American flamingo, Reserva de la Biosfera Ría Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico


Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve is located in the Eastern end of the coastal strip of the Yucatán Peninsula, with the Gulf of Mexico at its Northern limit. The area encompasses coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico and includes important wetlands designated under the Ramsar Wetlands Convention.


The American flamingo comes to the area in great numbers to feed, nest and reproduce. Information Source : UNESCO

MBT Mexico Sky (Chinese Traditional)

Oaxaca, Mexico


El Árbol del Tule (Spanish for The Tree of Tule) is a tree located in Santa María del Tule in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, approximately 9 km east of the city of Oaxaca on the road to Mitla. It has the stoutest trunk of any tree in the world. Its trunk had a circumference of 42.0 m (137.8 ft), equating to a diameter of 14.05 m (46.1 ft). The height is 35.4 m (116 ft). DNA tests have proven that it is only one tree. The age is ranging between 1,200 and 3,000 years. Informatin source : Wiki

Music in the Park in Kamloops, BC


Picture taken by Markus from Germany at Music in the Park in Kamloops, British Columbia

From 7:00pm to 8:30 pm each evening during July and August, visitors and locals are invited to come to the Rotary Bandshell at Riverside Park for FREE musical entertainment by local, national and international musicians. (from tourismkamloops.com)

Old Court House, Kamloops, BC


Picture taken by Markus from Germany in front of the Old Court House, Kamloops Downtown

At the corner of Seymour St W. and First Ave, this historic brick building is a Kamloops landmark. Built in 1909 and stands as a symbol of justice and authority. The Courthouse is now a thriving arts centre for Kamloops. (From tourismkamloops.com)

Peterson Creek Park, Kamloops, BC


Picture taken by Markus from Germany in Peterson Creek Park, Kamloops, BC

Highway 1 cut through Peterson Creek Park in Kamloops. Hiking trail runs along the Peterson creek and connects the north (far) and south (near) sides of the park.

Kenna Cartwright Park, Kamloops, BC Canada


Picture taken by Markus from Germany in Kenna Cartwright Park, Kamloops, BC
South Thompson River is from the East (right). North Thompson River is from the North (middle). Two rivers meet in Kamloops and become Thompson River to the West (left).