Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Sunset in Aruba

Sunset in ArubaAruba is a 32 km-long island of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea, 27 km north of the Paraguaná Peninsula, Venezuela. Aruba is a generally flat, riverless island renowned for its white sand beaches.

Monday, February 19, 2007

Mount Hood in Oregon - USA

Mount Hood reflected in Trillium Lake, OregonMount Hood is a stratovolcano in northern Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) east-southeast of the city of Portland, on the border between Clackamas and Hood River counties. The mountain was given its present name on October 29, 1792 by Lt. William Broughton, a member of Captain George Vancouver's discovery expedition. It was named after a British admiral, Samuel Hood.

Saint Louis Cathedral in New Orleans - USA

Saint Louis Cathedral in New OrleansSaint Louis Cathedral is the cathedral in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is located on the Place John Paul, a promenaded section of Chartres Street that stretches one block from St. Peter Street on the upriver boundary and St. Anne Street on the downriver boundary.

South China Sea Beach at Hainan - China

South China Sea Beach at HainanHainan is the smallest province of the People's Republic of China, located off the southern coast of the country. It consists of several islands, the largest of which is also called Hainan Island.

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Aqueduct in Segovia - Spain

Aqueduct of SegoviaThe Aqueduct of Segovia (or more precisely, the aqueduct bridge) is one of the most significant and best-preserved monuments left by the Romans on the Iberian Peninsula. It is among the most important symbols of Segovia, as is evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms.

Canterbury Cathedral - England

Canterbury Cathedral - England Canterbury Cathedral is the mother church of the Church of England, which is one of the most major denominations of Christianity around the world.

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Lake Chungara and Parinacota volcano - Chile

Lake Chungara and Parinacota volcano - ChileLake Chungará is situated in northern Chile near the border of Chile and Bolivia. It is one of the highest lakes in the world. Parinacota is a massive stratovolcano, it is part of the Nevados de Payachata group of volcanoes.