Let's go travelling to 2009!

... and let's gonna party tonight :-) A very happy new year to all my readers!

Nisqually Glacier

Nisqually Glacier, Southeast of Seattle, WA State, USA

The Nisqually Glacier flows from the summit of Mount Rainier.

Mount Rainier National Park

Southeast of Seattle, Washington State, United States of America

Water is everywhere on Mount Rainier National Park.

Small River

Southeast of Seattle, Washington State, United States of America

Small river going along Mount Rainier National Park.

Mount Rainier

Southeast of Seattle, Washington State, United States of America

Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano. I took this picture while going to Mount Rainier National Park.

Underground Tour in Seattle.

Underground Tour, Seattle, Washington State

This is the starting point of the Underground Tour in Seattle. The tour is a network of underground passageways and basements in downtown Seattle. It was a ground level at the city's origin in the mid-1800s.

Nativity Scene

This is the Nativity Scene on display at home:-)

I would like to wish you all a Transcendental Merry Christmas.

Lisbon is ready for Christmas :-)

Christmas Tree, Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon, Portugal

Football

Luz Stadium, Lisbon, Portugal ( picture taken on my cell )

Football is the most popular sport of the world. Today my team didn't win, but being there supporting Benfica was great :-)

Seattle Street View

Seattle, Washington State, United States of America

36 Hours in Lisbon - New York Times article

Calçada da Graça, Lisbon, Portugal

Please take a few moments to read "36 Hours in Lisbon" in the New York Times.

Independence Day - United States - July 4

4th of July Celebration, Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle, Washington State

This picture was taken during Gas Work Park fireworks.

Wood Tree Texture

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vacouver, Canada

Solar Clock

Vancouver, Canada

Sun is Shining

Vancouver Island, Canada

What now?

Vancouver, Canada

Now it's time to visit Vancouver Island :-)

Sintra View

Sintra, Portugal

One of the most interesting cities in Portugal is Sintra. Over there you find Castles, Mountains, Gardens, Parks and a very special weather.

This weekend I forgot my camera at home. The picture was taken on my cell. The quality is not the same as usual, but the feeling is there :-)

Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, Canada

Climbing Plants

Vancouver, Canada

Geodesic Dome

Legacy of Expo '86, Vancouver, Canada

Geodesic Dome is also known as the golf ball by locals.

Good Morning!

Vancouver, Canada

False Creek

False Creek, Vancouver, Canada

Lions Gate Bridge

Lions Gate Bridge, Vancouver, Canada

Fine Dining in Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Great moment, nice environment and perfect coexistence. Excellent feeling to start our journey in Vancouver.

Have a good evening!

Rose Garden

Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada

Stanley Park

Vancouver, Canada

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver, Canada

Inukshuk

Vancouver, Canada

This ancient symbol of the Inuit culture is traditionally used as a landmark and navigational aid and also represents northern hospitality and friendship. Constructed of grey granite by Alvin Kanak of Rankin Inlet, this monument was commissioned by The Government of the Northwest Territories for its Pavilion at Expo 86 and later given to the City of Vancouver.

Cycling and Walking in Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Pedestrians and cyclists share a paved path along the beach.

Arriving at the hotel in Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

Find out new places is always interesting.

Welcome to Canada!

Peace Arch International Park on the border of USA and Canada

Peace Arch International Park

Peace Arch on the border of USA and Canada

This arch has two inscriptions:
- "Children of a Common Mother" in the USA side;
- "Brethren dwelling together in unity" in the Canadian side.

Scenic Drive

Orcas Island, Washington State, USA

I never get tired of pictures from Orcas Island. Next post I am going to show you my first time in Canada.

Let's keep in touch:-)

Unique landscape

Orcas Island, Washington State, USA

I have been posting about Orcas Island, to show how beautiful the landscape is over there.

Driving around Orcas Island

Orcas Island, Washington State, USA

Orcas Island

Orcas Island

It is the largest of the San Juan Islands.

San Juan Islands

San Juan Islands, Washington State, USA

Anacortes Ferry to San Juan Islands

Pacific Ocean

San Juan Archipelago is split into two parts: San Juan Islands that belong to the United States and Gulf Islands that belong to Canada.

This picture was taken in the Ferry to Orcas Island.

Mt. Hood

Spectacular view of Mt. Hood, Maupin, Oregon State.

Deschutes River

Deschutes River, Maupin, Oregon State

Maupin is centered around the river.

Oregon River Rafting Trips

Deschutes River, Maupin, Oregon State

Maupin

Maupin, Oregon State, USA

Maupin is a small city in Oregan State. It is excellent for outdoor activities, such as fishing and rafting.

Yakima welcomes you

Yakima, Washington State, USA

The Oval Office

Today US voters go to pools. The oval office is ready to receive the next President.

The picture above was taken in Atlanta at Carter Center. It is a full-scale replica of Jimmy Carter’s White House Oval Office, furnished exactly as it was during his administration.

Class of American Automobile

Ford Mustang

If you're thinking of renting a car in US, Mustang is a very good choice.

South Beach

South Beach
Discovery Park
Seattle

Weltliteratur exhibition

Weltliteratur. Madrid, Paris, Berlin, Saint Petersburg, the World!

The picture was taken today at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Tagus River, 25th of April Bridge and Christ the King

This picture was taken at Av. Brasília - Pavilhão Poente. Along the way, there are several coffees and restaurants to stop.

West Point Lighthouse

West Point Lighthouse
Discovery Park
Seattle

This is the point between the north and south beaches.

Discovery Park

Hiking the Loop Trail

Discovery Park
Seattle