Archive for the "sights" category

Amazing Awaits in China

July 25th, 2008

Mount Huashan Xi’an China
I got my visa last week, so the China trip is a go! I was a little worried about obtaining permission to visit because I own a cute Go Team Tibet! scarf and mitten set, and I was sure the Chinese government would …

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Christ the Redeemer of the Andes

May 18th, 2008

Border Argentina Chile Bermijo Pass
In the early part of the 20th century, Argentina and Chile were engaged in an ongoing border dispute. Inspired by Pope Leo XIII’s calls for worldwide peace and harmony, the Bishop of Cuyo commissioned a statue of Christ the Redeemer to …

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Impossible waterfalls

March 5th, 2008

Impossible waterfalls Croatia

A while back one of my favorite travel sites, Vagabondish, displayed this photo with the title Impossible Waterfalls. Initially the editor wasn’t sure that the picture was authentic, nor did he know where the waterfalls were. Soon a reader came forth …

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