While at Universal Studios Hollywood I was able to attend the Waterworld show. This was fun and exciting with lots of action. It is definitely a fun thing to do.
Posters of Geronimo
Geronimo was an Apache Indian who was born in New Mexico 1829 and died in Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1909. He was popular in the south west and is a prominent figure of Native American history in the United States. These posters can be found and purchased in Tombstone, Arizona.
Back to the Future Movie Set and Memorabilia
While taking the Universal Studios movie set tour we passed by the Back to the Future clock tower that was struck by lightening.
At the conclusion of the tour there were some items from the Back to the Future II movie that was autographed by Michael J. Fox for sale.
Ryukyu Island Lacquer Tray Gift to the State Department
Diego tree wood, lacquer Okinawa, Ryukyu, Japan.
Arching above the choppy waves, the dragon on this tray emerges from his home, the ocean depths near the Ryukyu Islands. He seems fierce as he extends his three-clawed tiger paws at his side, but unlike the fire breathing terrors of European lore, this Asian dragon is benevolent and intelligent.
He is a symbol of identity for East Asian people, changing the number of claws (three for Japan, four for Korea, five for China) depending on his origins. In Japanese tradition, the dragon is a symbol of mystery and power.
Trade in lacquer ware dates back to the 1400s in Okinawa, where the climate is excellent for producing these valued articles.
United States Capital Building
Walking around the Capital Building in Washington D.C. I was able to take one of my favorite photos.
Man and the Expanding Universe
In the south courtyard of the Harry S. Truman building, which is the headquarters of the United States Department of State, is a sculpture that was created by Marshall Fredericks entitled “Man and the Expanding Universe.”
Smithsonian D-Day Normandy IMAX
Watched an IMAX movie about D-Day Normandy at the Smithsonian Museum of Air and Space.
