Jessica’s travelogue

Mountain Melt

Mountain Melt

In the spring and early summer, the melting snow from the mountains creates a stream at the Great Sand Dunes.

Vegetation at the Sand Dunes

Vegetation at the Sand Dunes

Some of the very little vegetation growing at the Great Sand Dunes. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are in the background.

Dune Textures

Dune Textures

One of the many moods at the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.

The Great Sand Dunes

The Great Sand Dunes

The Great Sand Dunes was once the bottom of an ancient sea. Located in the San Luis Valley of Colorado at the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Captivating Québec City

Photo Essay written 10 July 2008

A look inside why Québec City has that certain je ne sais quoi.

Near Place Royal

Near Place Royal

This is the backside of Place Royal, the first settlement from 1608 in New France.

Place Royal

Place Royal

Place Royal is a the site of New France's first settlement, built in 1608.

Mural

Mural

Located in Basse-Ville, Quebec City.

Escalier Casse-Cou

Escalier Casse-Cou

The steep staircase called Escalier Casse-Cou which means Break Neck Staircase. In Basse-Ville, Quebec City.

Burned Roof

Burned Roof

The Manege Militaire, or Quebec City Armouries was a drill hall for the infantry regiment Les Voltigeurs de Québec. It was destroyed in a fire April 5, 2008.