#middlepark

[railwayhistorical]

Berthoud Pass, Colorado

After passing through Middle Park (see my earlier posts with the California Zephyr here and here), I had to cross the Great Divide one final time on my shooting trip, this time at Berthoud's 11,307 feet. US Highway 40 takes one over this spot.

The pass was discovered (I can't imagine that the Arapaho hadn't been here prior to this) by Edward Berthoud who was traveling with the ubiquitous Jim Bridger. Berthoud was looking for a pass suitable for a railroad, but it would not be this one given its rugged nature.

I've always loved this image of mountain man Harry Yount on the pass, taken by the great William Henry Jackson...

William Henry Jackson[1], Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Color image above by Richard Koenig; taken September 25th 2025.

[seqretsonqs]

Why couldn't my Mum give me a unique Chinese name instead? At least my surname is Wu, it apparently comes from some ancient Chinese state, according to my Grandma. But guess what, she read that from Wikipedia. I made sure to check. I'm impressed that she managed to navigate her way through the internet though. Well anyway, considering my mum is now in the sky somewhere I guess I’ll never know why until I myself drop dead someday. And who knows when that will be.

- Middlepark Vol. 1, Chapter 1

[sickproperties]

Victorian Residence by Architecton (2016) 📍Located in #MiddlePark 🇦🇺 🙌🏽Please share it with your friends! #sickproperties (hier: Middle Park, Victoria)

[seqretsonqs]

Now how do I start my story? I mean, everything just sort of happened. I didn't really care too much about anything. People make a big deal about turning thirteen, sixteen, eighteen or whatever. Nothing particularly extraordinary happened in my life though. Ah, those days when I woke up late, got to school late, messed around, ate, slept and the cycle went on. But now, looking back, I could see that perhaps it was indeed extraordinary; I just didn't notice at the time.

- Middlepark Vol. 1, Chapter 1

[damonkowarsky]

@health104 in collaboration with @arteverywhereau is pleased to present an ongoing exhibition in their Health and Wellness Centre. ⁠ ⁠ Health104 is at 104 Canterbury Road Middle Park, and is open from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. ⁠ ⁠ www.health104.com.au⁠ ⁠ #printmaking #art #artexhibition #middlepark #canterburyroad #madeinmelbourne #whatsonmelbourne #health104 #arteverywhere #artinthetimeofcoronavirus (at Health104) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdmfyWvBeP4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[carmelitesaet]

Join local celebrations in Australia and Timor-Leste for the Canonisation of Saint Titus Brandsma For more information visit https://carmelites.org.au/titusbrandsma Sunday 15 May 8.30am Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church 312 Cavendish Road #Coorparoo QLD 4151 4pm Santo Elias Rua Sarin Makoko Hera, #Dili. Sunday 31 July 10.00am Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church 4 Bennett Street #Wentworthville NSW 2145 10.30am Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 210 Richardson Street #MiddlePark VIC 3206 #saint #titusbrandsma #canonisation #celebration #catholic #christianity #australia #timorleste #prayer #faith #spirituality #martyr #jesus #christ #vintage #sainttitusbrandsma #sttitusbrandsma #carmelite #carmelites #peace #hope #love #courage #vocation #mission https://www.instagram.com/p/CddJkogOykj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[karhina03]

A beautiful day to walk along the beach 🏖 #elwood #middlepark #sunnyday #perfect #autumn #outandabout (at Middle Park Doggie Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcFLwEsPxdj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[damonkowarsky]

This afternoon Dr Janet Davey will present a 'walk and talk' meet the artist at @health104 in Middle Park. Come along from 2pm for a chance to see the work and gallery space, and chat with the artist and Australia's foremost forensic Egyptologist. This exhibition is a collaboration betweem Art104 and @arteverywhereau.⁠ ⁠ Health104 is at 104 Canterbury Road Middle Park, and is open from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. ⁠ ⁠ www.health104.com.au⁠ ⁠ #printmaking #art #artexhibition #middlepark #canterburyroad #madeinmelbourne #whatsonmelbourne #health104 #arteverywhere #artinthetimeofcoronavirus (at Health104) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbitNVYhiJD/?utm_medium=tumblr