Visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park

The Yala National Park is the most popular national park in Sri Lanka. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, leopards, and crocodiles. There are actually a limited number of ways to see the park with Jeep safaris the most common, and walking safaris with specially permitted guides the most expensive. JeepContinue reading “Visiting Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park”

Todays Image • Making of a Mythical Creature

Singapore Creates An Image Using A Mythical Creature This creature has the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Since it’s origin in Singapore there have been a number of attempts to build a legend and a mythology around this creation.n This Merlion was a recent creation (1964) and has, over theContinue reading “Todays Image • Making of a Mythical Creature”

Todays Image • Orchids & Friend

There are occasions when I just grab a shot and only after when looking at the shot on the screen do I realize what was there. Some of them become some of my favorite pictures because they surprise me. This was caught in a greenhouse at Calloway Gardens, Georgia and it took a second lookContinue reading “Todays Image • Orchids & Friend”

Todays Image • Santorini

Perhaps one of our favorite Greek Islands, Santorini is located in the southern Aegean Sea. It is one of the Cyclades islands and is known for its high, steep cliffs, stunning scenery, particularly its white-washed buildings and charming blue-domed churches. The island is also home to a number of archaeological sites, including the ancient cityContinue reading “Todays Image • Santorini”

Todays Image • The Windmills Of Mykonos

Mykonos Is Famous For These Iconic Structures The windmills of Mykonos are the historic landmarks of this Greek island, known for their unique architecture and historical significance. These windmills were initially constructed in the 16th century by the Venetians, who ruled Mykonos at the time. They were primarily used for grinding wheat and other grains,Continue reading “Todays Image • The Windmills Of Mykonos”

Todays Image • There Will Always Be Paris!

In surveys about travel bucket lists Paris still reigns. Of all the world’s cities Paris has inspired more notable personalities to praise it than virtually any other… “We will always have Paris” is one of the movies most memorable lines. Spoken by Rick (Humphrey Bogart) to Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) in the movie classic Casablanca.Continue reading “Todays Image • There Will Always Be Paris!”