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Petra Treasury The so-called treasury building in the amazing city of Petra in Jordan, carved out of the red sandstone rock by the Nabataeans over 2000 years ago.	Matsumoto Castle Despite the beautiful gardens surrounding it, the power and might of this Shogun stronghold can still impress all who look upon it.	Listening for the Penny to Drop From the top of the Roman Theatre at Dougga, we tested the acoustics by dropping a penny from centre stage with good success!	Hagar Qim - older than the pyramids! Stone walls, possibly of temples, still stand at Hagar Qim in Malta. Dating back to 3.600 BC, they pre-date the pyramids and claim to be the oldest man-made structures in the world.	Hindu Temple Detail
Colonnade Early morning, the seafront colonnade of the Doge's Palace.	Moeraki Boulders Concretions at beach NZ Moeraki Boulders	Golden Archway in Roman Sufetula, Tunisia Looking through the inside of the archway leading to the Capitol of the wonderfully preserved Roman city of Sufetula, Tunisia.	Bucharest Sites Arch of Triumphe Bucharest In the middle of the road where the vehicles drive around Often homeless dogs are found sleeping under the arch	Fisherman's Bastion Affording a magnificent view of the city, this castle-like structure was built in 1905. In medieval times a fish mkt. occupied the site, hence the name.
St. Andrews Cathedral ruins Originally completed in 1318 AD, now lies in Ruins only with a few walls, gates, towers, and foundations which remain partially intact.	Stone Filigree in the Souk of Fez Pausing for a moment in the busy souk in Fez and looking up, one is rewarded with the sight of this deicate stone tracery in an ancient wall.	Underground Cistern The Underground cistern "Yerebaten Sayari" dates from the 6th century. Once a giant reservoir - now a museum consiting of 0ver 200 lighted columns.	Kettles at the Purple City These lovely kettles can been viewed within an interior courtyard across from the temple within the Forbidden Purple City.	Emperor Tu Duc's Summer reteat This tranquil setting of lakes, forests and gardens was to be Emperor Tu Duc's mausoleum. He loved it so much, it became his summer home.
Nature's Captive Temple The roots of the Strangeler Fig trees at the Ta Prohm Temple invade and imprison it's very structure, and hold it captive.	Temple Guardians Stone carved guardians watch over the entrances to these magnificently carved buildings of this Banteay Srei Temple, located within the Angkor Wat Zone.	Banteay Srei Temple Building Unique pink stone, elaborately carved with intricate decorations adorn all buildings and archways of the Banteay Srei Temple.	Temple Spires of the Grand Palace The Grand Palace is bejewelled with many beautiful and unique, ornately decorated Temples with towering spires.	River Pagoda The banks of the Perfume River in Hue is the home to the Thien Mu Pagoda and it's tranquil gardens.
The Royal Fine Arts Museum in Hue This Museum is housed on the grounds of a former Emperor's Palace and this beautiful piece of architecture graces the Palace entrance.	Angkor Wat Grounds These palacial grounds can be viewed from one of the tallest main Temple towers.	Hagia Sophia Byzantine church, mosque and museum - this domed edifice with its splendid space and mosaics evokes a moment of awe!	Byzantine Interior The centerpiece of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Bucharest contains the most dazzling of the city's iconostasis bestowing great beauty on the liturgical services.	Saint Sava Cathedral One of the largest Orthodox churches in the Balkans, the cathedral dominates Belgrade's skyline. The illuminated interior arches and wall decorations are still under construction.
Incense Burners Burning Incense to carry prayers is common practice in Buddhist Temples	Great Wall This is a majestic and mysterious place. You can see history stand as a monument to the creative force of humanity.	Pyramids of Giza Leaving the pyramids of Giza on our first day of touring, we were on the street headed back to our bus and I looked through the trees for one last look and saw a fantastic photo opportunity.	Ruins of Angkor Thom 100 smiling faces gaze down upon the tourists throughout these beautiful ruins at Angkor Thom in Cambodia.	Temple of Literature Buddhas Two impressive Buddhas are the centre piece of the temple located on the grounds of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.  Taken Feb., 2010
Ancient Gateway Ornate gateways give entrance to the grounds of the Imperial Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City in Hue, Vietnam	Angkor Thom Temple Gate The first of the 100 smiling faces of Angkor Thom Temple gaze down upon you as you enter through this ancient temple gate.	Grand Palace in Bangkok One of the beautiful buildings on the landscaped grounds of the Grand Palace	Ta Prohm Temple Massive fig trees have overgrown the remains of this ancient Cambodian temple outside Siem Reap, Cambodia	Imperial Ship of Stone The ship of stone was commisioned for a seasick Empress and is found on the lake at the Summer Palace outside Beijing, China
Drum Tower of Xian, China Xian's Drum Tower is part of the massive 20' thick wall which is one of the oldest military structures in the world.	Xian's Terra Cotta Warriors Emperor Qin's Mausoleum also contains 6,000 life size terra cotta warriors, horses & carts to protect the empror in the afterlife.	Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg	Castle in the German countryside As we passed through the German countryside on our way to Oberammergau,many castles on the hillsides appeared out of the mist. This is a shot of one of many.	The Old Fortress Vineleaves cover the Old Fortress from the 16 to 18th Century One of Many splendid Sights sailing on the Danube
Spouting off Vienna Austria	David Wonders of Italy with Oberammergau 2010 - the masterpiece of Renaissance sculputure!	Perfect Picture Leaving Prague to Nurnberg...This Photo is a stop at Karlovy- Vary Resort Spa	Novodevichy Convent (New Maidens Convent) Founded 16 centure, on the loop of Moscow River	What was left behind All too real are these memories.....
Ruin and Recovery We enjoyed walking the walls of beautiful Dubrovnik, glad that the city has almost completely recovered from the civil war in the 90's.	Jade Buddha Temple Joss sticks are burned as crowds of faithful and curious mill around.	Angel Perched atop the corner facade of the "Wedding Church" the sculpted angel keeps watch in Cana, Israel	Bibliotheca Alexandrina This modern library in Alexandria attracts researchers and scholars from around the world and specializes in unique collections on Egypt, the Middle East and Islam	Stained-glass Window Over the entrance to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem the window pays tribute to the Holy Family
Salt pans of Trapani, Sicily, Italy This really is an historic site, as these salt pans - with working windmills - have been in existance for centuries. They are found in some of Europe's oldest salt marshes dating to the times of the Greeks and Romans and lie between Trapani and Marsala i	Sacred Landmark The guilded Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, where Muslims believe Muhammed ascended to heaven, is on the Temple Mount, which rises above the Western Wall in the Jewish quarter	Is Rome Burning ? An amazing sunset gives the impression that the Vatican is on fire.	Prague's Castle Hill Haradcany Castle and it's Cathedral at Castle Hill dominate this view of Historic Prague in the Czech Republic.	St. George The rock carved Churches in Lalibela (Ethiopia) and other cities are an extraordinary testament to the Faith of the poples who made them.
Don't Pluck the Flower The whimsical sign in the flower bed in the gardens of the Marahaja's Palace was a perfect touch of humanity in the vast complex.	Tian An Man Square Pillars Bordering China's Tian An Men Square in Beijing are painted red pillars depicting the ethnic dress of the various peoples populating China today.	Meenakshi Temple This temple is one of the largest temple complexes in South India, and is on track to become a World Heritage site	The Hay Wain Willy Lott's Cottage is a 16th-century cottage in Suffolk, England that features in John Constable's painting, The Hay Wain.	London Bridge. Not! Tower Bridge, often mistaken as London Bridge, is one of the most photographed landmarks in London, England.
Tour de Belem The tower was build in the late 1500 to protect the city from invasions (Lisbon, Portugal)	Dubrovnik's Ancient Fortifications Dubrovnick's massive city wall offers beautiful views of azure sea and parts of the ancient city inside and outside of it's protective walls.	Erectheion at the Acropolis 447 to 438BC gave rise to this ancient architecture at the site of the Acropolis overlooking Athens, Greece.	Apollo's Delphi Delphi, the monument to the God Apollo remains today with it's amazing view. Visitors today are filled with the beauty and feeling of this place.	Kinderdijk Windmills dating back to C18th Kinderdijk was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997; it has 19 windmills dating from the C18th which are still operational
Guild Houses in the Grand Place, Brussels This square, Grand Place, Brussels, was recently voted the most beautiful square in Europe.	The Heart of Venice The heart of old Venice is here with the gondola lined Grand Canal, the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square.	St. Mark's Cathedral at Night A magical nightime viewing displays the true splendour of the gold mosaic tiles covering all walls and ceiling of this amazing cathedral.	The Blue Mosque, Istanbul The Blue Mosque, the Mosque of Sultan Ahmet, is the only one in the world with 6 minarets.	Shopping Inside the Old Spice Market, Istanbul The Old Spice Market in Istanbul was built between 1597 and 1664
St Michael's Monastry of the Golden Domes, Kiev Monastries have stood on this site since C12th. This one was rebuilt in 2001 to replace the one destroyed by the Soviets in 1934.	A Master Carver's Last Supper Split's Historic Church with it's many carvings boast this magnificently carved Last Supper which is displayed in the church square over the Easter Season	Temple of Poseidin Ancient Greek priests located Poseidin's Temple high on a promontory's cliff for the world and god's to see.	Peru Terraces leading to the guard house on the top of Machu Picchu	Wise Turtles Look Up Students at the Confucian school were forever reminded that wisdom affords the best view of the world.
Something from the Past Local Western artifact...If Boards could talk
Landscapes View other categories: Historic - People - Wildlife
Iceland Mountainscape Magical mountain scenery	The Calm Before the Storm Heading for shelter on the Bosphorus	The dying Lion of Lucern A memorial to the fallen Swiss mercenaries who fought for the protection of king Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette.	Rare Sight A rainbow sighting in the Outback	Linderhof Palace Ludwig II favoured palace situated in a beautiful garden in the middle of a forest.
Amazing Lofoten Islands Typical of the beautiful sights on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage.	Mamalapurma beach Fishing boats with Shore Temple in the background	Illuminated Chain Bridge Historic Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion overlook the illuminated Chain Bridge which spans the Danube River connecting the twin cities of Buda and Pest.	Arenal Volcano A picture perfect Arenal Volcano in all it's splendour!	Irazu Volcano At the 12,000 ft level looking into the crater of the Irazu Volcano.
Pure Life After a night of heavy rainfall, the sun awakens nature's garden in the lovely rainforest of Costa Rica.	Neuschwanstein Taken from Luswig's IItelescope (room) in Hohenschwangau, his fathers Maxemilian II castle.	Tierra del Fuego - across the Beagle Channel, Argentina A day of unique scenic wonders brought us to the shores of the Beagle Channel in Tierra del Fuego National Park where the amazing scenery at the most southerly end of South America presented incredible photo opportunities.	Inca Circular Terrace at Moray The Incas created three circular terraces at Moray. It is believed therse were used to experiment on crops as each aseach level of the terrace has different climatic conditions. However some believe that they were ceremonial sites.	Caribbean Rainbow Picture taken from NCL ship Pearl. Full arc rainbow
Twisted Tower Unique architecture of 40 plus floors of an office building with 360 degree twist	Baja Peninsula Rock Formation Rock formation at theentry to the Baja Peninsula at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Beautiful crystal clear waters and home of sea birds and seals.	Milford Sound, New Zealand! A view from the boat of the waterfall in foreground and Mitre Peak in background.	Sunset in the Outback	Early morning mist in Denali National Park, Alaska
Emerald Lake A perfect sunny day for these wonderful reflections of the mountain in Emerald Lake, between Whitehorse and Carcross, The Yukon	Country Church and Evening Sky Sometimes, shooting a picture from the window of a moving coach is really worthwhile. Caught this near the end of our long drive from Cordova to Madrid, Spain - when the colours of the evening sky were at their best.	Night Chinook Grass We can go from 30 below to +10 in a matter of hours this is becouse of the Chinook wind that roll of the Rockie Mountians and over Calgary, when this happens we almose all the time get the Chinook cloud just like the one in the photo	Sunneshine Fjord Morning light through the fog	Sunset Niger River This pic was taken near the end of our riverboat cruise. As the Sun drops on the horizon, the fisherman goes home.
Sunset on Chobe River River cruise boat at sunset on the Chobe River	Sunrise at Ankify My reward for getting out of bed at 5:30 a.m.	Utility Pole	Cruising in North Sea Seascapes are magnificent!	Hierapolis
Flying Home Always a beautiful "Sunset"....	Blue Doors Typical Scicilian House, Colors...Love it!	Traditional Japanese Garden Traditional Japanese garden located near Hase-dera Temple in the ancient city of Kamakura, Japan	Cruising the Danube At the mouth of the River Mraconia sits "Decebalos Rex", a 40-m relief sculpted in rock. Travellers decide whether the face is happy or grumpy!	Canoers at Sunset I caught these two locals taking on the Amazon River to get home after a long day of fishing in the tributaries - JC
Sunset in Nosy Be This breathtaking sunset greeted us on arrival to our hotel.	Protea The magnificent National Flower of South Africa	Moonscape A full moon on New Year's Eve overlooking the Burnett River north of Bundaberg,Queensland Australia	Mitre Peak View of boat used by group at Milford Sound New Zealand and Mitre Peak in background	Cambodian Stilt Home This Cambodian home on stilts above the ground is part of the way of life in the Great Tonie Sap Lake area, due to annual flooding.
Lake Great Tonie Sap's Stilt Home Community Due to annual flooding, 6,000 Cambodian people live in stilt or floating homes beside or on the Great Tonie Sap Lake.	The Snowy River It was a bright sunny day when we traveled through the Snowy Mountains south of Canberra,Australia. The Snowy River which meanders through this area makes for a very picturesque view	Danube River Iron Gates Manastirea Mracuna (Mracuna Monastery) at Iron Gate gorge, Danube River The Priests wave to the passengers on the river boat cruise	Spectacular Scenery Breath taking views	Outside Bariloche, Argentina A luxury resort in the distant view is nestled against the mountians outside of this Alpine ski region at Bariloche, Argentina.
Sacred Valley, Peru This is typical landscape of the Sacred Valley in Peru.	Olive Tree in the Sinai This picture was taken from the bus on our way back from St.Catharines to Cairo	Beneath Iguassu Falls The unique view from beneath the raging waterfalls of the Iguassu River at Iguassu Fall on the Brazil, Argentine boarder could never be forgotten.	River Bend View at Iguassu Falls This is just one of many sections of the great Iguassu River Waterfall System on the Brazil, Argentine border	The Great Iguassu Falls You are looking a one of the larger sections of the Iguassu waterfalls, in the distance is the Devil's Throat section.
In the Atlas Mountains A wonderful day's drive through the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco with sweeping views on either side, and dramatic vistas around every turn. This was just one of so many.	Enchanting Hong Kong Travelling Hong Kong Harbour by small San Pan offers a birds eye view of the vitallity of life here.	Yangtze River's Mountains Spectacular mountian tops tower high above us as we sailthrough the Qutang Gorge of the Yantze River	Hong Kong Contrasts Today San Pan homes and workplaces still float in the Harbour of Hong Kong, in frong of a backdrop of towering sky scrappers.	Fairytale Li River The mystical Li River wanders between mist shrouded mountians giving the feeling of being in a fairytale world, located near Guilin, China
Lotus of Thien Mu Pagoda This traquila lotus pond lies within the peaceful Pagoda gardens in Hue, Vietnam.	Yangtze River This is one of many fantastic views in the Qutan Gorge of the Yangtze River in China.	Swiss Alps Spectacular views from the Bernina Express	Flora Fountain Linderhof Palace grounds	Cruising on Lake Constance Fantastic view of the banks!
On the way to Liechtenstein On our journey from St. Moritz, next is Leichtenstein!	Italian Garden Gorgeous garden at Linderhof Palace	Gorgeous Landscape On the way to Hellbrunn Castle	"Prost!" Hofbrauhaus - a traditional inn for dinner in Munich	Misty Morning on Russian Waters Early morning transit through one of the locks between Moscow and St. Petersburg provided a wonderful mist on the water photo as we entered the White Lake going to Goritsy.
Germany 739 Photo taken from bridge leading to the heart of Regensburg where I discovered a milinery shop that makes and sells their own product. I purchased a hat.	Welcome!	If Walls Could Talk Kuenringerburg, From the Danube - Nov 6 '10	City of Lights Old Bridge Crossing the Danube From Buda to Pest in Hungry (NOV'10)	Wu Gorge, China A small ship let participants in the tour marvel at the great steep cliffs that border and squeeze this tributary to the Yangtze River.
Melk Through the Window Pane	Sun Setting on the Bay This Bay is on the South Mediterranean coast, with Antalya, Turkey, in the background	Somewhere Over The Rainbow We just had to get our driver/guide to stop the bus along the narrow Ring of Kerry road to allow us to take this beautiful double rainbow.	Tunisia-Bank of Last Resort Spotted this Bank on the way back to the bus in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia. I think the name of the bank speaks for itself.	Portugal-Regua-View over Douro River Out for a stroll in Regua, Portugal, I spotted the sun's rays peaking around the cloud, setting up a nice picture looking across the Douro River.
View of Florence, Italy from to of Douma After climbing the 400+ steps of the Douma (Dome) of Florence Cathedral, the views were spectacular. This is one of them.	On the River Li Shallow-draft boats navigate among soaring pinnacles of rock.	Lanterns A common sight of beauty and glitter caught in Kusadasi, Turkey	Blue Nile The Blue Nile has a beautiful waterfall, framed by lovely landscape in the North of Ethiopia.	"Beautiful Baschendal!" Truly a "picture perfect" day while touring the Boschendal Wine Estate in South Africa.
Tea House Picturesque Tea House, in park in town of Guilin.	Bridges Unusual bridges, in park in town of Guilin.	Petra Sunscape The sun illuminates the distant mountains, in contrast with the dark foreground and sky. Photographed in Petra, Jordan.	Tahitian Paradise Papeete Tahiti is a French Polynesian paradise with it's tranquil aqua water, lagoon bungalows and lush tropical vegitation.	New Zealand Fiord Waterfall Tour boats pass by cascading waterfalls spilling from the mountains surrounding spectacular Milford Sound Fiord in Fiordland National Park in New Zealand.
Coconuts for Sale During our houseboat trip we saw many facets of rural life on the waterways in Kerala. This man was punting a load of cocunuts.	Amazing Modern Shanghai China has rocketed into the modern age and the Shanghai skyline announces its presence and awes all visitors to this diverse metroplis.	Spectacular New Zealand New Zealand's Spectacular scenery will amaze you. This tranquil river setting is on the way to Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park.	Tropical Blush	Lobster Claws Blooms
Fishing Boats at the ready This was taken at Cape Comorin, the southern most point of India	My Summer Retreat in the South of India	Three Hindu Temples, three styles. Mysore, Southern India	Shiva's bull Nandi	Acacias at Dawn On the way to our dining tent to prepare for an early game drive I could not pass up the chance for a photo of the acacia trees silhouetted against the red/orange sunrise sky.
Sunlight on Proteus	Rocky Coast	CCCOLD! Just happen to be Looking......	NIghts in Martha's Vineyard Summertime, every house in Martha's Vineyard hangs out Chineese Lanterns. These are instead of Porch Lights, and Street Lights!...	seascape Viewing birds through an opening in the rocks on a side trip to see seals.
Sunset	A Monastery tucked away in a beautiful and lush China setting. As we traveled from Lijiang to Dali by bus the landscape became more lush and the vegetation changed as we descended in altitude. The farmers crops were more mature and nature seemed to come alive showing it's splendor.	Inside Dubrovnik's Ancient Walls From the city walls you can view the clay tile roof tops and many churches with the beautiful Adriatic in the distance.	Canal Bridge View Small canals wind their way between Venices many islands where gondolas and motor boats are the means of transportation.	View of the Rialto Bridge Colourful gondolas and 300 year old buildings and churches flanked the Grand Canala as we approached this famous bridge in Venice.
The Hidden Gem, Kotor Bay This fjord like bay on the Adriatic is hidden by high hills and narrow entrance. Once inside it's rare beauty is revealed.	Bicycle -friendly AMSTERDAM There were bicycles everywhere in Amsterdam. We saw this scene from the boat trip we took on the canals in Amsterdam	Early morning reflections in Kinderdijk, near Rotterdam We were on an early morning walk in Kinderdijk to see the windmills when we passed these wonderful reflections in the water.	On a canal bridge in Edam, The Netherlands As we went on our walking tour of Edam, we suddenly saw this other group of tourists reflected in the water in the canal	Venice's Grand Canal The Grand Canal loops though the centre of old Venice, passing Palaces, Countless Cathedrals and buildings of ornalte architecture from the grand Venetian period.
Life On A Venice Canal Luxurious gondolas await visitors to tour Venice's many bridge covered canals, lined with elaborate venetian architecture and canal side homes and cafes.	Cranes, looking like Giraffes, decorating the skyline as we leave Odessa	Train crossing a bridge in Zaporozhye, Ukraine The new bridge under construction in the backgound is being built to service the 2012 Football Tournament being held here - but no one believes it will be finished in time.	Spring Flowers in Keukenhof Approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the 32 hectares Keukenhof	Fertile Valley, near Ifane in Morocco's high country We were surprised at the amount of agriculture in Morocco. Caught from the window of our coach the day we drove from Erfoud near the Sahara to the capital city of Fez.
Sunset Over Moorea	The Opera House By Night The darkness of the Sydney Sky reveals a new and brilliant image of this most famous Opera House	Serene sunrise glow Lake Louise, Alberta	Swirling rock near Crowfoot Glacier, Alberta	Twinned image of Pyramid Mountain Alberta
Waiting - near Jasper Park Lodge Alberta	All aboard - Quesnel to Whistler British Columbia	Mystical Norway Cloud shrouded fishing villages cling to the fjord lined Norwegian coast. Here we see the dormant fish net mounds and drying racks covered in last season's cod catch	China's Elephant Trunk Guilin's Elephant Trunk's unusual rock formation gives visitors a glimpse of the natural stone wonders further along the Li River.	Sunset Sunset in South africa
Sunset in Chobe Park	Protea	Farming in Vietnam Hard labour, primitive watering techniques attention to detail, produces fabulous results on the farms in Vietnam.	As The Sunset Over Bar Harbor After a great day in Bar Harbor we set sail once more, sailing into the sunset. The close of another day .	Wonderful view from our hotel room in Papeete, Tahiti
Evening view of Moorea after a rainstorm View of Moorea in early evening from Tahiti	The Sailor's Warning Peggy's Cove on a clear, crisp day!	Just Before Sunrise	Backwater Bustle Scows, skiffs, schooners: Vietnamese on Ha Long Bay prosper from the sea.	Covered Bridge Just driving along...........common sight in New Brunswick
People View other categories: Historic - Landscapes - Wildlife
Blushing Beauties Welcoming travellers to a mountain resort between Veliko Turnavo and Rousse	Wedding Party Setting off on the journey of a lifetime	Patience is a virtue Waiting for relief at the Public Washrooms at the gate of the Spice Bazaar	A Bicycle Built for Two . . ? Strolling the quiet street near our hotel, we saw this charming couple coming towards us . .	Stepping the Stepping Stones The prudent took the inland path - while the adventurous stepped out over the lily pond . .
Ireland tour guides Tour leaders - Craig Tour Guides, and Willie our Irish Tour Guide	We Caravan to Egypt's Pyramids Gtoup members mounted camels and experienced an hour long ride to the pyramids. The other 2000 tourists there arrived by bus.	Saris Young indian students at temple site in Mamalapurma	Chestnut seller Selling roasted chestnuts at the Spanish steps.	Flower seller She was on her way to Piazza Navona.
Hindu blessing Hindu blessing ceremony	Mali local dress This very colourful set of clothes caught my eye, especially with the ear rings.	"So, a sheep walks into a baaaar...." I captured this funny moment after the sheep shearing show at the Agrodome in Rotorua, New Zealand. I took one photo of my husband, Bruce, sitting next to the sheep in which he is looking at me and then took this one immediately thereafter. I think it loo	Padding with his loot from visit to Peru Unfortunately, you do not have a miscellaneous or human interest category. However, I thought I would send this picture along if for no other reason then amusment. Paddington on his arrival back in Canada wanted his picture taken with all the purchases	Native Cuna Lady with brightly coloured molas
After the dance Partners rest after performing a traditional dance at a mountain resort in Bulgaria.	Imam -- Dijinguere Mosque This is the Imam (left-hand side of the pic) of the Dijinguere Mosque in Timbuktu. This Mosque was constructed in 1325 CE.	Fast Food A street vendor offers his wares to passersby.	Girls in costume Two girls in their native costume await their turn at a folklore dance.	Back breaking brick making
Craig Trolls Theses guys just loved having their picture taken and wanted so badly to join our Norway cruise!	Ferries on Lake Bled One pleasure of an excursion to the pretty island in Lake Bled is the peaceful ride in a ferry propelled by the oars of a single boatman.	Hidden Charm Medevil Charm of the City too much History a Must to See	Carpet Weaver Backbreaking, breath taking beauty emerges on the loom.	Mounting Camels for a Desert Ride A group of intrepid Craig Travelers mount their camels in the low afternoon sun for a memorable ride in the desert.
Camel ride in afternoon light... A brave party of Craig adventurers, dressed in local costume, set out on their desert trek on camels.	Hanoi Commerce People of all walks of life have become small business people throughout Vietnam. This is one of many independant business people.	Smiling South African Schoolgirls South African children love to have their photos taken and reward you with a beautiful smile	Berber Man in Todra Gorge About to leave the Todra Gorge - an amzing site - I saw this smiling man leaning against the rock beside our coach. Too good an opportunity for a close-up to miss!	Bambara Woman Taken on a walk through a market area in Mopti , Mali
Village Child Taken on a Walk through the village of Banani	The Sultan's Harem These elegantly dressed ladies added to the atmosphere in front of the Sultan's Harem. Perhaps they could have lived there centuries ago.	Mother and Daughter on Halong Bay Vietnam is a country of many boats. For many people on the rivers and bays of this country, their boat is their home.	School Girls These lovely girls can be seen each day as they pass by the Forbidden purple City on their way home from school.	The Happy Fisherman His small, yet significant catch of 5 tiny fish yeilded by his fishing net was enough to make him happy this morning.
Bamboo Dancers During the cultural show at Rose Garden Park, folk dancers skillfully negotiate the long bamboo poles throughout there dance.	Carpe Diem An adventurous tourist is inspired to practice her equestrian skills at a horse show when she decides to 'seize the moment'.	Elder Gentleman While visiting a farm in the country side, this genjtleman was sitting there,so with a few Yuan he let me take this picture.	An Afternoon Chat A couple in traditional dress visit on bustling Gelata Bridge overlooking the Golden Horn. Note the gentleman holds the Turkish prayer (Tespih) beads, also called 'worry beads'.	Dancing Shoes While tourists enjoy lunch, dancers tap out melodies which showcase traditional folklore and spirit of the Bulgarian soul.
Flower Offerings Local women prepare floral arrangements to adorn the altar within the Romanian Orthodox Church in Bucharest.	May Day This photo of a girl was snapped just after a fellow traveller took her photo of the girl taking the Canadian ball that was giving her.Most Chinese had that Natation Holiday off for a total week.	Hanoi Commerce This Vietnamese lady is one of many independant busness people using their bicycle, as a store on wheels , on the streets of Hanoi.	You asked for it After a sumptious main course Peggy was asked --what would ypu like for desert and she replied "nothing "---and that is what she got---now that is service par excillance	You never know who you are going to meet Standing on guard for you.
Cambodian Fisherman 5000 people live on the shores or on the water in stilt homes or house boats at Great Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia	Father and Daughter Cambodia's Great Tonle Sap Lake's fisher residents live on it's banks or on the water in stilt homes or in houseboats on the lake	Inca Mother and Child The ancient city of Cuzco is home to some of the remaining Inca population.  This mother and child are in traditional Inca costume.	Newlywed Love is blooming at the Mosque. This couple just got married today.	Wedding Party at Angkor Wat Wedding custom in Siem Reap is for Couples to have wedding photos taken in traditional Kamir costume at Angkor Wat
Kamir Dancers Young Cambodian dancers give nightly performances of ancient Kamir dances at the Angkor Century Hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia	Floating Market Local farmers display their goods for sale on thier boats in the floating market at the Rose Garden outside of Bangkok.	Morocaan Girl with Lantern While visiting the splendid mausoleum of Mohammad V in Rabat, this young woman posed for her friend beside one of the fabulous lanterns at the entrance - giving me the chance for a lovely candid shot.	A Balancing Act This photo was taken on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The girls were selling watermelon etc. on the beach and we were amazed at their balancing skills. Perfect posture!	Tang Dynasty Dancer Beautiful costumed dancers perform at the spectacular Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Xian, China
Peking Opera, Beijing China The Liyuan (Peking) Opera has been part of Chinese cultures for hundreds of years. Each silk costume is a work of art.	Beauty at Tang Dynasty Show This is only one dancer of many swirling their colourful ribbons during this amazing performance in Xian, China	Tang Dynasty Performance Only perfection could describe the singing, dancing, staging and costumes of this fantastic performance in Xian, China.	Monk of the Temple The Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, China, is where this monk watches over the Temple grounds.	Gondalier at work I was standing on the Rialto Bridge watching the Gondolas when I spotted this one all by himself in the middle of the Grand Canal.
Cooking Demo Cooknig demo in Italy on our trip to Oberammergau 2010	Pinocchio In the company of Pinocchio family	Guarding Lenin's Tomb Russian guards seem very relaxed about their duties guarding Lenin's Tomb in Red Square these days.	India 621 We were at the Desert Festival at Jaisalmer and went into the desert for a sunset camel ride. As we could not take our own picture, we snapped a shot of our shadow.	Fisherman with cormorants Typical fisherman on a simple raft, with his cormorants.
Old woman on the farm Typical peasant woman of rural area.	COLOURS OF INDIA Ladies people watching in a shopping mall	Local Talent Enjoying the views and sounds of local talent on the Charles Bridge, Prague	Having Fun NOV '10, aboard the Amadigio in Budapest Hungary	Our Guide Gabriella Wonders of Italy with Oberammergau 2010
On the Move Wonders of Italy with Oberammergau 2010 - ready to move on to our next destination!	Passion Play Star with Co. The Oberammergau Passion Play involves over 2,000 performers, musicians, and stage technicians, ALL residents of the village!	Musicians A dinner-show recreated the music, dance and costumes of the Tang Dynasty in 10th-century China.	Children at Play Kizhi Island, on Lake Onega - Russia	Keeper of the Alpacas Inca people and Alpacas and Llamas lives have been intertwind through out history.  You can see the deep affection between keeper and animal in the keeper's smile.
Inca Dancer Inca culture is evident throughout Peru and the beauty of their taditional costume enhances their dances.	Local boy eating lunch at a Temple On a visit to a local Temple we discovered this young boy off by himself eating his lunch.	Man and his dog While walking around the city of Orvieto, Italy we came across this older Italian gentleman, who was looking after his Grandkid's dog while they were in the Cathedral of Orvieto.	Tunisia-Berber men relaxing in front of a domino parlour Arriving in Tamezret, Tunisia, on our way to Djerba, we came across these Berber gentlemen having a smoke break, while others were inside playing dominos.	Cuba-Rural School While travelling through Pinar del Rio Province in western Cuba, we visited a small (one room) rural School, and spent a little time with the school kids and the teacher.
We're Friendly Three generations of a Chinese family wave to Canadians in a bus.	Boys at Play A portrait of friendship on a Sunday morning in Kusadasi, Turkey	Candles Anyone? An Orthodox priest in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem sells candles near the grotto where Christians believe Christ was born	Touring Bibliotheca Alexandrina This modern library facility in Alexandria, Egypt opened in 2002. It was built near the site of the original library, which dominated the ancient world of learning from approximately the 3rd c. B.C to the 4th c. A.D	Two Welcoming Faces Inquisitive young women looking up the windows of our tour bus in Alexandria, Egypt
A Man in Prayer Solitude amidst the traffic caught on the way to Piazza del Popolo in Rome	Pontifical Swiss Guards of Vatican City These highly trained young men wear their Renaissance style uniform with dignity. It is the most intricate - and heaviest - of uniforms worn by any army today, weighing approx. 8 lbs. and consisting of some 154 pieces!	The Dance of East and West Contrasting cultures cross paths at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem	In a Whirl A dervish mesmerizes onlookers with a dazzling performance	Street Traffic A family coping with the everyday hustle and bustle of a busy street in Alexandria, Egypt
Smiling Faces People were very welcoming and curious about us wherever we went. This father and son seemed delighted to see me.	Primitive farming Farmer toiling with his water buffalo.	We Stand on Guard for Thee A group of children in costume and a dog during the singing of 'O Canada'	Hanoi 10 PM A little girl fast asleep on shoulder of her father riding noisy elevator of hotel. She looked perfectly comfortable.	Day Dreaming Mother A mother day dreams while holding her son outside their silk shop in a village near Luang Prabang, Laos.
Colourful Contrast A group of Bedouin men are a colourful contrast to the sandstone rock face of Petra, Jordan.	Hats' Off! Women wearing the classic conical hat sell vegetables at an outdoor market in Hoi An, Viet Nam.	Master Tailor An old tailor repairs a pair of cotton jeans in the silk market at Hoi An, Viet Nam.	Cu Chi Tunnels A Viet Cong soldier demonstrates how they ambushed the Americans during the Viet Nam War, and disappeared into one of the numerous rat holes which were concealed by dense vegetation.	Mother's Helper A toddler accompanies his mother to work at the Institute for Khmer Traditional Textiles in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Turkish Delights A proud chef proudly displays a delicious array of her specialties in Aspendos, Turkey	Rolex, Anyone ? A vendor flogs his wares to passing tourists	Hungarian Horseman The horsemen of the Puszta (Ranch) 1 1/2 hrs. outside Budapest Hungary amaze tourists during this standing ride upn five raching horses straining at their reins.	Craig Boat Race in China Two boats of Craig Tour travellers race for position on the Shennongzi Stream, a tributary of the Yangtze River. This stream is famous for its boat trackers and beautiful scenery.	Shy Girl This little girl was visiting a temple with her grandparents in Tanjore and was a little shy about having her picture taken
To the Market	Working the Fishing Nets Along the coast of India, near Cochin	India's Daily Traffic	Mother & Child This mother had sat down to rest and let her baby son sleep in the heat of the afternoon. She kindly consented to let me take this photo.	Camilla's Competition Slide over Camilla. There's a new gal in town!
African Eyes	Mayan Folk Dancer Mayan Dancers perform throughout the Yucatan Penninsula of Mexico in their traditional feather, body paint and animal head and skin costumes during performances.	The Children's Water Play Pen Boys play in this enclosure, safe from the many clam and fishing boats passing by at the edge of Great Tolne Sac Lake in Cambodia.	Being Introduced to "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" Our guide explaining a copy of the 20 panel "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck brothers inside the Cathedral in Ghent before we went to look at the "original", which you were not permitted to photograph.	Embracing Monks A (modern) statue of monks embracing, in the inner courtyard of the old St John's Hospital (now a museum), in Bruges. The Hospital used to be run by nuns but monks helped with the administration.
Explaining cheese making We visited a cheese-making farm near Volendam. This employee explained the process to us.	Dubrovnik's Market Day Locals and tourist enjoy the beauty and vitality of this water front market on an early May day.	Proud Fisherman A proud fisherman eager to display his catch	Getting A Shoeshine near the Hippodrome in Istanbul	Ukrainian Navy Fleet Band welcoming our cruise boat in Sevastapol, Ukraine
Choose a hat - any hat! in Marrakech souk, Morocco Too eye-catching to ignore, these colourful, handmade hats just had to be photographed, even as I risked losing our fast-moving guide!	Young Berber girl with water donkeys Driving mile after mile through the starkly beautiful high country of Morocco's Atlas Mountains, I was surprised to see a young girl with her water-bearing donkeys in this vast and empty landscape.	Polynesian Church Ladies	Gondoliers and Gondolas These professional gondoliers maintain precise rythm while gliding their guests through Venice's Grand Canal	Mayan Flyers In the Tulum region Mayans demonstrate the ancient Mayan practice of flying suspeded from a tall pole.
Exciting View As we rode through the village of Tan Chau on Trishaws, this elderly lady was excited to see the "troups" passing by.	Charming salesgirl We came across this cute little girl selling Jackfruit on a walking path to Angkor Thon, Siem Reap, Cambodia	Vietnam's Evening Fishermen The fishermen of Ha Long Bay seek their livelihood from among its tranquil giants.
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Barbary Apes The friendly and inquisitive Barbary apes, who make their home on the Rock of Gibraltar.	3 toed sloth He slowly came down the tree in front of me!	Red eye Tree Frog He liked having his portrait taken!	Siblings The East Africa Safari was a great photo op. Too young to be mates, must be siblings.	Say Aah The only trick to anticipate when he is going to open his mouth. With the delay in my digital camera, this is the one of about 10 attempts.
Black Bear cubs These two young black bear cubs hammed it up for the camera whilst mama bear kept an eye on our bus from the base of the tree.	The Beauty Of South Africa Photo taken while on Safari in South Africa with Craig Travel	Two Donkeys Taken at a "Puszta" farm outside Budapest	Snoozin' in the Shade One-year-old leopard having a morning nap.	Dubbo Zoo's Pride and Joy Seen here with its mother, this 2 month old baby Rhino was presented to the public for the first time during our 24 hour Zoofari at Dubbo Zoo in NSW, Australia.
Pirana Fishing on the Amazon	Guarding the Sultan's Gold This adorable cat was asleep on the job at the Grand Bazaar ! A good thing the Sultan didn't find out !	Waiting for Lunch This little guy was just waiting to be served lunch.	Toad in the Dark We came across this little guy while on a night walk in the Amazon Rain forest - JC	Hide and Seek This owl was hard to spot, and didn't give a hoot who took his picture.
Enjoying my Newfoundland Souvenir My cat took to the souvenir and shows how much she loves it here!	Beautiful Faces Beautiful faces of the Working Elephants of Thailand shine through as they display their skills at Rose Garden Park.	"The Real Thing !" A young camel in the Tozeur zoo enjoys a bottle of Coke tossed to him by the zookeeper.	Birds and Minarets Beyond the birds and towering minarets of Yeni Mosque is the exotic Spice Market where one finds both fragrant culinary ingredients and yummy Turkish Delight to whet one's appetite.	On the Fly During a walk through the National Game Reserve in Periyar, India , we spotted these three butterflies leisurely flying through the forest.
Mallard on Lake Garda - Italy Mallard Duck floating on Lake Garda on a peaceful, beautiful afternoon	Priceless Panda Chongqing Zoo is home to several wonderful Pandas.  Most of their days are spent eating and sleeping.	Dinner's always ready A panda munches nonchalantly -- and endlessly -- on bamboo shoots.	My What Big Wings You Have Budapest 2010	Alpaca These beautiful animals with their luxurious coats are still highly prized among the Inca people of the Sacred Vatt
I Do 20 Laps Every Morning At the start of our early morning safari ride, we were surprised to find this leopard lapping at a puddle only a few meters away from us.	Changing Spots After this leopard finished drinking from a puddle right in front of us, it then calmly moved off and disappeared into the tall grass.	Cuba-Veradero-Uninvited guest While walking around our beach resort, looking for scenes to photograph, I came across this lizard on the stairway landing of one of the resort units.	Tunisia-Lizard with a happy meal While walking around the Mountain Oasis of Mides, in Tunisia, I came across this lizard, which had just caught a meal.	A Cluster of Cats Enjoying the mid-day sun on a restful island in Katakolon, Greece
Face of a Cat Let your imagination run wild. What is this cat trying to say to tourists in Katakolon, Greece?	"Just Four Days Old" Just four days old, this precious baby elephant was well protected by a doting Mother in Chobe National Park, Botswana.	Curious Camel A curious dromedary wonders whether a camera would be tasty fodder for a noon-day meal. Photographed in Wadi Rum, Jordan.	Jaguars of Mexico's Southern Jungle These magnificent native jaguars can be found residing within a massive ecological park on the Yucatan Penninsula in Mexico.	A Birds Lunch On Mexico's west coast this finch had to share it's lunch from the flowers of the coconut palm with pestering bees looking for nectar.
"The King and the Kritter" This three year old male lion in Chobe National Park, Botswana, was oblivious to the wee fly on his face but watched us very carefully!	Monkey Business in Mysore, India	On Watch This was taken during our cruise on the man made lake in the Wildlife Preserve at Periyar, South India	Jumbo the Elephant After having a picnic lunch boxed in by our 4 vehicles we headed to a forested section of the crater. This huge Elephant walked along near the road grazing on the grasses. Our guide said it was about 60 years old. None of the other elephants on our trip	Cheetah in the grass Cheetah
Lilac Brested Roller, Collage In early March, when we were camped on the Serengeti, this bird hung around our tent and entertained us from his favorite perch on a dead tree.	Elusive Lion This was taken in Kruger Park - in the grassland - near its recent kill...	Mexico's Giant Sea Turtles The Mayan Riviera is home to several ecological parks. These beautiful giant turtles make their home in this huge natural environment.	Mexican Monarch Monarch Butterflies feed on the nectar of colourful bouganvillas here in Mexico.	Plant Life: Not Just Tulips in Keukenhof! Approximately 7 million flower bulbs are planted annually in the 32 acre Keukenhof. Although famous for its tulips, other flowers grown there are just as gorgeous.
Flying Pelicans The Danube Delta is a World Heritage site which offers sanctuary to over 300 species of birds	Reed beds in the Danube River Delta, Roumania Declared a World Heritage Site in 1991, the Danube River Delta is the largest continuous marshland in Europe and includes the greatest stretch of reed beds in the world.	Feral Rooster A descendant of the jungle fowl brought from Southeast Asia by early settlers sometime after 850 A.D.	Elk A bull elk with impressive antlers surveying his harem	Hungarian Horses Hungary's long history of horse breeding and training was displayed on a visit to a traditional ranch south of Budapest
Mexican Iguana This handsom speciment makes it's home in a cavity beside a resort pool where guest feed it Red Hibiscus flowers daily	The mighy elefant	Wild Cat	Feeding Time A Boa Constrictor is just finishing it's meal of live Rabbit. Apparently it will take 4-6 days to digest the food and may not eat again for a month.	Hope its not a Formal night! Where the locals hang out

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