Upside Down Around the World: 2020

It all started with a tradition of doing a handspring every year on my birthday - just to see how long I could keep it up. In May of 2003, Ben took me to New York City, and arranged for my best friend from Charlotte and her husband to meet us there. So the blog begins with a birthday handspring in Central Park....after a rooftop marriage proposal the night before. (I said YES!)

From then on, it’s been cartwheels; much easier to catch on camera (and better for the knees). We try to remember to do one in each new city, country or celebration location we are privileged to visit. We've missed a few memorable spots and always regret it afterwards. I guess we’ll have to go back to those places before I’m too shriveled up and brittle to do cartwheels. After that, maybe somersaults?

I think what we enjoy most is that bystanders rarely notice our shenanigans, as you will see in the pictures. Except, of course, for that cute little donkey on The Burren in Ireland (2009 series). Click on the picture to enlarge and see the sweet, condescending look on his face - "crazy Americans".

We are extremely grateful for the gift of visiting and celebrating so many places in God's beautiful world. In the words of St. Augustine, "The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

Click the arrows next to the dates below to get to older posts.

Upside Down Around the World

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Red Rocks Canyon - Nevada

Monday, November 2, 2020

Luxor Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, Nevada

Sunday, November 1, 2020

Joshua Tree National Park - California

Saturday, September 12, 2020

The 300-400 year old Kile Oak - Historical Irvington, Indianapolis

Sunday, September 6, 2020

Sheridan Beach - Michigan City, Indiana

Saturday, September 5, 2020

With cartwheeling windmills - Along I65 north of Lafayette, Indiana

Saturday, August 29, 2020

With Coleton and Vanessa - IU Bloomington

Monday, August 24, 2020

Harrison Center - Indianapolis (rooftop patio under construction)

Saturday, August 22, 2020

The Historic National Road Yard Sale - Richmond, Indiana

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Sugar Creek - Crawfordsville, Indiana

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Billy Boy's Blueberry Barn - Michigan City, Indiana

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Mounds State Park - Anderson, Indiana

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Water Works Pumping Station - Louisville, Indiana

Thursday, June 18, 2020

With Vanessa along the canal in Holcomb Gardens - Indianapolis

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Turkey Run State Park - Marshall, Indiana

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Historic Old Town - Waverly, Indiana

Sunday, April 5, 2020

New public art on South Delaware - Indianapolis

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