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The document provides a photographic tour of the natural wonders and historical sites of Crimea, Ukraine. It shares 38 photos highlighting the diverse landscapes like mountains, cliffs, waterfalls, caves and seascapes. Some of the notable places shown include the Swallow's Nest Castle, the Crimean Grand Canyon, cave towns like Mangup Kale and Chufut Kale, ancient ruins like Chersonesos, and coastal cities along the Black Sea like Yalta. The photos depict the scenic beauty of the region as well as the long history of human settlement across its varied terrain.
1) Tongli is an ancient town located along the Tai Lake in Jiangsu Province, China, 80km from Shanghai and 18km south of Suzhou.
2) Tongli is divided into 7 islands by 15 rivers arranged like the Chinese character "川", connected by 49 bridges. The architecture and scenery have made it one of the best preserved ancient towns.
3) Three major bridges - Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge, and Changqing Bridge - form a triangle where people celebrate auspicious occasions by walking across the bridges with music and fireworks.
The document provides a photographic tour of the natural wonders and historical sites of Crimea, Ukraine. It shares 38 photos highlighting the diverse landscapes like mountains, cliffs, waterfalls, caves and seascapes. Some of the notable places shown include the Swallow's Nest Castle, the Crimean Grand Canyon, cave towns like Mangup Kale and Chufut Kale, ancient ruins like Chersonesos, and coastal cities along the Black Sea like Yalta. The photos depict the scenic beauty of the region as well as the long history of human settlement across its varied terrain.
1) Tongli is an ancient town located along the Tai Lake in Jiangsu Province, China, 80km from Shanghai and 18km south of Suzhou.
2) Tongli is divided into 7 islands by 15 rivers arranged like the Chinese character "川", connected by 49 bridges. The architecture and scenery have made it one of the best preserved ancient towns.
3) Three major bridges - Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge, and Changqing Bridge - form a triangle where people celebrate auspicious occasions by walking across the bridges with music and fireworks.
Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall in Yosemite National Park that flows in winter and early spring. For a few evenings in February, the setting sun causes the waterfall to glow orange and appear as if it is on fire, hence its name "Fire Fall." The sunlight reflects off the falling water at just the right angle to create a spectacular but brief illusion of a flowing cascade of liquid fire. People gather each year, waiting for the perfect conditions to witness this natural light show.
Luxing ancient village, dongshan, suzhou (蘇州東山 陸巷古村落)Chung Yen Chang
Dongshan Luxiang Ancient Village is located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. It is one of the top 13 key scenic spots of Taihu Lake and known as the "Land of Plenty Fish and Rice." Luxiang Village was built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has over 30 structures dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It is also the hometown of Wang Ao, a prime minister during the Ming Dynasty. Luxiang Village preserves gateways representing Wang Ao's achievements in the imperial examinations and is considered the highest quality and best preserved ancient village around Taihu Lake.
CAFOD is asking people to fundraise for their projects in Brazil and around the world for Harvest Fast Day 2009 by using their online resources which include music, games, films and Brazilian recipe ideas. The document provides tips for fundraising and several Brazilian recipe options to try including breads, desserts and drinks.
Liturgy resources for reflections at Harvest Fast Day - using the words of a poem from Brazil, prayers and images, these resources will help you think about why we are fundraising.
Produced for Harvest Fast Day 2009
The document is a collection of reflections on feeling lonely or sad sometimes despite being surrounded by friends. It describes sometimes feeling inexplicably moody and wanting to be alone. Other times it describes feeling restless or wanting to cry without being able to. It acknowledges that while there are friends nearby, loneliness can still be felt deeply. The reflections note that while there is much one wants to say, it can be hard to express. Overall it reflects on lonely or sad feelings that can arise occasionally for unknown reasons.
An elderly man was fishing when he heard a voice saying "pick me up". He saw a frog floating in the water. The frog promised that if he kissed it, it would turn into the most beautiful woman. The man picked up the frog but instead of kissing it, put it in his pocket. When the frog asked why, the man said that at his age he would rather have a talking frog.
This document discusses the importance of friendship and sharing dreams with friends. It states that a true friend is someone you can share both your happiest and darkest moments with. It invites the reader to a special occasion to share the author's dreams. It expresses a desire to share Christmas cheer with friends during difficult times to help comfort the spirit.
The document contains copyright information for photos taken by Benyan Liu of various bird species, including the Tawny Prinia, Maroon Oriole, White Stork, Painted Snipe, Plain-colored Flowerpeker, and River Kingfisher. The copyright for the photos belongs to the original photographer, Benyan Liu. The document is in Chinese and includes instructions to click to continue viewing additional pages of photos.
Trogir is an ancient coastal city in Croatia with over 2,300 years of continuous urban history. It has a high concentration of well-preserved historical buildings from different periods, including palaces, churches and fortifications. Trogir has the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic architectural complex in Central Europe, with its medieval old town surrounded by walls. Some of its most significant historical structures are the Cathedral of St. Lawrence with its Romanesque-Gothic west portal, and Cipiko Palace. Trogir was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1997 for its urban continuity and architectural heritage spanning from ancient Greek and Roman times to the Venetian and Baroque periods.
This document outlines key competencies across several domains including communication, healthy living, creativity, citizenship, collaboration, problem solving, and independent learning. For each domain, 3-4 specific skills or behaviors are described. The overall document provides a framework for well-rounded learning and development.
1) The document describes symptoms of A.A.A.D.D. (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder), where a person gets distracted and fails to complete tasks like washing their car or paying bills.
2) It gives an example of a day where the person is constantly distracted from one task to another by things like mail, flowers, their refrigerator and television remote.
3) By the end of the day, nothing has been completed and the person is left confused as to why nothing got done despite feeling busy all day, realizing it is a serious problem.
Bamboo Boat Tour, Hoi An, Vietnam (越南會安 竹筒船之旅).ppsxChung Yen Chang
The Coconut Grove Eco-Tourism Zone is located east of Hoi An, Vietnam, about 3 km from the city center. The zone features a large coconut grove adjacent to where three famous rivers in Hoi An meet the sea. Tourists can take bamboo basket boats through the coconut grove's waterways, watching local performances like fishing and boat stunt shows. The hour-long program aims to give visitors a relaxing experience on the bamboo boats and in the natural scenery of the coconut grove.
Marble Mountains, Da Nang, VN (越南峴港 五行山靈應寺).ppsxChung Yen Chang
The document provides an overview and tour of the Marble Mountains located near Da Nang, Vietnam. It summarizes that the Marble Mountains are named after the five elements and the only mountain open to tourists is Water Mountain. It then describes several scenic spots within Water Mountain that were visited on the tour, including taking an elevator up the mountain, visiting Xa Loi Tower, Linh Ung Pagoda, and the highlight Huyen Khong Cave with its statues and grottoes.
Da Nang Tourist Attractions, VN (越南 峴港旅遊景點).ppsxChung Yen Chang
My Khe Beach is a 30 km beach located near Da Nang city center that was recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Linh Ung Pagoda is the largest pagoda in Da Nang located on Son Tra Peninsula, featuring a 67m tall Guanyin statue. The pagoda offers beautiful views of My Khe Beach and Da Nang city. APEC Park houses sculptures donated by APEC member states during the 2017 APEC summit in Da Nang. Da Nang Cathedral is a famous pink church located in the city center, built under French colonial rule in the Gothic style.
Han River by Night in Da Nang, VN (越南峴港 韓江之夜).ppsxChung Yen Chang
Every Saturday and Sunday night, many people gather at the Han River Marina in Da Nang, Vietnam to watch the fire-breathing show on the Dragon Bridge. Tourists can take cruise boats from the marina under the Dragon Bridge to get a closer view of the 10-minute show, which features flames, colored lights, and water spraying. The fire-breathing and water displays at 9pm are the highlight of the Han River night tour.
Fugui Cape Trail, New Taipei City, Taiwan (台灣 新北市 富貴角步道).ppsxChung Yen Chang
The document summarizes a trail around Fugui Cape in New Taipei City, Taiwan. It describes landmarks along the trail such as the Fugui Cape Lighthouse, Laomei Maze, observation decks, beaches, and wind-carved trees. It provides directions to access the trail and details about points of interest like the lighthouse, fishing port, and restaurants at the trail's end. Transportation instructions are also given to reach the starting point of the Fugui Cape trail.
Fun and easy animal drawings (有趣又容易的動物繪畫).ppsxChung Yen Chang
This document provides step-by-step tutorials for drawing 10 different animals: dog, lion, elephant, horse, monkey, and spider. Each animal tutorial is 3-10 steps and includes illustrations of how to draw the basic shapes and features of the animal. The tutorials are intended for children and emphasize that drawing can be fun and easy to learn.
Stunning and Impressive Skyscrapers (令人驚嘆和印象深刻的摩天大樓).ppsxChung Yen Chang
The document provides descriptions of 11 unusual skyscrapers from around the world. It summarizes each skyscraper's key details including its location, design features, height, and other distinguishing characteristics. Some of the skyscrapers highlighted include the Evolution Tower in Moscow known for its double DNA coil design, the Agora Tower in Taipei that uses trees and vegetation to absorb carbon emissions, and the Dynamic Tower in Dubai which will feature rotating floors that change the views from apartments.
Trang An Scenic Landscape, Ninh Binh , VN (越南寧平 陸龍灣泛舟).ppsxChung Yen Chang
This document provides a summary of a boat tour through the Trang An Scenic Landscape in Vietnam. It describes the various stops along the tour, including three caves, Vu Lam Temple, and Suoi Tien Temple. The boat travels through beautiful karst formations and passengers can see landscapes that resemble Halong Bay from the water. The tour takes approximately two hours and provides visitors with scenic views of the UNESCO World Heritage site from the boat.
Ninh Binh City is located 2 hours south of Hanoi in northern Vietnam. Bich Dong Pagoda, also known as Bich Dong Ancient Temple, is located in the southwest suburb of Ninh Binh City. The pagoda was built in the 10th century and consists of three levels of temples - upper, middle, and lower - built into the mountain according to Chinese style. Visitors can climb stone steps between the three levels to see Buddhist statues and cave shrines hidden in the mountainside.
1) The document provides a tour guide for visiting TiTop Island and Surprise Cave in Halong Bay. It describes attractions like the octagonal pavilion and beaches on TiTop Island and the stalactites and large caves found in Surprise Cave.
2) The tour includes climbing stone steps to reach viewpoints and caves, and taking a cruise between destinations. Photos are included to illustrate landmarks and scenery.
3) The document concludes by discussing transportation options like the cable car back from the cruise port building, highlighting the tour's full experience of Halong Bay's natural beauty.
The document provides a summary of a boat tour of Halong Bay in Vietnam. It describes traveling by cruise ship and speedboat to various landmarks in the bay, including Fighting Cock Rocks, Luon Cave, and TiTop Island. Photos show the unique karst landscape of islands, caves, and rock formations. The tour highlights the natural beauty of Halong Bay and gives a glimpse of some of the most famous attractions in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tran Quoc Pagoda is located on a small island in West Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. The pagoda contains many ancient Buddhist structures, including stupas and temples, some dating back thousands of years. It is famous as a sacred site that attracts many pilgrims and tourists. Visitors can see Chinese characters throughout, reflecting Vietnam's early use of the writing system, as well as a bodhi tree brought from India centuries ago.
36 Ancient Streets, Hanoi VN (越南河內 三十六古街).ppsxChung Yen Chang
The document summarizes a battery car tour route in Hanoi, Vietnam. The route begins at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and goes around Sword Lake, visiting sites along the way. It then tours the 36 Ancient Streets, providing details on locations, shops, and sights. The tour ends at St. Joseph's Church, known as the Little Notre Dame de Paris.
Confucius Temple & Imperial College, Hanoi VN (越南河內 文廟和國子監).ppsxChung Yen Chang
1) The document describes the layout and features of the Hanoi Confucius Temple in Vietnam.
2) It has a unique five-courtyard layout like the Confucius Temple in Qufu, China, with buildings like the Imperial College, Dacheng Hall, and Kuiwen Pavilion.
3) The temple grounds contain steles and artifacts that honor Confucius and Vietnamese scholars who passed the imperial examinations.