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The Sydney Opera House

Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process. The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales governmentContinue reading “The Sydney Opera House”

Global Warming And Cruising-

Recently it seems that people in government along with media outlets have looked at cruising and have found it to be a modern frivolity that would be best eliminated or at the least discouraged. This isn’t a small thing and unfortunately it’s way too easy to find overwhelming evidence of a negative bias against cruising.Continue reading “Global Warming And Cruising-“

Today’s Image • Forsyth Park In Savannah

In the center of old Savannah sits the city’s largest park with its centerpiece a nineteenth century fountain. The city planners worked to emulate Parisian elements when designing this city. According to some historical accounts, the fountain is an exact replica of the Fontaine des Mers in Paris but that is only a legend. ItContinue reading “Today’s Image • Forsyth Park In Savannah”

Houseplants And Traveling

If you have indoor houseplants, they require care when you are away and extended trips can take a toll on your houseplants. Unlike cats and dogs, there is no kennel where you can take your houseplants and pay for someone to make sure they get the light and water they need. If you have goodContinue reading “Houseplants And Traveling”

In Praise Of McDonalds Internationally

International Travel And Finding Refuge In McDonalds Love it or hate it, McDonalds has a huge international presence. There are few places internationally where you cannot find the “Golden Arches” and regionally some McDonalds have improved on the brand beyond what you find in the United States. As you travel there are a number ofContinue reading “In Praise Of McDonalds Internationally”