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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Exploring the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a country known for its windmills, canals, and tulips. Keukenhof is the place to visit to see an abundance of tulips in the spring. It is known as the “Garden of Europe” and is located on the outskirts of the town of Lisse. This is the largest public garden in the world with over 700 varieties of tulips in April and May. Massive commercial hot houses keep the displays going most of the year. There are endless rows of tulips as well as hyacinths, crocuses, and daffodils.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Cleveland on the Shores of Lake Erie
Cleveland, a major city in Ohio sits on the shores of Lake Erie. The Cleveland Museum of Art is among the city’s top attractions. It is housed in a lovely neo-Classical building built with white Georgian marble. You can see over 30,000 artworks from ancient Egypt to world-renowned masterpieces from Europe, Asia, and Africa. The museum also hosts special exhibitions, lectures, films, and musical programs. There are also community-based programs and performing arts series.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Eggzactly Delicious
Europe Denmark A Danish omelet is a traditional Danish dish. It looks like an omelet or a thick pancake. The dish is made with a mixture of lightly, beaten eggs, milk, and flour and poured into a skillet. It is topped with slices of fried bacon, tomatoes, and chopped chives.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Feast
US State Capital History Idaho, Illinois, and Iowa
A Small Frontier Town The largest city and the capital of Idaho is Boise. It was founded in 1863 as a military fort to protect gold miners traveling on the Oregon Trail. Later on, it was named Fort Boise. The fort was named after the Boise River that runs through the city.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in History
European Animals Germany and Greece
Wildlife of Germany The European country of Germany is known for its forests, the Alps, and the two major rivers, the Danube and the Rhine. On the north, it is bordered by Denmark, on the south by Switzerland and Austria, on the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, on the southwest by France, and on the west with Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Earth
Geneva on Lake Geneva
The beautiful city of Geneva is located at the southern tip of Lake Geneva. It sits in a majestic setting surrounded by the Alps and Jura Mountains. From the city, there are dramatic views of Mont Blanc. You’ll find the headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross here.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Cincinnati the Pearl of the West
Cincinnati is a city in Ohio located on the Ohio River. It is a vibrant and interesting city that has been called the “Pearl of the West” and the “Queen City”. It is an industrial city that offers a wide range of cultural and recreational facilities. Interest in the city was sparked by the popular TV show “WKRP in Cincinnati” in the late 1970s.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
