January 18th, 2012 by admin
Dinner is ready and I am done with it! Just a short update before I escape from here to take care of some things. It was actually about last night. I went to bed very late already because I was browsing some gadgets online including plastic switch plate covers. I need a new switch for my computer room because this is where I actually charge all my cameras and cellphones. Second it took me some hours to browse for cheap camera lens for my DSLR canon. I already found one but until now I am still thinking of buying or investing for it. It cost a bit fortune for me but once I decide it this week, I will really order it online. I just need this lens especially in taking far away distance photos. I will for sure give you an update once I buy and receive it. See you later folks!
January 18th, 2012 by admin
This is so far one of the best and preserved historical ruins I saw and experience. The ruins of Ephesus in Aegean part of Turkey is one of the major tourist attractions in this country. The archeological sites in Ephesus is huge and truly very impressing. It is located near Selcuk. We had a bus trip that time so we don’t need to walk from from any hotels or places nearby. It is around 4 km walk from Selcuk. Our tourist guide who speaks German knows a lot about this site. Sad to say, I don’t have much time listening to him because I was busy taking pictures. I bought a book about Ephesus and from it I knew was to read about the history of this former Greek city.
Below is the image of Kurets street in Ephesus, also called as Efes in Turkish. This was taken during our 8-days trip last September 2011.
The Kurets Street starts from Prytaneion, passes the Domitian square and goes until the Celsus library.
January 17th, 2012 by admin
Giving birth to a baby is never an easy experience. The mother has to undergo a lot of pain during the labor and delivery period. But after that, she will be able to experience a feeling of unexplainable happiness. And yes to become a Mother is one of the greatest gift of all. It is a fulfillment of becoming a woman. I am happy everytime I hear a friend or a relative giving birth to a child.
Sometimes we also have to think for special gifts especially during baby shower, Christening or birthday celebration. We are even thinking of giving an UppAbaby Vista stroller to a family member who gave birth lately. I believed this is already a wonderful present. To all mothers and soon to be mothers out there, congratulations to all of you. I want to especially thank my beloved Mother for bringing me here in this world. Life is always beautiful despite of trials and imperfections.
Have a lovely evening folks!
January 17th, 2012 by admin
This is one of the biggest Cathedrals I entered in Europe. The cathedral in Seville, Spain is an amazing work of architecture. It is also bigger that the one in Cologne, Germany. Also called as The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See (Spanish: Catedral de Santa María de la Sede), this cathedral is a is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). It is the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world.
It was truly a great experience seeing such wonder of human art and architecture.
exterior of Seville Cathedral
The cathedral was built to demonstrate Seville’s wealth, as it had become a major trading center in the years after the Reconquista in 1248. In July 1401 it was decided to build a new temple, as the ancient Muslim mosque was in bad shape after a 1356 earthquake. According to the oral tradition of Seville, the decision of members of the chapter was: “Let a church so beautiful and so great that those who see it built will think we were mad”. According to the minutes of that day, the new church should be: “a work such as good, which like no other.” Construction began in 1402; it continued until 1506. Church workers gave half their salaries to pay for architects, builders and other expenses. wikipedia.
the beautiful interior of the Cathedral during our visit last December 7, 2011.
Architectural description:Architect(s) Alonso Martínez, Pedro Dancart, Carles Galtés de Ruan, Alonso Rodríguez
Architectural type Church
Architectural style Gothic
Groundbreaking 1401
Specifications:
Length 135 metres (443 ft)
Width 100 metres (330 ft)
Width (nave) 15 metres (49 ft)
Height (max) 42 metres (138 ft)
Spire(s) 1
Spire height 105 metres (344 ft)
January 16th, 2012 by admin
Another week is here! I am glad that we don’t have snow in our place this winter. Sometimes it is snowing but once it reach the ground, it gets melted. It is perfect to drive on the so-called German Landstrasse or backroads when it is snow-free. Sometimes driving on the road can be very risky and dangerous. This is really true especially when it is snowing heavy and the road is full of snow. Glad to know that we have a 24-hour roadside assistance whenever emergency happens on the road. We have a car and towing insurance for any road emergency that may arise. As long as we are always careful when driving, I believed we are safe from any danger.
The image you see here is an example of a German backroad or Landstrasse. Keep safe when driving!