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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Strolling Through Beautiful Castle Poland
Czocha Castle Czocha Castle was built in the 13th century in Lesna. The castle is a combination of Gothic and Renaissance style with towers, defensive walls, and is surrounded by a lovely park and a lake. The castle was featured on the Discovery Channel TV series “Expedition Unknown” season 15 episode “Hitler’s Amerikabomber”. From 2014 to 2019, the castle was used as the setting for a Harry Potter live action role-playing game.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Wander
Amazing Animals Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast or Cote d’Ivoire is located in West Africa. The country is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the south, Liberia and Guinea to the west, Mali and Burkina Faso to the north, and Ghana to the east. The Ivory Coast has 702 species of birds, 223 species of mammals, 125 species of reptiles, and 38 types of amphibians.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Earth
A Plant By Any Other Name
Bat Flowers Bat flowers have large, black velvety flowers with whisker-like filaments resembling bat wings and bracts that look like bat faces. They are native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia and prefer humid, shaded environments, often found in rainforests.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Earth
Famous Swedish Artists
Lena Anderson Swedish children’s book illustrator and author Lena Anderson is known for her nature-based illustrations. She achieved international acclaim for her work on the popular picture book "Linnea in Monet's Garden" in 1985. Collaborating with Swedish author Christina Bjork, Anderson has made a significant impact in the world of children's literature.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Art
Famous Norwegian Artists
Norwegian art had had international acclaim during the 19th century. Artists were mostly praised for their landscape paintings. In the mid-19th century Romantic nationalism in Norway flourished. 20th-century Expressionism highlighted notable Norwegian painters, particularly Edvard Munch.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Art
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Austria
Ambras Castle Located in Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol Ambras Castle is a lovely Renaissance castle dating back to 1563. The castle was once the residence of Archduke Ferdinand II. He was an art collector and his pieces of art are displayed in the castle museum. The Spanish Hall, which was built to accommodate balls and festive occasions. 27 full-figure portraits of Tirolean rulers decorate the walls of and it’s hard not to be impressed by the intricately wood-carved coffered ceilings. The castle complex also features a beautiful English landscape garden with manicured lawns.
By Rasma Raisters6 months ago in Wander
