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Miami Beaches

Photo of the Day: American White Ibis at Key Biscayne in Miami, FL

By on September 21, 2011 ]

I originally thought this was a white heron or egret on the beaches of Key Biscayne in Southern Florida’s Miami, but thanks to Google, I was able to discover that it’s an American White Ibis Eudocimus albus) is a species of wading in the ibis family. I have never heard of such a bird. I guess it goes to [...]

Iguana reptile

Photo of the Day: The Green Iguana

By on March 19, 2011 ]
Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Photo of the Day: Red-Bellied Woodpecker in Miami

By on March 18, 2011 ]
Buddha

9 Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka

By on February 25, 2011 ]

9 reasons to visit Sri Lanka in 30 pictures from Lasith Lansakara of Discovering Serendipity 1. Where the Elephants Roam Sadly not as much anymore.  Over hunting during the British colonial period has left the Sri Lankan Asian Elephant endangered.  Recent conservation efforts attempt to rebuild the local elephant population and visitors have several opportunities [...]

Photo of the Day: A Boy And His Donkey In Bolivia

Photo of the Day: A Boy And His Donkey In Bolivia

By on July 24, 2010 ]

This young boy and his Donkey passed by while we were taking a snack and water break during our hike at Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca.  The boy took interest in us and stopped just beside us to see what we were up to.  I engaged him in conversation and offered him Pringles in [...]

Mule

Photo of the Day: Hardworking Mule In Peru

By on July 23, 2010 ]

During our Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, mules carried most of the loads.  Mules are used throughout the Andes Mountains in South America due to their strength, stamina, long life and they are sure-footed.  Horses can be found too, but typically only carrying people short distances.

Llamas

Photo of the Day: Llamas & Alpacas In Northern Chile

By on July 22, 2010 ]

Llamas, alpacas and vicunas roam Northern Chile’s Altiplano. Most of them are domesticated, except vicunas, which remain wild and often a protected species. These animals produce incredible wool fabrics, especially the vicuna. While traveling in South America, you might also want to taste llama or alpaca steak. This photo was taken during our 3-day road [...]

Photo of the Day: Armadillo In Penninsula Valdes Argentina

Photo of the Day: Armadillo In Penninsula Valdes Argentina

By on July 21, 2010 ]

We knew ArmadillosT were in the US specifically Texas, but we didn’t know they were in South American, this one we found in Argentina. This critter walked across the parking lot in Punta Norte quiet casually after we watched sea lions all day. It seemed to be comfortable around many cars and people.