And On The 3rd Day

…God Created the Land On the third day God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” … And God saw that it was good. Lava meets the sea as it flows from Kilauea volcano eruptions. Taken from a ship at night sitting offContinue reading “And On The 3rd Day”

Todays Image • The Lotus Tower

A Symbol Of Columbo, Sri Lanka Since 2018 Lotus Tower (Sinhala: නෙළුම් කුළුණ), or the Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 1,153 foot tall tower, located in central Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka and its Capital city. In 2019 it is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. TheContinue reading “Todays Image • The Lotus Tower”

Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo

Just Hanging Out Taken on a day in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka Water buffalo graze along streams, lakes and open grassland, tails flicking, jaws moving. Around them struts a small, white egret, with some riding on the cow’s. It’s a familiar sight not just in America, but around the world. It’s a cattle egretContinue reading “Todays Image • Egret with Water Buffalo”

Port of Call Goa, India

The colonial era of Goa is a complex story, shaped by conquest, Christianity and commerce, beginning with the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century. It became the center of the Portuguese Asian trade and was a major Christian religious center. Where Your Ship Docks The Goa Cruise Port is located in the cityContinue reading “Port of Call Goa, India”

Port Call Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is one of Southeast Asias most popular destinations because of its’ beautiful beaches, night life, stunning scenery and rich culture. It is located on the west coast of Thailand’s southern peninsula which is the location of Phuket’s major beaches, including Patong, Karon, and Surin. These beaches attract people from all over Thailand as wellContinue reading “Port Call Phuket, Thailand”

Happy Easter • He Has Risen!

The featured image in this post is of the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Inside this church is the shrine of the Holy Sepulchre (pictured at right) holding the tomb where Jesus’ body was laid after he was crucified. This church is widely considered the Holiest site in the ChristianContinue reading “Happy Easter • He Has Risen!”