Chasing the blue dot to find adventure…
In the first two parts of our experience with the B-17G known as Sentimental Journey, The Sentimental Journey, Part 1 and The Sentimental Journey, Part 2, we looked at the outside and the inside back half of the plane. Now we'll finish up by looking at the inside front half of the plane. To get into the front … Continue reading The Sentimental Journey, Part 3
My husband was so inspired by our trip to the museum, he put together a video of his experience. https://youtu.be/W1A-Uf-Wpp0
I had seen pictures of Sentimental Journey from a friend, and had even taken pictures while it was flying during Luke Days in 2018, but nothing prepared me for seeing it up close and personal at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Airbase. Previously, I had seen the B-17 Flying Fortress that was at the Evergreen … Continue reading Arizona: The Sentimental Journey, Part 1
Following the previous Inside the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, Part 1 post, more photos from the inside of the museum. One of the amazing planes at the museum is the P-51D Mustang warbird, a fighter operational in World War 2, the Korean War, and several other conflicts. This particular Mustang was restored between 1989 - 1995 … Continue reading Arizona: Inside the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum, Part 2
On Sunday, December 23rd, we drove our car through a light display in Tempe called Illumination, Symphony of Light. We picked the first time slot, and went through at roughly 5 mph for approximately 15-20 minutes. It all depends on the vehicle in front of you - if they stop, you're stopping. 🙂 There will … Continue reading Arizona: Illumination, Symphony of Light
While I focused on taking photographs, @chasethebluedot focused on taking video. It was helpful that the marina/dock area was mostly empty, as he had an unobstructed view of the lake from his viewpoint. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/VxW5Nb_F5qM
At the SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow, we also took video of our experience. Our friend gave us unrestricted access to the entire process, so we took advantage of it. 🙂 https://youtu.be/Takq1gKzZhI Enjoy the balloon glow!
On Saturday, December 1, we visited the SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow. This is an annual event, and it was our 2nd year attending. A local friend has two hot air balloons, and she is happy to give us permission to photograph and film her balloon. We arrived early enough that we could capture the … Continue reading Arizona: SanTan Village Holiday Balloon Glow
