Reply #5: I am smiling really big now. Thanks. I consider it a personal favorite.

[Mira]

I ditch stuff as I find time, and as I do so, I find these ones that worked.
Actually, I find it has been a gold mine of a trip for photos, and because I have so much yet left to show I have exhibited hesitancy to not hog the posts.
It's unusual to see so much, and three weeks is a lot of time if all you have is a road trip from one world wonder to the next.

BTW
I have read up on RAW in my Sony book, I get the concept now, but have not even found how to switch the camera to it, or to Raw and jpeg, which is what I would like.
Ritz photo will have me batting my eyes and asking for help in a day or two.

When I post my first photo that comes from RAW I will dedicate it to you.

Thanks for your encouragement.
(did you see the Vulture gold mine thread I posted ? I fell in love with the place)