by isparkle | Jun 21, 2016 | Carol's Corner, history
Encompassing 922,000 acres, Olympic National Park invites visitors to explore three distinct ecosystems: subalpine forest and wildflower meadow; temperate forest; and the rugged Pacific shore. Inside the park, the Olympic mountain range is nearly circular, contoured...
by isparkle | Jun 14, 2016 | Carol's Corner, history, Travel
Wuhan Botanical Gardens, a peaceful walk amongst the spring flowers. Wuhan is a city with both an ancient history and a thriving present. Historic relics excavated from ancient tombs tell the city’s long history dating back 3,500 years. Because of its key role...
by isparkle | Jun 9, 2016 | Carol's Corner, history, Travel
Florence, in Italian Firenze, is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. Due to Florence’s artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Bellisima! ?
by isparkle | May 29, 2016 | Carol's Corner, history
A beautiful piece of art from the past! ? Louis XVI gilt and silvered bronze candelabrum with vase, Pierre – Philippe Thomire 1785 ~ Built for Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France. She was the 15th child of Maria Theresa, empress of Austria, and Holy Roman...
