Showing posts with label North America. Show all posts
Showing posts with label North America. Show all posts

The Island of dolls

Monday, December 31, 2012

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Mexico

Known as "La Isla de la Munecas" by the Spanish, the Island of Dolls is perhaps the most fascinating tourist attraction in Mexico. Located in the south, the island is a place of mystery and superstition. Almost every tree on the island is decorated with old mutilated dolls that give you the feeling of being constantly watched


Mexico The history of the island began in the 50s, when a certain Don Julian Santana Barrera decided to live as a hermit, leaving wife and children behind.
Shortly after his arrival on the scene, Don Julian became convinced that the island was haunted by the spirit of a little drowned girl.
To appease the ghost of the girl and protect himself from bad luck, Don Julian began collecting old abandoned dolls ( sometimes from the river where the little girl drowned ).
Santana gathered dolls on the island for nearly 50 years. They are literally covering the vegetation of the island, unfortunately, over the years , they decomposed horribly because of the effect of the sun and the rain.
Ironically, in 2001 Don Julian Santana was found dead by his nephew, in the same river in which the girl had drowned. Now his Island of Dolls is one of the most bizarre tourist attractions in the world.

The Finger Lakes

Monday, December 31, 2012

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New York

The Finger Lakes are a pattern of lakes in the north of the state of New York, in the United States, their long and narrow shapes evoke those of fingers.
The Finger Lakes' origin is ice. Whenever you visit these lakes , you will be amazed by the uniqueness of the landscape and the incredible number of attractions to do. And these so particular lakes are not the only assets of the region, indeed, around the Finger Lakes spreads a wine-growing region of 4 452 hectares, especially producing white wine. Many walking trails are accessible through these more and more well-known vineyards.

The Finger lakes are mainly composed of 7 lakes :
  •  Otisco Lake
  •  Skaneateles Lake
  •  Owasco Lake
  •  Cayuga Lake 
  •  Seneca Lake 
  •  Keuka Lake 
  •  Canandaigua Lake

There are Four other lakes located west of Lake Canandaigua, sometimes called the little Finger Lakes  :
  • Conesus Lake
  • Hemlock Lake
  • Canadice Lake
  • Honeoye Lake

Finally, there are three other lakes located in the east of Otisco Lake :

  • Cazenovia Lake
  • Onondaga Lake
  • Oneida Lake



Hawaii

Saturday, December 29, 2012

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Hawai beach

Hawaii is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, dream beaches and wildlife are endemic to the appointment, most known by its spectacular waves that make it a favorite spot for surfers.

Hawaii is the fifth state that has everything for absolute satisfaction. Whether you are passionate about relaxation, sports or discovery, nature or history buff islands or marine enthusiast, the archipelago offers an exceptional cocktail and probably unique in the heart of the Pacific.
Concerning the Eco tourism, it is illustrated by the side of a volcano hike or an output surfing.Surfing is also a state of mind or a true religion in Hawaii. It is Peahi on Maui that sometimes forms Jaws, one of the biggest waves in the world sometimes reaching 25 meters in height.

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