Revisit History at the Alamo, San Antonio

RIVER WALK

This world famous destination in San Antonio is only a small stroll from the River Walk.  The Alamo falls in one of the most frequently visited and touched historical sites in America. It displays many antiques exhibiting what life must have been like during the time of siege. Souvenirs are also available at a gift shop located nearby, you can also take a walk around and absorb the captivating charm of the shaded grounds and soak up the Alamo history. In case you want take a break, there is a decent park right in front of the.  Information center for the visitors in situated right across the street where you can find free advice and brochures on further tourists’ attractions.

San Antonio’s cultural flair can be witnesses and experienced all around the city. It is advisable not to waste any more of your precious time and hop on a plane to San Antonio to indulge in the stimulating experience that will leave you yearning for much.
In San Antonio, in south-central Texas, one of the main tourist attractions is the charming and beautifully landscaped River Walk area in the city center.  Over the past fifty years, about 2.5 miles of the meandering river and its tributaries have been developed for walking, boating, dining, shopping, culture, and entertainment.  In the current drought, however, by rights the river would not be running – it would be dry as a bone.  What would a river walk be without a river?  They haven’t had to find out.

A recent report by NPR explains where the water comes from; San Antonio is using treated sewage water to fill the San Antonio River.  The city used to pump 5 million gallons a day from the underground Edwards aquifer to keep river flowing through dry periods, but the city and the surrounding area depend on aquifer water for virtually all domestic, agricultural and industrial uses.  Every gallon of recycled water is a gallon that can stay in the ground until needed.
San Antonio also uses recycled water for golf courses, parks, theme parks, university landscaping (including Trinity University, my alma mater), and industrial cooling.  Some major businesses with local facilities, such as Toyota and Microsoft, are using water from the state of the art sewage treatment system initiated in 1996, instead of groundwater.

Decorative Carpet Design Made Completely With Fruit

For the launch of Kenzo’s Spring/Summer menswear 2014, Brussels-based agency Villa Eugenie staged an interactive installation featuring a giant carpet made entirely of fresh fruit. Guests who attended the show were encouraged to sample the fruit directly from the the awe-inspiring carpet which included lemons, apples, limes, strawberries and bananas. All the leftover food was donated to the Red Cross after the show.

Old Man's Cave

Old Man's Cave is part of the Hocking Hills State Park near Logan, Ohio. The cave is one of Ohio's most popular natural history attractions.
Old Man's Cave is located in a gorge of Black Hand Sandstone. Thousands of years of erosion, principally caused by glaciation and Salt Creek, which flows through the gorge, resulted in the cave. Sandstone is a very porous substance and much more susceptible to erosion than many other types of rocks. While Old Man's Cave is relatively small, the gorge itself extends for approximately one-half mile. The gorge also reaches a depth of approximately 150 feet at its deepest point. Various forms of plant life, most notably hemlock, black birch, and Canadian yew, thrive in the gorge.

According to legend, Richard Rowe lived at least briefly in the cave beginning in 1796. He had migrated to Ohio with his family from the Cumberland Mountains in Tennessee. He eventually settled in the Hocking Hills, and he is purportedly buried in the cave. As a result of Rowe's occupancy of the cave, locals named the structure "Old Man's Cave."
Evidence exists that various groups occupied Old Man's Cave well before Rowe arrived. Archaeologists have documented that Native Americans visited the region perhaps as long as seven thousand years ago. The Shawnees, the Wyandots, and the Delawares all occupied the area at various times in the 1600s and 1700s. Rowe also might not have even been the first white man to visit the cave. It appears that two brothers, Nathaniel and Pat Rayon, arrived in 1795. They built a cabin near Old Man's Cave, and it is rumored that they are buried either in the cave or nearby it.
In 1924, the State of Ohio purchased 146 acres of land in the Hocking Hills. This purchase included Old Man's Cave. First owned and operated by the Ohio Department of Forestry, in 1949, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Division of Parks assumed control of Old Man's Cave.

The Palm Islands

The Palm Islands - a cluster of world’s three largest man-made islands that are built on the coastal area of Dubai.



           

The Palm Islands is sometimes referred to as The Palm Dubai or The Palms. This is basically the cluster of world’s three largest man-made islands that are built on the coastal area of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates or UAE. The entire project is being handled by Al Nakheel Properties or the Nakheel Corporation. This project is undoubtedly going to increase Dubai’s shoreline by at least 120km and build a large number of residential areas, leisure, and other entertainment areas.

The idea of building this island Palm was first announced in May 2002. It is expected that these three man-made artificial palm tree-shaped resort islands are expected to elevate Dubai’s position as a famous tourist destination. Recently the Palm Islands has also been named as “The Eighth Wonder of the World”.

The two Dubai islands, the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Jumeirah are built in the shape of date palm trees and both of them consist of a trunk, 17 fronds each and a crescent island encircle the whole structure. The back portion of this island forms the breakwater. These islands together will house over 60 luxury hotels, 4,000 private residential villas, 1,000 outstanding water homes and 5,000 apartments on the shore, harbor, shopping malls, restaurants, water theme parks, health spas, sports facilities, cinemas and many other places created as diving sites.

The Palm, Jumeirah-Dubai or the the Jumeirah Palm island is a place of retreat and a residential area for living, relaxing and unwinding at the same time. The islands will also house some themed boutique hotels, three types of villas viz. Signature Villas, Town Homes and Garden Homes. The shoreline apartments are absolutely marvelous.

The Palm, Jebel Ali-Dubai, or the Jebel Ali Palm island is mainly an entertainment destination for both children and adults. This island will be made 50% bigger than The Palm Jumeirah, and will house six marinas, a ‘Sea Village’, one water theme park and water homes created on stilts in between the fronds and the crescent.

The Palm, Deira-Dubai or the Palm Deira islands were announced on the 5th of October 2004. The crown prince of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum planned for this island.

The Palm Deira will be the biggest of the three palm islands covering 14km in length and 8.5km in width once it is finished.

 

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Croatia Blue

The Blue Croatia!!!!

Croatia is a Mediterranean country ideal for holidays. Experience the beauty of Croatia and spend your holidays enjoying the crystal blue sea, the climate, historical towns and untouched nature

Croatia is a country with 1000 islands, to be accurate 1185 islands, islets and reefs. This beautiful part of nature is one of the best indented coasts in the world. Croatian islands make up the second largest archipelago in the Mediterranean. 67 islands are inhabited, and the largest are Kruk and Crest in the north part of the Adriatic and islands of Brace and Hmar in middle Dalmatia. Each island tells its story with its sights, history and customs. Run away from the prying eyes to hidden coves and enjoy the adventure offered by a holiday on the beach

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

“Find the beauty in everyone and everything, everyday!

Visovac Island, Croatia

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart

Tavarua Island is a tiny heart-shaped island in Fiji.