I decided to hike to Orongo, after my successful attempts to visit the moai-era archaeological sites of Rapa Nui. As the ritual site representing the cult that came to be following the doom of Easter Island’s moai-building social order, Orongo...
My first morning in Rapa Nui* broke with rain. The incandescent sky of the previous day had been quickly overtaken by storm clouds fetched by the fleet Pacific winds. Overnight, the wind howled over the roof tiles, making me feel...
There are two ways to get to the crater lake of the volcanic mountain, Mt. Pinatubo in the Philippines. One was fairly reliably accessible, and the other depends on whether heavy rains could make it less safe. When we discussed...
For me, the main draw of Taal Volcano in Luzon, the Philippines, was the islet in its caldera lake. The islet+lake was itself on an island, which was in a bigger lake, which was on a bigger island! How can...
One of the most fascinating short videos I’ve ever seen
Posted by Yevgeny Gindilis on Monday, 18 March 2019
#FridayInspirationCrisis mode in Australia with the horrific bushfires this summer season. I volunteered with Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers last December, who are working hard to provide refuge for wildlife fleeing the fires.
Check out their website for volunteer programs throughout this year.
www.oceans2earth.org/
They are also accepting donations to help fund the rescue & rehabilitation emergency at this Paypal link:
www.paypal.me/oceans2earth
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Overseas & Abroad Animal Volunteer Programs Australia
www.oceans2earth.org
#TidbitThursdayMalaysia's batik craft is one of the main heritage crafts of the country. While batik (wax drawn textiles) is a craft found in certain other countries as well, the Malaysian form has a distinctive aesthetic, which gave this animation its distinctive look and charm.
It's one of my favourite art aesthetic! Check it out!
#batikmalaysia #visitmalaysia #malaysiancraft
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