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Chichen Itza

December 27, 2011 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

Chichen Itza Pyramid

The Pyramid at Chichen Itza also known as El Castillo is probably the most recognized and visited tourist site in Mexico. There are 365 steps, one for each day of the year and at sunset during the Spring and Autumn Equinox triangle shadows are formed by the platforms making it look like a serpent is desending the stairs. By standing directly in front of the stairs and clapping … [Read more...]

Zwinger Palace

December 18, 2011 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

This photo was taken in 2007 on a day trip to Dresden from Prague. The Zwinger Palace in Dresden Germany was commissioned to be built for Augustus the Strong. he wanted something to rival Versailles, which he had visited. The palace was opened in 1719 for the marriage of Prince Frederick Augustus. Later galleries were added and today hold masterpieces, weapons and armor … [Read more...]

Traveling to the Market

December 11, 2011 By Bob Bales 3 Comments

People watching is always fun when traveling. Getting to see how others live and go about their everyday lives. I snapped a photo of these two ladies in Thailand. It looked like they were headed to market. I thought the "sidecar" was cool. Photo Of The Week Photo Of The Week … [Read more...]

Swimming in the Rapids

November 13, 2011 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

Took this photo in 2010 while in Kunar Province Afghanistan. It had been raining a lot and the river was dangerous and rising but these kids didn't mind. For them it was a good excuse to play. Next Photo … [Read more...]

Prague Street Musicians

November 6, 2011 By Bob Bales 2 Comments

Prague Castle

I took this photo of a quartet that plays outside of Prague Castle on a regular basis. … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. Being retired military and having lived, worked and traveled from Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.

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