Crete is the largest and most populous (over 600,000) of the Greek Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.  It was the center of the Minoan civilization, the first in Europe.  The capital city is Heraklion. The island is quite mountainous with one peak well over 2000 meters. It is also one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece.  First photo is…...

Irvine, California is a planned community of about 200,000 in Orange County, California. Because of its housing, good schools, and jobs, Irvine was chosen in 2008 by CNNMoney.com as the fourth best place to live in America. In 2010, the FBI stated that it was the community with the lowest crime rate of towns with populations over 100,000. Irvine is…...

Rockaway Township is located near I 80 in northern New Jersey. This rural area has many lakes.  The population of Rockaway, the town, is about 6,000. Morristown, Hackettstown, and Hopatcong are nearby....

Springfield is the largest town on the Connecticut River with a population of over 150,000. Located in western Massachusetts, it is said that it has more in common with Hartford, CT than it does with Boston.  This old town has a great history. George Washington chose it as the National Armory. The "Springfield" Rifle was a legend and is a…...