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2009-05-21T10:26:00.006+08:00

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The Government House of the Republic of San Marino
It was taken in the Republic of San Marino, and it shows the Government House; this is a beautiful place for taking interesting pictures, always packed with tourists.

~photo posted on 21st May, taken by Mauro Mittino, Italy

2009-04-28T09:51:00.004+08:00

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~Vulci,Italy
Vulci is a nice place where you can see old roads of Romans. The bridge is a little unsteady in the time when people walked slowly .

~photo posted on 28th April, taken by Pica Aniello, Italy

2009-04-17T17:09:00.005+08:00

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~Algonquin Park, Toronto, Canada

Algonquin Park is located in Canada near Toronto. The park is famous for its walk trails and the weather is just right for the visit. After the icy winter when the trees shed their leaves comes autumn and the trees are covered with fresh colorful leaves. The park has a small lake and it has a very charming look covered with the trees with golden colored leaves all around the lake,lot of tourists come during this time to this park and have a day long picnic.

~photo posted on 17th April, taken by Kapil U, India

2009-04-17T14:55:00.015+08:00

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~ Getting Close to Egypt
These photos are taken near Egypt.The pictures of the sunrise and the sunset on the sea show two completely different colors and moods. Through the river Nile, we are getting close to Egypt . And lastly there is the picture of the hanging bridge which is a construction marvel.

~photo posted on 17th April, taken by Kapil U, India

2009-04-17T14:46:00.005+08:00

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~The winter sky at sunset in Rome,Italy

~ photo posted on 17th April, taken by Paolo Bernabei , Italy

2009-04-17T14:27:00.016+08:00

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~"Atomium", Brussels ,Belgium
Photo taken in Brussels at the "Atomium", the most astonishing building in the world. Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn for the International Exhibition of Brussels, that took place here in 1958, the Atomium is a structure that is half way between sculpture and architecture, symbolising an iron of cristal, magnified 165 billion times.

~ photo posted on 17th April, taken by Paolo Bernabei , Italy

2009-04-14T11:57:00.007+08:00

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~Murals in a Hindu Goddess Temple
These two pictures are taken at the entrance of a Hindu goddess temple. The first is a mural of a woman welcoming the devotees to the temple. The second is a mural of a man symbolic of protecting the temple. These shapes are first molded onto the walls with cement or plaster of parix and then painted in bright colors. This kind of artwork was quite popular in India especially in temples and old historic places. These kinds of figures come in wide variety of sizes and colors.

-photo posted on 14th April, taken by Kapil U, India

2009-01-04T23:52:00.007+08:00

2008 PEAK Company Outing

~Japanese Girls wearing Kimonos
In Japan, when a boy or a girl turns to 20 years old, he or she becomes an adult.On the day of their 20th birthday, they will wear "the kimonos" to the temple . The kimono is the traditional costume of Japan. Originally the word "kimono" literally meant "thing to wear."

Today, kimonos are most often worn by women on special occasions. Kimonos are T-shaped, straight-lined robes that fall to the ankle, with collars and wide, full-length sleeves. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is usually tied at the back. And Kimonos are generally worn with traditional footwear and split-toe socks.

2009-01-04T23:18:00.008+08:00

2008 PEAK Company Outing

~ Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.Not one nail is used in the whole temple.

The temple dates back to 798, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633. It takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills. Kiyomizu means clear water, or pure water.

The main hall has a veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city.

2008-09-11T12:58:00.010+08:00

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~London At Dusk
This is London on a lovely April evening , with the landmarks beautifully lit , here is to 2012 !!!
~posted on 11 September, taken by Mel Jones,England.

2008-09-11T11:24:00.013+08:00

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~A Jetty In The Maldives
This photo is on an island in the Maldives.It is the jetty that goes all the way until it gets deep.It is whereall the supplies for the island passes.All the food comes by seaplane or boat.
~photo posted on 11 September ,taken By Daniel Jones, England.

2008-07-24T11:30:00.005+08:00

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~The bell tower of Dobbiaco ,South Tyrol, Italy

Visible from far away, the bell tower has become a symbol of the city. The tower rises from the town square and dominates the area, square and the imposing buildings in the town centre. The bells of Kastelruth, a big part of the town experience, ring on the hour throughout the day and night.

~ photo posted on 24 July, taken by Alessandro Stillitano , Italy

2008-07-15T18:09:00.006+08:00

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~ The Natural Park of Kala Iris from Morocco

In the park there is a small cafè, serving people sitting around under the trees. The man in the picture was almost for sure listening at the radio the final match of Africa cup.

~ photo posted on 15 July, taken by Lucia Fanini, Italy

2008-06-12T12:57:00.009+08:00

PEAK at Computex Taipei 2008

PEAK was in Nangang Exhbition Hall K012 ~ K014 of Computex Taipei 2008 from June 3rd t0 7th. There were several product categories displayed at this booth, including Flash Drive, Flash Cards, SSD, VGA, Networking and Accessories.

2008-05-29T18:10:00.009+08:00

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~ Nude but Erect

In S. Zeno di Montagna, on the Baldo mountain near Verona, Italy, this nude tree stands watching mountains and houses on the other side of the Garda lake in a foggy December day, longing for better times.

~ The Garda Lake

The Garda lake, Italy's biggest, seen from Lungolago Mazzini, in Peschiera del Garda, near Verona. Some small ducks seems to be lost in the middle of nowhere. Sky and water reflect each other, and only the silhouette of mountains dares to reveal the presence of something...

-photo posted on 29 May, taken by Alberto Zanoni, Italy

2008-05-21T11:17:00.007+08:00

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~ A Sunset in Killarney, Manitoba

The sunset tinges the sky and the lake with its typical colors.

-photo posted on 21st May, taken by Chris Rogers, UK

2008-05-20T18:09:00.008+08:00

PEAK At HANOI
~ VIETNAM EXPO 2008

PEAK was in Hall A3 (65/66) of VIETNAM EXPO 2008 from April 9th t0 13th. There were several product categories displayed at this booth, including Flash Drive, Flash Cards, VGA, LCD Monitors, Networking and Accessories.

2008-05-20T17:07:00.006+08:00

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~Mungo Lunette

The remarkable landscape Mungo Luntte is on Lake Mungo bed in Mungo National Park, situated in south-western New South Wales, Australia. It’s a crescent-shaped dune made up of sediments that have blown off the lake floor.

Note from Traveler Master
Know more about Mungo National Park, please visit at http://www2.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks.nsf/parkContent/N0049?OpenDocument&ParkKey=N0049&Type=xo

~Rio Vista House

Rio Vista House, an old Australia heritage located in Mildura, was completed in 1891 and has been standing for 117 years. Although it was built long time ago, it is still in perfect condition.

-photo posted on 20th May, taken by Gerard Rotse, Australia

2007-12-31T16:46:00.000+08:00

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~ Skyscraper-less

Get away from a city of countless skyscrapers and jump into the town of bungalows.
Stress is gone and comes the easiness!

~A Novel-like Scene

~The Painter Of Nature

Only She can paint the essential beauty of Nature!

What a talented painter!

~Two-head elephant?

At a glimpse of the scene, something popped out of my mind “two-head elephant?!”
Wow! What marvelous!
However, in fact, there are two elephants standing while facing different directions.

~Family Picnicking

Shih…Quiet!
Don’t disturb the rhino family. They are having a picnic in the green.

~photo posted on 31 December, taken by Visagie Driekie, South Africa

2007-12-31T16:37:00.005+08:00

PEAK Company Outing

~Give Me A Kiss

2007-12-31T13:57:00.000+08:00

PEAK Company Outing
~Elephant Mountain Park

Elephant Mountain Park got its name from the mountain inside it whose shape is like an elephant. The hole through the front of the mountain makes the mountain have a nose and a body.

In the park, you can see a rock elephant drinking water.
Look, the rock elephant is going to the lake, stretching its nose to the water, and starting to drink.

Wow! The water is rippling. It is drinking water now.

2007-12-28T10:23:00.000+08:00

PEAK Company Outing
~Yao Mountain

Yao Mountain is 909.3 meters high, the highest mountain in Guilin and a perfect point to overlook the whole scene of Guilin.

Scenes Out Of Green Window

How many peaks are there in your eyes? One, two…innumerable!
Peaks line in a row!

A long-ranged view of Guilin

A close-ranged view of Guilin

2007-12-27T16:59:00.000+08:00

PEAK Company Outing
~Sun and Moon Pagodas

The two pagodas are in Shan lack, the famous scene there.
The Sun Pagoda with nine storeys is the highest copper pagoda in the world. Its partner the Moon Pagodas is seven-storey. There is a chunnel connecting them.

2007-12-26T11:33:00.000+08:00

PEAK Company Outing
~The Li River

Li River wanders from Guilin to Yangshuo in Guangxi Province. There are many peaks along it. Most of them are Karst with stalactites and stalagmites in it. This place is famous for Karst.

The mountain is like part of our body. Try to imagine a giant is in sand-bath, covers its body with sand, and only bares its face, hands, and feet. Got it!?The shape of it is just like our toes so it got a name “five-toe mountain.”

The peaks seem to stand in a queue and welcome visitors. The azure sky, the indigo peaks, and the sapphire river make a scene of Paradise.

See an animal walking in mist? It is busy carrying something important to somewhere.
Maybe food to a village, jewelry to a castle or…There are mountains with different shapes here, a wonderful place for imagination!

2007-12-17T15:27:00.000+08:00

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~Xanadu

In Tsin Dynasty, the poet wrote a poem describing a dreamy village far away from the vanity fair. Peace is only word for it. The poem says “A fisherman oaring a boat along a brook encountered a grove of peach blossom…walked into a narrow open in a hill and saw a village totally different from where he lived. …”

The experience we had was like the fisherman did when we visited this place.

2007-12-13T18:12:00.000+08:00

2007-12-13T17:40:00.000+08:00

2007-11-21T17:36:00.000+08:00

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~Gui-Lin Merry Land Resort

In Merry Land Resort, of course, there are many exciting entertainments, like roller coaster or bungee jumping. But the natural scenes here are more attracting.

A simple way to relieve our tiredness!

2007-10-19T19:34:00.000+08:00

Summer Photo Notes-Top Three

~The dawn in the Valley of Bagan

At dawn, the shapes of hundreds of ancient pagodas appear from the dark and the fog.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Marco Santamaria, Italy

2007-10-19T19:29:00.000+08:00

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~Twilight at the tropics

The sun set by now and the and the last lights reflects himself on the Lankayan island jet: one of the last terrestrial heavens awaits at night.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Dr. Paolo Bernabei , Italy

2007-10-19T19:23:00.000+08:00

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~GREAT ROAD OCEAN London bridge

Wonderful sunset in the London Bridge in the brave Tasmanian Sea. Port Campbell National Park. Victoria, Australia.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Roberto Romero, Spain

2007-10-19T13:45:00.000+08:00

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~Reflexes

The sky reflects himself on the little lagoon of the Sepilok Resort and the tropical forest which accepts the last urang-utang reflect itself in his waters.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Dr. Paolo Bernabei, Italy

2007-10-19T13:33:00.000+08:00

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~ Palau roccia dell'orso

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Nello

2007-10-19T13:27:00.000+08:00

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~In the distance

A lovelly view from the middle of a field in cornwall. the object in the ray of light is unknown.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Heva Boberts, UK

2007-10-19T13:22:00.000+08:00

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~Sunset

Again taken in cornwall, but this time from a dreamy beach at the end of a fun-filled day.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Heva Boberts, UK

2007-10-19T13:16:00.000+08:00

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~A sea monster

A strange drake head raises from the sea of Marina di Roseto Capo Spulico, in Calabria, Italy, looking around if something appears on the surface. A strange-shaped rock seems to be alive if looked with a dreaming heart...

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Alberto Zanoni, Italy

2007-10-19T13:11:00.000+08:00

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~Sunset in Basilicata

The sky of Policoro, in Basilicata, South Italy, shows sun and clouds talking each other, with shy sun temporarily letting the scene to clouds. A nice Summer tale in the Italian sky.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Alberto Zanoni, Italy

2007-10-19T11:52:00.000+08:00

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~Stepping houses

A series of "stepping houses", which seem to step the street going to the highest part of Pescocostanzo, in center Italy. The small doors at the ground floor guarded once stables for mules.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Alberto Zanoni, Italy

2007-10-19T09:57:00.000+08:00

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~Niagara Falls

Below the largest fall in the world: an impressive water wall break itself in billions drops, creating a mystic mist.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by Alberto Zanoni, Italy

2007-10-19T09:45:00.000+08:00

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~RANGOLI

These colourful designs are made at the entrance of Indian homes during festival times to please the Gods. They are used to enhance the beauty of homes and as a welcome sign to the visitors.

~photo posted on 19 October, taken by kapil u, Indian

2007-10-18T18:47:00.000+08:00

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~Far far away

Lindisfarne Castle, on Holy Island, Northumberland, built in the reign of Edward V1 in 1549AD, the island was gifted to St Aidan by the Anglo-Saxon King, Oswald so he could convert the pagan northumbrians to christianity.

~photo posted on 18 October, taken by Tony Roberts, the Netherlands

2007-10-15T11:40:00.000+08:00

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~Evening Sunset

After a storm!

~photo posted on 15 October, taken by Tony Roberts, the Netherlands

2007-10-15T11:26:00.000+08:00

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~Eastgate Clock, Chester

Eastgate, with Chester's famous Eastgate Clock on the bridge over the road. It was erected there to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, and this date can be seen at the bottom of the clock face. It is said that only Big Ben in London has been photographed more than this clock. On the left is a traditional red GPO telephone box, which dates back to 1936. Many have been replaced by more modern designs, but the old boxes are still to be seen in cities like Chester.

~photo posted on 15 October, taken by Chris Rogers, UK

2007-09-02T22:32:00.000+08:00

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~Calm On The Sea & Capriciousness In The Sky
Two pictures paint the beauty of the sea.

The first picture is a imagine of "Marina di Cecina"(toscana - italia) view from the sea.

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This shows the strong military is the mouth of the river "Cecina."

~photo posted on 31 August, taken by Nello, Italy.

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2007-07-22T20:13:00.000+08:00

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~Porto
In view of the city from the river, Baroque Church and old tramway are in front of it. The fully restored tram runs along the rive and stops in various interesting places.

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The sculptures in a park are a proof of how beautiul Porto is. Porto is full of amazing art works and even the University Art Department is located here.

--photo posted on 22 July, taken by Henk van Aswegen, Italy

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2007-07-22T19:47:00.000+08:00

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-A Beautiful Corner In Aosta Valley

Aosta Valley Region, located in the north of Italy, is famous for natural scene. There are many natural parks there and it is home to beautiful insects and animals. The butterfly on a flower is just one beautiful corner of many.

--photo posted on 22 July, taken by Alessandro Milano, Italy
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2007-04-30T19:15:00.000+08:00

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- Wall Embossment

A woman is embossed on the wall and soldiers can be seen in the background. The image gives a 3D effect. This form of art was popular in the Andhra Pradesh Region used to decorate a house.

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-The Nawab Luxury

This is an old painting of a nawab court in one of the monumental halls of the city of Hyderabad . The nawabs were the ruling class in this region and were treated as kings about 400 years agao.
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-photo posted on 30 April, taken by Kapil U, India

2007-04-30T19:12:00.000+08:00

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- Gran Sasso

"Gran Sasso" is part of the National Park of the Gran Sasso and Laga in Italy, founded in 1992. In the picture, Gran Sasso seems to span over seasons. Dressed in snow and made up in green.

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-photo posted on 30 April, taken by Pietro Macozzi, Italy

Note From PEAK Traveler Master:

Know more about Gran Sasso http://www.heartofitaly.net/town/gransasso.html

2007-04-30T19:09:00.000+08:00

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-A Close Embrace

The little house is situated alone in a flank near the old Bourgogne castle. No companions are with it, but it still enjoys lying contentedly in the trusted arms of the mountains.

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--photo posted on 30 April, taken by Steve Stuer, Belgium

2007-04-04T08:55:00.000+08:00

PEAK At Hannover
~ Cebit Exhibition

PEAK Booth-A1 (13)

~Interior

The colors of red and white were consistent with those of PEAK logo. The Octigen LCD monitors, the second brand of PEAKHARDWARAE, were also displayed this year.

2007-04-03T09:33:00.000+08:00

PEAK At Hannover

~ Cebit Exhibition

PEAK Booth-A1 (13)
~Exterior

PEAK was in Hall 23, A113 of 2007 Cebit from March 15th to 21st. The theme of Hall 23 was digital images / storages, consistent with PEAK major flash products. There were several product categories displayed at this booth, including Flash Drive, Flash Cards, VGA, LCD Monitors, Networking and Accessories.

2007-03-31T18:54:00.000+08:00

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~Beauty In Water
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2007-03-31T18:49:00.000+08:00

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~Berna

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~photo posted 30 March, taken by Domenico Tubito, Italy

2007-03-31T18:45:00.000+08:00

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2007-03-31T18:23:00.000+08:00

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~Mexico
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~photo posted on 30 March, taken by Gert Jan Klok, Mexico

2007-03-31T18:17:00.000+08:00

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--A Stark reminder
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~photo posted on 30 March, taken by Howard Lane, England
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2007-03-20T10:40:00.000+08:00

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--Wave

A shoal of fish, a flight of seabird or a smashed wave?

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~photo posted on 20 March, taken by Sandy Chen, UK

2007-02-05T12:57:00.000+08:00

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--Clash

The stark modern eco-structure struttingly stands in front of the stone building representing the aged characteristic. This forms an impressive clash.

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--photo posted on 5 February, taken by Michael Ngo-Tu, UK

2007-01-04T13:48:00.000+08:00

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--Free Treasure

Nature is the most generous lady in the world. The priceless beauty and the power she shows us. Truely awesome.

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--How Beautiful

While camping, Vincenzo took a picture of the special scene. There are few sentences he noted for it: "The storm remembers how beautiful the summer is; the photos remember how beautiful the growth is; this photo remembers how beautiful the life is!

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--photo posted on 4 January, taken by Vincenzo Borriello, Italy

2006-12-29T09:37:00.000+08:00

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--Sunset? Sunrise?

Sunset or sunrise? The mysterious power of Nature makes one wonder about its true identity. It is not important to distinguish its true nature; what's important is that we appreciate its beauty.

, --photo posted on 29 December, taken by Isobel Pollard, UK

2006-12-20T17:11:00.000+08:00

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--The Reflection Of Trees

Trees reflect themselves in the water mirror. In the mirror, they can rely on the chest of sky and enjoy the companion of clouds. Carefree!

--photo posted on 21 December, taken by Guus Siebel, The Netherlands

2006-12-11T16:50:00.000+08:00

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--Princesss in Nature

--photo posted on 13 December, taken by Bruno Vincenzo

2006-12-11T16:47:00.000+08:00

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-- Meet Love

"November the 23th, 2006", "Milan", the combination doesn't seem special for us. However, it is so meaningful for someone. The date is the day of the saint of his lover and the place is where she was born.
For this, they went there and had a picture of Milan taken on November the 23th.

--photo posted on 13 December, taken by Maurizio Granato, Italy

2006-12-11T16:44:00.000+08:00

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--Toscana

Toscana is a little country in Italy. It's near the splendid landscape of the gently rolling Tuscan hills covered by vineyards and olive groves. There are strings of medieval towns and villages and Volterra, the magnificent Etruscan city, is here, too.

--photo posted on 12 December, taken by Franco, Italy

2006-12-07T12:16:00.000+08:00

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--McWay Fall

McWay Fall is in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California. It's an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean from the Overlook Trail. The scene shows not only the most imposing but most beautiful appearance of nature. What a simple and primitive beauty it is! Nature!

--photo posted on 7 December, taken by Ignozza Filippo, Italy

2006-12-04T12:48:00.000+08:00

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--"Earthrace.net"

In the background of Skytower and modern buildings, the silver vessel "Earthrace.net", a futuristic craft, is not so striking. But, it has a meaningful mission. Its owner hopes it will be the first of its kind to circumnavigate the globe by using the wave piercing technique.

--photo posted on 4 December, taken by Mike Fuller, New Zealand

2006-11-30T10:05:00.000+08:00

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--Sunset in Paris

Paris always makes an impression of romance on all. Under the sunset, all things appear indistinct, which leaves it all to the imagination.

--photo posted on 30 November, taken by Bruno, France

2006-11-27T12:46:00.000+08:00

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--My Castle

I am playing in the playground-- my little castle. There are lots of interesting things here. Many toys. I like to take a look at the outside world through this red circled window. You can come visit my castle.

--photo posted on 28 November, taken by Karen, Australia

2006-11-23T09:12:00.000+08:00

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--Jurassic In Venice

Last winter, there was an exposition of dinosaurs in Venice. This gigantic dinosaur looks so real that it seems a scene in a movie and because of it the buildings are like maquette.

--photo posted on 23 November, taken by Barbara Colombo, Italy

2006-11-21T18:51:00.000+08:00

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--Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is a famous scenic spot in Taiwan. The calm lake is like the mirror of the mountain and reflects the beauty of the mountain. It also brings serenity to the boats moored side by side and face to face.

--photo posted on 22 November, taken by Tony Hsieh, Taiwan

Note from PEAK Traveler Master
Know about Sun Moon Lake
http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/smlen/main.jsp

2006-11-13T13:18:00.000+08:00

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~Lucifer

Am I photogenic? I know how to make myself look handsome. Just open my big eyes, lift up my chin and star at the len. Of course, it also needs a good photographer and the person is my dad,Haakon. We are good partners.

~Treasure

The place in the pictures is Lucifer's hometown, Norway. The pictures revel the different looks of Norway--an azure summer and a snowy winter. Seasons dress the earth up alternatively. The dreamy scene is the invaluable treasure.

--photo posted on 14 November, taken by Haakon Salvesen, Norway

2006-11-08T16:09:00.000+08:00

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~"Trabucco" from Gargano (Apulia, Italy)

The machine by the sea is an ancient instrument used by old Apulia fishermen. It is entirely built by wood logs and long arms with a central large fishing net. It looks like a big wooden spider ready to jump into the sea or to set out for a battle.

--photo posted on 8th November, taken by Francesco Perri, Italy

2006-11-08T15:27:00.000+08:00

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~Dam Full

The water catchment in the Waitakere ranges the west of Auckland NZ. The scene is easily associated with milk flowing over a cup and slowly into a saucer. It's very interesting.

--photo posted on 8th November, taken by Geoff Hare, New Zealand

Note from PEAK Traveler Master:
Know more about Auckland NZ.
http://www.aucklandnz.com/VisitorInformation/StoryofAuckland/

2006-11-02T09:13:00.000+08:00

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~Autumn

At 17:12, the river Tjonger changes its color to orange in the sunset. The sunlight ceates a path on the river, which guides water birds home. How simple but warm the scene is.

--photo posted on 2nd Nov. 06, taken by Jelte Liemburg, Holland

2006-11-02T09:02:00.000+08:00

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~ Jigsaw Puzzles of Traveling--Make a Heavenly Life

Nice Carnival

Nice Carnival Nice Carniva is held on 16th February to 4th March. It celebrates the Nice in winter-- "the mildness of the climate, the brightness of the sky and the art of living on the French Riviera."
The flower parade is an essential in a carnival. It has a interesting nickname--flower battle. But I would like to say it's a beauty contest. Every flower always tries to reveal its beauty, right?

The mixtures of the colors red, yellow, and blue forms these cirlces. The parade in the Carnival shows not only the art of living but also the wonderful colours of the world.

Note from PEAK Traveler Master:
Know more about Nice Carnival
http://www.nicecarnaval.com/

Christmas in Milano

Every passer-by seems to walk in haste.
For work? For school?
It's for a smile, a wish, and a love. They are looking for the right X-mas presents to buy. Wish everyone an awesome Christmas!

Milan’s Piazza del duomo

Are these acrobats doing a series of performance?--standing on a steel wire or climbing up and down without tying a rope? What a show.
Well, no. they are hard wokers building something like a stage. More than a stage, they build a safe life for us.

--photo posted on 2nd Nov., 06, taken by Giampaolo Rebora, Italy

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~Brooklyn Bridge under the sunset

The look of Brooklyn Bridge in NYC under the sunset. It was taken on the bridge facing the Manhattan side. The mix of the geometry of all the supporting wires and the beautiful but somewhat eerie color of the sky forms a very splendid combination.

--photo posted on 30 Oct.06, and taken by Alice Chang, the U.S.A.

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~Wetland Family Life

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~Castle Acre Priory

This is the magnificient west front entrance to the priory. It has witnessed the success of William de Warenne and have symbolized his spirit.

--photo posted on 30 Oct. 06, taken by Mike Hutchings, UK

Note from PEAK Traveler Master:
Know more about Castle Acre Priory http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Castle-Acre-Castle-Priory.html

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~Con Trails

It's not hard to know why there is a trail in the sky. It is a proof that a plane just past. However, you may not have in mind that the trails were made by the encounter of two planes. The encounter weaved the beautiful picture.

--photo posted on 30 Oct. 06, taken by Mike Hutchings, UK

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~ A Street Artist

In Benevento, the street artist seems to be distracted. He is just sitting on the stair and looking at something, but not playing his violin. Maybe he is contemplating his road in the future by taking a rest.

--Photo posted in 23 Oct. 06, and taken by Salvatore Picciuto , Italy

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~200th. Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Back to the war on 21 October 1805, Britain defeated France, which confirmed the Britain naval supremacy. The honorable record had existed 200 years until 2005. To celebrate its 200th anniversary, the people burned the ship made of wooden pallets and timbers by volunteers.

--- Photo posted in 23 Oct. 06, and taken by Barry Morris, the UK.

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A Bussiness Travel--Busy, but Cozy
~What A Symphony of Lights

I can't help dreaming of flying free in the sky. The lights from the buildings make the river a sky with rainbow. Red, orange, yellow... What a beautiful city it is, just like the name " A Symphony of Lights."

- Photo posted in 19 Oct. 06, and taken by Scott Shih , Hong Kong

Note from PEAK Traveler Master:
" 'A Symphony of Lights' has been awarded the world's 'Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records. This nightly spectacle combines interactive lights of 33 key buildings on both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon with musical effects to showcase the vibrancy and glamorous night vista of Victoria Harbour." ~adopted from http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/eindex.html

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~The Colosseo

What Colosseo impresses you may be its image of an ancient architecture with majesty. However, it still can be veiled in fashion under the neon light. It does show its ancient and modern features.

- Photo posted in 17 Oct. 06, and taken by Paolo Fusetti , Rome

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~Chiesa di S. Maria delle Grazie

Church of St. Mary of the Graces, near Retrosi of Amatrice, in Lazio, center Italy.
It contains many frescoes of 16th centry in a quiet place between mountain.

- Photo posted in 13 Oct. 06, and taken by Alberto Zanoni, Italy

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Image from PEAK Traveler ~A TRIP TO INDIA AND YEMEN

--Sweet Burden

In an unadorned market in Bangalore. a state of Tamil Nadu-India, a young woman is selling fruits and other products. For her family, she is waiting for customers with a smile, and doesn't seem tired.

-- Holiness

The Gopurams of the indu temple of SriRanganathaswamy a Trichy is a place where people can have hope, peace, and happiness. It does appear to have its holiness in the blue sky and have its shine on everyone. What a solemn palace.

-- Curiosity and Childlike

Look!There is something interesting out there.Quickly come here and take a look."Really? But I can't see it clearly. My head is ..." I can tell you. A man is taking pictures and seems to taking pictures of us too. "Wow! Cool! I wanna see too" Yes! Cheese.

--A City in Sibam

At the sunset, the primitive city of Sibam, because of its most natural material--mud, seems to be more modest and more charming. However, it still can't avoid the eroding of time over five hundred years.

- Photo posted in 13 Oct. 06, and taken by Marco Santamaria, India and Yemen

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~THE BEAUTY OF SORROW--The Vanishing Glacier

Greenland, the land where the ice meets the sea. As carving mountain valleys, the beautiful curved slopes of the glacier is contrasted by the ice flows and the magnificent iceburgs whose shapes continuously change over time as the sea melts them.

The ice was particularly spectacular due to the effects of global warming increasing the quantity of ice breaking off the glaciers.

- Photo posted in 13 Oct. 06, and taken by Mike Hutchings, UK

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~THE PICTURES OF MY LIFE

Did I scare you?
Ha Ha Ha. I just want you to see how I look after showering .
Cool, right?
Besides, guess which pictures below is me?
The green one or the red one?
Hurry! Hurry!

Bingo! The green one is me.
I am just five months old and I am very curious about everything in the world. Just like a doctor, I am helping the tree check its body.My master, Peter, says I am very good, so he takes a picture of me.

How about the girl?
Look. She is dressed in red and blue.
I think she is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in the world.

-- Photo posted in 13 Oct. 06, and taken by Peter Ter Burg, The Netherlands

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~ The beautiful images from culture

You can not miss the Bas-Reliefs in Cambodia. As we mentioned in previous posts. The Bas-Reliefs in Angkor Thom is to record the daily lifes of Khmer; but in Angkor Wat, it mentions the Hindu stories and Royal family life. You can see the lady figures, called Apsara, that were taked the maids of honor as models.

And most of the Bas-Reliefs describe the fairy tales. The images are vivid and polished by hand. Now the Bas-Reliefs is railled to protect the damage from tourist's touches by the authority.

The Bas-Relief is miles long and around the sanctuary. People believe it took more than 10 years to create such decent and fine sculptures. Now it is the only thing left for us to remember the past history of Cambodia. It is also the top-seven sceneries in the world and has been protected by United Nations.

- Posted by PEAK Traveler, 27th Sept. 06, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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~ BALANCE OF AIR, WATER AND EARTH

This is a natural picture taken in the evening on a cloudy day of the Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad, India. The city has grown all around with the lake as the centre, which provides the water supply for the early settlers. Now it is more of a sight seeing spot with facilities of boating and small eateries. The camera settings can be seen in the properties as the picture has not been edited in any way.

- Photo posted in 27 Sept. 06, and taken by Kapil U., India

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- Golden Angkor Wat

During sunset, the light comes from east and reflects on the grey wall. It makes the sanctuaries appear golden. People said it is Golden Angkor Wat. Compare with Black image in the morning, it shows the different sceneries of Angkor Wat Sanctuaries.

We took the second photo closely and you may see some roof under maintenance. It was destroyed during the wars and many sculptures have been stolen since. It is really hard for us to get a nice image. Perphas the true Angkor Wat, no matter Golden or Black, is only in mind not in sight.

There are many Bas-Reliefs in the gallery talking about the Hindu fairy tale. We will show you those images we took later on.

- 21th Sept. 06, PEAK Traveler in Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

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- Black Angkor Wat

The Angkor Wat Sanctuary for Hindu is facing west, which is different from the normal Hindu sanctuary location. However, this allow Angkor Wat Sacnctuary to have different sceneries, which is Black and Golden Angkor Wat during sunrise and sunset.

We took these photos before sunrise. The environment is very quiet and dark, and the Sanctuary is not clear in sight. Visitors wake up very early to view this Black Angkor Wat. However, when the light from the sky made different colors of clouds, you are amazed by the different sceneries of Angkor Wat. It seems the God's way of comforting the suffering people and gives them courage. You may pray to God's mercy for peace of world and believe in the unknown power somewhere.

In April, the Sun will rise from the back of the main tower, and make the Sanctuary more glorious. We arrived in mid Aug. and the Sun was at the left hand side of the towers.

~ 20th Sept. 06, PEAK Traveler from Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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~ The Rhyme of Barcarole

This photo comes from my first trip to Venice, the most magical city in the world. It's the gondola station on the tiny canal of Rio San Moise taken 24th January 2004.

-- Photo taken by Siobhan Haynes, Venice, Italy

Note from PEAK Traveler Master:
Venice, the water city, has many rivers and rialto (the marble bridges over the rivers). instead of roads and streets. The gondola, the flat boat in Venice, is the major vehicle as our cars. The punter, as our driver, will have barcarole during the trip with Italian nice voice. It could make you feel so romantic in the city. Many movies take the sceneries here.

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- The record of Khmer lives

As you see, there are many interesting images on the wall around Angkor Thom. The wall is around 3 meters tall with 3 levels of images which describes its own stories. The walls were covered by moss. The Khmers spent more than 10 years to clear the moss without destorying the Bas-Relief. Therefore, you may see the dfferent colors of the stone, a little grey or brown.
The first image is people have their cockfighting in market place; and the second one is a woman who is bearing a baby under a shield. It records the true lives of Khmer people and becomes a very important evidences for historian who studys the Khmer history. The Bas-Reliefs of Angkor Thom are different from Angkor Wat, because Angkor Wat's Bas-Relief describes the Hindu fairy tales. Those images will be shown in my traveling diary later on.

~~ 14, Sept. 06, PEAK Traveler in Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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- The record of living

Angkor Thom, built in 12-13 AD, is a 3-kilometer length square sized castle with four gates. The castle has a 100-meter wide mount to prevent attackers. Around the wall, there are many fine and decent Bas-Reliefs to record the Khmer lives and their history.

Visitors may be too excited to see the bayon to miss the Bas-Relief. However, it is the most important way to understand their history and life style. It is amazing that Khmer can do such fine Bas-Relief then.

The first image, you can see the palm tree which is the national tree for Khmers. They use its juice to make sugar, and the leaf and trunk and branches to build houses. And the second image show the jungle country. They were fighting with other invaders. The trees with such style are basswoods, which also reflect their religon, Buddism.

~~ Sept. 06, PEAK Traveler in Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

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- The smile of Cambodia

Visitors come to Cambodia have many reasons, but they must have one for the Bayon, the the four faced statue of Buddha. It has sit there for hundreds of year and comfort the people suffers in war, diseases and poor.

You have no word to say in front of the statue, becasue it is redundent. You can only feel by your heart and mind, to understand the compassion and empathy. I rather you see the photo taken than I address more. The 254 bayons told us more than 254 stories.

~~ 12 Sept. 06, PEAK Traveler in Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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- The loyalty to Angkor Wat never change

When you enter the Angkor Wat, you can see the sculptures standing on both sides of the gallery. The one with tridents is an empowered administor; and the other one with the sword is the General who manages the military. They stand there to guard the temple.

In many Asian countries, there are usually two scupltures placed in front of the door, sometimes even on the door. It means guard those who live in the construction.

The long gallery with sunshine makes you feel the lapse of time and with the coming and failling of each dynasty. The only thing that remains the same here is the scupltures and the ruins. They have encountered through many dynasties until now.

~~ Provided by PEAK Traveler, Sept. 06, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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- The Forever Guarder for the Sanctuaries

Before you enter the sanctuaries, no matter which temple, you may see the Guardian for the sanctuaries in the gate or at the entrance. It is neither a lion, like Chinese temples; nor an elephant, like Thai temples. It is hard to find a real animal to call it. The Guardian has bird beaks and wing, but looks like a lion with horse legs.

People say it was the charger for Shiva, the God of Hindu. When the Devil came and destoryed the world. No god, human and aminal can hurt it. The charger became such a monster and not belong to the three catagories. It was the only one who can kill the devil and saved the world and peace. Therefore, Khmer people believe it can guard their safty and have such sculptures in their wall and door to prevent from devil.

If you have opportunity to visit Angkor Wat, please take a look at these Guardians who sit loyally there for hundreds of years.

~~ PEAK Travelers, 7th Septmeber 06, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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~~ Enter the Sanctuary

The Angkor Wat Area is managed by a private business organzation, which get the authority and pay the royalty to Cambodia Goverment. They charge visitors USD 20 for one day entrance fee, USD 40 for three days, and USD 60 for seven days. (For Khmer people entry is free) The excavations were managed by Authorities and huge budgets were spent to maintain this area. However, the Authorities has failed to prevent the stealing from and destruction of this sanctuary. Currently it is outsourced to business organization and in return they get paid a royalty from gate collections. No matter where you are, there seem to be room for Goverment efficiency to improve.

The whole area is surounded by a moat, which is two miles long and a mile wide. It took years to clear the dirt and the jungle that it once was. Now it is a stunning place for Khmer people to have picnic or take a walk in the evening.

Eash temple has its own fosse. A bridge is laid at the entrance to the temple. The bridge are decorated by seven dragons, which is symbolic as guardians. And the rears of the bridge are decorated by sculptures. However, many of these decors have been stolen or destoryed in the civil war during 1992-1997. United Nations has funded the recovery of the excavations, and also the search to recover the stolen decors.

~~ posted by PEAK Traveler, 6th Sept, 06, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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~~ Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom

Before I came to Siem Reap, I thought Angkor Wat is a temple with many sanctuaries. As soon as I was there, I realized that the excavation of the ancient city we looked for has many temples which were built in different dynasties. The most famous two temples are Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. The former is well known as the five sanctuaries and more than miles bas-relief in the gallery; the later is well known as its Bayon, the four faced statue of Buddha. There are 254 different facial expressions for each Bayon there.

In fact, "Angkor" means Capital in Khmer, and "Wat" means temple. In Khmer's history, their emperors have their imperial palaces near by the sanctuaries. However, the wooden palaces have been destroyed and it is hard to find the ruin now. We can see only the stone-made sanctuaries today. However, we used to call all the excavations as "Angkor Wat".

Angkor Wat combines two religions, Hindu and Buddhism, and created the unapproachable art and construction. The Buddhism here is called Theravada (Lesser Vehicle), which is a little bit different from Thailand or China (Mahayana, Greater Vehicle), but there is no impact to the achievement of Angkor Wat in civilization.

~ posted by PEAK Traveler, 5th Sept 06, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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~ The National Road 6, the main road from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh

There are seven national roads in Cambodia and connect differenct cities. The National Road 6 is the biggest one, which connects the two improtant cities, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

Road 6 is the street for many western visitors. With the assistance of Japan, the road from Angkor Wat to Phnom Penh tooks 2 years to build. It is the most busy road in Cambodia, and we saw a lot of motor bikes, buses and vans on the Road 6. And some time you can see more than 20 people in a truck, it is really amazing.

~~ posted by PEAK Traveler, 4th Sept, Angkor Wat, Cambodia