Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Beautiful Boulder
The western state of Colorado has a diverse landscape of arid desert, river canyons, and the snow-covered Rocky Mountains. Boulder at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is in northern Colorado. To the west, you can see the trail-lined Flatirons which are craggy rock formations that overlook the city.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Nicosia on the Pedieos River
Cyprus is officially the Republic of Cyprus. It is an island country part of southeastern Europe. It is located south of the Anatolian Peninsula in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Limassol or Lemesos is a city in Cyprus. The beaches are great and the harbor is a nice place for strolling. From 1291 Limassol was the center for the Templars and the Knights of St. John. It was here that King Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre. Away from the old, modern Limassol has many apartment blocks and hotels and large cruise ships dock in its large marina. Nicosia is the largest city and capital of Cyprus.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Musical Alphabet Letter U
Usually, we choose songs we like by the melody, the lyrics, and by the musical genre. I’m starting a series with songs from all kinds of genres going according to the alphabet. Here are songs with titles that begin with the letter U. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the links to the songs with titles that begin with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, and T.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Let Your Nationality Shine
Northern Europe Estonia Mulgikapsad is a delicious dish that is prepared with pork, sauerkraut, and barley. The dish originated in the Mulgima region in southern Estonia. The meat, barley, and sauerkraut are placed in a saucepan with water to cover and cooked slowly. It is ready when the meat is tender and the barley soft. It is served with boiled potatoes.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Feast
Strange Happenings in Idaho
Spirits Getting a Higher Education Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, situated along the old Oregon Trail, on the Snake River Plain. During the gold rush of the 1860s, stage and freight lines led through Pocotello’s Portneuf Valley. In 1876 the railroad which originated in Utah went through Pocatello and connected Portland, Omaha. and Salt Lake City, Utah. The Idaho State University used to be known as The Academy of Idaho offering college prep courses and industrial courses.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Horror
Beautiful Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island which is known for its forested volcanic mountains, rice paddies, beaches, and coral reefs. There are many impressive temples to visit. Visitors enjoy the beachside cities and resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Santa Cruz on the Monterey Bay
Santa Cruz from Spanish translates to Holy Cross and is located in northern California. The city is situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bar. The city was founded by the Spanish in 1791 when Fermin de Lasuen established Mission Santa Cruz. A settlement grew up near the mission known as Branciforte and was known for its lawlessness. In 1866 Santa Cruz was incorporated as a city. When the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was created in 1907 the city became known as a seaside resort community. With the establishment of the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1965 it became known as a college town.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Exploring Croatia
Dubrovnik has an impressive Old Town and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous Pile Gate was built in 1637 and was the entrance to the Old Town. You can get spectacular views over the Old Town from the top of the walls as well as the Adriatic Sea.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Musical Alphabet Letter T
Usually, we choose songs we like by the melody, the lyrics, and by the musical genre. I’m starting a series with songs from all kinds of genres going according to the alphabet. Here are songs with titles that begin with the letter T. Links will be posted below as we proceed through the ABCs. At the end, you’ll find the links to the songs with titles that begin with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Eating the Caribbean Way
Aruba Pastechu is traditionally served for breakfast but can be eaten as a snack. This delicious dish is prepared with deep-fried, crescent-shaped dough that is filled with various ingredients like chicken, beef, tuna, vegetables, or cheese. The key ingredient is usually combined with finely chopped onions, green peppers, celery stalks, and raisins. It is flavored with cumin, nutmeg, and hot peppers.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Feast
