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Ithaca: Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls State Park is named after the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. Unfortunately, I visited the park after it rained so the falls’ water wasn’t foamy white, but murky brown. Still, it’s a beautiful sight and the park is worth a visit…
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Russia: Out and About in Yekaterinburg
Since our event in Yekaterinburg was still in the evening, we had some free time to go around the city on Day 02. As we already did a quick tour the day before, we had no itinerary that day and decided to just walk around. We stayed at Novotel, which was really convenient because it’s…
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Russia: A Glimpse of Yekaterinburg
Yekaterinburg is Russia’s fourth largest city. While also known as Ekaterinburg, I opted to use Yekaterinburg after finding out that it’s named after Yekaterina, the wife of Tsar Peter the Great. This is my first view of this still quiet city, which I took from the window seat of the plane. For someone who grew…
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Christmas is in the Air (2015)
Are you feeling the Christmas vibe yet? I am, because everywhere I look in my corner of the world, I see Christmas trees, star lanterns, wreaths, lights, and other Christmas decor. The above was taken earlier tonight. While Plantation Bay has always been mesmerizing at night, it is more so come Christmas time because all…
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Isla Naburot Sunrise in Photos
As mentioned in this post, Isla Naburot is a photographer’s paradise. It offers scenic views of the islands and the seas, uniquely rustic accommodations, and a really colorful skyline at sunset. And yes, an equally stunning skyline come sunrise. It was still dark when I woke up, as the next photo will show, but because I…
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