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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Away From the Crowds in New Mexico
New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment. The state offers a lot of natural places to enjoy. The Casa Grande Trading Post & Museum is located in the historic village of Cerrillos. The 28-room adobe building dates from 1975 and was constructed out of 65,000 handmade adobe bricks. The Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum exhibits a collection of mining antiques, dioramas, photographs, and a large mineral collection. A gift shop features handmade jewelry with rare Cerrillos turquoise.
By Rasma Raisters16 days ago in Wander
Beautiful Birds of Indonesia
Bali mynas are also called Rothschild’s mynas to commemorate the British ornithologist Lord Rothschild. They are endemic to Indonesia, inhabiting the island of Bali. These birds are known for their snowy, white plumage with black wing and tail tips. The birds have lovely white crests on the top of their heads. Because Bali mynas are the only vertebrate species endemic to Bali, they were designated as the faunal emblem of the island in 1991. Bali mynas are omnivorous birds that primarily eat fruits, insects, and small invertebrates.
By Rasma Raisters19 days ago in Earth
Dining with History
In Madrid, Spain, you’ll find the Botin Restaurant. This restaurant has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest restaurant in the world, dating back to 1725. The restaurant serves traditional Spanish dishes such as cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig). Entering the restaurant is like stepping back into history and was a setting in the novel “The Sun Also Rises” by the prominent American novelist and short-story writer Ernest Hemingway.
By Rasma Raisters19 days ago in Feast
Adventure Around Every Corner
Ayers Rock, or Uluru Rock, is part of the Uluru National Park in southwestern Northern Territory, central Australia. It is said to have emerged after a ferocious battle between two opposing Aboriginal tribes as a sign of the grief of the Earth. Aboriginal Anangu people believed the region was formed by ancestral spirits. There are those that believe the rock lies at the meeting point of several sacred paths that have been blessed by divine beings. There are also aboriginal tribes that believe Ayers Rock is a mythical animal that lifts its head once a year to take account of its surroundings.
By Rasma Raisters19 days ago in Earth
Hiking Long Distance in Europe
Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera, Liguria, and sets hikers on a route through picturesque Italian seaside villages along the coastline of the eponymous national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll enjoy the lovely towns of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. It is best to hike between the towns on foot. The Blue Trail connects Riomaggiore in the east with Monterosso al Mare in the west. There is some breathtaking scenery along the way.
By Rasma Raisters19 days ago in Wander
Away from the Crowds in New Jersey
New Jersey is the Garden State surrounded by lush countryside and is among the most popular states in the US. Tour the Batsto Mansion in Batsto. Visitors can tour the rooms on guided tours that tell you about the arc of industry, family, and wilderness. It sits by a quiet lake.
By Rasma Raisters19 days ago in Wander
