The Virginia Nomad

I am a (retired) trainer with the State of Virginia. I used to travel throughout the state to teach Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management. I like taking photographs. I am a naturalist, trained in biology and ecology with a very deep-rooted love for nature. In this blog I like to share my photography hobby, other hobbies of mine, including my passion for sailing, biking, hiking bonsai, and nature. I will also share my philosophical outlook on life and some of experience.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Douthat State Park (10/25/2013)

Traveled to Douthat State Park for some rest and relaxation. This is a great place, with funky cabins, great hiking and just good clean fun. The leaves were turning, it was absolutely great.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Eastern Shore 10/6/2013

After a successful ride on Saturday, it was time to go back home after that. Three pictures for this day, the first is a beach/dune shot from Ocean City MD and the second is from Onancock, VA. I consider Onancock a hidden jewel on the eastern shore. It is a cute town with a nice harbor and what looks like a rich fishing culture. Had lunch at the harbor which was ok. The remaining two photos shows a view from the restaurant and a view of the harbor.

Chesapeake Bay 10/4/2013

One of my hobbies is biking, and the weekend of the 5^th I traveled to Salisbury and Ocean City MD to ride the Seagull Century, a 100 mile bike ride. Getting there one has to go over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. This photo was taken from one of the islands.

Norfolk 10/1/2013

Had dinner at my favorite sushi place that evening. I love to stay in a motel nearby and at least spend one evening at this place when visiting the area. I used to work nearby and this was one of my favorite lunch stops, but now it is at least worth a visit when in town. The place is Kyushu's in Newtown Road.

Yorktown 9/26/2013

I have been pretty delinquent lately. My excuse is that my wife has been in the hospital with abdominal surgery and I have simply not been motivated to take pictures and post them. I will try to post a few in rapid order detailing a bit what has been going on in life. This picture was taken at home doing one of my other hobbies which is baking bread. This is a rey/pumpernickel bread that I baked.