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Sep2014

U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter Release Ceremony

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September 13, 2014
On September 28th, 2009 the U.S. Virgin Islands Territory Quarter was released by the U.S. Mint. This quarter is part of the American Territories Quarter Series which was preceded by the successful State Quarter Series. The official release ceremony took place on October 9th, 2009 ... Read More

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Aug2014

Shopping at the Astoria Sunday Market: Astoria, Oregon

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August 31, 2014
Sale! Sale! Sale! Check out the new economic stimulus package! Shop till you drop in the rustic, small, and quiet town of Astoria, Oregon. I took a cool Sunday stroll through the Astoria Farmers Market, in which vendors sold food and products ... Read More

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Oct2014

Hanging out at Orchard Beach: Bronx, New York

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October 9, 2014
As I watched the sunrise, I wondered how I will spend this hot summer day in New York City. After an unexpected phone call, my friends made the suggestion that we go to Orchard Beach. Orchard Beach has a long stretch ... Read More

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Aug2014

Tour of Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands

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August 11, 2014
Water Island, the smallest of the four main islands in the USVI, is easy to explore on foot or by golf cart. Yes by golf cart! Come on, jump in and take a tour from Phillips Landing, where the ferry from St. Thomas arrives, to ... Read More

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Aug2014

Lindberg Beach: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

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August 4, 2014
Lindberg Bay, also known as Emerald Beach, is beautiful. Palm trees and sea grape trees line the shore and provide natural shade. Typically sparsely populated It is a great beach for laying back and relaxing. The water is usually very calm; perfect for swimming, wading ... Read More

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Jul2014

Medford Craft World: St. Michael, Barbados

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July 28, 2014
It was a lovely opportunity to explore the intimate process of crafting a bird, a picture frame or vase carved by the woodworkers at Medford Craft World, located at St. Michael, Barbados. As the tour bus approached the property, there were large amounts of mahogany tree stumps piled high on ... Read More

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Apr2014

The Oregon Driving Range: Portland, Oregon

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April 12, 2014
Whack! That was the sound of the ball when my golf clubs connected to it. The ball went flying in the air and almost landed into the hole! I regrouped and perfected my form and then tried again. My friends and ... Read More

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Jul2014

The Premium Outlet Mall: Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

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July 13, 2014
The Premium Outlet Mall in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico is aesthetically designed with bright tropical colors, perfect grassy lawns and a spacious parking lot. I was very impressed with the architecture of the mall. It is an outdoor mall which strongly resembles a ... Read More

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Jul2014

Limestone Bay, Water Island, Virgin Islands

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July 21, 2014
Limestone Bay on Water Island is great for a couple hours of quiet time exploring nature. Right from the shore you can look at seagrass beds for small fish and other marine animals. At the salt pond look out for various wading birds. You can ... Read More

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Jun2014

Bastille Day: St. Thomas, USVI

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June 30, 2014
French Heritage Week in the Virgin Islands usually begins the week of July 14th, during which hundreds of St. Thomas residents join together to celebrate French Heritage and Bastille Day.