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Nature and Adventure
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 14:22 |
 Nature is a Great Gift from God ~ Shirley T Hi! I am back after being silence for the last 5 days. It was Thanksgiving weekend and we happened to have a longer break. Therefore, my Significant Other (SO) and I escaped for a nature retreat at Big Bend National Park which is located more than 500 miles away from our home in Austin. Geographically located of west Texas, Big Bend National Park is in the Big Bend Country north of Mexico which is bordered by a beautiful and long Rio Grande River that … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 08:20 |
 A traditional crafts village at Brazos de Dios of homesteading community, Homestead Heritage is one of the top attractions at Waco, Texas. The log cabin Visitor's Center stands just right after the front gate at Brazos de Dios is ready to serve you if you need any information to get around the 500-acre farmland. Brazos de Dios is the home for many farmers, craftsmen and their families. Their daily routine of farming and homestead endeavors is inherited from years of cultivation and effort, acqui… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 26 September 2009 08:35 |
 The weather had been kind. It was drizzling earlier and as we were about to start our day, it stopped. It was our fourth day in Austin so we were thinking of roaming around the countryside. MD did share with us that Spicewood Springs Road possess a scenic stretch lies from the intersection Loop 360 towards north for several miles. Long time ago, this area was the homes of farmers, ranchers and Cedar choppers. And we decided to take a drive through. We entered Spicewood Springs Road from the inte… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 24 September 2009 08:40 |
 Last Saturday was our first road trip out of Austin. Being here for more than 10 days, I guess we would love to see beyond the Weird City of Austin. After doing some homework and studied with the locals, we decided for a hiking adventure at Enchanted Rock! Located on the border between Gillespie and Llano Counties, Enchanted Rock is right in the middle between Llano, Texas (USA) on the north and Fredericksburg, Texas by the south. Both are about 15 miles away from Enchanted Rock as you travel al… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 22 April 2009 05:23 |
 Brown Bear or scientifically known as Ursus arctos, is relatively a large bear among its species. Excel in sprinting whereby a Brown Bear can run at speeds of 57 km/h for short distances. Brown Bears are found primarily in Northern Hemisphere especially Northern Alaska, Canada, Russia and Finland.They tend to attack human especially when their cubs are being threaten or in danger. Bearing about 90 odds sub-species, Brown Bear may look slightly different based on different geographical regions. … |
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Highlights...
Flower Arrangement Series
Like flowers, want to get creative? Step by step with images on how to design what you always wanted.
Thailand Adventures
Need itinerary of a week? Attractions in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Kanchanaburi...
Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
From canyons, rivers, basins to mountains, a journey into wilderness!
Spring in Tokyo
Hanami and Sakura at Ueno, Akibahara, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Ameyoko Shopping Street...
The Best of Taipei
Our stories at Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Keelung, Jinshan, Danshui, Taipei...
Live, Do, Eat, Sleep in Texas
4 Seasons experience in The Lone Star state; hopping Austin, Blanco, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fredericksberg, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Terlingua, Vanderpool, Waco & more
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