tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69676322927810605762024-02-02T08:27:45.944-05:00kayni's corner cafeembracing the discomforts of lifeKaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.comBlogger703125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-11664390710782509612021-11-18T14:37:00.006-05:002021-11-18T14:39:53.382-05:00Hello! I'm Still Here.<p>Hello! Yes, I'm still here.</p><p>I really don't know where to start, but today feels like a good day to start writing. Perhaps because I've calmed my fears and started to feel some semblance of normalcy around me. 2020 and 2021 were absolutely challenging and even as this year comes to a close more than a month, the pandemic is still here. My hope, and I remain hopeful that we will at some point overcome.</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Spent most of 2020 and 2021 working from home and mainly at home.</li><li>In September 2020, we lost our dog, Daisy. She had stomach cancer that spread to her lungs. I was and am still heart broken. I miss her every day.</li><li>In November 2020, I opened my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/kaynipost" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> - kaynipost.etsy.com - to sell my excess collection of vintage stamps and my illustration postcards and greeting cards. Every day, I set aside an hour or two to draw. I find it extremely relaxing.</li><li>Our 2020 Christmas holidays went quietly. I did miss the big family gatherings and I couldn't fly out to Hawaii to visit my family due to COVID.</li><li>In April and May 2021, I got my first and second COVID vaccine.</li><li>June 2021, I went back to the office with a hybrid schedule. Slowly, things are opening up in Maryland and DC. I am hoping these are good signs.</li><li>July 2021, our cat, Dizzy, passed away. We miss her so much. In the some month, we moved to a new house, and we're still trying to get organized and settled until today.</li><li>In September 2021, after more than a year of being apart, I finally got to give my Mom, Dad and big brother a hug. My family came to Maryland for a two week visit. I was elated. Family really is EVERYTHING.</li><li>October 2021, we adopted a year old, Beagle mix. We named her Lulu. I am crazy about her.</li><li>November 2021, I got my booster shot of Moderna. It's been a week and I still feel a bit off. Must be my body adjusting.</li></ul><div>I hope you've all been doing well.</div><p></p>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-6726278662234794482020-10-16T09:48:00.003-04:002020-10-16T09:48:48.866-04:00The Maple Tree and the Sky<p> I've been away for a while. I will elaborate in another post. Because today, I'd like to bask in the beauty of autumn.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1spVyA6yeU5Gpsw3t2EUTaRYcXBP4AdyoZt3W5cj_v1kQ76fKKI7sG7tUs8TkFgz78JXB8ZQvxc7UY2Dax0YUbDQ-4eaYdqviOiaNQCY7T4LELuODGMgDAqhyphenhyphenfo9qKWIyFzzr86Sujpta/s4032/IMG_8796.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1spVyA6yeU5Gpsw3t2EUTaRYcXBP4AdyoZt3W5cj_v1kQ76fKKI7sG7tUs8TkFgz78JXB8ZQvxc7UY2Dax0YUbDQ-4eaYdqviOiaNQCY7T4LELuODGMgDAqhyphenhyphenfo9qKWIyFzzr86Sujpta/w477-h640/IMG_8796.HEIC" width="477" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The red Maple tree and the blue sky.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiwFK2DNTf-kiwUlQ7rQAb_TNNvniN8vodXZyy9MtNsairwbXIuAunOU7MIzX8jMbSkZXJViHX-Gy2viNTD69aFEnbhPVteazZNCJydVY_WlWI_zwbbZ2H99hATNP_UUSldNzR5riuUTy/s4032/IMG_8790.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiwFK2DNTf-kiwUlQ7rQAb_TNNvniN8vodXZyy9MtNsairwbXIuAunOU7MIzX8jMbSkZXJViHX-Gy2viNTD69aFEnbhPVteazZNCJydVY_WlWI_zwbbZ2H99hATNP_UUSldNzR5riuUTy/w478-h640/IMG_8790.HEIC" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Q6RKRQ-J7S1T-XBl90IncdV2YlX1DGa_34OKsfhgYob1CcxCcQTnqmQLuoMsVXCwBHgUeeSPrXLyu1jGjlz6JHPGbjBCjsp5vPhqNbrY5RDcjRK25b1MMVio9r0dTKzSnyRmx0WUpFtc/s4032/IMG_8791.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Q6RKRQ-J7S1T-XBl90IncdV2YlX1DGa_34OKsfhgYob1CcxCcQTnqmQLuoMsVXCwBHgUeeSPrXLyu1jGjlz6JHPGbjBCjsp5vPhqNbrY5RDcjRK25b1MMVio9r0dTKzSnyRmx0WUpFtc/w478-h640/IMG_8791.HEIC" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8P5xuad3vdFPgr3v_lfzFI0NLP-HKUgUsNUMPcu7NMsXPpaMEnkIUSKTfub8fVrC3Zk-pGU1GzMmMyYxsvmsTShoMbOvMicjGyvXU-oFTwJk9OaHfHJe6Dn_KONndQdsjsZym6dOJNqP/s4032/IMG_8788.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8P5xuad3vdFPgr3v_lfzFI0NLP-HKUgUsNUMPcu7NMsXPpaMEnkIUSKTfub8fVrC3Zk-pGU1GzMmMyYxsvmsTShoMbOvMicjGyvXU-oFTwJk9OaHfHJe6Dn_KONndQdsjsZym6dOJNqP/w478-h640/IMG_8788.HEIC" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every year, I look forward to this tree's show of colors.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Skywatch Friday</a>.</div><p><br /></p>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-35312670708246420212020-08-27T14:14:00.003-04:002020-08-27T14:14:53.944-04:00Hazy Skies Over Panama Canal<div style="text-align: left;">From the archives, I took this photo while our cruise ship was crossing the Panama Canal in 2016. The Panama Canal is something I've always wanted to see especially that I've read so much about it when I was in secondary school. So when the trip came to fruition, I was just in awe watching how the locks work. It's a remarkable feat of engineering.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyObfEgGl4SUVAGZnJJEfWT0UWeq9v_pLRHj7g7lX_Bc6_ufBi-DA-M57mS-dRXmkL1HfJM6MbD0nJXKArHyvsGkyMlMvEvKv9qqzQHznr1IK7TWYbVbE1QEJ8-uT5O6OwODQ4zwJBndE/s1024/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3f4e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGyObfEgGl4SUVAGZnJJEfWT0UWeq9v_pLRHj7g7lX_Bc6_ufBi-DA-M57mS-dRXmkL1HfJM6MbD0nJXKArHyvsGkyMlMvEvKv9qqzQHznr1IK7TWYbVbE1QEJ8-uT5O6OwODQ4zwJBndE/w625-h411/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3f4e.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeogjmk94IywJDjCMfFsmok7sHTA0Ycb2KON_LLeXf9AcZrF9_-igRPlgcT_9pmQEM7sVZsGv8xPjs0pGjwQHX279e2USNSNuFOyzeaWcraSQ4SWQQCmDgbO7Imu-Ww0qjOm4TOutMW_Mr/s1024/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3f5a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeogjmk94IywJDjCMfFsmok7sHTA0Ycb2KON_LLeXf9AcZrF9_-igRPlgcT_9pmQEM7sVZsGv8xPjs0pGjwQHX279e2USNSNuFOyzeaWcraSQ4SWQQCmDgbO7Imu-Ww0qjOm4TOutMW_Mr/w624-h410/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_3f5a.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Skywatch Friday</a>.</div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-65422245102760299242020-08-14T10:06:00.001-04:002020-08-14T10:10:24.608-04:00Sunrise At Dewey Beach<p>Happy Friday!</p><p>I've been away for a month as work's becoming a little bit out-of-hand. A lot of my colleagues are taking vacations and I've been tasked to take over the work of two to three people in addition to my own responsibilities. </p><p>I feel exhausted, but on one weekend, we managed to spend a couple of days at Dewey Beach, Delaware. This trip was very therapeutic. I hope we'll go back again soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_zVmeLweYECU4WsUkIxyX5GTIxm8HXCF9kwhD4uXseXU4JeCj4pPLOMJW4HItSpqQ3jJr5Su65hbvY53kYeLhGn31dz9Jarx3AXpWRYQx6wt8ZhsraY4GudRJHFqjS7tWVx75E9gv1bu/s4032/IMG_8067.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU_zVmeLweYECU4WsUkIxyX5GTIxm8HXCF9kwhD4uXseXU4JeCj4pPLOMJW4HItSpqQ3jJr5Su65hbvY53kYeLhGn31dz9Jarx3AXpWRYQx6wt8ZhsraY4GudRJHFqjS7tWVx75E9gv1bu/s640/IMG_8067.HEIC" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watching the sunrise with Daisy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAhehsSAA5ao8kW2ETkzXTWmuFsgFrKQ2oGTzZDrFNdNYMDQhp4zmdZ17JQZ37FDkVepkOfuffQfZ_2A9kX7NAi0QrH00RLi5MmOBPC9XXx1zTaAdnRj8R1YD8_CZIuimCjyCqwfftJ58/s2100/IMG_8068.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="2100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAhehsSAA5ao8kW2ETkzXTWmuFsgFrKQ2oGTzZDrFNdNYMDQhp4zmdZ17JQZ37FDkVepkOfuffQfZ_2A9kX7NAi0QrH00RLi5MmOBPC9XXx1zTaAdnRj8R1YD8_CZIuimCjyCqwfftJ58/s640/IMG_8068.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Skywatch Friday</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-78403420017007214052020-07-13T09:42:00.003-04:002020-07-15T08:50:15.525-04:00Four Waterfalls One State Park<div>As I've mentioned in my earlier posts, we visited Swallow Falls State Park in mid-June. What I really love about this park is that you hike to four different waterfalls.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tolliver Falls</b> is the smallest one in the park but quite serene and picturesque because of the pool that forms below the falls. For me, this is a good place to meditate and have a quiet moment.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vHNPwabrrNhf2tEwz4teuIWx6iMnO9mt4RXIywK6TTu3z3kLjVU_tP2YzTW91xXz_kUBAzwTqkOeEPoVkdA1UeyM23HGcXQmYw2WWcxvwUhfW0nMbai5GyXlfXnpyVC7NIOEtTaCWauH/s4032/IMG_7376.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vHNPwabrrNhf2tEwz4teuIWx6iMnO9mt4RXIywK6TTu3z3kLjVU_tP2YzTW91xXz_kUBAzwTqkOeEPoVkdA1UeyM23HGcXQmYw2WWcxvwUhfW0nMbai5GyXlfXnpyVC7NIOEtTaCWauH/w624-h463/IMG_7376.HEIC" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJT8UQ4bkL7XpMlX_CRghmvwoc5RQyCKsEblxkBCTpJjqD1MbMo1aEGLjLNJgTAI5DwMM42u4cxaLsWWA404Qxai3HkgZ4X58qzaT5Pw8oQjJjNmFoAOPwRSv5K3GYAjQ2cooK6OItUzj/s4032/IMG_7382.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJT8UQ4bkL7XpMlX_CRghmvwoc5RQyCKsEblxkBCTpJjqD1MbMo1aEGLjLNJgTAI5DwMM42u4cxaLsWWA404Qxai3HkgZ4X58qzaT5Pw8oQjJjNmFoAOPwRSv5K3GYAjQ2cooK6OItUzj/w624-h463/IMG_7382.HEIC" width="624" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Upper Swallow Falls</b> is an easy hike to get to from the main road and has a really cool view.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixAvxXiP3qs3X1pEvIStXPaw2PlkZ8As7NUQ39WN_HKCX4VkJlkvvTQDNH9RDjwFxRfOqnI_Ip4Yfg5X2__xyyUKyCRP1Fmrv8oausVuexiU1Vys_5Dcuamc5wUaba5vronEt1EBG794t/s4032/IMG_7360.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjixAvxXiP3qs3X1pEvIStXPaw2PlkZ8As7NUQ39WN_HKCX4VkJlkvvTQDNH9RDjwFxRfOqnI_Ip4Yfg5X2__xyyUKyCRP1Fmrv8oausVuexiU1Vys_5Dcuamc5wUaba5vronEt1EBG794t/w624-h463/IMG_7360.HEIC" width="624" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuPyQSosq6QYFVMJSsJXGiH3iUPDtv7P_WZzbIpgbqcxbZpxz0yqKNw3UhRjrliICE8rJ1rChuY7VL-KQotZBmGRPi2H7WZk0hxGTPs1ns3OpPFgLdeR-N1zzsriEPi4BN6TOCQbFfcr9/s4032/IMG_7352.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuPyQSosq6QYFVMJSsJXGiH3iUPDtv7P_WZzbIpgbqcxbZpxz0yqKNw3UhRjrliICE8rJ1rChuY7VL-KQotZBmGRPi2H7WZk0hxGTPs1ns3OpPFgLdeR-N1zzsriEPi4BN6TOCQbFfcr9/w624-h463/IMG_7352.HEIC" width="624" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Lower Swallow Falls</b> is shorter and raging compared to its upper counterpart.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Pbgy7cwClrXuK_ElmnuMdOnpDF46KvuKS52pKD-JTxoD1bJZxUizape5jq_kvu01FBjZZXLlQ01oz-kYLeeaAvUMP8TeSCkXsyj5P3JnC6oz95Gb4p1OTxFU3g4ti1bQUEq58fehD01w/s4032/IMG_7388.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Pbgy7cwClrXuK_ElmnuMdOnpDF46KvuKS52pKD-JTxoD1bJZxUizape5jq_kvu01FBjZZXLlQ01oz-kYLeeaAvUMP8TeSCkXsyj5P3JnC6oz95Gb4p1OTxFU3g4ti1bQUEq58fehD01w/w624-h463/IMG_7388.HEIC" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqTF_EwjVYYYA598LVlGr2rwZPARZUVyE5S3NB43Gz0pxWUxL0WRnF52tbj43AOjQa6z8fTOhIBY3YGBmwL1s66qQJdNz_sADpZ80HHmtu1pkwhYLNAAEyBmO1B4Mqvdf-w3modHp4BIK/s4032/IMG_7387.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="463" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbqTF_EwjVYYYA598LVlGr2rwZPARZUVyE5S3NB43Gz0pxWUxL0WRnF52tbj43AOjQa6z8fTOhIBY3YGBmwL1s66qQJdNz_sADpZ80HHmtu1pkwhYLNAAEyBmO1B4Mqvdf-w3modHp4BIK/w624-h463/IMG_7387.HEIC" width="624" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Muddy Creek Falls</b> is the tallest in the park and a real beauty. You can actually go at the top and see where the water is coming from.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAkYb7EhA6UfrMnDqE-QXyJdrkz4Zha9lhPjO3qJhtlnuTdEh-arGrxl6cy6TvSrL8s9VanlwK6jJtH4G1IyHXGG03VlrHPQYKgn8-Gw1J4pK9F2FFVrmPlYXWZSbNoscYeAytZQtP8kx/s4032/IMG_7403.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwAkYb7EhA6UfrMnDqE-QXyJdrkz4Zha9lhPjO3qJhtlnuTdEh-arGrxl6cy6TvSrL8s9VanlwK6jJtH4G1IyHXGG03VlrHPQYKgn8-Gw1J4pK9F2FFVrmPlYXWZSbNoscYeAytZQtP8kx/w580-h781/IMG_7403.HEIC" width="580" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0si33StARBGD9HG5sCQMYzKbT0Q3-6j04NVXhqu9zHfQ1aQt_rNqTJXGln3xmNX2x0cK_eBM1DkwUBpJAnJl7w2mjYokzS09BoDSbF-QYAjxUhwSut8XjpQTBMgNbMAo4pa2K5JdbQi4/s4032/IMG_7414.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0si33StARBGD9HG5sCQMYzKbT0Q3-6j04NVXhqu9zHfQ1aQt_rNqTJXGln3xmNX2x0cK_eBM1DkwUBpJAnJl7w2mjYokzS09BoDSbF-QYAjxUhwSut8XjpQTBMgNbMAo4pa2K5JdbQi4/w580-h781/IMG_7414.HEIC" width="580" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a quote from Thomas Edison about Muddy Creek Falls:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, "helvetica neue", helvetica, sans-serif;">“Every man in his heart revolts at civilization and will revert back to [nature] if given half a chance…We don’t live long enough to find out what life is all about, but we know what civilization is - it is a mere veneer that keeps on getting thicker, but never too thick to pierce…It will be 15,000 years I think, before man will reach such a high point of civilization where he cannot and will not want to go back to [reconnect with nature].” - Thomas Edison at Muddy Creek Falls, Maryland. 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But for anyone looking for quiet solitude and a place to getaway from the hustle and bustle of the world, Molokai is THE PLACE. My first visit to Molokai was in 2017. I know it's a shame it has taken me this long to visit this island.<div> <br />
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<br /></div>Perhaps it was all about great timing. However, for the beaches we've visited, we reveled in our found solitude. In the evenings, our lovely walks were accompanied by the purring crickets attracting their mates and the chorus of frogs croaking loudly nearby.</div><div><br /></div><div>Linking:</div><div><a href="http://mersad-photography.blogspot.com/2020/07/summer-reflections-at-klinje-lake.html" target="_blank">Through My Lens</a></div><div><a href="http://sharonrwagner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Travel Photo Souvenir</a></div><div><a href="http://nicholasjv.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Travel Tuesday</a></div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-56163744081673176922020-07-02T12:41:00.001-04:002020-07-02T12:42:41.035-04:00York River State ParkIt felt good to go away for a few days.<br />
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Kepi and I headed to Virginia for a short weekend trip. Our plan is to hike and visit state parks there. It's the best choice especially that we'd both want to explore and practice social distancing at the same time. There weren't too many people at the York River State Park when we visited, so we weren't too worried about being exposed to too many people.<br />
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We'd love to come back with a kayak next time and paddle through this winding river. </div>
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This is the bridge that would take you to Fossil Beach. </div>
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A calming view at the Fossil Beach. </div>
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It was hot when we started our hike, but there was a soft breeze from the river felt absolutely refreshing.</div>
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Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-65222305817614977842020-07-01T10:07:00.003-04:002020-07-01T10:08:48.913-04:00Cool WaterWe just got back from our short weekend trip to Virginia. We only stayed there for three days, but it was enough to relax and have some "me" time. We brought Daisy with us, and I think she had a great time too.<br />
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<span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-51377363463350016182020-06-24T16:56:00.002-04:002020-06-24T16:56:39.895-04:00Swallow Falls State Park<div>Taken when we went hiking at Swallow Falls State Park a week ago. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm currently on a week vacation from work, and I find it hard to destress granted that I now work at home and while I'm on vacation I'm also at home. The line between work and home has been blurred. In fact, it seems non-existent.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzGWuckJvJZfJw8yxMl5EMz7UgtQ7mIyQb4-h8MpfziAmjfnfCkpwZgNLiigwZsfvbqtVeL1erZUtxz21vT_xhlgGUxVI28mzQhkTDU0GraExXgtVGebuECIP0Vx9ryvpCt-ghl8lS6c8/s4032/IMG_7351.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnzGWuckJvJZfJw8yxMl5EMz7UgtQ7mIyQb4-h8MpfziAmjfnfCkpwZgNLiigwZsfvbqtVeL1erZUtxz21vT_xhlgGUxVI28mzQhkTDU0GraExXgtVGebuECIP0Vx9ryvpCt-ghl8lS6c8/w625-h469/IMG_7351.HEIC" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wordless Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://myworldthrumycameralens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Corner of the World</a>.</div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-158600358516895552020-06-17T11:12:00.003-04:002020-06-17T11:42:16.908-04:00Skies Over Reynisfjara<div>When we arrived at Reynisfjara, we saw this threatening cloud. We managed to take photos but soon after this photo was taken. Snow and sleet fell like crazy. 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There were several people at the state park. I guess most people were thinking what we're thinking - get some fresh air. It's June but it felt chilly up in the mountains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It poured in the middle of our hike.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuTpziraR8J1nmtiFVo5pcKgn7fHdOQgfkWIkhLNoJn3bP-V_eKFElvbmYzFsREBK96aYsTo2WqdKSGLbIjodO1-RQmCf3_NyEiWuxbbdqyi40BfeD3osejRjSrcObNWywS8uOZC9EWjA/s3024/26EC107F-08E8-4F16-B533-00FD790FD3DF.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuTpziraR8J1nmtiFVo5pcKgn7fHdOQgfkWIkhLNoJn3bP-V_eKFElvbmYzFsREBK96aYsTo2WqdKSGLbIjodO1-RQmCf3_NyEiWuxbbdqyi40BfeD3osejRjSrcObNWywS8uOZC9EWjA/w640-h640/26EC107F-08E8-4F16-B533-00FD790FD3DF.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's something soothing about hiking in the rain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://myworldthrumycameralens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Corner of the World</a> and <a href="http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Our World Tuesday</a>.</div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-12769868705404213022020-06-11T17:15:00.002-04:002020-06-11T17:17:36.066-04:00View from Diamond Head<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the archives, I took this photo on my fourth hike going up Diamond Head in O'ahu. This view awaits when you reach the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb5Jd3iCUIYl0tEjjGmv0Qwt01BoeY0zv1et8HpaoV9qOl7Rwv5_yb_EWdN8oVVMNncXf7L2wAZmApsNs1npez-AACQ1JZFa3BLkBUQeNt-A2nSIFL0vntk9dOo4W-5nQEsaZ82K2gLOF/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSb5Jd3iCUIYl0tEjjGmv0Qwt01BoeY0zv1et8HpaoV9qOl7Rwv5_yb_EWdN8oVVMNncXf7L2wAZmApsNs1npez-AACQ1JZFa3BLkBUQeNt-A2nSIFL0vntk9dOo4W-5nQEsaZ82K2gLOF/w640-h426/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_6fd6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Skywatch Friday</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-43295451769650371972020-06-09T12:20:00.002-04:002020-06-09T12:26:32.458-04:00Holei Sea Arch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the archives, this was taken when we were hiking at the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been a stressful start of the week, but I'm glad our board meeting will be over soon (tomorrow). I am looking forward to some personal time off even if there'll be no travel involved. Staying at home with the furries will be a welcome change to this work-at-home routine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbwEHjCr2gIks1hCX6x989VwcyqfuyK040TbFGIB732soEl9J1bpDIXSPR-wYqwZqOrdhcYEvGrQ1TF5Mgwc4K_BepnmoIkvi3dtgVgIGvgcJPGaELYwYQ0VxgH6Q3yJ01XeGHW05M8gu/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbwEHjCr2gIks1hCX6x989VwcyqfuyK040TbFGIB732soEl9J1bpDIXSPR-wYqwZqOrdhcYEvGrQ1TF5Mgwc4K_BepnmoIkvi3dtgVgIGvgcJPGaELYwYQ0VxgH6Q3yJ01XeGHW05M8gu/w428-h640/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_6cac.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50bbjY4yr5TThmPWpNEYA8KDT2to6AFrJSwR1ulsGlNn_6mv4XwkgqQIldRV29vOxWxVVbQEd3DnKXqxWcx2fU8mTazqkFGfXiN4x_fRbcq31NCqVM6h92as6m5dpUMMO-9xutTF2I8rr/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50bbjY4yr5TThmPWpNEYA8KDT2to6AFrJSwR1ulsGlNn_6mv4XwkgqQIldRV29vOxWxVVbQEd3DnKXqxWcx2fU8mTazqkFGfXiN4x_fRbcq31NCqVM6h92as6m5dpUMMO-9xutTF2I8rr/w428-h640/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_6c9e.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My entry to <a href="http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wordless Wednesday</a>, <a href="https://nicholasjv.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Travel Tuesday</a>, and <a href="http://myworldthrumycameralens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Corner of the World</a>.</div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-11675002993964416792020-06-04T08:41:00.002-04:002020-06-04T08:41:52.774-04:00Skies at Ala Moana Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From the archives, took this photo when I went home to O'ahu in 2018. My dad, brother and I spent the afternoon walking and watching the boats float by Ala Wai Canal close to Ala Moana Park. 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My office is preparing for a board meeting, so we're all at our wits end trying to prepare for this three hour meeting. I am hoping things will get back to normal after this week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today, let us to travel to Belize.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~<span><br /></span><span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>We traveled to Belize in the late spring of 2016. At this time of year, Belize felt stifling hot. It gets worse when you hike into the rainforest. The dense humid air can make your legs feel like a ton. It didn't help that I came down with a sinus infection during this trip. I wanted to see so much of Belize but the sinus infection was egging me to sleep and stay in bed. I pushed on anyway armed with a bag full of tissues, Tylenol, and water.</div><div><br /></div><div>When we joined a tour to see the Lamanai Archaeological Reserve, I gave a big sigh of relief when I saw that we were taking a boat ride to reach the site. The boat ride to Lamanai was rather scenic but more importantly, the breeze felt cooling and refreshing as our boat snaked it's way through New River. </div><div><br /></div><div>We saw different species of birds, a baby caiman, a sleeping sloth, and several howling monkeys on the trees, but with my headache and sinus infection progressing, I was contented with closing my eyes, sat facing upstream, relished the refreshing breeze through my hair and the occasional cooling splash of water on my face.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFRQw3R50hsyrfsjqWb0795yMATFc1rznnBLgArsMPm71geKJbWXYSb3mi64nz3kzv-_8iGBuV__3WuVjeuoD7XDbYOKgnNDMODTGQvFi0rP4_tuXLZ97sphqaxstjZduEXeLw1l4uEqz/s1600/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_7766.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1086" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFRQw3R50hsyrfsjqWb0795yMATFc1rznnBLgArsMPm71geKJbWXYSb3mi64nz3kzv-_8iGBuV__3WuVjeuoD7XDbYOKgnNDMODTGQvFi0rP4_tuXLZ97sphqaxstjZduEXeLw1l4uEqz/w640-h426/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_7766.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, he was spotted on the front lawn.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago, he was having a neighborly gossip with our cat, Dizzy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-78522116830953945962020-05-21T16:09:00.002-04:002020-05-21T19:05:26.409-04:00Boats of Marsaxlokk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzW1uSQiLqLaTRHSzNMA_iuy3KsBm64Caq21W7M68piDuIoQ33xSJhFX37c_6mSeSAUSaiQLMA2Ad6THnNyFyLeURzUAWq62o8gHZmJNnWqz1Qy-8Fs4nJy76B8SmxvV5z4uwMy7YB1wb/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1086" data-original-width="724" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuzW1uSQiLqLaTRHSzNMA_iuy3KsBm64Caq21W7M68piDuIoQ33xSJhFX37c_6mSeSAUSaiQLMA2Ad6THnNyFyLeURzUAWq62o8gHZmJNnWqz1Qy-8Fs4nJy76B8SmxvV5z4uwMy7YB1wb/w426-h640/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_ed0c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Lately, I've been dreaming of the sea, clear blue skies, and the warmth of the Sun. It's been chilly and overcast the past few days. </div><div><br /></div><div>I worry about my vegetable garden, as some of my seedlings are beginning to rot because of the low temperatures and lack of sunlight.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's hoping for better days ahead.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is my entry for <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Skywatch Friday</a>.</div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-39099898441577525962020-05-19T08:35:00.004-04:002020-06-18T08:39:44.905-04:00My Favorite Photos from the Island of Malta<div>Are you ready to go on another Malta trip with me? Today, I'm posting my favorite photos from the island of Malta.</div><div><br /></div>
Since our hotel is in Valletta, we spent a lot of time exploring the Old City especially the <b>Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens</b>. I like the Lower Barrakka better because it has a great view of the Grand Harbour. Unfortunately, photos I took at the Upper Barrakka didn't come out so well. Below are photos I took at the Lower Barrakka Gardens.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This Monument to Sir Alexander Ball was built in 1810. It's a memorial to Sir Alexander Ball, a British admiral who was the first Civil Commissioner of Malta.</td></tr>
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Mdina: The Silent City</b> is a fortified city and served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city's winding streets is a good place to get lost.<br />
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Tarxian Temples</b> were built between 3600 and 2500 BC. This complex is the largest prehistoric site on the islands and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
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I do hope to visit again and include Comino island on the itinerary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope you enjoyed our trip today. Take good care and stay safe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is my entry for <a href="http://ourworldtuesdaymeme.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Our World Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://nicholasjv.blogspot.com/search/label/Travel_Tuesday" target="_blank">Travel Tuesday</a>, and <a href="http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wordless Wednesday</a>.</div><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-68377546938125216482020-05-14T14:18:00.001-04:002020-05-14T14:23:34.404-04:00Skywatch at Kalaupapa Peninsula<span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCNihxLxdYzleReKohGl9SfaHTcnbABgGNCe8mBlMKx0oT-H3gE5s91v8aLoE0L7VJK30RfoXSiKZEvulxav923za34m0NLl-OF8ExsowqXHLsWM1IlYqPKFqxSigRh9cf65La5FFj3jU/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWCNihxLxdYzleReKohGl9SfaHTcnbABgGNCe8mBlMKx0oT-H3gE5s91v8aLoE0L7VJK30RfoXSiKZEvulxav923za34m0NLl-OF8ExsowqXHLsWM1IlYqPKFqxSigRh9cf65La5FFj3jU/w640-h480/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_6a44.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">King Kamehameha V banished all those afflicted with Hansen's disease (Leprosy) to this isolated Kalaupapa peninsula in Molokai. This is where Father Damien came, served and lived in the settlement until he also contracted and succumbed to the disease.</td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.com/">Skywatch Friday</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-47165014734191072682020-05-13T10:00:00.001-04:002020-05-13T10:00:36.899-04:00Missing the Islands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMc5DKWb6WgQbRDsZEPrC23fRXrSBMJh7ADgi69-N5oR6waUaN0inbt2wWE7XcynvW1bn_LNxp6a2xCWfBMy7zgebzLBp_J76eXcNvZE4cNrPMTNZQjnZtH4HxJQiuHRCC5_KFwz-QyqQ/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMc5DKWb6WgQbRDsZEPrC23fRXrSBMJh7ADgi69-N5oR6waUaN0inbt2wWE7XcynvW1bn_LNxp6a2xCWfBMy7zgebzLBp_J76eXcNvZE4cNrPMTNZQjnZtH4HxJQiuHRCC5_KFwz-QyqQ/w640-h426/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_6dca.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am missing the islands today, and I've been feeling low because of work.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I took this photo when I visited the Big Island.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my entry for <a href="https://myworldthrumycameralens.blogspot.com/search/label/MCoW" target="_blank">My Corner of the World</a> and <a href="http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/05/a-surprise-visitor.html" target="_blank">Wordless Wednesdays</a>.</div>Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6967632292781060576.post-41247827337382980442020-05-11T14:46:00.003-04:002020-05-20T09:13:26.567-04:00Colombia: Colorful Cartagena<div>Today, we'll travel to Colombia!</div><div><br /></div><div>
It was March of 2016 when we traveled to Colombia. The Zika virus was the issue then. Yup, another virus, so we were armed with long sleeves, mosquito face coverings and insect repellents.</div><div><br /></div><div>We thought spring time would be best in terms of weather, but boy, we were so wrong. Cartagena felt sweltering and hot in the month of March.</div><div><br /></div><div>Below are some photos I took during our Cartagena adventure:</div>
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Convento de la Popa</b> offers a respite from the intense Colombian heat. The cloister of the convent beckons with lush greenery including a robust bloom of Bougainvilleas. The convent was built on Mount Popa and thus offering a great view of Cartagena.<br />
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Castillo San Felipe de Barajas</b> is a fortress in the city. It is located in the Hill of San Lazaro, dominating approaches to the city by land or sea.<br />
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Las Bovedas</b> was built to house dungeons, but these days, it now hosts shops and boutiques. A good place to shop for good Colombian coffee.<br />
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The <b>Palace of the Inquisition</b> is the 18th century seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition. It now serves as a museum showcasing historical artifacts including torture equipment used on victims on during the inquisition.<br />
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Plaza San Pedro Claver</b> is a great place to walk around. This is the place where I finally got my fill of green mangoes with salt.<br />
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Roaming the streets of Cartagena reminds me so much of the Philippines.<br />
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Upon reaching the ferry terminal, we purchased our tickets and boarded the ferry to Gozo. The ferry ride was about 25-30 minutes, and we reached Mgarr Harbor at around 10 am.<br />
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Here begins our memorable two days Gozo adventure.<br />
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The welcoming beautiful <b>Mgarr Harbor</b>.<br />
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There's a small fee to go up to the bell tower, and it's absolutely worth it because you can get a 360 degree view the surrounding area.<br />
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<b><u>Ta'Pinu Basilica</u></b><br />
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As we approached Ta'Pinu Basilica, I couldn't take my eyes off how beautiful this church is. There were only five or seven visitors when we arrived, it felt almost sinful to disturb the tranquility of the area.<br />
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We were famished when we arrived at Dwejra Bay, so it was an instantaneous decision that we have to find a good place to eat. Luckily, there's a restaurant nearby with a wonderful view of the Inland Sea.<br />
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This is the area where Khal Drogo and Daenerys (Game of Thrones) had their wedding. I'm not sure where's the exact spot. Unfortunately, the Azure Window collapsed in March 2017 due to stormy weather. Still, the area is beautiful.<br />
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Ggantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic. These temples are the earliest of the
Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt. According to our guide, the name Ġgantija derives from the word 'ġgant', Maltese for
giant, as Gozitans used to believe the temples were built by a race of giants. This is not surprising because if you see some of the stones used in this temple, they're massive.<br />
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Our visit to Gozo was short but absolutely memorable. The people we met were friendly and we appreciated the slower pace of life there. I'd visit again in a heartbeat.Kaynihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16254288295399517120noreply@blogger.com13