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Where Am I?

It's easy to tell when life is busy for David:  I post a "Where Am I?" contest.  This shot was taken in 2003.  Springtime, which explains the waterfall in the distance.  The answer may be easy for some, so here's a twist.  Not only must you answer the question "Where Am I," but also, what's the name of the amazing hotel I was staying in while visiting?  It's legendary.

Where Am I?

It has been awhile since I've posted a "Where Am I?" contest.  Here are some clues for today's challenge: 

The sea of blue above which I'm standing is fresh water, not salt.  This shot was taken at the beginning of a two-week car journey that I made in June of 2002.  Despite the snow-capped mountains and despite it being June, this shot was indeed taken in North America.  I've been to this breathtaking place many times, in winter and summer, and it's always a joy to return.  So ... where am I?

Where Am I? – Land of Happiness edition

Sometimes life feels easy.  And sometimes it feels hard.

Lately, things have been feeling pretty rough and tumble for David.  So I thought I'd cheer myself up by posting a picture taken in a moment of pure, blissed out happiness. 

A stranger took this shot of me.  I was on a solo camping trip at the time, and the year is 2002.  I think it's pretty clear how happy I am in this moment, but who wouldn't be with that gorgeous view in the background? 

Simply remembering this moment is making me feel better already.  I hope you're feeling good too.  Oh, and don't forget to answer this question by clicking on "Comments" below:  Where The Hell Am I?   

Where Am I?

In this shot, I am leading the pack of brothers because I cannot wait (!!!!) to get inside the funky building ahead. 

The year is 1969 (or thereabouts) and we are somewhere in the US of A, even though you might think this exotic looking structure is in Lichtenstein or Bilbao or some other fairy tale land.

My adorable little brother Richard (well, adorable back in '69) was about 6 years old on this day. He's the one who's leaning on the rail ... and today happens to be his birthday. 

Richard plans to take his adorable son Jeremy to this very building come summer.  I'll be there too.  But the question remains:  Where am I?

Where Am I?

Ohmygod!  Was I ever this handsome and hunky and ... young?!?!?

I guess so.  This shot was taken in early 2001, about 8 months into my 3 years in San Francisco.  I was casually dating adorable John Michael Beck at the time.  He was appearing in a play somewhere that was not in San Francisco.  And that place is where I – and these two self-absorbed pelicans – am standing in this photo.  The question is...

Where the hell am I?

Where Am I?

It would not be unreasonable for you to guess that I am waiting with my brothers and step-father to head into a Duran Duran music video audition.

But in fact this picture was simply taken during a high-hair moment in my life, during a celebration of my mom's birthday sometime around 1986. 

Any guesses as to Where I Am?

Where Am I?

The year is 1996.  The country is somewhere between Canada and Argentina.  The Ray Bans are way too big for my face.  The hair gel is on just a little bit too thick.

Your primary clues are the density of green in the background and the hanging thing in the center of the photo.  I visited this country  just before it became super popular with tourists and several years before Americans began purchasing retirement homes here en masse.  So what's your guess... Where Am I?

Where Am I?

Obviously I am in an airport, getting ready to go somewhere.  But the question is:  In what country is this airport located?  Frankly, your only clue from this picture (unless you're an expert in airport furnishings) is the logo on the aircraft through the window.   The year?  1995.

Want another clue?  If you've been diligently reading international news this week, you've read about political happenings in this country.  Good luck, entrants.

Holy Smokes! Where Am I?

I was in LA over the weekend.  But I'm looking for a more specific answer for where I'm standing in this shot, taken on Saturday.

If you were a TV watcher in the 60s and 70s (as I was), you'll recognize this hole immediately.  So do some internet sleuthing to determine the exact location of this shot.

Where Am I?

Admittedly, I'm posting this shot because I look so cute in it.   And also because I was happily traveling when it was taken.   

The pic was snapped 5 years ago when I was living in San Francisco.  I'd just finished working at PlanetOut, and boy was I elated to be done with that job.   I took off in my cute little  Jetta with my fun little tent.  I was going on a dream vacation to a place I'd wanted to visit for the first time since I was 5 years old and on a camping trip with my family.

You could call this spot "unfinished."  I have a feeling it may always be.  Can you guess ... Where Am I?

(PS:  Family member entries not allowed, for obvious reasons.)