Tuesday, March 31, 2009

do i have to explain?:


I KNOW, I KNOW...i must grow up. i stayed up all night practically watching the hills recap marathon....my husband rolled over in the middle of the night and saw my eyes open; then looked at the clock- it said 1:30...
i couldn't get out of the bed to get my daughter this AM...instead i put a pillow over my head.
please excuse the lack of luster from this post: i like pink...i heart that freakin chair...now i'm going to drink my coffee...black.
* image courtesy of robert brown interiors, we heart it

Algarrobo in Chile





Algarrobo in Chile Image
Algarrobo official long name "Ilustre Municipalidad de Algarrobo (The illustrious municipality of Algarrobo)," is a Chilean city and commune in San Antonio Province, Valparaíso Region. Located in the country's central coast, it serves as a popular summer resort for the population of Santiago. The population was 8,601 during the 2002 census and 5,968 during the 1992 census. The comuna has 175.6 square kilometers. It is an upscale community near El Quisco and Valparaíso, Chile.
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Algarrobo Magdalena Is Town


Algarrobo Beach


Algarrobo Magdalena Picture
Algarrobo is a town and municipality of the Magdalena Department in northern Colombia. Founded in 1895 by José Felipe Oñate. Erected municipality by ordenance 008 of June 24, 1999.
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Monday, March 30, 2009

one down...

twenty nine more to go....
i would love for this image to magically appear in my kitchen. i have one old locker basket and from the looks of it, i just need 29 more to complete this look!! i love everything pictured here...the industrial blue shelving, the metal baskets, the school house lights, and the word 'grocery' written above just sums up the whole experience.

*image courtesy of my favorite and my best

Alhaurín el Grande in Andalusia






Alhaurin el Grande (Pop.2005 - 20,074) is a town located in the province of Málaga in Andalusia in southern Spain, 30 km. from the provincial capital, and at 239 meters above the sea level. It is one of the most picturesque villages in the Guadalhorce river valley. Almost all the town streets are narrow and winding which these days causes some traffic congestion.

It is situated between the river Fahala and the stream of Blas González. The coast is close by, with Fuengirola and Mijas just along a winding road round the mountain, and a new road has been built through to Marbella, to the south west. The rolling hills and wide open spaces give a feeling of space from all around the town. From Alhaurín there is a lovely view over the "Hoya de Málaga", Málaga's vale, full of lemon trees and other fruit trees, which together look like a vast carpet.

The nearby towns of Coín and Alhaurín de la Torre provide any missing services which might be needed. It has attracted many expatriate residents, the most famous of whom was Gerald Brenan.In the forested areas southeast of the village of Alhaurín el Grande, there are traces of Neolithic occupation: silent witnesses to the long history of human habitation of the area.

By the time that the Romans arrived, the tiny Iberian settlement in the Sierra de Mijas was already well established, but if it had a name the Romans chose not to record it. Instead they gave it one of their own. The village became Lauro Nova. It was a spot apparently blessed by the gods: fertile, temperate, and surrounded by hills riddled with valuable mineral deposits. Roman villas popped up around the centre of the village and the hills are still dotted with their remains.

It was a golden age which became a little tarnished during the time of the Visigoths. The town was in no danger of disappearing, but its development was exceedingly slow. It was not until the Moors took it on and built it a fortress on a hilltop called Torres de Fahala that it began to move again. The Moors also gave it a new name: Alhaurín (Garden of Allah). Like the Romans before them, they linked the township to a second to which they gave the same name, the two now being known as Alhaurín el Grande and Alhaurín de la Torre. To the Romans they had been Lauro Nova and Lauro Vetus.

The fort was destroyed in the destructive zeal of the Reconquista, but at least the village survived. Others close by, such as Benamaquis and Fahala were not so fortunate.

Alhaurín el Grande has endured a great deal. Waves of invaders, epidemics of plague, even an earthquake in 1680. During the Peninsular War of 1808-14 it was occupied for four years by French troops and suffered considerable bombardment. Recently, there have been large-scale building projects, which are being investigated for corrupt practices. Some traces of the village's ancient past have survived. There is the 12th Century Moorish archway, the Arcos de Cobertizo, which, while not being in any way spectacular (it stands close to the church and now leads nowhere) at least represents a tangible link with the past. In the small plaza in front of the town hall, the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, are three Roman columns which were discovered close by at Fuente del Sol.
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Alfarnatejo is a town





Alfarnatejo is a town
Alfarnatejo is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 50 km to the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 400 residents. The natives are called Alfarnateños and the town's nickname is Palancos.
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Alfarnate is a small village




Alfarnate is a small village
Alfarnate is a small village located in the Province of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain. As of 2005, it has a population of 1 398 inhabitants. The village sits at 928 metres above sea level. The name 'Alfarnate' comes from the Arab word 'Al-farnat', meaning flour mill. Alfarnatejo, a neighbouring village, is situated about 3.5km from Alfarnate.
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Alcaucin is a Town Málaga




Alcaucin is a Town Málaga
Alcaucin is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 54 km to the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 1,600 residents. Natives of the town are called Alcaucineños.
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Alameda Spain Travel




Alameda Spain Travel
Alameda is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 85 km to the city of Málaga. It has a population of approximately 5,000 and the natives are called Alamedanos or Lametanos. The Bandito "El Tempranillo" is buried here.
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Saturday, March 28, 2009

Donegal Castle World Travel





Donegal Castle World Travel
Donegal Castle (Irish: Caisleán Dhún na nGall) or O’Donnell’s Castle (Caisleán Uí Domhnaill) is a castle situated in the centre of Donegal town, County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. For most of the last two centuries, the majority of the buildings were in ruins but the castle was almost fully restored in the late 1990s.

The castle consists of a 15th century rectangular keep with a later Jacobean style wing. The complex is sited on a bend in the Eske River, near the mouth of Donegal bay, and is surrounded by a 17th boundary wall. There is a small gatehouse at its entrance mirroring the design of the keep. Most of the stone work was constructed from locally sourced limestone with some sandstone. The castle was the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan, Lords of Tír Conaill and one of the most powerful Gaelic families in Ireland from the 5th to the 16th centuries.
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Sogod Southern Leyte





Sogod Southern Leyte
Sogod is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 39,864.
The municipality of Sogod is the home of Southern Leyte State University. Parts of the municipality are prone to mudslides. Following the 2006 Southern Leyte mudslide, Governor Lerias placed the town of Sogod under a state of calamity.
Within the bay, Sogod town is the centre for trade, commerce and industry.
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Sogod Bay Scuba Resort




Sogod Bay Scuba Resort
At Sogod Bay Dive Resort we are committed to providing divers with a top class diving experience and great value for money. Within ten to thirty minutes of Sogod Bay there are over twenty dive sites accessible on our boat “Kermit” and from the shore. Whenever feasible we offer our guests sixty minute dives.
In addition to a vast array of both soft and hard coral Sogod Bay supports aquatic life from tiny pgymy seahorses, nudibranches and pipefish to turtles, frogfish, napoleon wrasse, and even, at the right time of year, whale sharks!

Co-owner and certified PADI instructor Phil McGuire offers a range of PADI courses, both for divers who are new to diving and for certified divers wishing to continue their dive education during their stay at the resort. The resort is the only dive operation in the area offering enriched air facilities.
Our philosophy is that the quality of the diving must be reflected in all areas of the resort. Accordingly, all of our accommodation has been designed with quality and comfort in mind. Indeed, since opening in February 2006 all of our guests have been impressed by the quality of our accommodation. Our cottages are equipped with air-conditioning and a fan and each cottage overlooks Sogod Bay, just a few metres from the shore.

Rathfarnham Castle World Travel




Rathfarnham Castle World Travel
One of the most interesting features of Rathfarnham are its secret tunnels. One lead from the castle to an exit at the present Castle Golf Club. Another led from the castle to the Protestant church in the village, this tunnel was only discovered in 1987. Both have been closed off.