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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The Natural Beauty of Montenegro
Lake Skadar National Park Lake Skadar is a wonderful natural area just waiting to be explored. It is a large freshwater lake which is located on the borders of Albania and Montenegro. It is encompassed by dramatic karst mountains, rocky shores and wetlands that are home to lots of wildlife among which are over 260 species of birds. One can also visit traditional fishing villages, islet monasteries and pristine beaches.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
Unusual Names For Towns
When traveling people usually go to known places such as perhaps Fairbanks or the capital, Juneau Alaska. It may be more interesting to go to unknown places such as Deadhorse, Alaska. Now I don’t know if this town has ever had anything to do with a dead horse but I do know that it is an unincorporated town in North Slope Borough in Alaska. The town is located near the Arctic Ocean. It mainly has facilities for the workers and companies that operate at Prudhoe Bay oil fields and companies that have facilities at Deadhorse also service the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS).
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
For the Love Of Sid
In January 2009, my husband and I lived in the suburbs of Riga, Latvia, in a two-story house with our then fur baby, a darling girl cat named Cha-Cha. January 2009 started off badly for us. Cha-Cha had respiratory problems, and at the age of 12, she died in my arms. It seemed that sometimes the heartache would suffocate as the days went on, and there was no loving furry face to make us smile. Finally, as March drew near and the spring was getting closer, my husband agreed to adopt a cat. We had found Cha-Cha in a friend's garden, but now we would go online and see what the animal rescue services in Riga, Latvia offered for adoption. As I looked at the photos suddenly, there he was with dark and light grey fur and so very handsome I got very excited. We made the arrangements and went to see if we could adopt this boy cat.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Petlife
The Beauty of Nature in Italy
Asinara National Park is located on Asinara the second largest island in Sardinia. It is an amazing paradise with lots of untouched beaches and the water is crystal clear and sparkling. As lovely as this sounds this island was once known as ”Devil’s Island”. This was due to the fact that at one time it was a quarantine camp during WWI and became a high-security prison in the 1970s and 1980s.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Wander
The Woman Who Could
The assignment said to write a letter to the toughest woman I know and I hope a loving tribute to my mom will do. My mom Elvira Alexandra Grunte was born in Riga, Latvia, on May 26, 1911. She came into this world when the world was changing, and Latvia was going through many occupations. It was not easy, but my mom managed to get through school, university and got a job to help out her mom at the Riga Film Studios. No, not as an actress but in administration. Suddenly her life was disrupted by the approach of WW II and the coming of Soviet occupation. She was such a brave and determined woman who arranged to escape others' fate and deportation by leaving the capital, Riga, in the dead of night with some of her colleagues' help. It was a miracle that these people in a rowboat managed to reach the European continent's shores and get to one of the D.P. or Deported Person's Camps in Germany.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Families
Tasty Savory Pastries
From the town of Recco, which is the gastronomic capital of Liguria, a region in Italy comes tasty cheese-filled Focaccia di Recco. They can be purchased in every bakery, pizzeria, and restaurant. These delectable pastries were created in the 12th century when according to legend the residents of Recco were making food for the Crusaders using what little ingredients they had - flour, water, olive oil, and cheese.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Feast
Little Girls Growing Up Too Fast
We were among the lucky children growing up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York. Having New York City for a hometown could be very daunting it was not just your typical hometown with a simple Main Street. Children who grew up in small towns, in my eyes, were the lucky ones where everyone knew each other, and you could have a real sense of belonging.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Confessions
Salad Days
Europe From Bulgaria, we have Shopska salad which is a well-known salad that has become popular throughout the Balkans and Southeastern Europe. It is Bulgaria's most famous dish and national salad. The salad ingredients include the three colors of the flag of Bulgaria.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Feast
The Amazing Pangolin
This is an animal that has an armored shell and a peculiar gait. It appears to be ready to start a medieval battle. Unfortunately for this poor creature, it has become the most trafficked animal on the earth even though it is illegal to trade with it in South Asia. The sales now account for up to 20% of the entire wildlife black market.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Petlife
Delicious Meat Dishes
Pork Vepro Knedlo Zelo is the name of the Czech national dish that in translation means pork roast with bread dumplings and sauerkraut. The pork is roasted with chopped onions. After the pork is done the drippings are used to make a delicious sauce. The sauerkraut is stewed and can be adjusted for taste from sour to sweet. If you prefer sweet add a teaspoon of sugar to the sauerkraut as it is stewing, If you prefer you can use red cabbage instead. To the sauerkraut or red cabbage, you can add sliced or diced bacon that has been browned and seasoned.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Feast
The Taste Of Greece
Moussaka A popular dish that is well-known is a delectable creation made with spiced meat that is either beef or lamb in tomato sauce. Moussaka is layered with fried eggplant and topped with bechamel sauce Since bechamel sauce is used in other Greek dishes too it is important to note that bechamel sauce is a white sauce that is made with flour, milk, and butter. Moussaka has become one of the traditional dishes of Greece. This dish has many variations all over the world and has become a favorite in the Balkan nations, the Middle East, and in Turkey.
By Rasma Raisters5 years ago in Feast
