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Gold Coast: Views from Chevron Island Bridge
I didn’t know until I worked on this post that Australia’s Chevron Island is a man-made island. It was constructed in the 1950s and is now a stylish residential and business area. I just walked from Surfers Paradise Boulevard to get to Chevron Island, but I didn’t mind the 15-minute walk because of the views.…
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Missing Gold Coast
I still dream of waking up to the sun’s caress on my face, of home-cooked meals and wine and cider… I miss looking out at the beguiling sea, with its blue-green waters gathering together to create frothy waves that tirelessly kiss the shores… I yearn to again be distracted from my reading or writing by…
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Out and About in St. Petersburg on a Cloudy Afternoon
After visiting Yekaterinburg, we headed to St. Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city. On our first day in this lovely city, we did a half-day tour of its tourist attractions. It was cloudy and while the weather made it a nice day for strolling, it resulted in my photos having that dreary look. House of Soviets…
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Cebu: Views from Crown Regency Towers
While I lived in Cebu for almost a decade, I’ve never seen its cityscape in broad daylight as I live in Mactan, so I was ecstatic when a friend invited me over to Crown Regency. This 40-storey hotel is renowned for its Edge Coaster and Sky Observatory. The hotel is right smack in the middle…
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At Sea
I love the sea. I love seeing shades of blue against an azure sky. Or shades of blue against an azure sky with cottony clouds. I love how it evokes feelings of calmness and tranquility and at the same time, shrouds itself in mystery. Really, who knows how deep these tranquil waters run? The photos…
Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot 