Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Amazing Castles in Australia
All Saints Estate is located in Wahgunyah, Victoria. It is a winery that is family-owned. The castle was built in 1864 by Scotsmen George Sutherland Smith and John Banks. On the grounds you can see an impressive heritage-listed castle. The building was based on one of the queen’s castles—the Castle of Mey—and sits at the heart of the vineyards.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
Let’s Fly Away for Winter
Birds that migrate south during the cold winter months know where they are headed. Some fly off in small flocks, and others form large formations of thousands or more. Their journeys take them on a flight for thousands of miles, and some birds cross whole continents.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Earth
Amazing African Castles
Angola The Fortress of Sao Miguel is located in Luanda, Angola. It was built in 1576 by Paulo Dias de Novais. It sits on a large hilltop. The fortress was a holding point for slaves on their way to the New World and became an administrative center of the Portuguese colony. The fortress showcases a blend of Renaissance and military architecture, featuring thick walls and strategic positioning overlooking the harbor.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
All Out of Love
Iconic Australian soft rock duo Air Supply had a signature sound and lyrics that captivated their many fans. “All Out of Love” was recorded by the Australian soft rock duo Air Supply in 1980. It is featured on their album Lost in Love. The song was written by Graham Russell and Clive Davis. It charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts. The song also made it on the UK Singles chart and is on VH1's list of 100 Greatest Love Songs.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Beat
Watching Television in the 1960s
The 1960s were my childhood. It was amazing how many interesting TV shows appeared, and you have to give credit to the imagination and creativity of everyone that made these shows work. Being too many to mention, I chose those that caught my attention as a child and I am happy to find that many of them became classics and can still be seen today in reruns. So let me bring you down memory lane to the 1960s and tell you about these amazing shows.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Geeks
Amazing Animals Rwanda
African buffaloes are looked at as one of the “Big Five” in Africa. You can see them at Akagera National Park. These robust animals live in large herds and move across the savanna looking for grazing areas and water. African buffalo are totally wild and known for their unpredictable temperament.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Earth
Beneath the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea borders Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Poland, and Germany. It is the largest body of brackish water on Earth. The Baltic Sea is an extension of the North Atlantic Ocean and reaches as far north as the Arctic Circle. It separates Scandinavia from the rest of Europe.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Earth
Amazing Castles in Asia
Cambodia The Royal Palace is notable for its gold, white, and yellow motif. It was first built in 1866 by His Majesty Preah Bat Norodom, the king’s great-grandfather. The palace is the royal residence and houses the most revered symbol in Cambodia, the sacred white elephant. Other highlights include the Royal Treasury, the Napoleon III Villa, and the Royal Throne Hall, which has a 59-meter-tall tower and flooring made from 500 solid blocks of silver.The Silver Pagoda is home to the 17th-century emerald Buddha statue.
By Rasma Raisters5 months ago in Wander
