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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 06 December 2009 16:03 |
 I believe "Houston...The Eagle has landed" is a very meaningful phrase to mankind. Indicating human's advancement in space technology and moon exploration! This famous quote was uttered by Neil Armstrong on 20 July 1969 before the first man walked on the moon on the same day. It was delivered to Duke who worked at Mission Control Center in Johnson Space Center in Houston although the mission of Apollo 11 that launched Saturn V occurred at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Lyndon B. Johnson Space … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 05 December 2009 08:43 |
 Stonehenge II and Easter Island Heads (Moai) Replica erected on a private land of Al Shepperd family made road users stare and ponder whether they are in England or Easter Island. We found out about Stonehenge II from 2009 Texas State Travel Guide under places of attraction in Ingram, Hill Country. To be more precise, Stonehenge II is located 2 miles west of Hunt on FM 1340. And, Al Shepperd family who is the owner of the land welcomes you to visit during the day. Our trip to Lost Maples State N… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 03 December 2009 08:49 |
The first time I met J was during a bowling outing organized by my fellow colleagues somewhere in 2003. She was
my colleague's girlfriend then. The second time, I saw her again was during our company annual dinner at E&O Hotel in Penang on the same year. That's all about her until a year later when I moved to new job, we met again and happened to work in same building!
She was re-introduced to me by my good friends JL and WC. Soon we became good friends owing to her bubbly and
cheeky personality which made me feel very comfortable to be with. Casual, simple, witty, smart, humorous, entertaining, happy-go-lucky...I guess these words do not seem sufficient to narrate her character but at least
describing close about J.
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 14:22 |
 Nature is a Great Gift from God ~ Shirley T Hi! I am back after being silence for the last 5 days. It was Thanksgiving weekend and we happened to have a longer break. Therefore, my Significant Other (SO) and I escaped for a nature retreat at Big Bend National Park which is located more than 500 miles away from our home in Austin. Geographically located of west Texas, Big Bend National Park is in the Big Bend Country north of Mexico which is bordered by a beautiful and long Rio Grande River that … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 09:35 |
 In you are following my earlier installment, The Alamo was our first destination in the historic city of San Antonio. Soon after we finished, we decided to roam in the city before heading to River Walk. Our stroll along Houston Street brought us to stumble upon 'Buckhorn Saloon & Museum'. The first sight upon the sky of its root is inviting. Offering a taste of the Old West, it exhibits more than 3,500 animal specimens from all over the world including an 'Old Tex', a longhorn steer of an 8-ft 9… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 04 December 2009 08:24 |
 In order to not get lost in Lost Maples State Natural Area, I would recommend you to read my earlier installment about Lost Maples and Maple Trail here. My previous installment showcases the photographs mainly from the stunning view of foliage along Maple Trail. While in this installment, I would love to share the photographs shot along East Trail in Lost Maples State Natural Area which is located about 5 miles north of Vanderpool in the state of Texas, United States. After walking through beaut… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 02 December 2009 08:27 |
 Fall or autumn is the best time to visit Lost Maples. Located about 5 miles (8 km) north of Vanderpool, Texas and 71 miles (114 km) west of San Antonio, history recorded early habitation in 17th century by Spanish explorers and also identification of some Indian groups including the Apache, Lipan Apache and Comanche. Lost Maples derives its name from Big-Tooth Maples which grow abundantly here. With the colorful maple and the impressive Texas red oak display in autumn almost every year, Lost Map… |
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009 08:55 |
 If you are in Texas, Tex-Mex is a common term used to describe the dishes that blends ingredients available in United States but influenced by the culinary created in Mexico. In other word, Tex-Mex connotes 'Mexican food' in Texas or in some other states, they refer it as 'Southwestern cuisine'. Having said that, the preparation and ingredients used in Tex-Mex dishes may be different from the original Mexican dishes. For instance, the salsa sauce of Tex-Mex is usually added with plenty of cilant… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 23 November 2009 08:38 |
 Their sacrifice led to the founding of Texas, they are the heroes of 'The Lone Star State'. Never surrender nor retreat. Alamo Cenotaph entitled 'The Spirit of Sacrifice' is a tower of 60 feet built to pay tribute to these heroes who died during The Battle of Alamo. Standing adjacent to Long Barrack of The Alamo Complex, it was designed by an Italian-born sculptor Pompeo Coppini and completed in 1939. Also representing an empty tomb, the Alamo Monument was carved with those names who died at the… |
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Highlights...
Flower Arrangement Series
Like flowers, want to get creative? Step by step with images on how to design what you always wanted.
Thailand Adventures
Need itinerary of a week? Attractions in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Kanchanaburi...
Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
From canyons, rivers, basins to mountains, a journey into wilderness!
Spring in Tokyo
Hanami and Sakura at Ueno, Akibahara, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Ameyoko Shopping Street...
The Best of Taipei
Our stories at Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Keelung, Jinshan, Danshui, Taipei...
Live, Do, Eat, Sleep in Texas
4 Seasons experience in The Lone Star state; hopping Austin, Blanco, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fredericksberg, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Terlingua, Vanderpool, Waco & more
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