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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Quito at the Andean Foothills
Quito is the capital of Ecuador located high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2.850m. It was built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city. It is known for its architecture combining European, Moorish, and indigenous styles.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Manila on Manila Bay
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is a densely populated city on the island of Luzon. The city is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and has the moniker, the “Pearl of the Orient”. It is an incredible city with lots to see, explore and admire.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Anchorage on Cook Inlet
Anchorage is surrounded by the Chugach Mountain and is the largest city and commercial center of Alaska. The Alaska Native Heritage Center explores the cultures of eleven Alaskan Indigenous groups. Here you can learn about the history and culture of Alaska. Six traditional dwellings surround the small Lake Tiulana. Each displays artifacts and offers various experiences. Visitors can enjoy cultural dances, games, and artist demonstrations. In the Hall of Cultures you can see local and regional artwork and a theater shows an educational film series.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Musical Alphabet Letter L
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 L. 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, and K.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Color My World With Music
The heading refers to a great hit by the band called Chicago. This is a band that has created quite a stir in their time and hails from Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is an American rock and roll band that was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1967. They were successful with a string of hits through the 1970s and 1980s and they count among the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history. During the 1970s Billboard referred to them as the leading U.S. singles charting group. Altogether Chicago has 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums and 21 top-ten singles. In 2016 the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2017 Peter Cetera, Robert Lamm, and James Pankow were elected to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2020 the band received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Beat
Benefits of Ginger
Heart Health It is a known fact that the human heart beats around 70 times per minute. This process goes on throughout your lifetime non-stop. The heart pumps over 10 million liters of blood all around your body every year. Since it does all this hard work, your heart needs to be taken care of and appreciated. Unfortunately, heart disease in the U.S. is the leading cause of death in both men and women.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Feast
Tasty Chicken for Dinner
Europe England Parmo is a popular British dish. The dish is prepared with a breaded, deep-fried chicken cutlet that is covered with cream sauce. It can be topped with anything from cheese to bacon. Traditionally it is served with chips and a salad on the side.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Feast
Guayaquil Gateway to Pacific Beaches
Ecuador is a country on the equator on the west coast of South America. The country has a diverse landscape including the Amazon jungle, the Andean highlands, and the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. Guayaquil is a port city that is known as a gateway to Pacific beaches and the Galapagos Islands.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
Bangkok on the Chau Phraya River
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis with many decorative shrines and a vibrant street life. The Chao Phraya River has a network of channels and is full of boats. You can take a cruise on the river and see many interesting places such as the Grand Palace.
By Rasma Raisters2 years ago in Wander
