The floating market is a bit of a tourist trap, but it was still fun to see some of the boats that float around the canals. Most of the boats are trying to see souvenirs, but some sell food—they are the most interesting to watch.
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Daily Photo: Colorful La Boca Doorway
La Boca is famous for its colorful buildings. The story is that paint was stolen from ships in the harbor and used to paint the buildings. Since they didn’t know what color they were stealing, they were all different. Whether that is true or not, the colors are beautiful.
Daily Photo: Wat Chedi Luang
Wat Chedi Luang is a ruined chedi, or stupa, in Chiang Mai. The chedi is huge and really cool to walk around. I particularly liked these giant elephants that lined the Southern side. The actually wat in front of the chedi is impressive as well.
Daily Photo: Saint Basil’s Cathedral
Saint Basil’s Cathedral sits at one end of Red Square (which is neither red nor square) in Mosow, Russia. The bright colors and onion domes make this Russian Orthodox church easily recognizable and I was thrilled to be there and able to take a picture (something I never thought possible as a child). Some interesting …
Daily Photo: Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty never ceases to impress. I took this photo on a trip to New York with some friends earlier this year. I’ve been to New York countless times but never actually visited Liberty Island before. The lines are long, but well worth it.
Daily Photo: Storm Clouds
I thought this was a beautiful photograph of some storm clouds that threatened us during the Yee Peng Festival. Fortunately, just a few drops fell and the sky cleared.
Daily Photo: Quetzal, Tikal, Guatemala
Quetzals are skittish birds, so it was difficult to get this picture. I had to stay far away from them so they didn’t run. They are very pretty and colorful, so even though the photo is bad you can tell how beautiful they are.
Daily Photo: Travertines, Pamukkale, Turkey
The travertines at Pamukkale in Turkey are really fun to visit. Despite the fact that the hot springs that fed this ancient Roman spa resort are all but dried up due to poor water management, there is still some water flowing. The water is diverted periodically to ensure that all parts of the area get …
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Daily Photo: Yellow Tram, Lisbon, Portugal
I know, there is nothing special about this picture, but I loved Lisbon so I wanted to post a photo. The yellow trams are famous and very fun to ride around in. They come so close to building and cars that they are only inches away.
Daily Photo: Mt Rainer, Washington
One of the great things about living in Seattle is the ability to head to Mt Rainer and go for a hike. The views are stunning on a clear, sunny day.