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 Castles England
Alnwick Castle This castle has a special role it doubles as Hogwarts in the first two Harry Potter movies. Alnwick has been the home of the Dukes of Northumberland for more than 700 years. The current duke and duchess live in a private part of the 11th-century fortress, but the rest is open to the public for seven months of the year, with highlights including an important gallery of Italian paintings, a lavish library, and a Harry Potter tour — including broomstick lessons in the courtyard.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Pick Your Favorite Seal
Seals are semi-aquatic mammals in the order Carnivora. They differ in size from 3 ft 3 in for Balkan seals and 16 ft for southern Elephant seals. Their four limbs are flippers and when compared to dolpins, seals are more agile and flexible. Most seal species inhabit the cold waters of the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. They mate and give birth on the shores.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Earth
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Ireland
Ashford Castle Ashford Castle is located in northwest Ireland. Today it is a five-star hotel. The castle dates from the 13th century and rebuilt in the 18th. The castle originally was the family home and hunting lodge for the Brown family of Baron Oranmore and Browne. It is built with a combination of Victorian and Medieval architecture. Ashford Castle has accommodated dignitaries and celebrities such as President Reagan. This is where the film stars of the "Quiet Man" stayed.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
Lovely National Parks Egypt
Gebel Elba National Park Gebel Elba National Park is located located near Marsa Alam, a tourist town in southeastern Egypt. The park has a lovely mountainous area with valleys and hills including a stretch of coral reef and mangrove coastline, a stretch of desert, and 22 islands in the Red Sea. At its heart stands Gebel Elba Mountain, a towering granite peak surrounded by arid plains, wadis (dry river valleys), and coastal wetlands along the Red Sea.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Earth
Famous Orange Paintings
The color orange is a warm and energetic color used by artists for centuries evoking various emotions and moods through their paintings. This vibrant hue can create a sense of warmth, excitement, and joy, but it can also convey a feeling of caution, anxiety, and fear.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Art
Strolling Through Beautiful Castles Scotland
Balmoral Castle Balmoral Castle sits in the countryside of Aberdeenshire. It is an example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Queen Victoria referred to it as her "dear paradise in the Highlands". It remains as the privated home of the Royal Family. When they are not in residence visitors can enjoy exhibitions in the Castle Ballroom which is the largest room in the castle. You can explore the beautiful gardens.
By Rasma Raisters7 months ago in Wander
