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The view from Belvedere Palace in Vatican City
Encircled by a 2-mile border with Italy, Vatican City is an independent city-state that covers just over 100 acres, making it one-eighth the size of New York’s Central Park. Vatican City is governed as an absolute monarchy with the pope at its head. The Vatican mints its own euros, prints its own stamps, issues passports and license plates, operates media outlets and has its own flag and anthem.
Rome is a juxtaposition of old and new. It is modern, the energy and sophistication reminding me of New York City while its low skyline revering history reminds me of Washington D.C. Yet here the history is ancient. The Colosseum, built in 70 AD, rises up at the end of Via dei Fori Imperiali, a road constructed by the order of Mussolini in 1923. While the road is highly controversial due to the demolition of ancient and medieval structures and the continued damage to the ancient monuments, it has created one of the most awe inspiring views in the world.
Tagged: history, Italy, photography, Rome, storytelling photography, street photography, travel
“Mommy can I do the dishes? Don’t worry, I know how to do it,” she says.
Tagged: childhood, domestic chores, everyday, photography
Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. The gift and annual celebration honor the lasting friendship between the United States and Japan and the continued close relationship between the two countries. Today’s National Cherry Blossom Festival has grown from modest beginnings to the nation’s greatest springtime celebration spanning four weekends and including events such as the Blossom Kite Festival which showcases the creativity of kite makers and skill of fliers from across the US and other countries.
Text adapted from http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org
“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
– Willy Wonka
Tagged: dance, music, photography, street performers, street photography, travel, Washington D.C.
“The opaque purple color of this wine hints at its depth of character. Integrated, complex aromas of briary blackberry, marionberry and smoldering campfire greet the nose. Blue and black fruit flavors are confirmed on the palate, as well as notes of dusty earth and spice.”
– Vice-President, Winemaking Steve Leveque
Tagged: California, Colgin Cellars, HALL Wines, Napa, photography, Pritchard Hill, Rutherford, travel, wine
“The quintessential Napa Sparkling wine has won more medals than any other in its class. Versatile with a lingering, crisp finish.”
– www.mummnapa.com
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“One word…CASHMERE seems to describe the Delectus 2010 “Cuvee Julia” Red Wine just fine. This wine envelops you with a lush nose of crème de blackberry,
vanilla, baking spices and ginger-molasses cookie dough. Cocoa, espresso and sandalwood turn into smoky and savory bacon fat. It is a potpourri of scents.”
– Gold Medal Wine Club
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“In its youth, this wine is all about tannins, acids and oak…but intricacies range from flowers and mushrooms to tea, cola and wildland herbs. The texture is light and silky.”
– Wine Enthusiast
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