Wednesday Wonders – Christ the Redeemer Statue

Hi again, WonderLesch blog here with my next installment for Wednesday Wonders which is exploring and discovering Christ the Redeemer Statue located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Christ the Redeemer Statue, from Portuguese Cristo Redentor, is a 100 feet high statue that represents Jesus of Nazareth with his arms open wide towards the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. First and foremost, before we discuss why this gorgeous monument is part of the many new wonders of the world, let’s go over some history: This Brazilian sculpture was inaugurated in 1931 in place of the Corcovado hill lookout

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Wednesday Wonders – Machu Picchu

Here is my next post for my WonderLesch blog on the wonders of the world! We take a trip through the most important modern day attractions for you to know more about these places, or even help you decide on your next holiday destination. Machu Picchu is an archaeological wonder, placed in the middle of the Andes Mountain range in South America, Perú specifically. The complex is a wonder of architecture, design and history, as the Incas lived there before, and it has been determined that the site served as a site for veneration and religious practices. Millions of people

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Sunday Funday – Pike’s Market Place

Let’s explore and discover Sunday Funday – Pike’s Market Place in Seattle, Washington. The oldest continuously operated public farmer’s market in the United States. Since its start in 1907 it has followed its mission to “Meet the Produce”. General market hours are 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sundays 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The market is open all year round. The exceptions are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Market has an average 10 million visitors each year. It is a must see when in Seattle, Washington. Fresh Produce – Pike’s Market Place The very first Market included wagons

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12 Months Means 12 Getaway Ideas – Victoria, B.C

The Victoria Clipper is a high speed passenger only ferry with service between Seattle, Washington and Victoria, British Columbia. I highly recommend upgrading your seat to the “comfort section”. January – Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year will be January 25, 2020 and where better to ring in the New Year than Canada’s oldest Chinatown. The traditional Lion Dance is always a must see when visiting. Love watching the parade, the costumes, the dancers, the music! February – Victoria Film Festival The Victoria Film Festival has been bringing film to life since 1995. February 7 – February 16, 2020

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Corvus & Company and Osteria la Spiga Happy Hour

It’s Monday. Back to reality. My memories of a very busy weekend still playing in my mind. I don’t like Mondays, but I love Happy Hour. Yes, I am counting the minutes until quitting time and trying to decide where I will be heading at 5:01 pm. Great food and even better drinks make me almost long for Monday’s, almost. My top go to’s for a Monday after work treat are Corvus & Company and Osteria la Spiga. The Corvus & Company website states it is a neighborhood bar inspired by the natural world and saloon bars of a bygone

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My Love Letter to Ireland

Oh Ireland, what have you done? Your land, your people, your music, your food, your drink. What is a girl supposed to do? The architecture found within the city limits almost makes me forget how beautiful your rolling hills are. “Wow, look at that, it is amazing.” My statement of shock and awe at every corner, and with each turn you tug at my heart strings. The only thing more beautiful than the architecture found throughout this amazing island, is the people that live here, and the music that they play. Walking through the city of Dublin, passing a pub

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Blarney Castle and Rock of Cashel

Blarney Castle can be found near Cork, towards the Southern part of Ireland. The current main castle and tower were built by the MacCarthy of Muskerry dynasty and dates from 1446. There have been multiple buildings, purposes and owners throughout the land’s history. At the top of the castle, after winding through several battlement chambers, accessible rooms, and climbing more than I thought I could possibly climb, steep narrow stairs I reached the Stone of Eloquence, better known as the Blarney Stone. People visiting the castle, and climbing all the way to the top – remember all of the stairs

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