We’ve spent a lot of time at sea and whales always attract attention. Having seen and photographed a number of whale flukes as they surface, with that iconic view of the tail up out of the water and sliding back under. Spent hours traveling with a large pod of humpbacks seeing mostly backs at the surface and the erupting mists from multiple blows but we’ve never seen a breaching whale erupt almost fully out of the water like in the the above image. Sadly that remains the case – this photo is of the Whale Project in Juneau Alaska.
Tahku – The Whale Project, Juneau—a non-profit was created to develop this park—and the City of Juneau funded the sculpture and accompanying fountain. The project took ten years. Nature expert and sculptor R.T. “Skip” Wallen created “Tahku,”—a six-and-a-half ton, 25-foot tall breaching humpback whale statue imbedded in a fountain.
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The waterfront in Guayaquil on the west bank of the Guayas River offers a fantastic river walk park known as Malecón 2000. It stretches for over five mile and includes an amusement area featuring La Perla a giant ferris wheel, a botanical garden and a great riverside walk.
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Sitting on the boardwalk on Juneau’s waterfront stands a statue of a dog that became a legend in Alaska and probably a number of other states as well. The statue is of Patsy Ann, an English Bull Terrier, born in Portland, Oregon on October 12, 1929 who came to Juneau, Alaska shortly afterwords. She died on March 30, 1942.
Patsy Ann was adopted by the people of Juneau shortly after her arrival as she made the rounds of local businesses. She had a lot of friends, most of them fed her, including a daily candy bar from one shop. Patsy Ann was also a regular at local bars, restaurants and hotels.
The remarkable thing about Patsy Ann was she was deaf from birth, but somehow heard the whistles of ships approaching Juneau long before they came up the channel. When she headed for a wharf everyone new that was where the ship would dock. She was never known to be wrong and on one occasion, when a crowd gathered at the wrong dock, Patsy Ann looked at the crowd and then turned and trotted to the correct dock.
Because of her uncanny sense about the arrival of ships to Juneau and her faithful welcome at the wharf, Juneau Mayor Goldstein officially named Patsy Ann “The Official Greeter of Juneau, Alaska” in 1934.
Old Juneau’s Ambassador was the most famous canine west of the Mississippi, and more photographed than Rin Tin Tin.
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There are times when a photograph just screams “take me”. This one is an example. While visiting with friends in Curacao we went to a resort for lunch and this infinity pool was right at the waters edge. Who could resist?
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Prague is a fascinating city with a number of historic districts. The most convenient and cost-effective way to get around Prague is to use public transportation either by metro, tram, and bus. The city has an extensive network of public transportation that covers all the major tourist destinations and neighborhoods.
The metro system consists of three lines (A, B, and C) that cover most of the city and connect to major transportation hubs. Trams are a popular mode of transportation in Prague as they cover a wider area than the metro and offer scenic views of the city. Buses are also available and are mostly useful for reaching locations outside the city center. Additionally, there are also ferries that operate on the Vltava River during the summer months. Overall, Prague’s public transportation system is efficient, affordable, and a great way to explore this beautiful city.
To purchase tickets for public transportation in Prague, you have several options. You can buy them at ticket vending machines located at metro stations, tram stops, and bus stops (multiple languages available). You can also purchase them at many convenience stores, newsstands, and tourist information centers. Additionally, you can buy tickets through the Public Transport Company’s mobile app or website (https://pid.cz/en/). There are different types of tickets available, including single ride tickets, day passes, and multi-day passes.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you validate your ticket before boarding the tram, bus, or metro.
Types Of Tickets
The types of tickets and how to get them. The tickets are the same for all of the city’s mass transport with the paper tickets obtained at the ticket machines in metro stations and in many convenience stores, newsstands, and tourist information centers. They can also be purchased online HERE. As of this writing there are no electronic tickets available.
There is no identification needed to use tickets. The tickets are all specific to a specific amount of time that starts timing upon validating and the ticket can be used for as many rides as you want within the validity period.
Ticket Prices For Adult and Seniors
Adult Ticket short term ticket € 2.20 valid for 90 min. 1 day € 6.90 valid for 24 hrs. 3 days € 15.80 valid for 72 hrs
Senior Ticket valid for 90 min. € 0.90 or € 3.10 valid for 24 hrs.
The wonders of Down Under are ready to explore on a growing number of cruise itineraries. With Sydney being the most popular departure port with cruises circling Australia while others add ports in New Zealand to the itinerary.
Visit the Sydney Opera House, enjoy the wineries of Marlborough or take a train to Australia’s Blue Mountains. The options to explore are almost endless.
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