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Sunday’s Special Spot – Hollywoodland
I love movies. Main stream, indie and documentaries, I love ’em all. I enjoy going to the movies and watching the award show of award shows. So in honour of the 85th Academy Awards (which is airing today) today’s spot is Hollywood! The original “Hollywoodland” sign, erected in 1923, was an advertisement for a new…
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Sunday’s Special Spot – Dawson City, Yukon
GOLD! GOLD IN THE YUKON!! Dawson City was the epicentre of the Klondike Gold Rush, turning the area around the Tr’ochek Hwech’in First Nations’ fishing camp into a 40,000 person frenzy in search of riches from 1896 to 1899. Named in 1897 after geologist George M. Dawson, Dawson City served as the capitol of the Canadian…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – ALBANIA
Albania, a country I can honestly say I am not that familiar with. However, looking at photos of its rustic landscape and time-worn cities I know it would take me in and enthrall my senses. Butrint, Albania From the bustling capital city of Tirana to sweet waters of its Ionian coast beaches to the rugged Albanian…
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Well said
I am feeling encouraged and rather surprised. Surprised at myself. Although I will not go into details I do want to say that I discovered that I had reached a small yet significant goal. I am not quite sure how I accomplished it but I did! Yay me!!So on that encouraging note I am posting…
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Sunday’s Special Spot – Seychelles
When I think of the Seychelles I see blue and white: blue skies, blue waters and white sand. My mind’s eye sees this African archipelago as the most stunning paradise in the Indian Ocean. Every photo I have seen re-affirms these beautiful visions in my head. ~Sigh~…to lounge and bask in the sun on one of these…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT
One of eight UNESCO heritage sites in the southern Indian province of Tamil Nadu, Brihadeeswarar Temple was built in 1010 A.D by Raja Raja Chola I (during the Chola Empire). One of the tallest temples in the world, it rises at its peak at 66 m (216 ft). Brihadeeswarar Temple, known as “The Big Temple” was…
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Reposting of "The Fabric Of My Soul"
Back in 2010 I posted an entry called “The Fabric Of My Soul” about why travel, in my opinion, is more significant than many things, particularly material items. I recently remembered this entry after a conversation about experiences; how they shape us and aid in molding us into the person we are or are to become. In…
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Sunday’s Special Spot – Java, Indonesia
Today we are going to Indonesia, specifically the island of Java, to see an amazing picture of the Borobudur Temple. Located in central Java, this stunning UNESCO heritage site is believed to have been built in the 9th century incorporating both Buddhist and Hindu influences.This photo is a detail from the extensive temple and monument that is Borobudur. There are numerous…
