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Month: December 2012

The Big Buddha

The Big Buddha, near Phuket in Thailand sits on a hill and is visible for miles. I love the serene expression on his face. Here’s a model of the entire area, which gives an idea of exactly how big the big buddha is. What do you think of his expression?

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A Quick Trip to Brighton

For a change of pace I thought we’d visit Brighton in England today. This is the Brighton Beach and the pier. The beach consists of lots of pebbles, which makes the deck chair business very profitable. Above is the Royal Pavilion, a seaside retreat for the Prince of...

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Recipe: Lemon Slice

Our lemon tree produced a bumper crop this year, so I decided to try out this recipe for Lemon Slice. It’s very like a Key Lime Pie in that the ingredients are similar, but the taste and texture is quite different. Recipe: Base 1 1/2 cups of plain flour 1 teaspoon...

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Summer Palace, Near Beijing

The Summer Palace is a beautiful spot with statues, temples, ponds and gardens. Originally the domain of the royal family, the tranquil gardens are open to the public these days. A visitor needs plenty of time to explore and a good pair of walking shoes. This is a...

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Merry Christmas

This is one of our native trees – the pohutukawa tree. It’s an evergreen and bears these gorgeous scarlet flowers around Christmas. Our local council has planted these trees all down our street and in some of the neighboring reserves. They make for a pretty picture. I...

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Want One For a Pet?

We took these photos at the Everglades. The vultures were hanging around on the footpath and gave me the creeps. They're ugly and were a bit smelly. I preferred the alligators. Would you like one of these for a pet?

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Temple of Heaven

This is the Temple of Heaven, which is set in the tranquil Temple of Heaven park in Beijing. I loved the vibrant colors of the temple and understand the buildings were repainted in honor of the Olympic games. In the actual park there were people enjoying the sunshine,...

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Climbing the Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China has always held a mystique and allure for me, so during our visit to China it was top of my must-do list. The large number of tourists was expected, but the sheer steepness and the big steps that presented a challenge for even my long legs were...

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The Teddy Bear’s Picnic

I smile every time I see this photo. It reminds me of the song about the Teddy Bear’s picnic. This photo of a group of young panda bears was taken at the Panda Research Center at Chengdu. Enjoy the song. I hope I don’t inflict you with an earwig!

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