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DAILY PHOTO: Gulf of Finland Inlet

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Taken from the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa

Taken from the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa

In 2011, we made a mid-summer trip to Helsinki. We stayed at the Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa. It’s located northwest of Helsinki proper up the inlet to the city’s west side (not far from Seurasaari Island.)

This photo was taken at probably 1:30am. Vampires beware: I don’t think it ever got fully dark. There was always light on the horizon. Those little black specks on the water are birds whose circadian rhythms were as confused as was mine.

BTW, that hotel has an awesome breakfast buffet that’s included in the room price.  It’ s a little out-of-the-way though.

DAILY PHOTO: Back Lake Bridge in Beijing, China

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Back Lake in Beijing

Back Lake in Beijing

This was taken in 2008. Beijing is such a pretty city… when the smog lifts and one can see it.

DAILY PHOTO: Grand Plaza, Tikal, Guatemala

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Taken from Temple II

Taken from Temple II

The Grand Plaza comprises two temples towers that face each other, Temples I and II, the manicured courtyard between them, and these buildings off to the side. This photo is taken from atop Temple II.

I like to visit Mayan sites. As with Angkor, I feel that this is a good way to mentally prepare myself for the day our own civilization collapses.

Tikal was one of my favorite Mayan sites, mostly because it was the only large-scale site we could visit in peace. When we were at Chichen Itza, the hawkers were ubiquitous and weren’t above following one around. I don’t recall being bothered at Tikal at all.  Of course, it’s been a many years since I visited.

Where in the World Photo Game #3

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WitW #2 was Cahal Pech in Belize (a Mayan site)

This one is for those with a sweet tooth. The bakery below is a famous one.

Where was I?

Where was I?