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St Thomas, Virgin Islands

Wed, 20 Mar 2008 11:41:58 GMT

posted by habuwife

We took a taxi bus to downtown St. Thomas and we had to stop for the lizards!!! Look careful, there are two lizards around.
A chicken with babies were wandering the street.
Their cemetery. They have limited land, being an island and all. So they put one on top of each other above ground.
More critters.
Pretty view from the ship as we were leaving.
We did not do much, just wandering a bit. They did have a Harley shop, but we did not find anything. There was ALOT of shopping and pushy salespeople trying to get you in.

St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. The lovely, European-influenced port of Charlotte Amalie wins the prize for Caribbean shopping thrills. Cameras, jewelry, watches, perfumes are all here. So are beautiful beaches, undersea gardens and tales of Blackbeard. Sample shore excursions: Sea Trekking Helmet Dive & Coral World; Champagne Catamaran Sail & Snorkel to St. John; St. Thomas Ocean Racing; Ultimate Island Experience.

We were going to do this, but......

5-Star St. John Snorkel & Beach Adventure *CANCELLED*
Duration: Approximately 4 hours From the moment you step on board the 115-foot Chesapeake Voyager, a beautiful replica of a 1930s-era Chesapeake Bay oyster buy boat, you will start to feel the beauty and history of the Caribbean. Sitting comfortably on deck in the shade, you'll glide effortlessly through turquoise waters on the way to the magnificent island of St. John and a private mooring in Trunk Bay. At Trunk Bay, whether in the water snorkeling, swimming or on the beach, you will be well looked after. A guide will be on hand to identify corals and fish, and bring you to and from the beach. After your time at the world-renowned Trunk Bay, use the freshwater showers and enjoy the fully licensed bar with light snacks available. A portion of this tour's profits goes to the Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the Virgin Islands National Park.

So we wandered downtown a bit, had lunch and went back to the ship :) The rest of the day was sailing, a nap, supper, a bit of casino time and then good night sleep.

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C.

Mon, 19 Aug 2008 11:02:00 GMT

posted by maftukhin

This garden entitled "Butchart Gardens, Victoria, B.C. " uploaded by **Mary** is truly amazing. The flowers are colorful. I hope someday I have a house with wide land, and I can build a garden like this. This garden can be the inspiration of garden design for whoever wants to build a garden. The explanation about this garden by **Mary** is as follows:
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Here is the famous Sunken Garden where the old limestone quarry was in operation many years ago. The steep sides of the quarry are hung with ivy and Virginia Creeper.
On the lookout here, the garden spreads out fifty feet below.
In the background, a tall kiln stack is all that remains of the cement plant that once was here. No visit to Victoria is complete without a visit to these world famous gardens. I'm fortunate to have been three times and each time it is different depending on the season. Each season has it's highlights.
The gardens are visited by more than a million people each year.

Pond in Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Funchal

Mon, 19 Aug 2008 11:28:00 GMT

posted by maftukhin

Wow!! What a wonderful garden! This photo of garden entitled "Pond in Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Funchal" is uploaded by Fi20100. The water falls are very nice. The scenery around the water falls look green and beautiful. The air must be fresh. It is a nice place to relax. It can be the inspiration for those who have houses in a mountainous areas and want to build a garden in the area. The following is the description of this garden by Fi20100.
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A view over the Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Funchal (Madeira). This photo was shot from the opposite side of the pond (of the previous photo). To the right you can see a mini house where the birds were living.

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Wed, 3 Aug 2006 02:25:51 GMT

posted by The_Zimbio_Team
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Covent Garden in the Street Building Corner

Mon, 2 Sep 2008 06:56:00 GMT

posted by maftukhin

Covent Garden
Originally uploaded by wili_hybridCafe in Covent Garden in London. October 2006.