Walking the Stairs on the Eiffel Tower

Back in 05, Kay, me, her brother Eric and wife, Laura, spent several days in Paris. A visit to the Eiffel tower was de riguer since Eric and Laura had never been to Paris before. So, before heading off to see Paris on the Fat Tire Bike Tours adventure, we walked up the stairs on the tower, avoiding the elevators and working off some croissants calories. We only had time to visit the premier etage (1st level) and on the way back down, it occurred to me to document the event since it is one not often seen. Using my Nikon Coolpix 5700 ( a true work horse) I recorded a one minute video.
I now, belately, offer it for your enjoyment and edification.
I just saved you a trip to Paris!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqDgA2QXtzk

Nov. 4 Finally Here!!

The morning came with blue skies and ground fog after a day of rain yesterday. Perfect day for voting and celebrating. We'll be drinking Korbel Natural tonight!
Photo shows the organic farm next door, Laguna Farms, with harvested vineyard in foreground and Great Egret Rookery eucalyptus trees back in the fog.
Taken with my Nikon Coolpix 5700 again, can't seem to get the D70 out anymore. Thinking that a D90 may be the camera I really need.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, cont'd.


Forgot to mention that one of the reasons for going to the festival in the first place was to see a singer named Tift Merritt, from NC and Nashville. She opened early on Saturday so it was easy to get near the stage for a photo or two. Still using my Nikon CoolPix 5700 for most of this stuff, even tho it is practically an antique these days.

For music sample, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p84xx34Cw3Y