Barichara, Colombia, is a town preserved by city ordinance as it was 200 years ago with its whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Spring Is In the Air
Spring makes the world a happy place
You see a smile on every face.
Flowers come out and birds arrive,
Oh, isn't it grand to be alive?
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
St. Isaac Cathedral in St Petersburg
St Isaac Cathedral is the largest church in St. Petersburg. Construction started in 1818 and took 40 years to complete. It is dedicated to Saint Isaac of Dalmatia, the patron saint of Peter the Great. During the Soviet era it was converted into an anti-religion museum dedicated to atheism. It is today the main jewel among the numerous St. Petersburg churches.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Land's End - Cabo San Lucas
At the southernmost tip of the Mexican Baja peninsula, lies the most famous Cabo landmark, the Arch of Poseidon. This area is comprised of a large cluster of rock formations that were carved into fantastic shapes by wind and sea. During low tide, the sandy beach is uncovered and many visitors like to walk along Playa del Amante (Lover's Beach) because it allows for a better view of the eroded archway. On the left you can also observe Los Frailes, two rock islets that are frequented by sea lions.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The American Bald Eagle
The bald eagle, the national bird of the US, is the only eagle unique to North America. At one time, the word "bald" meant "white," not hairless. Bald eagles are found throughout most of North America, from Alaska and Canada to northern Mexico. About half of the world's 70,000 bald eagles live in Alaska. Combined with British Columbia's population of about 20,000, the northwest coast of North America is by far their greatest stronghold for bald eagles. They flourish here in part because of the salmon. Dead or dying fish are an important food source for all bald eagles
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Celtic Cross at Glendalough
Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland, is the setting for the ruins of a 6th century monastery founded by St. Kevin. The ruins are located in a valley which was carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age and is today enhanced by its two lakes outside the monastery. This cross is one of many in the burial grounds that are inside the monastery grounds.
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ancient monastery,
Celtic cross,
Glendalough,
monastery,
monastery ruins,
Wicklow
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