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map of Old World Wisconsin shows how truly big it is.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn8726.jpgWomen in bonnets diligently working the garden!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn8725.jpgIn front of the Schulz house in the German area.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dscn8717.jpgThe oldest church in Milwaukee, built in 1839 and moved here years 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costume and "on set" during the filming of the "Night at the Ranger Museum" video.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6519.jpgIMG_6519Half Marathon on the beach in Port Aransas, November 2019.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6102.jpgIMG_6102Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC. https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/59826131_10156920220040991_5531144044400345088_o-1.jpg59826131_10156920220040991_5531144044400345088_o (1)Staff Favorite features on the Facebook page - the revolver taken from the hand of an outlaw as he lay dying!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2019-04-18_15-27-16_307-e1580136190458.jpeg2019-04-18_15-27-16_3072020-01-27T15:44:22+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2018/07/21/landed-in-waco-texas/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3398.jpgIMG_3398Lauren's weddinghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3390.jpgIMG_3390Grad school friendshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3369.jpgIMG_3369My niece is almost 8 months now!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3352-edited.jpgIMG_3352 (Edited)Checking out Elmhurst Brewing Companyhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3293.jpgIMG_3293Me and a punt gun that is bigger than mehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-05-27_17-33-50_708.jpeg2018-05-27_17-33-50_708The waterfall at Chalk Ridge Falls https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-06-24_14-31-49_251.jpeg2018-06-24_14-31-49_251Dinosaur tracks at Dinosaur Valley State Parkhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-05-12_11-19-26_902.jpeg2018-05-12_11-19-26_902View from the summit of 'Old Baldy' at Garner State Parkhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/30710781_10156033711605991_5668618250963910656_o.jpgAnnual inventory and exhibit cleaningAnnual inventory and exhibit cleaning2018-07-21T20:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/about/2018-07-21T19:12:40+00:00weekly0.6https://racheljsmith.com/2018/01/17/welcome-to-another-year-of-crazy/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-15_11-59-06_672.jpeg2018-01-15_11-59-06_672Checking out the new area, at Brazos Bend State Park.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-12-28_14-10-41_036.jpeg2017-12-28_14-10-41_036Holding my adorable niece Fiona!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-05_15-51-30_327.jpeg2018-01-05_15-51-30_327The view from the back of the Intern House.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-04_21-40-01_979.jpeg2018-01-04_21-40-01_979My going away party!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/23434695_10103295662577875_7382537368680674038_n.jpg23434695_10103295662577875_7382537368680674038_nBonnie and I at the beach in Florida.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-09-27_14-33-11_504-2017-09-28t04_05_41-798.jpeg2017-09-27_14-33-11_504 (2017-09-28T04_05_41.798)Esme and I in Paris.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0783.jpgIMG_0783My lovely Sunday School Ladies!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0777-e1516225552831.jpgIMG_077730th Birthday!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/dscn7670-e1516225250206.jpgDSCN7670Mom and Dad visit for the Civil War reenactment, and my birthday.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_0128-e1516225152554.jpgIMG_0128Farewell from my Art Institute co-workers.2018-01-17T22:32:12+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2017/05/15/civil-war-living-history-reenactment-2017/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn77791.jpgDSCN7779https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0847.jpgIMG_0847Reenactors Ball Saturday nighthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0798.jpgIMG_0798Blacksmith shop on School Dayhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0872.jpgIMG_0872Made it in the Waco newspaperhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0857.jpgIMG_0857Reenactors Ball Saturday nighthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn7780.jpgDSCN7780Join the 12th Texas!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn7779.jpgDSCN7779Camp during the battlehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn7770.jpgDSCN7770The battlehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn7764.jpgDSCN7764Confederate cannonhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dscn7671.jpgDSCN7671Mama & Papa Smith visit Mexia2017-05-15T19:05:27+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2017/03/20/castroville-texas-and-the-san-antonio-mission-trail-by-bike/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_0500.jpgIMG_0500All active churches, inside 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buildinghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9520.jpgDSCN9520Skilled Craftsmen Housinghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9519.jpgDSCN9519Greenstone Churchhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9518.jpgDSCN9518Colonnade Apartments and Townhouseshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9517.jpgDSCN9517The burned-out Market Hall with a sculpture inside https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9514.jpgDSCN9514Workers' Cottageshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9513.jpgDSCN9513Hotel Florencehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9510.jpgDSCN9510Administration Building and Clock Tower2015-09-21T20:30:18+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/12/10/surfing-at-the-smiths/2015-09-05T17:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2015/05/11/my-chicago-adventures-lincoln-squareravenswood/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0947.jpgIMG_0947A very German and international type of place :)https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0946.jpgIMG_0946The exterior of the old Krause Music Store on Lincoln Avenue.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn9095.jpgDSCN9095Architectural Artifacts is a warehouse full of... architectural artifacts for sale. https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dscn9350.jpgDSCN9350https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1484.jpgIMG_1484https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/dank-haus-panorama.jpgDank Haus 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super spin on Spanish webComing out of super spin on Spanish webhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1274.jpgFinale of double stunts, Beauty and the Beast themeFinale of double stunts, Beauty and the Beast themehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_9192.jpgStyling to the crowd- "Hope in front of me"Styling to the crows- "Hope in front of me"https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_9187.jpgStar drop on the silksStar drop on the silkshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1321.jpgJust hanging around!Just hanging around!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1313.jpgWalking wire - Olympics themeWalking wire - Olympics themehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1304.jpgOne-handed hold with my partner on the double trapezeOne-handed hold with my partner on the double trapezehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1299.jpgFront angel on the stacking chairsFront angel on the stacking chairs2015-04-04T02:35:35+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2015/03/14/my-chicago-adventures-pilsen/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_1059.jpgAt the National Museum of Mexican ArtAt the National Museum of Mexican Arthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9163.jpgHector Duarte's studio and the Gulliver in Wonderland MuralHector Duarte's studio and the Gulliver in Wonderland Muralhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9161.jpgA mural in the Pilsen neighborhoodA mural in the Pilsen neighborhood2015-03-15T00:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2015/03/14/my-chicago-adventures-edgewaterandersonville/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9265.jpgEdgewater Historical SocietyEdgewater Historical Societyhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9258.jpgThe frozen Chicago lakefront in JanuaryThe frozen Chicago lakefront in Januaryhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscn9259.jpgEdgewater Beach ApartmentsEdgewater Beach Apartments2015-03-14T23:34:10+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/11/15/fall-fun-and-germany-in-october/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0877.jpgIMG_0877https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dscn8975.jpgThe amazing German food at the Augustiner Brau in Erfurt.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dscn8859.jpgBrian and Jessica at the Brandenburg Gate in the center of Berlin.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0866.jpgIMG_0866Sharing a meal on an outdoor patio in Nuremberg.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/unnamed.jpgIt's hard to get so many people in one photo....It's hard to get so many people in one photo....https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dscn8799.jpgImagine this view on a warm sunny day in the State Park!Imagine this view on a warm sunny day in the State Park!2014-11-15T21:51:07+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/07/07/al-capone-and-gangster-history/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn8777.jpgThe grave marker for Dion O'Banion, North Side rival of Al Capone/The grave marker for Dion O'Banion, North Side rival of Al Capone/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn8775.jpgThe grave marker of Jake Lingle's family, a Chicago Tribune reporter during the 1920s.The grave marker of Jake Lingle's family, a Chicago Tribune reporter during the 1920s.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn8774.jpgThe Capone gravesite gets frequent visitors at Mount Carmel Cemetery.The Capone gravesite gets frequent visitors at Mount Carmel Cemetery.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn8773.jpgThe gravesite of the Capone family; individual family markers lay in the ground before it.The gravesite of the Capone family; individual family markers lay in the ground before it.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn8770.jpgAt the back of the Queen of Heaven cemetery, a miracle is said to have occurred here.At the back of the Queen of Heaven cemetery, a miracle is said to have occurred here.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dscn8778.jpgDean or 'Dion' O'Banion, the Irish-American mobster.Dean or 'Dion' O'Banion, the Irish-American mobster.2014-07-07T03:24:50+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/05/26/aam-annual-meeting-in-seattle/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/img_0545.jpgLive demonstration at the Tacoma Museum of Glass.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn8684.jpgDSCN8684https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn8680.jpgMonorail Espresso on Pike St, right in the middle of downtown.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dscn8673.jpgLooking down from a high point in the comfortable Capitol Hill neighborhood.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image2.jpgimagehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image1.jpgimagehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image.jpgimage2014-05-26T08:23:55+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/04/21/triton-troupers-circus-2014/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1480575_10152387368232313_6703808142909136354_n.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10251966_805137256181144_3578725786107408748_n.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/dscn04541.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10269429_10201828024918905_209188465266209750_n.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10155716_10153988690670697_2504087549618482782_n.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10151894_803570706337799_5787554826438326618_n.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10013060_803570006337869_4240646498302692764_n.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1514628_755539181907_3075707782119412435_n1.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10268429_806254546069415_616372101656418289_n.jpgThe 'Dirty Dancing' signature move.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10251900_805136436181226_13378078886415563_n.jpgLooking particularly bendy.2014-04-21T13:58:18+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/04/05/triton-troupers-circus/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/544956_10200486931967705_510117236_n.jpgChairsChairshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/541191_593306280697577_55249584_n.jpgThe web girlsThe web girlshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/581763_593305970697608_576577142_n.jpgMy silks girlsMy silks girlshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/401176_10102368173617900_1619721990_n.jpgSilksSilkshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/155084_10151520618182313_1555866993_n.jpgHanging out after the show!Hanging out after the show!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/546070_10200487412019706_1770640365_n.jpgRingside during the tightwire act.Ringside during the tightwire act.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/149246_10200486931167685_388651724_n.jpgChairsChairshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/64101_10200487501501943_1017797000_n.jpgWebWebhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/553775_10200487331977705_1222596254_n.jpgSilksSilkshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/526385_593373834024155_1757715218_n.jpgDouble stunts partners!Double stunts partners!2014-04-14T18:54:22+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/02/26/history-is-everywhere/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/american-modern-dinnerware.jpgAn example of some beautiful modern dinnerware I got to work with.An example of some beautiful modern dinnerware I got to work with.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img_0443.jpgA historic quilt from 1895 - I presume!A historic quilt from 1895 - I presume!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dscn8614.jpgCrash course in rug-braiding - a friend thinks I should make a rug shop on Etsy!Crash course in rug-braiding - a friend thinks I should make a rug shop on Etsy!2014-02-26T17:10:55+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/02/03/travel-and-adventure-show-2014/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0407.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/img_0408.jpgIMG_0408https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8569.jpgDSCN8569https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8568.jpgRick Steves presenting to an attentive audience at the Travel showRick Steves presenting to an attentive audience at the Travel showhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8576.jpgA lovely Classical Indian dance number.A lovely Classical Indian dance number.2014-02-03T19:33:11+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/01/17/lake-geneva-wisconsin-22-mile-hike/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn7729.jpgWe had lunch sitting in their "backyard".https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn7738.jpgAlready dark as we finished up our hike in downtown Lake Geneva.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn7700.jpgOne of the most impressive houses on the lake.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn7693.jpgThe beginning of our epic 22 mile hike around the lake.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn7739.jpgAnd the end of our story, at Popeye's Restaurant!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dscn7714.jpgTake a walk off the end of the pier, why don't ya!2014-01-21T00:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/05/20/georgia-on-my-mind-weekend-in-atlanta/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7976.jpgThe Municipal Market in downtown Atlanta.The Municipal Market in downtown Atlanta.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7974.jpgDelicious soul food at the Municipal Market.Delicious soul food at the Municipal Market.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7958.jpgCoca Cola was first made in Atlanta, before spreading to the rest of the world!Coca Cola was first made in Atlanta, before spreading to the rest of the world!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7948.jpgInside the goofy, informative, and entertaining 'World of Coca Cola'.Inside the goofy, informative, and entertaining 'World of Coca Cola'.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7947.jpgThe house King grew up in.The house King grew up in.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7946.jpghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7943.jpgA solemn resting place for MLK Jr and his wife Coretta.A solemn resting place for MLK Jr and his wife Coretta.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7939.jpgRecordings of gospel singing and MLK Jr's sermons play inside the historic church sanctuary.Recordings of gospel singing and MLK Jr's sermons play inside the historic church sanctuary.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7938.jpgDSCN7938https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/dscn7937.jpgVisiting MLK Jr's church in Atlanta.Visiting MLK Jr's church in Atlanta.2014-01-21T00:56:54+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/09/04/buffalo-ny-and-niagara-falls/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-13.jpgOverlooking the American FallsOverlooking the American Fallshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscn8131.jpgOn the bridge, between the US and Canada!On the bridge, between the US and Canada!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscn8114.jpgGetting soakedGetting soakedhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscn8109.jpgThe City Hall building by nightThe City Hall building by nighthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscn8106.jpgOn the 'Silo City' kayak tourOn the 'Silo City' kayak tourhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/photo-20.jpgEnjoying a coffee in the Lounge carEnjoying a coffee in the Lounge car2014-01-21T00:55:47+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/11/06/european-rail-adventures-salzburg-austria/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8459.jpgChilling at the outdoor festival with a stein of StieglChilling at the outdoor festival with a stein of Stieglhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8456.jpgFried dough and kraut deliciousnessFried dough and kraut deliciousnesshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8396.jpgRoom with a view - at the Stadtalm Hostel!Room with a view - at the Stadtalm Hostel!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0199.jpgAttending a concert in the Mirabell PalaceAttending a concert in the Mirabell Palacehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8475.jpgHohensalzburg Fortress in the cloudsHohensalzburg Fortress in the cloudshttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8472.jpgThe view south along the MonchsbergThe view south along the Monchsberghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8463.jpgSaturday festival in SalzburgSaturday festival in Salzburg2014-01-21T00:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2014/01/21/five-reasons-to-get-outside/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8546.jpgHow about getting in shape in beautiful surroundings?How about getting in shape in beautiful surroundings?https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/600_319333802.jpegSomething else you may see if you venture outside.Something else you may see if you venture outside.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/600_311108512.jpegWhat a great group of people on a winter hike!What a great group of people on a winter hike!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/600_325820462.jpegFriendly faces on a cross country skiing outing.Friendly faces on a cross country skiing outing.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8581.jpgThe Lodge at Camp Sagawau.The Lodge at Camp Sagawau.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8550.jpgA historic spot in the Catherine Chevalier woods, Chicago, IL.A historic spot in the Catherine Chevalier woods, Chicago, IL.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8560.jpgThe Sauerbier-Burkhardt CemeteryThe Sauerbier-Burkhardt Cemeteryhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8555.jpgA cold and gloomy day in January - made better with hiking buddies.A cold and gloomy day in January - made better with hiking buddies.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8554.jpg"The Fountain of Youth", in a neighborhood near you!"The Fountain of Youth", in a neighborhood near you!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dscn8561.jpgA lonely little spot near Arrowhead Lake, Palos Heights, ILA lonely little spot near Arrowhead Lake, Palos Heights, IL2014-01-21T17:33:15+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/11/26/open-house-chicago-2013/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/untitled.jpguntitledhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0274.jpgIMG_0274https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0269.jpgIMG_0269https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0258.jpgIMG_0258https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0245.jpgIMG_0245https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_0244.jpgIMG_0244The track lines for carts carrying newsprint2013-11-26T06:00:57+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/10/21/european-rail-adventures-vienna-austria/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0181.jpgSchonbrunn Palace, the Hapsburg Residence!Schonbrunn Palace, the Hapsburg Residence!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0175.jpgCoffee and Sacher torte at Cafe HawelkaCoffee and Sacher torte at Cafe Hawelkahttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img_0168.jpgDay out at Melk AbbeyDay out at Melk Abbeyhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8388.jpgThe selection at Cafe CentralThe selection at Cafe Centralhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8351.jpgThe Vienna State Opera HouseThe Vienna State Opera Househttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8322.jpgIntermission at the OperaIntermission at the Operahttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8310.jpgWurstel and fries make a good lunchWurstel and fries make a good lunchhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8304.jpgThe UNESCO designated Wachau valley outside ViennaThe UNESCO designated Wachau valley outside Vienna2013-10-21T17:55:34+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/10/16/european-rail-adventures-zurich-switzerland/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8240.jpgThe downtown area of Zurich by nightThe downtown area of Zurich by nighthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8231.jpgTaking a cruise on Lake ZurichTaking a cruise on Lake Zurichhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8204.jpgIndulgence at the fancy Sprungli cafeIndulgence at the fancy Sprungli cafehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8198.jpgView over Zurich from the UniversityView over Zurich from the Universityhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dscn8250.jpgAboard the Railjet train in Business classAboard the Railjet train in Business class2013-10-16T01:21:29+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/07/24/summer-in-the-city/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dsc_0374.jpgPhoto courtesy of Rail Europehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dscn8006.jpgSears Tower on a stormy eveningSears Tower on a stormy eveninghttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dscn8003.jpgA view ondeck and the Merchandise MartA view ondeck and the Merchandise Marthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/dscn8012.jpgFireworks over Lake MichiganFireworks over Lake Michigan2013-07-24T15:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/02/26/poetry-party-3/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn7906.jpgStumped trying to write a group haiku.Stumped trying to write a group haiku.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn7904.jpgDSCN7904https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn7902.jpgPeople get excited about poetry, eh?People get excited about poetry, eh?https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dscn7900.jpgThings that happen at a Poetry Party: reading, pie-eating, and phone-checking.Things that happen at a Poetry Party: reading, pie-eating, and phone-checking.2013-02-26T20:35:03+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2013/01/31/graduation-celebrations/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/226.jpg226Drinks on the Thames our last night.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/203.jpg203On the set of Diagon Alley.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/194.jpg194More Harry Potter fun at the Warner Bros. Studio tours.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/186.jpg186Recognize this? From the film 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/175.jpg175Posing with the sets of the Harry Potter films, London.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/137.jpg137Indian dinner at Kayal restaurant.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/133.jpg133The three amigos!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/123.jpg123Trying on 'fascinators' at the department store.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/122.jpg122Enjoying a cuppa in my favorite tea shop in Leicesterhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/130.jpgBefore the graduation ceremonies - with snow in Leicester.2013-04-09T12:09:48+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/12/28/my-2012-in-review/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn7156.jpgVerona - city of spectacular views! And my former homeVerona - city of spectacular views! And my former homehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn7637.jpgCatching up with Grandma and Grandpa on Christmas Day Catching up with Grandma and Grandpa on Christmas Day https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/288469_10151072539252146_1718755425_o.jpgGetting my turn at holding the Olympic Torch! Getting my turn at holding the Olympic Torch! https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn5317.jpgBrrrrr! is all I can say – at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Brrrrr! is all I can say – at the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/396816_10101215043145610_1908293_68578016_1159194261_n.jpgLooking goofy at the Giant's Causeway - very windy and rainyLooking goofy at the Giant's Causeway - very windy and rainy2013-04-09T12:10:17+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/12/11/the-world-in-postcards/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/dscn7594.jpg'Postcard Roulette' all the way from Malaysia!'Postcard Roulette' all the way from Malaysia!2013-04-06T22:33:12+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/12/06/south-west-england-hope-cove-and-east-prawle/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6799.jpgGrazing sheep onGammon Head Grazing sheep onGammon Head https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6785.jpgDSCN6785https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6783.jpgDSCN6783https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6772.jpgThe real way to cook out camping!The real way to cook out camping!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6766.jpgHope Cove seen from the cliff pathHope Cove seen from the cliff pathhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6762.jpgDSCN6762https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6754.jpgDSCN6754https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6748.jpgNear Prawle Point along the South West Coast PathNear Prawle Point along the South West Coast Pathhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6680.jpgDanielle and Aneta at the campsiteDanielle and Aneta at the campsitehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6678.jpgMax getting ready for sunsetMax getting ready for sunset2013-04-06T22:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/01/16/happy-new-year-from-leicester/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/dscn5097.jpgGuinness StorehouseGuinness Storehouse2012-11-09T16:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/10/15/family-comes-to-europe/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn7449.jpgMilan's famous Cathedral, where we toured the rooftop as well as the inside.Milan's famous Cathedral, where we toured the rooftop as well as the inside.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn7320.jpgTaken from the train at over 6000 feet.Taken from the train at over 6000 feet.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn7176.jpgEnrico and Anna, with my brother and I.Enrico and Anna, with my brother and I.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn7175.jpgEnrico and Brian may not share a language, but they share soccer.Enrico and Brian may not share a language, but they share soccer.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn7120.jpgHarrod's at nightHarrod's at nighthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dscn7063-e1350268259322.jpgTop Hat at the Aldwych TheaterTop Hat at the Aldwych Theaterhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/523503_10151061235427602_1883621521_n-e1350268227571.jpgNoriko and I on our last day at RAMM2012-11-09T16:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/11/09/new-challenges-and-opportunities/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscn7528.jpgReportedly the oldest Czechoslovakian restaurant in the US. Yum!Reportedly the oldest Czechoslovakian restaurant in the US. Yum!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscn7466.jpgView towards Lake Michigan from the Sears Tower.View towards Lake Michigan from the Sears Tower.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscn7551.jpgThe view from the rarely-open 24th floor office of the Tribune Tower.The view from the rarely-open 24th floor office of the Tribune Tower.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/dscn7585.jpgThe 'Firehouse' cheering section at a Chicago Fire game.The 'Firehouse' cheering section at a Chicago Fire game.2013-04-06T22:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/08/30/adventures-in-devon/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6735.jpgFog rolls in along the Coast Path near BranscombeFog rolls in along the Coast Path near Branscombehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6716.jpgDevon Bootlegs walking group near BranscombeDevon Bootlegs walking group near Branscombehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6709.jpgAt Topsham Museum, the ubiquitous tea and cakeAt Topsham Museum, the ubiquitous tea and cakehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6703.jpgPub lunch at the Turf Locks HotelPub lunch at the Turf Locks Hotelhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6698.jpgView from Topsham over the ExeView from Topsham over the Exehttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6633.jpgNoriko and I at Torquay HarbourNoriko and I at Torquay Harbourhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscn6611.jpgThe palms trees and pavilion in Torquay, 'English Riviera'The palms trees and pavilion in Torquay, 'English Riviera'2012-10-15T01:24:55+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/07/30/welcome-to-exeter/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6479.jpgExeter's best-known landmark - the Norman and Gothic Cathedral.Exeter's best-known landmark - the Norman and Gothic Cathedral.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6564.jpgThe Jurassic Coast in Devon.The Jurassic Coast in Devon.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6534.jpgExeter's historic Quayside overlooking the River Exe.Exeter's historic Quayside overlooking the River Exe.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6575.jpgDevon cream tea - delicious!!Devon cream tea - delicious!!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6570.jpgWalking along the South West Coast Path.Walking along the South West Coast Path.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6467.jpgMy life all packed up.My life all packed up.2012-08-03T08:07:04+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/07/12/glasgow-weekend/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6390.jpgDSCN6390One of the many vintage clothes shops in the West End. Kilts!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/548162_909261382684_762614547_n1.jpg548162_909261382684_762614547_nAfternoon tea at the Willow Tea Rooms. 'I'll have the Signature Tea, and a slice of Victoria Sponge, please.'https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6382.jpgDSCN6382The scene inside the Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6366.jpgDSCN6366The Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery, seen from the park.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6351.jpgDSCN6351Inside the Glengoyne Distillery, where single malt whisky is made.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6339.jpgDSCN6339Hamish the Highland cow, looking fairly happy.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6319.jpgDSCN6319Stirling Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned at six days old.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6312.jpgDSCN6312The view from Stirling Castle, looking towards the William Wallace Monument.2012-07-14T02:07:45+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/07/04/olympic-torch-relay-celebration-12-2/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn62481.jpgDSCN6248https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/torch12.jpgtorch1https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/leicester-relay.jpgLeicester Relayhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6259.jpgDSCN6259https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dscn6248.jpgDSCN6248https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/torch11.jpgtorch12012-07-04T01:36:36+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/06/27/research-visit-to-oakham-rutland-county/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6220.jpgDSCN6220https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6219.jpgDSCN6219https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6215.jpgDSCN6215https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6213.jpgDSCN6213https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6226.jpgDSCN62262012-06-27T09:24:12+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/06/06/jubilee-weekend-in-wales/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6148.jpgHiking the coast pathHiking the coast pathhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dscn6133.jpgThe view from our campsiteThe view from our campsite2012-06-06T23:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/05/14/london-rewind/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn5832.jpgApril 2012 - my parents at Tower Bridge in rainy LondonApril 2012 - my parents at Tower Bridge in rainy Londonhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dscn1626.jpgApril 2010 - myself at Tower Bridge in sunny LondonApril 2010 - myself at Tower Bridge in sunny London2012-05-14T13:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/05/03/leicester-oxford-london/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blenheim-panorama-11.jpgBlenheim Panorama 1https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/blenheim-panorama-1.jpgBlenheim Panorama 12012-05-15T07:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/04/01/a-new-month-a-new-update-and-welcome-to-spring-break/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/554714_279277318814402_100001964088963_645041_1842353926_n-001.jpgGroup 'Faraday' and our finished exhibition!Group 'Faraday' and our finished exhibition!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/liverpool-panorama-1.jpgLiverpool Panorama, taken at the Museum of Liverpool.Liverpool Panorama, taken at the Museum of Liverpool.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/stonehenge-panorama.jpgStonehenge PanoramaStonehenge Panoramahttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/554865_10150693709938808_510553807_9365839_1491270475_n.jpgMuseum Society End of Lectures Party. Photo courtesy of Laura GordonMuseum Society End of Lectures Party. Photo courtesy of Laura Gordonhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/421752_833003244604_194308055_36351210_2025173776_n2.jpgStonehenge is behind there somewhere... Stonehenge is behind there somewhere... https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/421752_833003244604_194308055_36351210_2025173776_n1.jpg421752_833003244604_194308055_36351210_2025173776_nhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/421752_833003244604_194308055_36351210_2025173776_n.jpg421752_833003244604_194308055_36351210_2025173776_nhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/554714_279277318814402_100001964088963_645041_1842353926_n.jpgGroup 'Faraday' and the finished exhibition! Photo courtesy of Yoomin KoGroup 'Faraday' and the finished exhibition! Photo courtesy of Yoomin Ko2012-04-03T03:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/03/04/a-victorian-education/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn5507.jpgSinging songs in the Victorian public house!Singing songs in the Victorian public house!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn54381.jpgA bit of atmosphere in the Peak DistrictA bit of atmosphere in the Peak Districthttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dscn5400.jpgInside the Pitt Rivers MuseumInside the Pitt Rivers Museum2012-03-07T23:25:55+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2012/02/08/culture-history-museums/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn5337.jpgBrandenburg Gate 2Then and nowhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn5270.jpgBrandenburg GateThe Brandenburg Gate at night, gateway between east and westhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn5213.jpgAndreMy CouchSurfing host Andre, with me at the Pergamon Museumhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn5181.jpgFlamencoFlamenco show in Madrid! Amazing!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dscn5117.jpgBMAG MCC"Look at all these stuffed birds covered with arsenic!"2012-02-27T21:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/12/31/2011-in-review/2012-01-01T04:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/12/13/cs-hike-bosworth-battlefield/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6819.jpgDSC_6819https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6815.jpgDSC_6815https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6802.jpgDSC_6802https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6776.jpgDSC_6776https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6774.jpgDSC_6774https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6768.jpgDSC_6768https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6767.jpgDSC_6767https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6756.jpgDSC_6756https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6750.jpgDSC_6750https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dsc_6745.jpgDSC_67452011-12-14T04:38:48+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/11/28/were-2-months-in/2011-11-28T23:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/11/13/less-study-more-travel/2011-11-14T16:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/11/03/cs-hike-birstall-to-bradgate/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4346.jpgDSCN4346https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4332.jpgDSCN4332https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4331.jpgDSCN4331https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4329.jpgDSCN4329https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4324.jpgDSCN4324https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4323.jpgDSCN4323https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4321.jpgDSCN4321https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4314.jpgDSCN4314https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4313.jpgDSCN4313https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/dscn4312.jpgDSCN43122011-11-04T01:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/11/03/update-2-in-leicester/2011-11-06T10:51:05+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/10/05/first-week-at-university-of-leicester-uk/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dscn3874.jpgAncient Roman ruins against the backdrop of modern Leicester: Jewry WallAncient Roman ruins against the backdrop of modern Leicester: Jewry Wall2011-10-06T15:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/04/19/40th-annual-triton-troupers-circus/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/220298_209269345767941_100000546316478_743916_5514650_o.jpg220298_209269345767941_100000546316478_743916_5514650_ohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/218276_209270042434538_100000546316478_743957_1570898_o.jpg218276_209270042434538_100000546316478_743957_1570898_ohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/210592_209269455767930_100000546316478_743920_3779023_o.jpg210592_209269455767930_100000546316478_743920_3779023_ohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/209042_209269155767960_100000546316478_743907_8306858_o.jpg209042_209269155767960_100000546316478_743907_8306858_ohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/207381_209345605760315_100000546316478_744245_3891056_n.jpg207381_209345605760315_100000546316478_744245_3891056_nhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/206342_209345645760311_100000546316478_744246_8117582_n.jpg206342_209345645760311_100000546316478_744246_8117582_nhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/201309_209269759101233_100000546316478_743938_5491156_o.jpg201309_209269759101233_100000546316478_743938_5491156_ohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/220795_209269919101217_100000546316478_743948_2872380_o.jpg220795_209269919101217_100000546316478_743948_2872380_ohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/222133_209273019100907_100000546316478_743975_5461341_n.jpg222133_209273019100907_100000546316478_743975_5461341_nhttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/221756_209346139093595_100000546316478_744266_5099685_n.jpg221756_209346139093595_100000546316478_744266_5099685_n2011-04-19T23:52:32+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/04/04/2011-year-of-the-rabbit/2011-04-04T20:15:37+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/12/16/couchsurfers-rediscover-cities/2011-03-09T05:22:57+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/10/22/haunted-halloween-bash-to-benefit-local-food-pantry/2011-03-09T05:20:16+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/08/15/church-group-finds-adventure-in-colorado/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/dsc_6495.jpgDSC_64952011-03-09T05:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/08/14/my-first-printed-article/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/73901_11.jpgOak Brook Italian Language Grouphttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/73901_1.jpgOak Brook Italian Language Group2011-03-09T05:09:34+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/08/31/excerpt-day-1-of-3-perfect-days-in-verona/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/italy-003.jpgItaly 003https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/img_0078.jpgIMG_0078https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/spring-break-022.jpgspring break 0222011-03-09T05:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/09/12/excerpt-day-2-three-perfect-days-in-verona/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/spring-break-004.jpggiardinohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_0115.jpgcastellohttps://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/italy-album-2-043.jpgDuomo2011-03-09T05:05:25+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2009/09/30/day-3-3-perfect-days-in-verona/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/verona-venezia-vittorio-veneto-106.jpgVerona- Venezia- Vittorio Veneto 106https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/img_0024.jpgIMG_00242011-03-09T05:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2010/07/23/london-for-a-week-on-200/2011-03-09T04:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2010/12/10/the-most-awesome-cs-events/2011-03-09T04:48:40+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/02/23/more-chicago-history-clarke-glessner-houses/2011-02-24T00:43:28+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2011/02/08/rick-steves-iran-and-the-travel-expo/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn2441.jpgSee what it's like to scuba dive in the middle of a convention hall!See what it's like to scuba dive in the middle of a convention hall!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn2435.jpgCamel rides are what tourists really want.Camel rides are what tourists really want.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn2448.jpgMexican Dancing and and some beautiful dresses.Mexican Dancing and and some beautiful dresses.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/dscn2444.jpgRick Steves talks about these IrishmenRick Steves talks about these Irishmen2011-02-09T03:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2010/12/11/more-fun-times-with-colonel-mccormick/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2238.jpgThe Elwood House in Dekalb, IL, made their fortune on barbed wire!The Elwood House in Dekalb, IL, made their fortune on barbed wire!https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2101.jpgDSCN2101https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2100.jpgFrom the logs book of the radio, cataloging each segment, and signed off by an employee. From the logs book of the radio, cataloging each segment, and signed off by an employee. https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2098.jpgDSCN2098https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2097.jpgSome signs from the radio studio. WGN stands for "World's Greatest Newspaper".Some signs from the radio studio. WGN stands for "World's Greatest Newspaper".https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2095.jpgAn old-timey microphone! I'm wearing nice white gloves to protect.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2094.jpgRadio tubes, don't know much about them.Radio tubes, don't know much about them.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dscn2102.jpgDSCN21022010-12-11T14:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://racheljsmith.com/2010/11/03/keveen-sends-love/https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn2236.jpgDSCN2236https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn2235.jpgDSCN2235The thank you package comes in the mail.https://racheljsmith.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/dscn2237.jpgDSCN2237Running for a hug. 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