New Wanderes

Palos Verdes Peninsula - California Riviera

Alex — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:52:27 +0000

Palos Verdes Peninsula was discovered in 1542, at that time the native inhabitants were Tongva people. The did not write, but passed their myths and legends and their vision of the world from generation to generation. They buit thatch houses and wicker boats, hunted deer and squirrels, and believed that dolphins are travelling around the world keeping the peace.

Spanish traders and settlers stain around 1700s, gradually pushing native people out. Quite a lot happened since - US-Mexican war, landowners fighting for the land, until the last owners - Sepulveda family - started selling the property lots for new development.

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Trip to Africa, Tampa, Florida

Alex — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:47:42 +0000

Well, maybe not to Africa, somewhere closer to home and fewer pesky mosquitos, but still on safari… Busch Gardens in Florida is a good fit, they have the safari, the zoo, roller-coaster rides, although, there are still quite a few insects flying around…

The park name comes not from from the now-current president Bush, but from the beer-producing corporation, well known by Budweiser, Michelob and other beers, and you can get some for free right there in the park. Well, there is quite a line for free beer, as you can imagine, so we are passing on that and walking straight to the flamingo den, where there is bunch of those gracious birds dancing there special dance.

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Christmas in the Yosemite Park

Alex — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:40:51 +0000

During March 1851 fifty seven members of Mariposa Battalion became the first not- Indians entering the Yosemite Valley. The majestic scene, slightly muted by haze as by veil, and clouds shrouded the tops of the mountains, produced the completely indelible impression - some warriors even shed a tear or two…

Since then the constant steam of travelers from the entire world lining up to see this splendid place and photographers are the majority of them… Until today the Yosemite park - one of the most heavily photographed places in the world. Between more than four million visitors per year it is hard to find at least one clutching the camera, everyone feels like being next Ansel Adams…

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Photos: Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico

Julia — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:42:55 +0000

Long-long time ago Spanish conquistadors were looking for legendary El Dorado, but instead of Land of Gold they discovered New Mexico. At the first sight of Pueblo Indian settlements, they thought they finally got to famous Seven Cities of Gold of Cibola. Their dreams were gone with the wind very soon but towns and cities still stand…
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Photos: Meteor Crater, Arizona

Julia — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:43:32 +0000

It is a quite occasion when meteorite hits the Earth, it is very rare when it leaves a large crater. We stopped by one of them in Arizona. And another one of them we know of is in Kiev, Ukraine, but it is invisible because the great Dnieper river flows by. The group of Apollo astronauts spent a few weeks down there in Arizona Crater training for the Moon landing… (more…)

Photo Albums: Eastward Journey, USA

Julia — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:37:41 +0000

We are going to tell you a story about our Easward Journey, 2005
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Photos: Grand Canyon & Sedona, Arizona

Julia — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:07:47 +0000

Grand Canyon and Sedona Red Rocks, sunrises and sunsets, valleys and mountains, beautiful vistas and more…
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Photos: Sequoia National Forest, California

Julia — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:11:30 +0000

Photos from Giant Sequoias Park, California. Mystic trees, which looks like they are from Tolkien novels, mountains, lakes, sunsets and winding roads… (more…)

Photos: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Julia — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:11:02 +0000

The city which moves you from 19th century in White House of 70th, the city of sculptures, Victorians houses and gardens…
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Photos: San Diego, California

Julia — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 21:50:27 +0000

Old city with Victorians homes, souvenir stores and cafes, new city with beautiful cathedrals and museums, gorgeous harbor and tall ships all these are San Diego… (more…)