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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
 Camel Riding: It did not take long for me, WakeUpAndLive, Prosperous Snow, Blue Moon, Sandra Lyn, Lynn, Carla, and hullabaloo, To realize that Camel riding is a very slow but effective way to travel the desert. Because of their size they cover a lot of ground as they walk. Camels are very long legged with an average leg length of 7.4 to 11.3 feet long. Their body length is approximately 10 feet when full grown. It’s foot has a large ball of fat in their heel which absorbs shock when walking.As it walks the rider experiences a slow forward and backward sway which is very comfortable. Like sitting in a rocking chair. The saddles had places to hold on. Just don’t fall asleep while you ride. You are at least 6 feet off the desert sand. The camels pictured were wearing beautiful colored rugs over saddles. Quote:They can eat almost anything be it vegetation, meat, or bone,-- salty or sweet, a camels stomach knows no limits. But it is their temperament that is truly endeared the camel to man. Docile and sweet under a caring hand, but stubborn and angry if ill treated, the camel both wins your heart and your respect reference:Camel Pictures and Facts - Fohn.net .https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3604619/Camel-bites-owner-s-HEAD-left-t... Desert Ship Desert ships in sand don't sink. Moving faster than you think. Long legs striding atop the sand. Keep a rhythm over land. |
We're staying at Heliopolis Towers Hotel. Let's hear what caught your attention? Talk about what you saw and learned about the pyramids or the artifacts or the crafts. EGYPT Giza: The pyramids are built of limestone. Each block of the great pyramid that we visited weighs 2.5 tons. The weight of the entire pyramid is a total 7.5 million tons. Our guide stood up next to one of the blocks which gave us an idea of how large these blocks really are. The sphinx is massive and I could only think that the man who had it built was trying to intimidate. The city of Giza is built on the west bank of the Nile. Besides the pyramids it has as an attraction, an 80 acre Zoo, which is one of the only green areas in the city. The zoo houses many endangered species. Camel Riding: It did not take long for me, WakeUpAndLive, Prosperous Snow, Blue Moon, Sandra Lyn, Lynn, Carla, and hullabaloo, To realize that Camel riding is a very slow but effective way to travel the desert. Because of their size they cover a lot of ground as they walk. Camels are very long legged with an average leg length of 7.4 to 11.3 feet long. Their body length is approximately 10 feet when full grown. It’s foot has a large ball of fat in the heel which absorbs shock when walking.As it walks the rider experiences a slow forward and backward sway which is very comfortable. Like sitting in a rocking chair. The saddles had places to hold on. Just don’t fall asleep while you ride. You are at least 6 feet off the desert sand. Cairo:This is an awe inspiring city. An interesting fact is the part called Islamic Cairo is called that not because it has more Islamic people; but because it has more Islamic monuments, than any other part of the city. Here is the Khan el-Khalili market. I believe I could furnish a house of a closet from this market. It is so large. I entered a place at the end of one row of merchandise stalls that had spokes running off the center like a wheel. Each spoke was a part of a district and had merchandise related to the needs. As I moved along looking at perfume, paintings, rugs, jewelry, vegetables, I heard a merchant say to someone, “I don’t know what you are looking for but I have what you need.” I saw beautiful fabrics, and such pretty dresses. To wear one of those dresses would be to look like a princess. One of the spokes emptied onto a square with a garden in the center of desert plants. Also there was a massive building, The Al Hussein Mosque, built in 1154 over a cemetery. Many of the buildings in this city are ancient. Buildings made of limestone, tall and cool inside. Another place called the Quolavan Complex also massive. Has a school and hospital inside. It was built with slave labor and took 13 months to build. Many structures in the city cite a particular Sultan each someone who caused buildings and parts of the city to be built. Even the Khan el-Khalili market was started in the 1400 s by one sultan, then added to, rebuilt, or expanded by other sultans as they came into power. People are everywhere. There is feeling you get when you walk through the city. I just can’t describe it. Mystery, atmospheric heat, weariness, busyness, all seem to be waiting for something else to happen. For dinner at the hotel I ate Koshari which is a mix of lentils, rice, noodles topped with a sauce of onions, tomato, and spices. It is very good. I also had the baked sweet potatoes as a side dish. Hawawshi was also served. It is basically a crisp pita bread stuffed with good things and is eaten any time of day. I enjoyed this kind of food at the end of such a busy day. |
| BCoF.. discuss the different types of entertainment that are popular in India. Is it different than what we're used to and why? Would this type of entertainment work in the U.S. or the U.K. or where our friend Wiesblaize lives? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_entertainment_in_India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfN7M6SD-T0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgAnj6r1O48  Generally, India literature is believed to be the oldest in the world. The country has at least 22 languages spoken. Oral and written forms of literature.are both important India has its own forms of classical music and dance. There are at least nine styles of these forms. Bharatanatyam: Is dance style. Kathakali: is for story performed as a play. (think of the word opera) Odissi: A vary ancient style of dance. Folk dances celebrate seasonal changes and expected weather. This names just a few of the types as examples. Each one has special music and meanings attached dating to ancient times in India. India is also known for it's ancient and beautiful sculpture Petroglyphs have been found in the country proving that ancient culture is the beginning of the artistic mind. Today the Indian film industry is the second largest in the world. In spite of the beauty and wonder our journey is giving us there is a down side to all cultures. In India there is a large street dog population. Because of Covid 19 the dog population that was not treated well to begin with are now in an even worse way. This problem is in all the large cities including Agra. The good news is that there are now more Indian people becoming aware of the problem. Groups and Individuals are beginning an effort to control street dog populations and feed them. This particular breed of dog which has been the main problem over the years is an ancient breed particular to India. When cared for properly they are a large , intelligent breed of dog worth saving. |
| We're staying at the Grand Imperial while we're in Agra. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297683-d671997-Reviews-The_Grand_Imper... 30 day: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g304551-d15008778-Taj_Mahal_... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal Everyone says this is the gem of India, what are your thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=665AHTNpf2o We're dining at Tea'se Me a recoomended place to see Agra at night from the roof top restaurant. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g297683-d7789920-Reviews-Tea_se_Me...  {/centerMausoleum Agra is a city on the banks of the Yamuna river.It has wonderful shopping bazaars,and majestic gardens. The Jama Masid mosque is located here. It is one of the largest mosques in India. The Taj Mahal is one of it's main tourist sites. The Yamuna river is a tributary of the Ganga. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier. The river is polluted. Some parts of it are considered ecologically dead. The Indian government does have an ecologist C.R. Babu who is helping the government to develop better rivers. The Taj Mahal in India is a mausoleum for the 5th Mughal Emperor and his wife, Shah Jahan. Its very intricately designed and a beautiful building. It's however a tomb. Only one of his wives are buried in the tomb. I guess you have to be very important on the earth to rate this kind of burial place. It is a blend of Persian, Indian, and Islamic architecture and built of marble. Its a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considering, I will probably be cremated and no one will even remember me after a few days or months. I'm guessing Taj Mahal may have a spiritual interest as well. There is another Taj Mahal. It is located on Randolph Air Force Base in Universal City, Texas. Which is near San Antonio. It is the headquarters for the 12th Flying Training Wing. It is a similar architecture to the one in India and also a very beautiful building. It was built in 1931. In 1987 it was added to the national register of historic places. One of the differences in the two buildings is a water pool in the front of the building in India. The building in Texas has water located in the dome at the top of the building. Dinner at Tea'se Mae was scrumptious. I enjoyed the setting which is especially modern. I ordered baked fish, pearl millet rice with a sauce and it was served with a flat bread. We had a lot of vegetarian options here. I really like turmeric and the pepper that is used in Indian food. Hot climates often have spicy foods because the spices help keep the food from spoiling. The people grow up with it so they are used to eating the types of spicy food we will experience on this trip. We can always fly back to Antarctica to cool off.  I finished my meal with a cup of Masala Chai tea. The ingredients are black tea mixed with cinnamon, cardamon, black peppercorns, and other spices. It is suppose to aide digestion, boost heart health, and lower blood sugar levels. A nice ending to the day. |
| This prompt is for both 30 day and BCoF groups. So it will count if you have discussed different things in each post. EX. say in 30 day you discussed yoga and wellness treatment.For it to content you will need to discuss something different like maybe exploring the tibetan massage therapy and art classes or cooking classes. For BCoF:  Quote from the link: "Cultivate peace, kindness, clarity so you can offer it to others." by Phat Dung https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2016/11/22/13638374/buddhist-monk-mindful... For those of you who are wondering how a Christian can study about Meditation, mindfulness, and listen to the words of Monks I remind you of these words from the Messiah: Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. John 16:33 These things have I spoken unto you, that in me you may have peace, in the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. If you take some time to read the linked page you will see there is a way to approach what is happening in the world with President Trump and also in the media. Mindfulness and meditation helps people take part in life. It puts a space between your mind and any association with immediate confrontation that may occur no matter how small. One of the things I most treasure, that I have learned, is mindfulness (meditation) can be as short as 1 second or as long as infinity. You do have to practice. You can do it anywhere within or outside of walls or during any activity. In order to practice you must take part in activities where you can hear others and they can hear you. Be active in ways that don't put you in despair. Are you having trouble with that new Bhutan recipe? Stop! Close your eyes. Take a couple deep breathes. In through your nose out through your mouth. Doubling up on oxygen. Think of a field of flowers. This all takes 60 seconds. Now move forward with the ingredients for your recipe. Thinking in a more scientific way. If you stop your mind from fighting with any given situation the peacefulness achieved causes the mental panic to release. Real thoughts that work take over. Take what you need from this blog and discard the rest. Life moves on. |
This prompt is for both 30 day and BCoF groups. So it will count if you have discussed different things in each post. EX. say in 30 day you discussed yoga and wellness treatment.For it to content you will need to discuss something different like maybe exploring the tibetan massage therapy and art classes or cooking classes.  Paro airport is one of the most dangerous landing sites for aircraft in the world. It is surrounded by 18,000 foot high peaks. Only 8 pilots in the world are qualified to land at this airport. You can take a taxi to the beginning point of Tiger's Nest monastery called Paksan. From the starting point of trail to the monastery you can purchase a hiking stick made of bamboo or take a donkey up the trail. It is a long steep trek. At least part of the two lane trail is mountain on one side and drop off down the mountain on the other. Because of the altitude it is recommended that you spend a couple days in Bhutan getting used to the elevation. Elevation sickness symptoms can range from mild headaches to memory loss, poor judgement, or just decreased perceptions of reality. Once at the Tiger's Nest, which is a beautifully built section of buildings which appear to be glued to the side of a mountain like a postage stamp glued to an envelope. Cameras are not allowed inside the building. I was told that there is an actual cave inside which would be a cave into the mountain possibly was at one time a Tiger's habitat? I spent some time looking around Bhutan. It seems to be a land of extremes. Either you are in a rocky flat place or forested area. They grow wheat. After the stocks are harvested they separate the wheat kernel from the stock with a small foot run turning drum. The houses are 3 storied with the ground level being a habitat for the family animals. I was amazed at the wide variety of dogs that are kept. Dogs of all sizes and breeds seem to roam freely around although most seem to have a basic family or person to whom they are attached. Dogs and people are friendly. I was curious about how the altitude affects people who live here all their lives. The altitude actually reduces the risk of heart disease. The low oxygen of the altitude spurs the body to create blood vessels which keep the heart supplied with needed nutrients. There is a peacefulness here and a simplicity of life that is often envied. At the end of the day I return to Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary to take part in group yoga and spend some time in mindfulness meditation.. |
| BCoF: BCoF prompt is Halong Bay is located by the sea so needless to say there are a variety of local fruits and vegetables and you can also check out the local seafood. There are huge mounds of crabs, jump shrimp and fish here, and if you want to set up your own beach barbecue later then this is the place to source your produce. Take us on a shopping excursion.What's different about Vietnamese markets versus ours? https://www.visithalongbay.com/travel-tips/halong-bay-food-guide.html https://vina.com/halong-night-market/ https://www.fareastour.asia/guide/detail/what-to-eat-in-halong-bay-22.html  I'm not the bravest eater when it comes to seafood. I do enjoy shrimp and noodles or some fish dishes. I was impressed with a noodle dish called austriella Corrugata. It is served in many Viet Namese eating establishments. One of the Noodle dishes was made of rice, combined with other flavors of vegetables. I like noodles so the ability to make many flavors of noodles is impressive. The Halong night market was my favorite. One of the differences in the market and ours is the ability to barter prices. The market is held at night. Perhaps to shop at a cooler time of the day. This market is large and takes a long time to wander through it. You can buy many types of fresh sea food snacks here. If you are looking for food this is the place to be. Other merchandise includes clothing, jewelry, and sandals. I like the yards of fabric offered. so many colors to choose from. And, tea abounds. They offer teas from Japan and other countries in their stalls. Shopping for fresh vegetables is also a reason so many people are here. The night market is also a good place to ask about local sight seeing places and talk to Viet Namese residents. apondia#1781748 |
| 30 day Halong Bay, we're going for an up-close look at its amazing limestone islands, rock formations and caves. Whittled away over centuries by wind and water, they’re breathtaking. Today we're going to see Sung Sot Cave (Surprised Cave) and Titop island https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g293923-d17475877-Halong_Bay... https://indochinatravelblog.com/tag/sung-sot-cave-wikipedia https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293923-Activities-c57-t54-Halong_Bay_Qu... Discuss what you've learned and what you felt seeing the pictures.  There are over a thousand of those mountainous limestone objects in the Halong Bay. The waters of the bay are quite peaceful. This makes paddling and kayaking a nice way to travel. One of the formations is TiTov Island. It has a special white beach known for its beauty and is a special spot for tourists. Ho Chi Minh and Gherman Titov visited the island together in 1962. Titov is a Russian cosmonaut and Ho Chi Minh honored his visit by naming the island after him. It is now called Ti Top Island. Between 510-470 B.C. there was a lot of tectonic plate movement in the area. It helped along with weather pattern changes over many years to form the limestone mountains which are now rising all over the bay. This is where many caves are found as well as on the local islands. Sun Sot Cave, which is located on Bo Hon Island is one of the most visited caves. The French named it surprise cave because they liked how beautiful it was to them. There have recently been more caves discovered. The 100 steps up to the cave and the limestone walkways inside the cave made me laugh because of the short story I wrote yesterday describing such steps and walkways. I wrote the story before I went to the cave. The lighting of the cave is very beautiful. It plays with the cave objects creating artistic thoughts. Now, if one of the animals I see is a stag, what will I think then? The Viet Namese are artistic people with active, playful minds to have created the stories of armies, and animals protecting this cave. If I was really there I think it would be fun to keep track of the objects in a reality based way to compare what it is suppose to be with what I might see. A camera would be handy to come back with pictures of the cave to study later. What I felt as I went through the cave on the YouTube Lyn posted was how interesting the cave display was. I felt the coolness of the air. I felt the reverberation of sound as people walked through the cave discussing objects. It was sound waves bouncing around in an otherwise densely quiet atmosphere. The air flow inside a cave without tourists would be ancient. Only moved around by wildlife or moving organic beings of some sort. One thing I did not notice was real live cave dwellers in this cave. so, I'm left with the question of what actually inhabits these caves of Halong Bay besides tourists? I also have some questions of about density of limestone mountains and material use of limestone? Ah! Curiosity is always extending the questions? ![Merit Badge in Point of View
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| Day 2825: Halong Bay, Vietnam Prompt: Pick out one of the five legends/myths in this article: The Legend of Halong Bay: Discover Myths Behind The Names https://www.visithalongbay.com/insight-guides/the-legend-of-halong-bay.html and write a story or poem based on the legend/myth. Swim or Stay Tray had been walking for a long time through a jungle. He had left the main trail far behind. At first the terrain was close set bamboo, that had not been bothered for many years by humans. The tall plants grew close together and ware difficult to get through, but tray was actually finding a way. He hoped when the bamboo started to thin that he was actually traveling in a straight path toward the coast. The story he had heard in the local pub was if he traveled toward the large bay he would find something worth seeing. So, here he was off on a hike by himself. He cut himself a sturdy walking stick from the bamboo and walked on. Soon, the bamboo thinned and he was walking through mangrove trees and palms. When he stopped to rest he thought he heard the rhythmic slosh of water as it washed gently against the shore. within a few yards he had broken out of the undergrowth and was standing facing a beautiful bay which stretched before him in watery glory. The walk had eliminated the day. He sat down on the shore took some snacks from his backpack and rested against the base of a nearby tree. As, the sun went down Tray saw an emerald green island. The setting sun's rays illuminated it as if it was a gem in the far off reaches of the bay waiting to be plucked. Tray laid his head on his backpack. He watched the glowing emerald gem until the sun fell below the horizon and his heavy eyes closed in deep restful sleep. The next day was spent fashioning a small raft from large bamboo stalks he found along the banks of the bay. He used a ball of sturdy twine from his pack and some vines which grew on other trees to hold the buoyant wood together. You see, Tray was an explorer of sorts. A young man who was always moving around looking at new things. He was quite use to taking journeys where he had to improvise his own type of transportation. Once he was sure the raft would float he fashioned a paddle from some wood he found using a small Swiss Army knife that had been given to him by a soldier when he was a child. Tray boarded the raft and began to paddle this way and that trying out how well the raft was holding together and how well it maneuvered. finding all ways of maneuverability being to his satisfaction he set out paddling straight toward the emerald Island. As you will ascertain, others had seen the emerald glowing in the setting sun but none would say what was on it. Tray wanted to know why the sun cast it's rays to illuminate this island as a green gem and not others near it. It was farther from the shore of the bay than Tray had counted on. It took most of the day to reach the jutting rock of the Island. When he reached it he had to paddle West than back East looking for a beach on which to land, since most of the rock of the island rose straight up into the sky. Finally, when he was beginning to think he would have to spend a dark foreboding night on the little floating bamboo raft. He spied a very small niche of sandy beach on which he landed his little craft. He drew the craft up onto the 20 foot beach because he did not want to be stranded on this piece of rock,because now that he was actually on the island, it seemed to be just that, no more than another hunk of rock jutting out of the water many feet into the sky. The sun was setting behind the island and now he found himself in deep darkness without a light. He could hear the gentle lap of water against the little beach so he settled himself against the rock that surrounded the beach, took out an energy bar and a bottle of water from his pack and stared into the pitch dark hoping he was safe. Soon, his eyes closed. Once again his efforts of the day had caused him to settle into a much needed sleep. The rise of light from morning startled him awake. He knew immediately where he was. He stood up and began to explore the rock wall that surrounded this little beach. The beach was a semicircle. About 20 feet long and 15 feet at it's circumference point. The circle flattened in it's center, that is where Tray found the entrance to a path that led into the stone wall. He picked up the pack and moved off the beach onto the path which was still surrounded by rock. Ten feet onto the trail a formation of steps led upwards. At one place the trail, which was formed from the same rock as the wall, led left and right. At this point he believed he had climbed up about 20 feet. The new thing was, the seaward side of the trail was rock the other side was land with trees growing everywhere. He began to hear birds calling from tree to tree. Every now and then a foot path pebble and dirt, branched away from the rock path he was following. The land still aimed upwards at a gradual pace. Even the land with trees, brush, and living green growth also slanted in varying degrees upward and inward away from the path he was following. He came to a footpath that was much wider than the others. I'm going to try moving deeper into the Island he thought, but I better mark the way so I can return and make it back to the beach. He took out the Swiss Army knife. moving to the rock wall he began to scrape an arrow that pointed back the way he came. Startled, he realized the rock was crumbling away. It was leaving a mark that showed a green emerald glass like an emerald gem. He had revealed an emerald gem arrow pointing back the way he had come. He wanted to scrap away more rock but the day was moving on so he traveled forward onto the wider trail that led toward the internal part of the island. Suddenly a great stag stepped from behind a large tree. It planted itself in the center of the path facing Tray. Tray stood absolutely still hoping it would not charge. The stag spoke. "You are man, man cannot live here." The astonished Tray had many thoughts flashing through his mind. Did the deer speak? Is there a place to run to if I need to get away? The stag spoke again. "You cannot hide, you must leave here. Follow me." The stag ordered in a very commanding voice. Tray turned thinking to retreat the way he had come only to find a second stag with lowered head aiming his direction standing behind him. It was then that he noticed that the many points of the stags horns were sharpened to deadly looking hunting knife quality ends. Tray faced forward and followed the stag. They wound their way to the top of the island. The commanding stag led him to the edge of a clear solid emerald platform that looked out over the large deep bay. You have a choice. If you remain on the island today, tomorrow you will become a stag like us. If you do not wish to live out your days as a stag on this island you must jump. If you survive the jump you will find a small fishing vessel anchored against the wall where the bay meets the rock. You may use the vessel to sail away from our island. Keep the vessel. We wish you well. Tray started to stammer out a question. Choose now shouted the Stag! It lowered his head menacingly and began to paw the ground. Tray patted his pocket to assure himself his Swiss Army Knife was still there. He took several running steps across the emerald gem platform and jumped with a frightened force, as far out away from the rock wall as he could get. In a perfect dive he entered the water with arms outstretched, hands together body pointing down. The bay before him was racing up at an alarming rate. As he entered the water, he felt the weight of it on his flesh. He fought against the gravity by curving his body upward as soon as his shoulders were under the water. To his surprise the water here was very deep. He was able to turn upward shooting toward the cloudy sky. He surfaced shaking the water from his eyes and hair. When he was sure he was all in one piece he treaded water looking around to get his bearings. About 100 yards away a small fishing craft bobbed on the water held in place by an anchor. Tray swam over dragged himself up a rope ladder on the side and took possession of the boat. That is how the fishing fleet that makes its living on the bay came into being. One adventurous lad after another jumped from the emerald gem platform taking possession of the reward waiting below. THE END |
| Halong Bay, Vietnam We're doing a 2 day/2night cruise Day 11 and Day 12 will be in Halong Bay. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g293924-d20211050-Halong_bay... Kayaking, swimming on the beach. learning how to make Vietnamese spring rolls and after dinner squid fishing. Let your imagination get carried away, discuss what fun things you've experienced. I think at home spring rolls could contain a variety of vegetables, your choice. I like rice so the recipe I chose had rice, shrimp, peanuts, garlic, and some mint and basil. The shrimp could be substituted with salmon or another type of fish. The herbs could be substituted to something you like the flavor of mixed with rice and fish. Making spring rolls is fun and not really difficult. Remember use fresh lettuce leaves when you roll the ingredients together. And, precook the fish and rice. Even the cook was laughing at our attempts to make a perfect roll. At least we did not end up in a food fight. The upper deck of the cruise ship is outfitted with green grass carpet which makes me think of sunning myself on a large lawn. We have been so busy during the day. We jumped into (well boarded is a better word) kayaks and visited a village where there was a hike up, up, up a mountainous island to view the world from above. The bay is full of cruise ships, small and large, from up here you can see the smaller fishing boats. The villages harvest pearl oysters from the harbor. I think Blue Moon will have an opal setting with small pearls in a ring when she gets home. This is a gem of a vacation. Australian Opals and Viet Namese pearls must be a story in there somewhere. Caving wasn't such a problem. The way in was a path laid out for tourists. Just walking around in the cave was an education about formations under ground. Back in the kayaks we boarded a floating village. The residents were happy to get a couple dollars as a gift. They had a dog out there. The village is inhabited year round. The residents build plank type paths from place to place on it. Think of living there and providing all your physical needs on a floating house. This is a whole village of people. Just this week a house boat sank off Presque Isle in Erie, Pa. I saw it on the news. The owners had gone ashore to shop. In an interview they said they had been living on the house boat for many years without a problem. People with no how raced in to save the boat. I guess they were able to stop the sinking and someday it will be fully upright again. They did find the reason it went down. Back on the cruise ship I went topside to sit in a lounge chair with a good book waiting to watch the sun go down. As the cruise continued around and through the bay I watched the many large rock formations. I bet lots of different birds use them for nesting. I'm surprised people have not built small homes on them. Sandra Lyn and Lyn had some good ideas about what a house on a rock formation should look like. I hope I get up early enough to come up here and watch the sun rise. It's bound to be spectacular. apondia#1781748 |
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