Faroe Islands

 The Faroe Islands look like a beautiful place to visit doesn't it ?
It is located between Iceland and Norway and Northwest of Scotland..  This is a very unique country part of Denmark.
 This is a worthwhile study, take a look at "You Tube"  and watch some of the films, they show you the beauty of these Islands just now being discovered.  This Country has a population of 50,000.The Islands were inhabited by Monks and Vikings originally. Check it out I think you will be as inchanted as I.  Check out http://www.visitfaroeislands.com/ & http://www.faroeislands.com/ as  

Chile's miners

It was so good to see all 33 miners rescued 

after the 70 day underground nightmare.

The miners were entrapped when a huge

rockfall occured Aug 5, in a Chili mine.

This picture is of the capsule used to bring the

men to safety, how brave they were.

There was much singing and celebration when the last man was brought to safety.

Indian Mt. Lake

I took a walk this morning, Saturday the 9th, and had to share some of the beautiful fall foliage
pictures that I took.
Its about 2 1/2 miles around Indian Mt Lake which is located about 20 minutes north of Jim Thorpe.
I visit this area frequently and found the leaves are pretty close to their peak this weekend.
This area is about 2 hours north of Harrisburg and well worth the trip. You are close to Camel Back
ski resort, Tannersville crossings where there are
100 shops,, fun time .. and not to far from the Delaware Water Gap.

ALASKA




Glacier Park





  I have posted some pictures that were taken

when I was visiting Alaska several years ago.

they show the vast mountains and lakes.

The pictures were taken with a digital camera and
not taken by a photographer, believe or not.

The first photo is about an hour and half outside

of Anchorage on highway 1.

within a half hour out of the city you are in no mans land... really!

there are picturesque mountains and glaciers.



Bridal Veil Falls



As you are traveling to the Valdez you will be on highway

4.  Here you will see some of the most beautiful scenery

and awesome waterfalls .

The pictures of Strelna Lake are in a very remote area..

These pictures are of places you must hike or canoe into.



Strelna Lake



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comment on tourism

We watched a film on the effects of tourism .  I was thinking about the time I traveled to
Cancun Mexico.  I was sort of disappointed by the fact that it is so Americanized.  I had to travel to
Chichen itza to see a more authentic Mexico. I was interested in their culture and wanted to see the way they really live and you don't necessarily see that if you stay in Cancun.  I really don't think that, other then immediate area of Cancun that the money brought in from tourism isn't helping the Mexican population.  It looks more like big corporations are the ones making the money.

Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes New York

Remember this?

Our World Geography class on Tuesday viewed some aerial shots,

Seneca Lake

one of pictures was of the Finger Lakes.

I've included a snapshot of the southern point of Seneca Lake in the town of Watkins Glen, and

of Hector Falls and a hillside shot from one of the wineries on the East side of Seneca Lake.

Just for your information here are a few facts about the Finger Lakes

1. 11 Lakes form the finger lakes
2. there are 1,000 waterfalls
3. and 100 wineries

Watkins Glen state park is known for its beautiful

geography, with its waterfalls and rock formations,

along with the race track

Hector Falls

Here are a few facts about Seneca Lake.

1. 38 miles long
2. 3 miles wide
3. 630 feet deep

You don't want to miss a tasting at one of the many wineries along the Seneca Lake.

The water mass and well drained hillsides are perfect for growing wine grapes.

Hope this entices you to check it out for yourself

Winery from the eastern side of Seneca Lake