Lion Queen @ Virginia Zoological Park in NorfolkKeith Parnell

Lion Queen @ Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk

This beautiful lion queen is keeping an eye over her domain at the Virginia Zoological Park in Norfolk.
Desert Rocks, Cacti in Scottsdale ArizonaKeith Parnell

Desert Rocks, Cacti in Scottsdale Arizona

I see a healthy environment with unexpected colors. I sense animals that I can't see looking at me. I see a hillside worn from the heat of the sun. What is the photo telling you?
Pâtisserie chocolaterie palais des gourmets in Beaune, Burgundy, FranceKeith Parnell

Pâtisserie chocolaterie palais des gourmets in Beaune, Burgundy, France

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December in France is as dreamy as it sounds. During Nicole's birthday trip through Beaune, which is Southeast of Paris, we stumbled on this quaint chocolatier, Pâtisserie chocolaterie palais des gourmets.
1910 Kiddie Carousel @ Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard in Keswick VirginiaKeith Parnell

1910 Kiddie Carousel @ Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard in Keswick Virginia

This kiddie carousel, circa 1910, has been beautifully restored with 10 cast iron ponies, music, a hand crank, and an old bell. This very rare carousel was once pulled by horses through the streets to give children rides. Think precursor to the ice cream man!
Acte 12 of 1619 Chardonnay from The Williamsburg WineryKeith Parnell

Acte 12 of 1619 Chardonnay from The Williamsburg Winery

During our travels through Eastern and Central Virginia, The Williamsburg Winery was one of our stops back in the mid-2000's. Their Acte 12 of 1619 Chardonnay has been one of our favorites since.
Salmon Crudo @ Rock House Resort in Turks & CaicosKeith Parnell

Salmon Crudo in the Atlantic Ocean on Turks & Caicos

This featured Salmon Crudo with Blood Orange, Fennel, Mint, Kalamata, Chili, Apple, and Basil Oil did its best to tease us away from the sites on Turks & Caicos.
King Family Vineyards in the gorgeous foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in CrozetKeith Parnell

King Family Vineyards sits in the gorgeous foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains

King Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located in the gorgeous foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Crozet, just 15 minutes from Charlottesville.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, in Los AngelesKeith Parnell

Walt Disney Concert Hall, the beautiful home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

We had the opportunity to see the Walt Disney Concert Hall, which is the beautiful home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.