hundred dollar camera. Maybe after I win big at the casino next door I'll buy a new camera. Yea, a new camera and a house.
Hope you enjoyed the tour. Time to make some lunch, sit on my ass and love the fact that I'm not working today.
Au revoir mes amis!
2 comments:
Thanks for the tour. Enjoying the photos--not such a bad assignment after all. Beautiful old home. Was it located in an equally nice neighborhood? Looks like the leaves are turning. Just beginning here. love, mom
Hey pretty little explorer:) looks like you are having pretty good time in Iowa ("pretty" is your fav word as I noticed;0)) BTW, talking about unique buildings, works of Antonio Gaudi would amaze you, google them.
And YES, trains are nice, choo choo ... He-he:0) you are funny!!!
Iryna B.
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