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Daryl and Sandy Koch

Photographers, writers, teachers, pilots, boaters - these are some of our titles. Daryl and I don't share them all -but work together to create a package. Sandy is the writer, the keeper of the words. She is the blog presence, with a little input from her other half:).

We love to travel, to see the world and all it has to offer.  And we love to share our adventures, hoping to educate others about the place we have in preserving this vast beauty for future generations.  We do start in our backyard, helping our children and grandchildren find beauty and wonder in everyday things. 

And so we are on this mission - take photographs, create and share stories, teach about photography and the storytelling that goes with it, and explore and share the many wonders found near and far.    Welcome to the ride!

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