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The Streets of Tel Aviv.

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TLV-1Contrary to media perceptions of Israel being a worn torn country, Tel Aviv reflects the prosperity of the Israeli people and its Jewish roots. Although many have said that Tel Aviv is not the best representation of Israel, its practices does reflect the predominantly Jewish traditions. Occasions such as Shabbat, where pretty much everything is closed after 3pm on Friday and most of Saturday. Having said that, a night out in Tel Aviv is like any other liberal city in the world…
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Israel!

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The Middle East? I often get told by local Israelis that Israel is hardly a representation of the Middle East. They are, of course, not wrong. Tel Aviv itself is very much liberal. The streets are filled with hipsters, fancy cars, great food and shops can be found opened on Shabbat! Shabbat is celebrated every week, where a everyone stops working around 3pm on a Friday and the whole of Saturday, everything is dead. Hence it was a great opportunity having the privilege to spend a Shabbat meal with a friend! Continue reading →

More Galapagos Islands!

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The animals on the island have nothing else better to do than to stuff themselves!EcuWP-12

Often just going for a swim and chilling on the rocks, sunbathing for the rest of the day!EcuWP-13

‘Leave me be…’

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Ecuador: Galapagos Islands!

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Florena was our home for 8 days! Surprisingly, this little girl had 16 tourists and about 7 crew members!EcuWP-2

The red crabs made bellies rumble. Once upon a time, people were able to eat them, however animal life is not protected on the Galapagos Islands!
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Magnificent reptiles!EcuWP-4

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Fabulous Sea Lions!EcuWP-6

A Male bird waiting for a female, showing off his red chin!
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Nom! Nom! Nom!EcuWP-8

An important source of water supply in dry climates.EcuWP-9

Old and Wise Tortoises! EcuWP-10

Peru: The floating islands!

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On Isla Del Sol, Lake Titicaca; the largest lake in the world!Bol-136

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Inhabitants on the island have little farms for minimal produce and an amazing view!
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The floating islands was an amazing story. Goes to show the extent we humans will take to survive! Peru-4

Inhabitants used straw like plants to make everything on their island including their boats!Peru-5

They had moved to these floating islands to escape the Spainards!Peru-6