Tony Scopel Posted onApril 17, 2014May 27, 2019 Central America, Chicxulum, mexico, Travel, yucatan Comments are off Chicxulub is the town directly east of Progreso. Taking Calle 19 straight out of Progreso, it took us right by the town’s center. Chicxulub (cheek – shoe lube) has a geographical significance to this part of the Yucatan Peninsula. The town is directly […]
Progreso has very interesting towns to each side of it: Chelem to the west and Chicxulub to the east. We set out one morning to explore the small fishing village of Chelem. We took the short walk to downtown Progreso and caught a colectivo, a cheap transportation mode that runs between neighboring towns. Once you get on and pay six pesos…
Tony Scopel Posted onMay 7, 2015April 21, 2017 Boise, Culinary Festival, Idaho, Shore Lodge, Travel Comments are off During our stay at the fabulous Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho, we had the opportunity to watch and cover the 2nd annual Culinary Festival and The Culinary King of The Mountain Competition, which took place the weekend of April 10th. […]
Directly west of Cancun and just north of the historical city of Merida lies the port city of Progreso, Mexico. It occupies a small piece of shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico. The city of Progreso and its smaller surrounding communities are estimated to have a population of nearly 38,000 and is an important maritime port for the Yucatan Peninsula….
Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 14, 2014May 27, 2019 Central America, Central Park, Granada, Nicaragua, Travel Comments are off The city of Granada combines old world with new. You never know what you will see on these historic city streets. We easily found Los Patios, the hotel we had reserved online. It’s a unique little five suite boutique hotel […]
When we arrive at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard, I get tingles up and down my back. I am actually going to be in the confines where one of America’s most famous entertaining legends lived. This in itself is a spiritual and surreal feeling that could not have ever been imagined as a young child. Here…
Paul Scopel Posted onAugust 30, 2018August 30, 2018 Comments are off Did you know that the number of Italians who immigrated to the United States from 1820 to 2004 is equal to the current population of Colorado, or say Minnesota, or even Maryland? Paul Scopel here with ‘You, Me and The Dock’ and your traveling Italy […]
Be ready to enjoy the “3 Greats” that Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery offers: great entertainment, great food and great views. Nervous Nellie’s is located at the end of Old San Carlos Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach’s Back Bay district. Looking out onto Matanzas Pass in the central waterway, one can watch a variety of boats sail by while enjoying a favorite…
On September 9, 2013, a cold front stalled over Colorado, mixing with monsoonal humid air and offering the ingredients for a perfect storm. From September 9th through 12th, a record breaking 17 inches of rain dropped on Northern Colorado and the Front Range. The following pictures were taken while on a casual drive up Big Thompson Canyon…
Our day started around 9:00 am. We bought water taxi tickets to go to Caye Caulker. This smaller island is approximately a forty-five minute ride north of Ambergris Caye. It was a beautiful day to be on the water. As we pulled into Caye Caulker, you could see the colorful buildings lining the island’s…
Tony Scopel Posted onApril 13, 2014May 27, 2019 beach, chelem, mexico, Travel Comments are off Progreso has very interesting towns to each side of it: Chelem to the west and Chicxulub to the east. We set out one morning to explore the small fishing village of Chelem. We took the short walk to downtown Progreso and caught a colectivo, a cheap transportation […]
Tony Scopel Posted onFebruary 26, 2014January 16, 2023 Central America, Lago de Nicaragua, Nicaragua, Travel Comments are off Our day began with a two hour trip to Granada, Nicaragua. seeing lots of beautiful countryside while traveling the back roads. We drove through Granada to a park located on the southeast side of the city where we got a good look at […]
[cycloneslider id=”contributor-photos-1″] Denver’s Botanical Gardens presents the Rocky Mountain Region’s first major outdoor exhibition of artwork by celebrated American artist, Dale Chihuly. Chihuly’s sculptures – ranging in size and form add bold colors and dramatic beauty to the Gardens’ 24-acre urban oasis. Chihuly Nights is an exhibit that when darkness falls upon the sculptures, they are illuminated by…
October 29th, 12:05pm October 29th, 12:05pm Tony Scopel The USS Lionfish submarine was named after a species of fish that is found mostly in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It is one of the most invasive and venomous creatures in the world. The USS Lionfish was built in 1942. It was launched in November […]
