National Aquarium

The many species of dolphins, like the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin seen at the National Aquarium in Baltimore are actually small toothed whales. Best known of the dolphin species, the bottlenose has recieved much attention on its exploits and intelligence. The total length of a bottlenose dolphin can measure up to twelve feet, with an average weight between 500 and 1,200 pounds. It can swim up to speeds of 14 knots and dive for more than 6 to 7 minutes, where it feeds on a variety of fishes, squid, shrimps and crabs.

The aquarium has more than 17,000 specimens representing over 750 species and is the largest tourism attraction in the State of Maryland.T he National Aquarium houses several exhibits including the Upland Tropical Rain Forest, a multiple-story Atlantic Coral Reef, an open-ocean shark tank, and Australia: Wild Extremes, which won the Best Exhibit award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2008. The aquarium opened a marine mammal pavilion in 1990, and currently holds six Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Of the six, five were born at the National Aquarium, one was born at another American aquarium.

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Date: March 2

From Fiji

From Fiji, a country in the South Pacific and an archipelago of more than 300 islands. It's famed for rugged landscapes, palm-lined beaches and coral reefs with clear lagoons. Its major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, contain most of the population. Viti Levu is home to the capital, Suva, a port city with British colonial architecture.

Many thanks Kadyn!
Date: March 25

Koalas

Thank you Marnie for these wonderful koalas! I 💙them.
Date: March 5

Polar Bears

A beautiful polar bear mother and cub cuddling. Thank you Sherri for this cute card!
Date: March 24

Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo by night, a souvenir from my trip to the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters and the French Riviera.
Date: April 13

Menton

Menton is a town on the French Riviera in southeast France. It’s known for beaches and gardens such as the Serre de la Madone garden, showcasing rare plants. East, the hilly, medieval old town is home to Basilique Saint-Michel, with its 18th-century bell tower, and the ornate facade of La Chapelle des Pénitents-Blancs.

A souvenir from my trip to French Riviera.
Date: April 13

Jardin Animalier Rainier III

Located on the southern flank of the Rock of Monaco, Rainier III's Zoological Gardens were established in 1954 by Prince Rainier III. The gardens are home to nearly 250 animals representing about 50 species: exotic birds, turtles, caimans, hippopotamuses, reptiles, primates and farm animals. None of the animals here were purchased! What makes Rainier III's Zoological Gardens unique is that their animals were all donated, or were abandoned or seized by customs. For nearly 35 years, the biggest draw in the one-hectare park has been the hippopotamus Pollux. The Zoological Gardens adopted Pollux in June 1986, after the Amar-Carrington circus closed down.

A souvenir from my trip to French Riviera 2024
Date: April 13

Sydney Opera House

Another card of Sydney Opera House, a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. A great urban sculpture set in a remarkable waterscape, at the tip of a peninsula projecting into Sydney Harbour, the building has had an enduring influence on architecture.

Unesco: Sydney Opera House
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Date: March 31

Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park is 16,500 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer, CO. Donegal.

Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of County Donegal, among the wild and rugged landscape of the Derryveagh Mountains. Its pristine habitats and protected wildlife, and its trails taking in the stunning Victorian Castle and Gardens along Lough Veagh, make Glenveagh the ideal escape for lovers of the natural world. It is the second-largest national park in Ireland.

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Date: April 15

Layrac

Listed as an historic monument, the Saint-Martin church of Layrac, in Lot-et-Garonne, takes place on a terrace overlooking the countryside, along the Gers. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries and consecrated by Pope Urban II, it takes the form of a very simple plan with a single very wide nave, an apse and a transept with short arms. The whole is also topped with a dome mounted on pendants and is considered a true masterpiece of 12th century Romanesque art.
Layrac is located in Brulhois, a region in northern Gascony, and is located 10 kilometers south of Agen, in south-western France. This village with its rich heritage was an important medieval city thanks in particular to its inland waterways on the Gers and the Garonne.

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Date: April 6