Update on covid-19: easing of lockdown restrictions starting with this week , encouraging news on vaccines. However, the overall atmosphere is one of great anxiety caused by reopening of schools, economic collapses, and the fact that though doctors know much more now about the virus, they're still in the dark about some main issues.
And now to the topic of this post.
I like to re-read my posts on favorite places I've been to in my younger days; it uplifts my mood.
During the current lockdown, though, my target was to try and improve/restore pre-digital photos in my possession. Thanks to the right tip from Jeanie (the Marmelade Gypsy blog) on my first part , I've managed to do some of that.
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To this day, one of my favorite places I've been to, is the Vesuvium volcano in Italy. What an excitement to be on the edge of the crater of an active volcano! It could erupt any day. The smoke coming out of the crater is a fascinating sight!
on the edge of the Vesuvio crater
Speaking of volcanoes, Edinburgh castle in Scotland was formed as a result of a volcano erupting several hundred million years previously. The castle (over 900 years old) had been both a royal residence and a military base.
Greece has many 'dramatic' places such as Delphi (town and archeological site - house of the famous Oracle), and the amphitheater at Epidaurus.
The theater at Epidaurus is still in use today
amphitheater at Epidaurus
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Jerusalem is known for its two outstanding religious sites: The Wailing Wall and the Al Aqsa Mosque (with the golden dome).
In those days, I didn't have a prayer book with me, but I did place a note in the cracks of the wall.
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On the top of snowy Yungfrau mountain (Swiss Alps) which is considered the highest peak in Europe, one feels on the top of the entire world, not only the top of Europe.
on Yungfrau ('virgin' in german) viewing the snow
Well, that's it for now. Hoping there won't be a third lockdown.