In South Padre Island you will find many lovely bird species. One of them is called the Laughing Gull. Why the “Laughing” name? I also wondered. The Laughing Gull’s English name is derived from its raucous kee-agh call, which sounds like a high pitched laugh “ha… ha… ha…”.
Here is a video of the laughing gull with its laughing call.
What is summer without going to the beach? This was taken at South Padre Island, Texas during our vacation and visit to hubby’s long time friend. I enjoyed the beach so much. It was so refreshing and relaxing, I can still recall how it felt when I was swimming there. Obviously I missed the beach. [...]
Weekend Snapshot – 32
One of the street children in India posing for a smile while knocking on the car windows for alms.
PhotoHunt 105: Twist(ed) – twisted tree
This is my “twisted” entry for this week. A tree trunk naturally twisting itself on the grounds of Port Isabel, Texas.
PhotoHunt 103: High – Turn your head up high
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Thorncrown Chapel is a 48 foot high glass structure with 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. It was designed by renowned architect E.Fay Jones. Available for daily visitation, retreats and weddings. Called the most beautiful chapel in the world, the glass and steel wonder [...]
Here is the YouTube video of our Taj Mahal trip last December. I have not posted most of our travel pictures, so I just incorporate them all here. I hope you will like the story.
Also check my other videos in my youtube channel:
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Wordless Wednesday: Unveiling her face
A view to the Taj from the main gate. Everything is beautiful, full of optical illusions. A very amazing art and culture; a real wonder of the world.
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Weekend Snapshot 26: Beam of light
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In one of the palaces inside Agra Fort.
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PhotoHunt 99: Party
This party took place in one of Amsterdam’s famous bars and coffee shops, with some old friends and hubby’s workmates from around the world during the worldwide meeting.
It shall be noted that in the Netherlands, the use of soft drugs – cannabis in all its forms (marijuana, hashish, hash oil) has been [...]
The weather is still heavy and unpredictable at times, and the mornings freezing, but the sign of spring is here. These are just some snapshots I took around the house. Another season will soon come, afresh and anew. It is so good to see see trees come to life again, except the evergreens, with its [...]