Werelds
Op avontuur door cultuur, wanderlust en curiousity
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Old yellow tram at Arco da Rua Augusta

Next to Praça do Comércio
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Elderly souq assistant with decorated wheelbarrow

Alley decorated with Qatari flags due to National Day. Souq Waqif, meaning "the standing market" is a souq in Doha, Qatar. It is noted for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. It is also home to dozens of restaurants, shisha lounges and boutique hotels. Although it dates back at least a hundred years, it was renovated in 2006 to conserve its traditional architectural style.
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Man ascending to Boudhanath stupa

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Preaching reverend during Pentecostal Baptism in Knysna

Gathering of church members, chanting celebrating and witnessing a water baptism: Symbolic of dying to the world and living in Christ, water baptism is an outward symbol of that which has already been accomplished by the Holy Spirit, namely baptism into the body of Christ. In Knysna Lagoon, located on a small public park below highway 2.
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Large wave to shore leaving spray

During morning at Tsitsikamma national park.
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Blue oldtimer driving through street

On Reina Simón Bolivar
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Bo Kaap female residents at doorway

Muslim woman in blue hijab against the equally blue wall of her house. At Bo Kaap, formerly known as the Malay Quarter. Situated on the slopes of Signal Hill, a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.
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Large wave to shore leaving spray

During morning at Tsitsikamma national park.
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Central lobby of Islamic Art Museum

The free admission Museum of Islamic Art or MIA represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. MIA is the flagship of Qatar Museums which, under the leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is transforming the State of Qatar into a cultural capital of the Middle East.
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Paint spots and cracks on eroded wall

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Walkways between museum sides

The free admission Museum of Islamic Art or MIA represents Islamic art from three continents over 1,400 years. MIA is the flagship of Qatar Museums which, under the leadership of its Chairperson H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is transforming the State of Qatar into a cultural capital of the Middle East.
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Dassie in wall opening below boulevard

The rock hyrax or rock badger or Cape hyrax or Dassie, is one of the four living species of the order Hyracoidea, and the only living species in the genus Procavia.
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Playing kids on grass slope below village

Gradual transition towards middle class homes from 'township standard' is seen along the central road between Flenters and Xolweni. Despite some improvished buildings and situations, many individual and organizational projects are evolving these areas.
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Dramatic sunrays while driving downhill towards bay

At Steenbras street looking towards Buffels Bay from Brenton On Sea. Waves seen rolling onto shore. Brenton-on-Sea is a settlement and seaside resort town 15km west of Knysna in Eden District Municipality in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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Women processing sugarcane with knife

Group of women, utilizing machete to prepare sugarcane for further processing. Together with several dogs below tree.
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Large wave to shore leaving spray

During morning at Tsitsikamma national park.
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Elegantly decorated and dressed Indian bride

During a large gathering of brides, grooms and their family on Kantichandra Road.
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Road perspective along N2 and R319

Barren lands along good conditioned roads, looking towards Zuurberg Nature Reserve behind Swellendam.
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Exploring the Hawaiian islands in 2007

Kawailoa Road from a birds eye perspective
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Cape Glossy Starling in tree

Common bird seen throughout Addo Elephant National Park.
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Eroded layers of colorful paint

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Group of Elephants at Spekboom hide

African elephants of type Loxodonta africana at waterhole in Addo Elephant National Park.
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Exploring the mysteries of Tibet

A Tibetan man and woman posing with their Yak before Mt Nojin Kangtsang near Nargaze
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Graffiti expressions on quay protective wall

At Dhow Harbour with Doha skyline in background.
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Monk studies paper at Chimi Lhakhang

A monk in red robe stands next to a gong in the yard of Chimi Lhakhang, while studying for a Buddhist service.
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Boy sticking head in crocodiles mouth

Crocodile being part of a iron cast animal exposition at a local Art Gallery. Franschhoek is a small town in the Western Cape Province and one of the oldest towns of the Republic of South Africa.
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Sikh man at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Sikh custodian looks up for a portrait while peeling food for upcoming community meals.
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Roof and drain repairmen at Campo dei Mori

Constructors on idyllic town square with laundry hanging out to dry, one pushing a handtruck containing a cargo of rooftiles and wood. The other carrying several drain pipes.
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Nepali man with vitiligo

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Characteristic Long Street in Knysna

Also called Langestraat, shops looking old fashioned.
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Woman in Venetian Carnival outfit posing at Palace

Dressed in an elegant black and purple outfit with feathers and flowers. Full carnival and mask attire, at Doge's Palace next to Rio de Palazzo o de Canonica canal.
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Four men on church square bench

Behind a resting dog in the middle of the square on Largo de Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
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Black Headed Heron at yellow flowers

In Addo Elephant National Park.
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Bamboo trees in foggy mist

Bent bamboo tree branches vanish in the distance due to mist.
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Table Mountain aerial cableway ascending

Lions head mountain and Sea Point area seen in the background. Table Mountain national park is a popular destination due to its hiking trails with dramatic views over Cape Town and surrounding area.
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Tenement housing at Jamestown beach

Small village of improvised housing below Jamestown Lighthouse, often housing entire families
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