On the waterfront in the Irish city of Cobh stands a statue of a young seventeen-year-old girl and her two brothers. This statue celebrates Anna “Annie” Moore an Irish émigré who was the first immigrant to the United States to pass through federal immigrant inspection at the Ellis Island station in New York Harbor whenContinue reading “Todays Image • Ireland’s Annie Moore”
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Todays Image • A Window With A View
The Acropolis Museum The view of the Acropolis from inside the Acropolis Museum. The museum is one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis and its surrounds. The masterpieces that form its collection offer a comprehensive overview of the one of the worldsContinue reading “Todays Image • A Window With A View”
Todays Image • Esztergom, Hungary
Esztergom, Hungary is located about 44 miles from Budapest and was originally the religious and political center of Hungary. Featured above is the Basilica of Esztergom, Esztergom Castle and Vizivaros Parish Church. The Basilica of Esztergom, is a Roman Catholic basilica and the largest Christian building in Hungary. Located on a hill high above theContinue reading “Todays Image • Esztergom, Hungary”
Todays Image • Linville Falls
Linville Falls on the Blue Ridge Parkway consists of two different trails along with several wilderness trails for serious hiking: The falls trails are the upper twin falls, and the trail to the larger lower falls. The trails are marked leading to these falls, with the lower falls being visible from the upper twin fallsContinue reading “Todays Image • Linville Falls”
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Discover Kruger National Park: The Ultimate Safari Experience And Have The Experience Of A Lifetime Rated as one of the world’s greatest wildlife experiences and reported to be the number one African safari destination, Kruger National Park is not to be overlooked when considering your travel plans. Larger than many countries and containing mostly undevelopedContinue reading “Kruger National Park, South Africa”
Cruise Port Cape Town, South Africa
Whether Cape Town is a port of call or a departure port for your cruise, you’re in for an amazing experience. Cape Town, South Africa is a fantastic port of call featuring a rich culture, a modern look and feel, incredible landscapes (and seascapes), great restaurants and shopping. The city’s attractions include the Victoria andContinue reading “Cruise Port Cape Town, South Africa”
