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Portsmouth, U.K.-Navy Blue

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Every time I walk into this port town, HMS Warrior- the first armor-plated, iron-hulled warship(1859) is right in the harbor standing tall and proud, a constant reminder of the age of naval dominance and the legacy  of  empire and seapower.  It  is in the misty salt water air too. Smells like Victory, Admiral Horatio Nelson's  namesake ship docked at  Portsmouth Historic Dockyard-the Royal Navy's most famous warship,  hard to believe that you can fit 800 sailors on deck. And here are some working boats back from a run on the open water Shot this image, "Just For The Hull of It!".

Arundel-U.K. White Castle

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Magical Arundel Castle - A Journey Through Nearly 1000 Years of History Arundel Castle A Magical Journey Through Nearly 1000 Years of English History Visiting Arundel Castle, it's never too late to have a good childhood imagination, with Rapunzel's long blond hair flowing from one of Arundel's towers down to her love... I can hear the blacksmiths making weapons, and the townspeople cheering the knights jousting. Castle Views & Gardens Stunning castle architecture against the Sussex countryside The grass is greener where the water is! ...

Old Portsmouth, U.K

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Walking downtown towards the Naval Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower is a 560 feet high landmark and the centerpiece of the redevelopment of the harbor.  Having just been in the UAE, The design is similar to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and I felt like the CAUSE was gone but the EFFECT was still there-like I was seeing a mirage! in the middle of a February day in the U.K. 2/10/14...  HMS Warrior- the first armor-plated, iron-hulled warship(1859). Lowwwwwwwww Tide

Old Portsmouth, U.K

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Walking downtown towards the Naval Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower is a 560 feet high landmark and the centerpiece of the redevelopment of the harbor.  Having just been in the UAE, The design is similar to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and I felt like the CAUSE was gone but the EFFECT was still there-like I was seeing a mirage! in the middle of a February day in the U.K. 2/10/14...  HMS Warrior- the first armor-plated, iron-hulled warship(1859). Lowwwwwwwww Tide

Findon, U.K The Doors

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The doors of this  circa 1648 manor house are about 5'9". Most of us in America would bump our heads. Thanks to good nutrition,  people nowdays are taller. There was, however, a window tax, based on how many a house had - maybe there was a door tax too based on the height.

Findon, U.K The Doors

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The doors of this  circa 1648 manor house are about 5'9". Most of us in America would bump our heads. Thanks to good nutrition,  people nowdays are taller. There was, however, a window tax, based on how many a house had - maybe there was a door tax too based on the height.

From Zero to Hero-Doing The Math

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The Power of Myth Hawaii · Hidden Hands · The First Doorway to Sea My First Ship I showed up in Hawaii, and magical things began to unfold. It all began with one simple decision—to go. Answer the Call See Image Show Text Featured Podcast · Hawaii Field Notes My Hawaiian Adventure and Following Bliss The audio companion to the first doorway: Hawaii, following bliss, hidden hands, and the decision to answer the call before the full map appeared. Listen to the Podcast Your browser does not support the audio player. Transcript Open Field Notes Close Field Notes Podcast Transcript · Hawaii Field Notes My Hawaiian Adventure and Following Bliss Ever have those moments where it feels like uh the universe just lines up perfectly for you? Abso...