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Whilst in Stockholm I visited the Vasa Museum The Vasa warship was commissioned by King Adolphus and built between 1626-1628 and foundered on his maiden voyage. It was recovered after 333 years from the bottom of the Stockholm Harbour. The ship was intricately decorated as well, with many Roman, Greek, Dutch and biblical motifs. The ship is one of Sweden's most popular tourist attractions and has been seen by over 35 million visitors since 1961. Since her recovery, Vasa has become a widely recognised symbol of the Swedish 'great power period' and is today a de facto standard in the media and among Swedes for evaluating the historical importance of shipwrecks. #vasamuseet #vasamuseum #swedenshipwreck #kingadolphus #lionofthenorth #recoveryofshipwrecks #stockholmharbour
“She Lies” This piece of Art by Monica Bonvinci is located next to the Oslo Opera House. It looks like an iceberg and is made of stainless steel and glass. It stands 12 meters above the water surface on a concrete platform and can turn on its own axis, moved by the winds and tides. It offers changing experiences through reflections from the water and its transparent surfaces. It is a controversial piece of art. Some people find it very ugly and has no place in the harbor and it blocks the view of the fort. #shelies #oslooperahouse #osloart #norwayart #monicabonvicini
"The Incas were the empire that ruled most of Peru, parts of Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Ecuador. It was an extensive empire that ruled these region for more than 100 years. The Incas are responsible for the many archeological sites scattered around Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. One of the most recognizable sites and recognized as one of the New 7 Wonders by the New 7 Wonders Foundation is Machu Picchu. Why would Machu Picchu be a site that would instigate a feeling of inspiration? In the movie, The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), we see how the young Che Guevara makes a stop at Machu Picchu and it is there has a very clear realization. In the plot of the movie reads: “At Machu Picchu, Che is inspired to start a revolution to give rights back to the common worker and close the gap between the rich and the poor, proving once again that you have to see the world before you can change it.”" #machupicchu #incas #peru #andes #southamerica #worldheritagesites #archaelogicalsites #sevenwonders #motorcyclediaries #chegueverra
#BlackAugust Gourd's Centre Piece "The collection of gourds displayed as a centre piece has been drawn from various communities in Kenya. They are made from fruit of plants of the Cucurbiticeae family. They vary in sizes, shapes and colour. The decorations and uses of gourds vary among communities. Gourds are commonly used for storage of grains, water or charms, they are also used for fermenting beer locally brewed beer or milk, and can be used as a measuring device. When cut, the calabash can serve as a plate, a cup or even as a suitcase. With the growing tourism industry in Kenya, Gourds have become highly ornamental and artisans are decorating gourds and selling them to make an income." #nairobinationalmuseum #gourds #calabash
I was going through some photos for my long overdue blog on my experience of the Great Wildebeest Migration and chose these and a few others plus a vid of the crossing of the Mara River by the wildebeest.#wildebeestmigration #masareserve #marariver #serenalodge #kenyatravel #eastafrica #tanzaniaserengeti #gnus #zebras #predators #greatmigration
I love it when cities curate their history creatively through through monuments, statues, art, music etc. The "HAND FOUNTAIN" in Oslo, Norway. The hand points to the ground. This is the place where the Danish-Norwegian King Christian IV decided to rebuild the city after the big fire in 1624. He pointed to the spot and said "The new town would lie here". #handfountain #olsonorway #oslomuseums #oslosculptures #christianIV #oslooldcities

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