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The parking enforcement officer reinforced what the sign clearly stated (Manhattan, New York City 2005)

US Army Museum of Hawaii, Honolulu (2010)

I don’t believe he was playing John Travolta, but it looks like he was (Hawaii 2010)

So many stages, with so many music genres at Fun Fun Fun Music Festival

Discouragement, Bahamian Style (Nassau 2012)

Key West Key Lime Shop, Key West , Florida

Devan never saw it coming at the Key West Key Lime Shop (Key West 2012)

My mom’s husband finding his way through the ginger at Maui Tropical Plantation (2007)

Matsumoto, shave ice, north shore, Hawaii

Matsumoto shave ice is worth the wait in line (2010)

A boy and his uncle (NCL Pride of America 2007)

My now Army Soldier was a toy soldier just a few years ago (Copenhagen, Denmark 2008)

Truth at Senor Frogs (Nassau, Bahamas 2012)

Towel Animal, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines,

Taking out the towel animal (Part 2, RCCI Independence of the Seas 2012) NO TOWEL ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PHOTO SERIES

Surfing White Plains Beach, Barbers Point , Oahu

Surfing White Plains Beach, Barbers Point (2010)

That’s quite a flagpole (Lombard Street, San Francisco, California 2008)

Bayeux Cathedral

Family together time aboard NCL’s Pride of America (Hawaii 2007)

Another cannon makes a comfy seat (Dubrovnik, Croatia 2009)

My son and me at Templo de Debod in Madrid, Spain (2009)

Family photo, Alto Adige: Val Senales, Italia

So much more special than a shot of a mountain top (Alto Adige: Val Senales, Italia 1995)

Devan in a Huddle with The Three Shades at Musée Rodin Paris

Horror at the Bishop Museum (Honolulu, Hawaii 2007)

Hawaii, Family Vacation, NCL Pride of America

The face says it all (Hawaii 2007)

Shrimp Shack, North Shore (2010)

Jen and me in Venice (2009)

Big Badlands National Park, South Dakota

My bother and me in South Dakota (circa 1973).

Lady Liberty, New York City, Manhattan, New York

Devan as a gangsta Lady Liberty

Ruminating over his time in Berlin (Germany 2008)

Iron Cactus Restaurant & Margarita Bar

Excellent warning (Stockholm, Sweden 2008)

Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii

Devan being sucked into the volcanic crater (Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, 2007)

Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Monte Carlo, St. Paul de Vence, Eze, France

Baguette and gummy bears to devour in the back of the rental car in Nice (France 2009)

Yes, we suffered through our visits to Hawaii (circa 1975)

Kaneohe from Pali Lookout (2010)

My mom pretending the revolving Top of Waikiki restaurant spins a lot faster than it really does (2013)

“Never Give Up” graffiti mural on the Austin Railroad Graffiti Bridge over Lady Bird Lake

Two statues at the Bishop Museum (Honolulu, Hawaii 2007)

Devan loving the music stores on Carrer dels Tallers (Barcelona, Spain 2009)

How could anyone not enjoy a cruise to a place offering such beauty?

Chinaman’s Hat from Kualoa Ranch (2007)

Petrified at the Petrified Forest (Calistoga, California 2008)

One of the lovely churches we passed along the way to Bayeux from Paris

Devan definitely enjoyed time away from his mom, too (RCCI’s Jewel of the Seas Mediterranean Cruise 2009)

Karate Kid meets Nassau (2012)

Beautiful fall colors of the Kettle Moraine Forest, Wisconsin

Making friends with the Royal Guard (Buckingham Palace. London, England 2008)

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

Musclemen, Honolulu, Hawaii, Waikiki Beach

Three musclemen at Waikiki Beach (2007)

My son, aka The Mad Bomber, taking on Breckenridge (January 2008)

Thurston Lava Tube, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Dev as the Thurston Lava Tube Monster (Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, 2007)

Dev was disappointed not to find any cave monsters at Hawaii’s west coast (2013)

Basilique Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre

German love for America (Berlin, Germany 2008)

State Capitol Building

Volcanoes National Park, Big Island (2007)

We managed to make riding reservations in German!

NCL Pride of America, Norwegian Cruise Lines

Classy tea drinking aboard NCL’s Pride of America (2007)

That’s quite a cannon ball (Fort Fincastle, Nassau, Bahamas 2012)

Devan and me at Waiʻanapanapa State Park, Maui (2007)

Devan coming in for a landing at Skydive Hawaii (2013)

Just found this photo and was surprised since I have no recollection of my brother and me getting along well enough on trips for us to share one of the bench seats in the VW buses my dad used to rent in Europe so that we’d have a whole row of seating to ourselves (circa 1975)

Tossing a coin for good luck, Fontana Trevi (Rome, Italy 2009)

Cadillac Diner aboard NCL’s Pride of America (Hawaii 2007)

Catching some tunes at Pete’s Dueling Pianos

That’s one heck of a backpack (Copenhagen, Denmark 2008)

Working hard at Brasstown Bald (North Carolina 2006)

Devan had to have the silly touristy version of a Tyrolean / Bavarian hat, and the graphic depiction of what a dog isn’t allowed to do at one of Ludwig’s palaces made this photo particularly special

Taking aim at the Fortress of Suomenlinna (Helsinki, Finland 2008)

Venezia – Piazzale Roma

Traveling in a group presents its own set of challenges, but can be fun (DBGB Kitchen, New York, NY, 2012)

Swedish food…. MMMM (Stockholm, Sweden 2008)

Someone liked his first Hawaiian adventure (2007)

Lounging around the Norwegian Jewel (Baltic Cruise 2008)

The best gelato I’ve ever tasted

Twinkie the Kid at Fun Fun Fun Fest

Carnival Liberty, Western Caribbean Cruise

Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise with my friend Sandy (2013)

Interesting statuary at Parque de Retiro (Madrid, Spain 2009)

1350 steps to the top leads to an amazing view of Kotor

Towel Animal, Independence of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

Attack of the towel animal aboard the Independence of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (May 2012)

Love how the Brits tell silly folk not to bash their heads on low ceilings (London, England 2008)

Making a vacation out of a karate tournament visit to Ft. Myers, Florida (July 2004)

Devan and me, obviously, at Tour Eiffel in Paris, France (2010)

Museum of Croatian War of Independence, Dubrovnik

Devan in the War Museam

Peek-a-Boo at Fortress of Suomenlinna (Helsinki, Finland 2008)

The Unknown Soldier At The Base Of The Arc De Triomphe

My Superman, aka Super Travel Buddy (Norwegian Jewel 2008)

That’s Bosnia? Yes, Jennifer.

Monterey deadwood (2008)

Monkey Boy at Coco Cay (2012)

Interesting monument topper at Palais Royal

Climbing Le Mont St. Michel

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

Devan giving Nanny a paddle board ride at Hale Koa, Waikiki (2013)

Ready to swoop over the Na’pali Coast with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters (Kauai, Hawaii 2007)

The American Cemetery in Normandy provides a visual that inspires awe, respect and reverence.

Waimea Bay, Oahu (2010)

A bunch of nuts at the Mauna Loa Nut Factory (Hilo, Hawaii 2007)

Devan’s first trip to Europe – Füssen, Germany (2005)

Tenacious D at Fun Fun Fun Fest

With all of the amazing cuisine accessible in France, Devan insisted upon a burger at the Buffalo Grill. And yes, the server in the background IS dressed as a cowboy. We did also enjoy some wonderful, French cuisine in addition to the arguably tasty burger at Buffalo Grill.

Playing tourist while visiting family back in Wisconsin

Nice is pretty…. (2009)

Chinaman’s Hat from Kualoa Ranch (2010)

My brother and me with our mode of transport for many of our childhood road trip adventures (circa 1973).

Hilton Hawaiian Village Fireworks (2013)

Why don’t we have signs like this in the U.S.? I love it! “Shut up, you monkeyface. It is good!” (Copenhagen, Denmark 2008)

Mini-vacation in Fort Myers, Florida, for Devan’s karate tournament (2004)

Someone’e having fun (San Diego, California 2006)

Finally visited Everglades National Park after 25 years living in Florida

Atop Diamond Head with Devan (2013)

Gloomy day at Palais de Versailles

Lake Austin with Austin Duck Adventures

Air Force Academy Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado

With Devan at the Air Force Academy Chapel in Colorado, Springs, CO (2006)

Cadillac Diner, NCL, Pride of America, Norwegian Cruise Lines

Family time in the Cadillac Diner aboard NCL’s Pride of America (2007)

La tour Eiffel (obviously)

The Driskill Hotel

J. Blacks on West 6th Street

Skate stop at Dublin Skate Park (Dublin, California 2008)

A couple of Thinkers at Musée Rodin Paris

Le Mont St. Michel, Normandy

Zeljko didn’t park here to find a place to bury our bodies.

One of the beautiful views from the Seine River Cruise

A pedicab ride here and there saved some wear and tear on our feet

Even a trash can as a prop doesn’t detract from family at the forefront (1995)

Standing on Bloody Omaha Beach and visualizing what transpired there evoked emotion rarely experienced.

Coral Castle in South Miami made for a perfect day trip destination

My pirate (Nassau, Bahamas 2012)

Bull of Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York

Look out below! Devan in a precarious position with the Bull of Wall Street

Funny street names, Oahu, Hawaii, Peepee Falls

Gotta love the street names in Hawaii. I know it’s pronounced peh-eh-peh-eh, but it’s still funny :) (Oahu, Hawaii 2007)

Las Vegas, Nevada, with my Grandma (2004)

You need to pick up schnauzer poop at Park Güell (Barcelona, Spain 2009)

Stumbled across this while exploring western shore of Oahu (2013)

Devan’s new friend at Parker Ranch, Waimea, Hawaii (2007)

Devan as the Masked Man of Versailles (France 2010)

River Thames, London sans me or my dad (1986)

Blown away at the Pali Lookout (Pali Highway, Oahu, Hawaii 2007)

Devan joining King Arthur to claim Excalibur (Las Vegas 2004)

Devan with Zeljko who wasn’t a Jerko (even though he does look a bit surly)

Skateboarding, Grandma Tarzana, California

Teaching his “Nanny” (grandma) to skate (Tarzana, California 2006)

Ouchie at the Torture Museum (Tallin, Estonia 2008)

My mom was sick of me taking photos during our trip to Hawaii in 2010. This later became her Facebook profile picture. (2010)

Devan and me visiting my friend David in Seattle, Washington (2010)

Nothing quite like trusting your life to a complete stranger! (2013)

A crazy man in the Trevi Fountain makes for a unique photo opportunity (Rome, Italy 2009)

Austin Duck Adventures tour to Lake Austin

Muir Woods (California 2008)

Learning to drive stick shift in Normandy

Please don’t tell the unnamed rental car company that I taught my 16 year old to drive a manual transmission during our trip to Normandy. Not too many kids have this view whilst learning to manipulate a 5-speed!

Sign at the U.N. If they couldn’t manage to keep track of the Oil For Food Money, we shouldn’t expect them to be responsible for our wallets.

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées from atop the Arc de Triomphe

With my son in Juneau, Alaska, during a port stop on an Alaskan cruise (2010)

One of the Milwaukee area’s little gems — Cedarburg, Wisconsin

NCL’s Pride of America made us proud

Weird place for a businessman to take a mid-afternoon nap (Hyde Park, London 2008)

Devan making a new friend at Brasstown Bald, North Carolina (2006)

No kidding?! (Tallulah Gorge, 2006)

View from Barbers Point Cottage (2010)

Universal Truth at Senor Frogs (Nassau, Bahamas 2012)

Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Oahu

Byodo-In Temple, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park (2010)

Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida, Indian Trace Elementary Field Trip

Fourth grade boys being fourth grade boys at Castillo de San Marcos (St. Augustine, Florida 2003)

Bear Hug (Fort Myers, Florida 2006)

The Louvre, Paris, France

Mount Charleston, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dummkopf

Devan greeting one of the Dummkopfs at Mount Charleston in Las Vegas (2004)

Not looking so Seg-sy with the crash-dummy helmets

Ohana Visit to Hawaii (circa 1975)

The Tyrolean hat made its way to Austria with Devan (Schloss Ambras, 2005)

NCL Jewel, Norwegian Cruise Line, Towel Animal

Devan and one of his many towel friends (NCL Jewel 2008)

Towel Animal, RCCI Independence of the Seas

Taking out the towel animal (Part 3, RCCI Independence of the Seas 2012) NO TOWEL ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PHOTO SERIES

Good to know (Hard Rock Cafe, London, England 2008)

Giddy’up (Nassau 2012)

Lake Austin with Austin Duck Adventures

tained Glass at Angoville au Plain church

Stained glass window at Angoville au Plain honoring the Paratroopers who liberated the town

Hanauma Bay (2013)

Dublin Skate Park (Dublin, California 2008)

View of downtown Austin and (I believe) Lady Bird Lake

Taking a break from strolling through Hyde Park to enjoy tiramisu from Harrod’s

Taking out the towel animal (Royal Caribbean, Independence of the Seas 2012) NO TOWEL ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PHOTO SERIES

The ominous sky over Utah Beach seemed fitting.

Funny how a pretty Estonian girl incites an interest in archery (Tallin, Estonia 2008)

Austin at night is beautiful

Norwegian Cruise Lines, NCL Jewel, Towel Animal

Happy times with a towel animal aboard the NCL Jewel (2008)

Iconic Rainbow Drive-in for Plate Lunch (2010)

Big Island, Volcanoes National Park, Caldera

Mom and Ger at Volcanoes National Park

My son made friends in Barcelona with a simple “hola.”

Milwaukee Art Museum

Monkeying around (RCCI’s Jewel of the Seas 2009)

A boy in a 2000 pound bomb crater at Pointe du Hoc

That’s a lot of guitars at Wild About Music!

Mooning Satan at the Statue of the Fallen Angel, Parque de Retiro (Madrid, Spain 2009)

Lake Michigan, Port Washington, Wisconsin

Lake Michigan offers some spectacular winterscapes (Port Washington, Wisconsin)

My friend Suzanne and me in Austin, Texas (2013)

Dad exploring Canada

Nice is nicer with my son front and center (2009)

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil (Chinatown, San Francisco 2008)

Interlaken, Switzerland is gorgeous, but would have been lovelier in this shot if my daddy were in it (1986)

Le Mont St. Michel from Avranches

Taking a little break in the bean bag “lounge” at Fun Fun Fun Fest

Avenue des Champs-Élysées

Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii, Human Sacrifice

Human sacrifice at Volcanoes National Park (Big Island, Hawaii 2007)

Local artist displaying his talents at Fun Fun Fun Fest

Fending off the statuary at Graycliff (Nassau, Bahamas 2012)

Bavaria, Germany, Tyrolean Hat, Bavarian Hat

Devan thought he looked like an authentic Bavarian with his tourist version of an Alpine / Tyrolean Hat (Germany 2005)

Public Service Announcement (Nassau, Bahamas 2012)

Taking in the beauty of nature doesn’t cost a penny (Zion National Park, July 2004)

Eric at Coloseo, Roma (1995)

Obligatory pic holding up the Leaning Tower (Pisa, Italy 2009)

Gotta love Gaudi at Park Güell (Barcelona, Spain 2009)

Up close and personal with Tenacious D at The Mohawk

Haleakala Crater, Maui (2007)

Segway-ing it to the State Capitol

Bay view after marching up the streets of San Francisco

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