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Rancho Mi Soledad Rancho Ganadero en el Paraguay.
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Finca Santa Christina New Vineyard.
With irrigation pond, drip irrigation, hail netting. 6 hectares of Cabernet grapes, and 4 hectares of Peaches. |
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Paraguay (1/17/09)| La tierra de arcoiris y pique. |
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Finca Santa Sofia (4/7/08)| New 75 Acre Vineyard in San Rafael, Argentina. |
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Penthouse Apt in Montevideo 18th Floor apt in Palacio Salvo.
Vacation Rental
http://montevideoholidayrentals.com/ |
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Colombia | 894 Visits
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Turkey (31 December, 2006)| Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pergamon. |
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China 2006 (September 21, 2004) | 4332 Visits
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San Christobal de las Casas (September 28, 2004)| http://www.surf-mexico.com/states/Chiapas/SanCristobal.php |
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Tonina (September 28, 2004)| http://www.travelchiapas.com/arc/site-4b.php |
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Palenque, Mexico (September 28, 2004)http://www.jaguar-sun.com/palenque.html
http://www.mines.edu/fs_home/jsneed/courses/LISS.380-83/LISS.381/resources/sites/palenque/index.shtml |
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Monte Alban (September 28, 2004)http://www.mexonline.com/oaxaca/oxarc101.htm
http://www.mines.edu/fs_home/jsneed/courses/LISS.380-83/LISS.381/resources/sites/monte_alban/index.shtml |
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Oaxaca (September 28, 2004) | 989 Visits
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Mitla (September 28, 2004)Mitla was the second most important ceremonial center after Monte Alban. The name Mitla or Mictlan is of Nahuatl origin and means "Place of the Dead" or "Inframundo". In Zapotec it is called "Lyobaa", which means "Burial Place", and in Mexico it became known as Mictlan, "Place of the Dead" which is shortened in Spanish to Mitla.
http://www.mexonline.com/oaxaca/oxarc102.htm |
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Cholula (September 28, 2004)| http://www.cnca.gob.mx/cnca/inah/zonarq/cholula.html |
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El Tajin (September 28, 2004)http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/veracruz/tajin.html
The Tajin belongs to the Totonaca culture. It took shape during the late Classic period and reached its peak development during the transition to the Post-Classic, between 800 and 1150 A.D. The word Tajin means "The Sacred city of the Dead and of the Thunder in Storm". |
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Bolivia. (September 1, 2004)http://www.crystalinks.com/tiahuanaco.html
http://www.thule.org/tiahuanaco.html
La Paz, Tihuanaco Bolivia |
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Peru (August 16, 2004)http://www.crystalinks.com/nasca.html
http://skepdic.com/nazca.html
http://www.tierra-inca.com/es/sites/cuzco.html
http://www.geocities.com/Baja/1493/story.html
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/latinamerica/south/sites/machu_picchu.html |
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Philippines (June 29, 2004) | 3868 Visits
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Macao (June 9, 2004) | 1135 Visits
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Hong Kong (June 9, 2004) | 1550 Visits
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New York (November 15, 2003) | 2018 Visits
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Egypt (November 18, 2003)| Ahh, what a great trip with great new friends... You guys are being missed. |
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China (August 17, 2003)| Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi. (tons of Factories) |
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San Diego Shark Dive (May 09, 2003)| Shark dive at 9 mile bank off the coast of San Diego. |
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Paris, France (February 26, 2003) | 3132 Visits
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Pisa ,Italy (February 21, 2003)| http://torre.duomo.pisa.it/index_ita.html |
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Athens, Greece (February 26, 2003) | 1800 Visits
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Chignahuapan (January 1, 2003) | 1562 Visits
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Tula, Hidalgo, Mexico (December 28, 2003)The Toltec built their capital at Tula, sometimes called Toll. The ruins of this city, about 64 km (about 40 mi) north of Mexico City, include three pyramidal temples. The largest of them, which is surmounted by columns 4.6 m (15 ft) high in the form of stylized human figures, is thought to be dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, the Plumed Serpent, an ancient deity the Toltec adopted from earlier cultures and worshiped as the god of Venus.
The archaeological site includes the remains of a palace, two ball courts, and three temples shaped like truncated pyramids. The largest temple, which is surmounted by 4.6-m (15-ft) columns in the form of stylized human figures, was probably dedicated to the Toltec god Quetzalcoatl. http://www.angelfire.com/realm/shades/nativeamericans/toltec.htm |
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Teotihuacan, Mexico (December 28, 2002)Teotihuacan arose as a new religious center in the Mexican Highland, around the time of Christ. Although its incipient period (the first two centuries B.C.) is poorly understood, archaeological data show that the next two centuries (Tzacualli to Miccaotli phases; A.D. 1-200) were characterized by monumental construction, during which Teotihuacan quickly became the largest and most populous urban center in the New World. By this time, the city already appears to have expanded to approximately 20 square km, with about 60,000 to 80,000 inhabitants (Millon 1981:221). The development of the city seems to have involved inter-site population movements, exploitation of natural resources, an increase in agricultural production, technological inventions, establishment of trading systems and other kinds of socio-political organizations, and attractive belief systems. By the fourth century, unmistakable influences of Teotihuacan were felt throughout most parts of Mesoamerica. Teotihuacan was the sixth largest city in the world during its period of greatest prosperity, according to an estimated population of 125,000 (Millon 1993:33). The city seems to have functioned for centuries as a well-developed urban center until its rather sudden collapse, possibly in the seventh century. The place was called Teotihuacan by Nahuatl speakers several centuries after the city's fall, but its original name, the language or languages spoken there, and the ethnic groups who built the city are still unknown.
http://archaeology.la.asu.edu/teo/ |
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (November 4, 2002)Rio de Janeiro, was discovered on January (Janeiro) 1, 1502 by Portuguese navigators who mistook the entrance of Guanabara Bay for the mouth of a river (Rio). Sixty years later because French traders in search of pau-brasil (Brazilwood) were routinely "visiting" the area the Portuguese crown established the city of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro. After 2 years of bloody conflict the French were expelled and settlers began to cultivate the surrounding fertile lands. In the beginning of the 18th century the city's importance and population increased immensely as it became the main shipping port for gold and diamonds that came from Minas Gerais. In 1763 the colonial capital of Brazil was transfered from Salvador, Bahia to Rio. In 1808, as Napoleon's armies began the invasion of Portugal, the decision was made to transfer the monarch and his court to Rio de Janeiro, where he would remain until 1821. During this time Brasil was elevated in status from a colony to United Kingdom with Portugal. With the advent of Independence Rio became the capital of the new empire. The city prospered economically, and by 1891 it had a population of over 500,000 inhabitants ranking it one of the largest cities in the world. As the city grew in prominence mountains were removed, bay water reclaimed, and skyscrapers constructed.
With the inauguration of Brasilia in 1960, Rio de Janeiro ceased to be Brazil's capital. Even today discussion is rife concerning whether Rio was improved or hurt by the transfer of the government. In any event, this second largest city in Brazil is still a major cultural capital and, to some extent, its "emotional" capital as well. Rio de Janeiro has a majestic beauty, with built-up areas nestled between a magnificent bay and dazzling beaches on one side and an abruptly rising mountain range, covered by a luxuriant tropical forest, on the other. This unique landscape makes Rio one of the most beautiful cities in the world, justifying its title of "Marvelous City" (Cidade Maravilhosa). Rio's cultural life is intense and varied. Perhaps at no time is the city's festive reputation better displayed than during the annual carnaval which enlivens the city for 3 solid days with music, singing, parties, balls, and desfiles (street parades of brilliantly-costumed dancers performing the samba.) Economically it is a service industry center, a key financial center, and the producer of foodstuffs, building materials, electrical equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and textiles. But it is in the pursuit of leisure that Rio is outstanding. With its world famous beaches free to all (such as Copacabana and Ipanema), its splendid bay, one of the loveliest in the world, and its wonderful climate, a blend of summer and springtime, Rio de Janeiro is a city that lives in and for the sun. Its population is around 5,750,000 inhabitants. |
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Chichen-Itza, Mexico. (June 29, 2002)The Itza brought their Mexicanized Maya culture to Chich Itzin the northern part of the Yucat Peninsula. During their rule, Mexican-influenced cultures produced certain changes in the traditional Maya way of life. In the social structure military lords rose in power, and the institution of a formalized priesthood separated from political rulers. This change was echoed in religion, in which the feathered serpent-god Kukulcan dominated all others. The use of human sacrifice in worship became increasingly important. There were also new forms of sacrifice; the Itza threw victims into a sacred cenote, or natural well.
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/shades/nativeamericans/maya4a.htm |
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Mi Linda Isla (May, 2002) | 91 Visits
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