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Openseas   
" I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. ~Benjamin Disraeli


Real Name: Sandy
Lives In: Sydney, AU
Birth Date: ?
Member Since: Aug 14, 2007
Last Login: May 09, 2008   05:12 UTC
Member's Time: May 14, 2008   04:37 EST
VT Rank: 3936
Deals Rank: Unranked
Rookie Rank:89
Travel Interests: Business Travel, Spa/Resort, Romantic Travel, Sailing/Boating, Beach/Ocean/Sea



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What captures my heart

by Openseas - last update: Jan 15, 2008

a moment seeps into my ordinary life
which captures my whole essence.

Sydney

Sydney is my home, and what better place to call home , blessed with such raw honesty and diversity, Sydney is a treasure chest , holding incredible richness and beauty in the fragments of the harbour and foreshores.

The beaches hugging the Pacific Ocean , the summer days filled with surprises, enriching the essence of the sun , glistening fragments of light filtering over Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House are truely enchanting.Sydney is a city full of playfulness, entertainment , sophistication, mixed with a lively cosmopolitan casual lifestyle.Sydney is sexy and seductive, a gorgeous dazzling spectrum of beauty bathing beneath the morning sun.

Bellagio- Italy

Bellagio is absolutely gorgeous with breathtaking views of Lake Como and surrounding hills and villages, one immediately surrenders to its beauty and uniqueness. Bellagio lies on the elegant foreshores of Lago Di Como at the southern end where the lake bifurcates.

The village of Bellagio oozes with charm and character with its romantic cobble lanes, streets and architectural classical Italian buildings, this Italian town is truely a must to visit while exploring Lake Como.

Beautiful Bellagio
breathing sweet suggestions of romance below
cobble stony streets smile uniquely so
for you are truly beautiful Bellagio.

If only I had known you long ago
surely you would have shown me your lakeside treasures
and pleasures of Menaggio, Varenna, and Lecco,
for your beauty beholds me, my beautiful beloved Bellagio
a perfect moment

Out of Africa

The landscape in Pilanesberg Park is awesome, made up over 55,000 hectares of rolling plains and situated within an extinct volcanic cater and surrounded by hills creating a natural boundary. The long wheat grasses edge themselves beside the dirt road, low wooded trees scattered amongst the hazy heated terrain melt into the hill ,which surround the grassy level plains. The sunshine filters light on the mellow yellow grasses and camouflages the animals in the heat of the African sunshine.

We followed the dirt road, eyes focused to hopefully catch a glimpse of any animal, whom might be on display, in a few moments, we spotted some Springboks, and a dozen deer roaming carelessly and freely, just a few feet from us. After taking a few photos we turned our heads and to our bewilderment and humour, a beautiful elegant giraffe was quietly feeding on a tree beside us, a truly awesome sight.

We continued on our little dirt road to see three Hippo’s silently sleeping on the edge of the hill, you could almost miss them, as they look so similar to large rocks, We drove along for another hour ending up at another waterhole, along the banks were huge turtles sun baking undisturbed by the noisy pecking of birds adjacent to them.Trying to find animals is extremely difficult, as they are so well camouflaged into the terrain, a truly amazing feat of mother nature.

Peru

Lima is a fascinating place to visit full with lively streets, museums, churches, culture, history, markets, interesting districts, burial sites, archaeological treasures and wonderful beaches. Its a busy congested city with over 8 million people it offers travelers an unique magical unforgettable experience.

Miraflores.

Miraflores is the place to visit in Lima. It’s the safest area and excellent for tourists and visitors. It’s a wonderful place to stroll around with exciting interesting shops, cafes and restaurants.

A must do is visiting the markets with Peruvians selling their artefacts all dressed in traditional clothing. It’s located on the intersection of Avenue Arequipa and Pardo at the main plaza. The Calle de las Pizzas (Pizza Street) are the favourite place for the locals and teenagers to hang out.Miraflores also houses the pre-Inca mud brick temple called Huaca Pucallana one of many archaeological sites found in Lima.

Barranco

Barranco is the traditional summer district and resort of Lima. There are some interesting museums and historical landmarks to found here like the Puente de los Suspiros" a 19th century wooden structure which leads down to the beach.

It’s a wonderful district to visit for sightseeing, eating and drinking. Many of Lima's best restaurants are found in this region
Desert and reef.

Ningaloo Reef - Australia

Coral Bay is the southern gateway to the Ningaloo Marine Park and offers travellers an unique experience with its diversity of marine life.The main attraction is swimming with the Whale Sharks, which visit every year between April to July.

Ningaloo reef is one of the few places in the world which they appear regularly. Humpback Whales are also a major attraction and can be seen between June and November.

Other marine life include the majestic Manta rays, reef sharks, marine turtles, including Hakesbills and Loggerheads, plus over 600 species of fish and more than 300 species of coral. Between October to March watch the many reef sharks playing in the shallow waters of the beach.
Beauty beholds the beautiful
like a child playing blissfully alone
holding hands happily
eternally together water and sand.

Sunset - Thailand -3.4.2007

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Comments for Openseas
SabrinaSummerville Sat May 3, 2008 10:49 UTC
 What a lovely Bellagio tip. Mwakes me want to go there.
margaretvn Sun Mar 23, 2008 12:45 UTC
 just a note to let you know that I enjoyed your HP and poets
xuessium Thu Jan 17, 2008 15:47 UTC
 Thanks for dropping by my Xmas Island page, Sandy! Cheers!
I1ent Thu Jan 3, 2008 09:27 UTC
 Happy New Year!!! Great pages~~~
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