Year: 2012

Hawaiian Islands

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Oahu and the Big Island

Chinaman's Hat Island off the shores of Oahu, Hawaii
North Western shore of Oahu
Makapuu Lighthouse in Oahu, Hawaii
Shells on the beach of Oahu
Sunrise on the Eastern shore of Oahu
Belt of the Milky Way from Captain Cook, The Big Island, Hawaii
Sunset from the Hills of Captain Cook, The Big Island, Hawaii
Pololū Valley Lookout on the Big Island, Hawaii
Turtles on Punaluʻu Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii, photo by Vange

Locals don’t say “Hang Loose” for nothing. It’s so easy to loosen up when the beach and palm trees are so close by. Some wear slippers to work. I went straight to the beach right after work. It was almost like going on vacation at the end of each workday. When walking to work, you can have vacation on your mind until you walk through the front door. Everyone is relaxed and in a good mood, except for anyone from NY, even after many years, still uptight.

Switzerland

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Land Flowing with the Best Chocolate

Bern, Dielsdorf, Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Neuchatel, Thun

Zurich, Switzerland
Streets of Zurich, Switzerland, photo by Vange
Zurich, Switzerland, photo by Vange
Rooftops in Thun Switzerland
Bridge across the Aare River in Thun Switzerland
Thun Castle in Thun Switzerland, Photo by Vange
Aare River in Thun Switzerland
Bernese Alps at a distance in Thun Switzerland, photo by Vange
Thun Castle in Thun Switzerland
Neuchâtel Castle
Rooftops at Neuchâtel Castle Switzerland
Storefronts at Neuchâtel Switzerland
Neuchâtel Switzerland
Neuchâtel Castle in Switzerland
Laussanne Switzerland
Laussanne Switzerland
Neuchâtel Castle in Switzerland
St. Peter's Cathedral in Geneva Switzerland
Historic neighborhood in Dielsdorf Switzerland
Hills of Dielsdorf Switzerland
Dielsdorf Switzerland
Neighborhoods of Dielsdorf Switzerland
Regensberg Castle
Bern Switzerland
Bridges in Bern Switzerland
Basel along the Rhine River in Switzerland
Waterfountain in Basel along the Rhine River
along the Rhine River in Basel Switzerland
Basel along the Rhine River in Switzerland
medieval streets in Basel Switzerland
Basel Switzerland, photo by Vange
the Rhine River in Basel Switzerland
Novartis - Fabrikstrasse 15 building by Gehry Building in Basel Switzerland
the Rhine River in Basel Switzerland

While on the train, there are many captivating views of small towns between Neuchâtel, Zürich, Dielsdorf, Bern, Basel and or Geneva developed on the hillside or right along the lake. While walking through the old towns, one can spot the dominant clock tower amongst the rest of the buildings. Historic architecture is well preserved and there are places on top of the hill with panoramic views.