Cyclopedia of Postcard: 04/2009

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4/28/2009

Moon Jelly

Large, translucent moon jelles are widespread and common. They live in oceans all over the world. Most moon jelles grow to abouth the size of a dinner plate.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium on Cannery Row is among the world's largest. Its galleries and exhibits explore the facts, myths and mysteries of the bay beyond its decks. More than 6500 creatures represent some 525 species of regional marine life.

4/27/2009

Montserrat

Montserrat is a mountain, a sanctuary and a monastery. A community of spiritism
Montserrat is a mountain at about 50 km (30 miles) NW of Barcelona, in Catalonia, in Spain and is a very powerful symbol for the Catalan people . The mountain of Montserrat, which means "sawed mountain", rises abruptly from the plain till 1.236 meters above sea-level, and is a unique geological formation of such unique beauty, that tourists from all over the world are seduced by the magic of the mountain. Montserrat is not only the perfect place to learn a lot about the history of Catalonia, but also a great place for climbers and hikers. If you are a hiking enthusiast, you have many possibilities here. Climbing is another sport that can be practiced in Montserrat.
Our Lady:The image of Our Lady of Montserrat, popularly known as La Moreneta (the Dark One), due to the dark colour of Her skin, is a truly beautiful 12th-century Romanesque polychrome carving. Pope Leo XIII proclaimed Our Lady of Montserrat Patron Saint of Catalonia in 1881.In 1947, the image was enthroned in a silver altarpiece, paid for by popular subscription and installed in the upper section of the basilica apse.
Artistically, the image imitates a popular model, that of Our Lady in Majesty, with a wholly frontal attitude and Baby Jesus on Her lap in the centre. Both Mother and Child are wearing crowns.
The figure of Our Lady stretches out Her right hand, which holds the globe, symbolising the cosmos. Our Lady nearly rests Her left hand on the Child’s shoulder, indicating that this omnipotent king is Her Son. With His right hand, the Child gives a blessing, whilst His left hand holds a pinecone, symbol of fertility and everlasting life.

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Residence by the River - Wuzhen

WuZhen a water town in the norhern Zhejiang province in China, which situats on both sides of the Grand Canal, and is one of the six ancient towns in the Chiang-Nan(south of Yangzt river) water country.
On April 27th, we visited there to share its peaceful.

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4/26/2009

Birth

New baby came into the way, welcome by peoples and goats.

4/25/2009

Boston Public Garden

4/24/2009

Flagler College

Flagler College - ST. Augustine, Florida

Flagler College Town

Courtyard Entrance

Statue of Henry Flagler

---------Flagler College is the former Hotel Ponce de Leon by Henry Flagler in 1888. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the acclaimed as one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture in America. Flagler college is a 4 year liberal arts college, founded in 1968. The campus is located in the heart of St. Augustine, the national oldest city.

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Cullera - Puerto Deportivo

Cullera-Valencia
Puerto Deportivo. Rio Xuquer

4/23/2009

Lisboa

Beach and Estoril-Sol Hotel

Salazar Bridge

Eduardo VII Park

4/21/2009

Deutsches Museum

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4/20/2009

GARDEN ROUTE - GEORGE, RSA

8km from the sea, overlooked by the Quteniqua mountain.

4/19/2009

Louvre Pyramid

The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid, surrounded by three smaller ones, in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum . The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the museum. Completed in 1989, it has become a landmark for the city of Paris.[Wikipedia]

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4/18/2009

苏州宝带桥 Baodai bridge, Suzhou

The Precious Belt Bridge (Chinese: 宝带桥; pinyin: Bǎo dài qiáo) is a Chinese stone arch bridge located near the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The Precious Belt Bridge is located at the intersection of the Grand Canal and Dantai Lake, about 2.5 kilometer south east of Suzhou.[Wikipedia]

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4/17/2009

Tijesno

SLOBODNA DALMACIJA

4/16/2009

Venice

San Marco square, we can see the St. Mark's clock also.

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4/15/2009

LYON SAINT JEAN

Sait Jean is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lyon, France, the seat of the Archbishop of Lyon. It was founded by Saint Pothinus and Saint Irenaeus, the frst two bishops of Lyon. The cathedral is also known as "Primatiale" because in 1079 the Pope granted to the archbishop of Lyon the title of Primate of Gaul with the legal supremacy over the principal archbishops of the kingdom.[wikipedia]

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