` beautifUl place in china :: shanxi `

Shanxi region is a beautiful place in china; it has a cold and dry climate and has an annual rainfall of between 400-600 millimeters. It also often plagued by sandstorms, especially in the spring. Shanxi is one of the birth places of Chinese civilizations with a long history and traditional culture. It occupies an area of 156,000 square kilometers and has a population of over 32 million. Its capital is Taiyuan City.

 

` bungalOws on the island of moOrea `

Bungalows on the island of Moorea

Bungalows made of straw. The island of Moorea.

Bungalow "Hotel Hibiscus". Moorea.

Bungalow "Hauri Point." The island of Moorea.

Bungalow in Moorea Pearl.

Bungalow "Hotel Tahiti International" on the island of Moorea.

Bungalow ''Sofitel la Ora Beach Resort Deluxe " the island of Moorea.

Moorea is a high Island of French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands. Moorea means ‘Yellow Lizard’ in Tahitian which is located 17km northwest of Tahiti. Because of its stunning scenery and accessibility to Papeete, Moorea is visited by many western tourists who travel to French Polynesia. Especially popular as a honeymoon destination.

`nichOlas church in kiev `

The St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral is the second Roman Catholic cathedral built in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. It was constructed from 1899–1909 and was built in a Gothic type construction, by Kiev architects Vladimir Gorodetsky and E. Salya. Historically, it belonged to the Latin Rite Catholic community.

In 1933 the church was looted and closed, and in 1943 was badly damaged by shelling, was set on fire, and only by 1980 it was restored and partially reconstructed. Since 1980, Nicholas church was to function as a concert hall of the House of Organ and Chamber Music.

` goOgle office in moscOw :: dont miss `

` arria :: a mind blOwing metal mermaid `

Standing 33 feet tall, a giant metal mermaid named Arria, guards the entrance to the Scottish town of Cumbernauld.

Designed by English sculptor Andy Scott, Arria stretches out her arms towards the town as if to protect it. The sculpture costs over $400,000, but residents are hopeful that she will bring them prosperity and good luck.

A lighting rig has been placed inside the sculpture, set to a cycle which repeats every 48 minutes. As the show progresses, Arria can be seen in a variety of different colors. The textures of the design are highlighted in the evening in ways that cannot be seen in daylight hours.