I decided to abandon my rat life for the sake of the ever lasting journey.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Chiapa de Corzo


Astonishing example of the synthesis of three cultures in Mexico: Indigenous, Spaniard and Arab.

The Fountain, the first built in the state of Chiapas (finished in 1562 after the design by Fray Rodrigo de León) is made of bricks, and it comprises Gothic and Mudejar (al-Andalus Arabs) influences.

16.707679,-93.016952

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Montebello


Exactly in the imaginary line that divides Mexico from Guatemala.

16.073872,-91.682996  (Not the exact location bur for some reason Google Maps won't allow to pin point the area)




Saturday, September 22, 2012

New Plymouth



What is now one of the premier botanical gardens in New Zealand began life as a treeless, swampy valley in 1876. The park was named Pukekura in 1907, the name taken from the stream that runs through it.

-39.065298,174.078936

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Kofuku-ji, Nara


In Nara, once the capital of Japan, Maruca enjoys the smell of the sewage at the Kofuku-ji temple, built in 669.

34.682523, 135.834183


Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto


Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Part of the retirement villa of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth Shogun of the Muromachi Period, who began the construction in 1482.


35.026551, 135.798047

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto




The Pavilion, covered with gold leaf, was originally a Zen temple.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Flamme d'Or


The Asahi Beer Hall, or Flamme d'Or, designed by Philippe Starck. East bank of the Sumida river, Tokyio.


35.710660, 139.798438




Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Nakanoshima Rose Garden


In Osaka, flowers arranged by year of creation.

34.692268, 135.508108


Friday, March 30, 2012

Batu Caves



Hindu pop temple. Maruca had some issues with the vicious wild monkeys.

3.237167, 101.683621


Thursday, March 29, 2012

Kuala Lumpur

3.159097,101.711259

Elegantly reflecting the mighty Malasya, the twin towers find echo in several latitudes.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Rangon



16.798101,96.149868

The Oldest Pagoda in the World guards the Hair of the Buddha.



Saturday, March 24, 2012

Inle Lake



20.582231,96.91467

Source of life for the Shan, Taungyo, Pa-O, Danu, Kayah, Danaw and Bamar people.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Bagan



21.173889, 94.869167

Built over the spilled blood of eight Buddhist monks: Ananda Temple

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Malacca


2.191804,102.250329

Heart of the strait and gate of the trade between East and West the Porta de Santiago saw no few attempts from Sandokan to be subdued.