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dead head in the snow
This larger-than-life bust marks a tomb in Moscow's Novodevichy Cemetery. The snow covering it was so picturesque that I didn't wish to disturb it to see who rested beneath...
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Ukha: Omul Fish Soup
Ukha is a type of Russian fish soup made with Omul fish. Omul is a fish native to Lake Baikal. It's a little scary looking - I was told that you know the fish is cooked when they eye pops out of the socket!
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Stoking the Fires of Socialist Realism
I took this photo of my friend Joanna in the banya (russian steam bath) at Solnechnaya. The banya is a must-do experience for every visit to Russia, and the banya at Solnechnaya is incredibly pleasant. You can reserve it for yourself, or - if you're adventurous - for your group.
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Cabin at Solnechnaya
My friends and I stayed in this cabin at Solnechnaya on Olkhon Island in May 2006.
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Spirit of Burkhan
Known as Burkhan in the native Buryat and as Shamanka in Russian, this rock formation is the holiest site on the island of Olkhon, located on Lake Baikal in Siberian Russia.
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Swimming pool at Hotel Las Tortugas
While you can't tell it from this photo, the swimming pool at Hotel Las Tortugas is in the shape of a giant sea turtle. Playa Grande is a nesting site for the giant leatherback turtle. The owners of the hotel were influential in the establishement of the nearby Playa Grande National Park in order to allow the turtles a safe place to nest. In March, the hotel arranges tours to watch the turtles nesting, guided in a way as to protect the turtles while providing an incredible natural experience.
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Drake Bay, June 2002
I've heard that Drake Bay has become more accessible to tourists over the past few years. However, when I was there in 2002, my friends and I were the only people enjoying the miles of pristine shoreline along this part of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.
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Drake Bay at Sunset
The view from Cabinas El Mirador Lodge is simply increadible. The breathtaking sunsets over the water make staying here worth while. But for those of you who are out of shape, be prepared: it's a steep hike up to the cabins!
Drake Bay, Costa Rica.
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Montezuma, Costa Rica
Montezuma is a small village near the tip of Costa Rica's Nicoya peninsula. It has a laid back atmosphere, and is home to many quaint shops, cafes and hotels of all price ranges. Enjoy the beaches, tidal pools and scenic views, and be sure to hike to the two nearby waterfalls!
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Hot Toddy Cafe
Downtown Waycross, GA is a stereotypical decaying old southern downtown, full of crumbling facades and boarded up buildings. Surprisingly, it is also home to an incredibly hip coffee shop home to artists, musicians, dancers, free thinkers and coffee lovers. An incredible discovery! (I personally recommend the German Chocolate Cake Latte.)
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Jane Keeler has been a member since 30 November 2007 and goes by janekeeler.
Currently in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
I am a traveler, blogger, photographer and ESL teacher. My home is in Waycross, GA although I have lived in Russia and South Korea, and I currently live in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. You can follow my adventures at Jane's Daily Blah.
You can also find Jane at www.janekeeler.com.
