What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.
Showing posts with label train. Show all posts
Showing posts with label train. Show all posts

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Wednesday Trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo with Natalia April 2026

 Tuesday we went to the zoo with Natalia and kids.  We also had the younger Charity kids.  We did merry-go-round and train this day.  Started with orangutans and gorillas, then seals and then merry-go-round and train, and finished with the aquarium.  Saw the lion, giraffes, zebras and elephants from the train.

                                         



Riley is fascinated with birds.  This bird was making a next when we went past.  When we came back it was sitting on an egg.  This must be the male who was gathering straw


gorillas



seal









zebra


lion

elephant running


giraffes

flamingos

panguins

turtle

sharks


Thursday, January 8, 2026

Welcome to Omaha/ Bellevue: Gifford Dr. Park, Riverside Hike

 Gifford Drive Park is not a park in the normal sense.  It use to be a road, but is now blocked off to cars by Omaha City but is available for pedestrian and bike travel.  On the map is labeled Gifford Drive Park.  It extends from a block from the zoo to 12th and J streets, or to almost the South Omaha Veterans Memorial Bridge.  The trail/drive is just above the train yard.  Charity, Anthony, the kids and I ventured this way.  The kids rode bikes. The adults walked and pushed the youngest in the stroller.  


view of the bridge through the trees



A couple train engines

Missouri River in here someplace