It’s easy to understand the attraction luring nearly 2 million visitors to the top of Corcovado mountain each year. Here, Christ the Redeemer monument, an icon of Rio de Janeiro, overlooks the city from an urban rainforest. For many, the visit is a spiritual attraction. For us, it was the panoramic landscape with a glittering …
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Memorials and monuments
A Closer Look at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris France
The Arc de Triomphe towering at the end of the Champs Elysees fought for my attention as we strolled along Paris’s famous street. As we approached, it was evident to me that Napoleon accomplished his objective of demonstrating his power. At the same time, it seemed unreachable, guarded by a crocodile-like moat, a famous roundabout …
Things to Do in Geraldton Australia in One Day
Typically, the time of year to visit Geraldton Australia is when wildflowers are in bloom. However, we cruised outside of wildflower season and enjoyed a day discovering the hidden charms of this Western Australia town. With only a few major sites to visit, it was easy to tick off everything on our things to do …
War Memorial: 100th ANZAC Day in Auckland
The Auckland War Memorial Museum came alive this weekend as Saturday was ANZAC Day. This year’s dawn parade was a solemn and moving ceremony. It marks the 100th anniversary of the WWI landing in Gallipoli and the ensuing battle, which ended badly for the ANZACs. ANZAC is an acronym for Australia New Zealand Army Corps. …
