tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11141956951404534782024-03-13T10:30:49.300-04:00A Tapestry of PicturesMarghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-20894443873989524312014-12-06T23:31:00.000-05:002014-12-06T23:31:26.805-05:00Las Iguanas de Costa RicaClustered on the tree tops outside of the appropriately named restaurant, Restaurante Las Iguanas near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, these iguanas were soaking up the sunshine. These iguanas known locally as "gallina de palo" or tree chicken are eaten by Ticos.<br />
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Quite a popular stop for many to view these Jurassic-looking reptiles from the bridge.<br />
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<br />Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-54971443823659347642014-10-23T22:39:00.000-04:002014-10-23T22:39:33.045-04:00A Cup of Chai in IndiaOctober in the Northeast is becoming cold, rainy and blustery. Time for a cup of tea and cookies to capture memories of India!<br />
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In India, a cup of steamy chai (tea) in all of its sweetness, milkiness and spices is brewed anyplace, anywhere and anytime of day.<br />
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<br />Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-72716142652303234112014-09-03T12:41:00.000-04:002014-09-07T00:37:39.147-04:00Teatro Nacional - Costa RicaA source of cultural pride for the performance arts, Teatro Nacional in San Jose, Costa Rica still stands like a grand dame even after being rocked by an earthquake. Coffee plantation owners through their tax contributions financed the construction when it began in 1891 and completed in 1897. As of 2014, major renovation is in progress to improve the quality of the auditorium, shore up the building structure to withstand earthquakes and preserve the ornate frescoes, murals and other art works created by European artisans. The interpretation of the work life of coffee plantations depicted in the murals was based on what an Italian artist envisioned at the time.<br />
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<br />Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-90296763733510129792014-07-05T00:41:00.001-04:002014-07-05T00:41:21.827-04:00A Horse Whisperer in Costa Rica<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Hello again! It's been quite some time since I posted any entries. Hope to add new updates from my trips soon! From a trip to Costa Rica early this year, I had the fantastic opportunity to experience such a small, compact country that is focused on sustainable eco-tourism. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One such encounter was a horse whisperer, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Alexander Cravajal with a horse farm in Costa Rica where he rises to the challenge each time he is presented with a horse that had been abused and must be rehabilitated. He exhibits his rehabilitated horses through performances to groups which provide funding to continue his work. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Horses are his passion!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20px;">Naturally, his love of horses is also shared by family and his young granddaughter.</span><br />
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-48412143641245730432013-10-27T00:01:00.001-04:002013-10-27T00:01:19.459-04:00Grilled Field Rats - ThailandAlong the way to Phitsanulok, Thailand during the rice harvesting season, you will find stalls near rice fields selling grilled field rats. It is enterprising how rice farmers reduce the population of these little pests that can ruin a rice crop.<br />
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-57081956422434102462013-10-11T16:35:00.000-04:002013-10-11T16:35:16.012-04:00A River Camp in Kanchanaburi, ThailandClose to Hellfire Pass and the River Kwai is the Hintok River tented camp, a place of quietude and respite in the midst of a semi-tame jungle. There are some modern-day amenities such as internet access and air conditioning so you are not totally cutoff from the rest of the world.<br />
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Just harvested bamboo</div>
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Sorting and selection of cut bamboo for milling<br />
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Production of bamboo skewers<br />
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Quality control of bamboo skewers prior to packaging<br />
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and finally, the nicely-packaged bamboo skewers ready for distribution.....<br />
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For a historical background of the Ayutthaya temples and ruins, check out the following link: <a href="http://www.ayutthaya-history.com/Temples_Ruins_MahaThat.html" target="_blank">http://www.ayutthaya-history.com/Temples_Ruins_MahaThat.html</a>Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-66664823040312139132013-09-22T02:38:00.000-04:002013-09-22T02:38:26.428-04:00A Mahout & His Elephant - Thailand<br />
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All over Thailand, the Loi Krathong Festival celebrates the full moon during the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar every year with an evening of fireworks, lanterns released in the river or like hot air balloons up to the dark skies, music, floats, food and other goodies. In 2012, the festival fell in November and Chiang Mai put on a show....<br />
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-89018098244228530742013-03-02T01:36:00.000-05:002013-03-02T01:36:44.471-05:00Taj Mahal - Agra, India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-20887588938799337012013-02-28T01:04:00.000-05:002013-02-28T01:04:56.153-05:00Butter Restaurant - New York City<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-73984541076942641432013-02-27T23:31:00.000-05:002013-02-27T23:31:05.368-05:00NY Public Library @ 5th Ave & 42nd<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-3235624173009275022013-02-27T22:45:00.002-05:002013-02-27T22:45:59.223-05:00Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-67161777499461349572012-12-25T15:13:00.000-05:002012-12-25T15:15:58.856-05:00A NYC Christmas - 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Christmas in New York City is such a beautiful time of year with iconic landmarks dressed up in lights each year.<br />
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-24552289983809259382012-11-19T01:29:00.000-05:002012-11-19T01:29:15.476-05:00Christmas Window Displays - NYC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thanksgiving has yet to be celebrated but most New York City stores have already completed setting up their window displays for Christmas.<br />
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-8419429113543383912012-11-19T00:54:00.000-05:002012-11-19T00:54:45.376-05:00A Wedding in Norwalk, Connecticut<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
How totally refreshing it was to receive a wedding invitation suggesting that the ladies refrain from wearing any spiky heels since the event was outdoors!! I suppose unless you want to help aerate the soil! So wedges and boots favored over Jimmy Choos, for sure. Certainly, a low-key way to share a joyous event with family and friends!<br />
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-49847046199575139142012-10-31T23:11:00.000-04:002012-10-31T23:11:03.105-04:00Tassa Drummers - Trinidad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-8245156776677176392012-10-31T23:04:00.000-04:002012-10-31T23:04:08.656-04:00A Hindu Wedding - Trinidad<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This past summer, I was a guest at a Hindu wedding in Trinidad, the last island in the Caribbean archipelago that is near the tip of Venezuela. It was not a destination wedding, but one that celebrated the richness of a heritage. Trinidad is a multicultural island and is home to a large population of East Indians whose ancestors came to the island as indentured servants after slavery ended. Today, foods such as dhalpourie, doubles, curries, soca music, festivals like Divali, Holi or the observance of Ramadan are now firmly part of the Trinidadian culture and whether you are of East Indian ancestry, have a drop of Indian blood in your veins or none at all, all of these things become part of you.<br />
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Todd Street Mandir (Temple) </div>
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Wrought iron gate - simple yet secure </div>
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Bride adorned with bangles and beads</div>
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A vegetarian meal of buss-up-shot (bread), curried chataigne (breadnut), chickpeas, potatoes, pumpkin and mango amchar served on a soharee leaf.<br />
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Portrait vessel from the Moche Apogee period (1 AD - 800 AD) generally represented the ruling elites, priests, warriors and at times, distinguished artisans.</div>
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Double-spouted vessel from the Southern Huari Fusion Apogee period (800 AD - 1300 AD) included a bridge handle.</div>
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Double-chamber vessel from the Vicus Formative period (1250 BC - 1 AD) was developed in the north of Peru. Large ear plugs indicate high rank.</div>
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Moche Owl god (1 AD - 800 AD) was associated with the night, occult and death.</div>
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Marghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01009604498848660764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114195695140453478.post-84343422496077317612012-09-01T00:09:00.000-04:002012-09-01T00:10:12.673-04:00Cuy or Guinea Pig - a Peruvian Delicacy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Cuy on a platter for special guests! </div>
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For sale outside of the Cusco Central Market</div>
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Peruvians love cuy or guinea pig!! In cities such as Lima, it can cost as much as 60 nuevos soles each and for a number of Peruvians, roasted cuy is a treat!</div>
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Trekking up from the ticket booth entrance to the ruins at Machu Pichu and then to the Sun Gate on the hundredth year since its discovery by Hiram Bingham on July 24, 1911 was a thrilling experience. A hard core hiker doing the full Incan Trail over a few days to reach this destination may sniff at this feat.
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