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SINTRA na Literatura - #27, originally uploaded by Ricardo Fidalgo.

SINTRA na Literatura - #27

«Com o caminho-de-ferro, que presentemente a prende à capital por um breve e cómodo passeio, Sintra mudou muito de aspecto. Ao domingo principalmente a multidão trazida pelos comboios de recreio dá-lhe um ar popular de festa suburbana, no Beato, nas Amoreiras ou no Campo Grande. À noite porém, com a partida do último trem, a vila esvazia-se outra vez. Ao quente burburinho do povo, ao orneio dos burros, às risadas das espanholas, sucede-se o silêncio cavo do vale. A névoa, que lentamente desce da serra, limpa o ambiente da poeira impregnada das exalações da cerveja, do vinho de Colares, do peixe frito. E quando a lua desponta por cima dos castanheiros, esse astro tantas vezes invocado pelo velho lirismo da localidade, não hesitaria em reconhecer na sua decantada serra, no alcantilado relevo da penedia, nas ameias da água por entre os musgos, no cheiro das giestas húmidas de orvalho, o éden de Childe Harold.»

Ramalho Ortigão (1836-1915)
As Farpas

Uploaded by Ricardo Fidalgo on 25 Jun 08, 7.29AM PDT.

Days of Thunder IV - Mike & The Mechanics, originally uploaded by Ricardo Fidalgo.

Days of Thunder IV - Mike & The Mechanics

WTCC 2008 – AUTÓDROMO DO ESTORIL

I said go if you wanna go,
Stay if you wanna stay
I didnt care if you hung around me
I didnt care if you went away
And I know you were never right
Ill admit I was never wrong
I could never make up my mind
I made it up as I went along

And though I treated you like a child
I’m gonna miss you for the rest of my life
(…)

Mike & The Mechanics - All I need is a miracle

Uploaded by Ricardo Fidalgo on 17 Jul 08, 1.30AM PDT.

Fiji Islands, Viti Levu - Coral Coast, originally uploaded by chamaeleon618.

“Spear Fishers” - fishing boat near the Coral Coast - Viti Levu Island, Fiji Islands

rise above the sunrise, originally uploaded by Sara Heinrichs (awfulsara).

Bagan is magical. Doesn’t feel real, but I couldn’t have made it up if I tried.

Uploaded by Sara Heinrichs (awfulsara)

52225212DC006_Dubai_Tennis, originally uploaded by De Abreu Family.

DUBAI,- FEBRUARY 22: In preparation for the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open, tennis legend Andre Agassi of the USA and the World’s No. 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland, couldn’t resist the temptation to have a friendly ‘hit’ on the world’s most unique tennis court, the Helipad of the Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel. Standing 321 metres high on a man made island, the majestic Burj Al Arab is without doubt the most recognizable hotel in the world. The hotel’s helipad, which is situated 211 metres high covers a surface area of 415 square metres. Roger Federer is the reigning champion of the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Open and is making his third appearance in the tournament. For Agassi this is his first time to appear in the ATP tournament where he has already progressed to the second round having beaten Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic. The pictures were taken on February 22, 2005, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Uploaded by De Abreu Family

Dubai Aerial Shot, originally uploaded by sequester.

Dubai Aerial Shot

Burj Al Arab, Dubai

7 stars Hotel in the world

Fog at sunrise in Dubai, originally uploaded by Harry Lambert.

Fog at sunrise in Dubai

Taken from 33rd level Emirates Towers - While viewing the superb Dubai property from up on high.

Uploaded by Harry Lambert

Bus station in Sukhothai, Thailand, originally uploaded by Thai 2-Stepper.

Bus station in Sukhothai, Thailand

Very nice signs for English speaking passengers.

Tuk tuk at bus station in Sukhothai, Thailand, originally uploaded by Thai 2-Stepper.

Tuk tuk at bus station in Sukhothai, Thailand

Sign at the Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot, Thailand, originally uploaded by Thai 2-Stepper.

Sign at the Friendship Bridge in Mae Sot, Thailand

The 3 languages are Thai, English and Burmese.

Thailand-Myanmar Border, originally uploaded by Prof. Tournesol.

Thailand-Myanmar Border

I bought some of her oranges, very sweet and tasty. The powder that she wears in her face is typical of Burmese women.

Uploaded by Prof. Tournesol on 31 Mar 07, 4.22PM PD

Thailand-Myanmar Border, originally uploaded by Prof. Tournesol.

Thailand-Myanmar Border

At the market on the Myanmar side, you can buy everything. These street vendors were selling cigarettes.. and Viagra!

Uploaded by Prof. Tournesol on 31 Mar 07, 4.22PM PDT

Thailand-Myanmar Border, originally uploaded by Prof. Tournesol.

The little “passport” that the Myanmar immigration hands to you…. while they keep your real passport!!!

Uploaded by Prof. Tournesol on 31 Mar 07, 4.22PM PDT.

image-s4, originally uploaded by Vedia.

Ana Ivanovic modelling

ana ivanovic 8.jpg, originally uploaded by sharelove.

Ana Ivanovic (Serbian: ??? ????????, Ana Ivanovi?, pronounced [?anå i?va?n?vi?], listen (help·info) born November 6, 1987, in Belgrade, Serbia, then Yugoslavia) is a Serbian professional tennis player. She is the current World No. 1 on the WTA Tour.

She won her first Grand Slam singles title at the 2008 French Open.[1] She was the runner-up in singles at the 2007 French Open and the 2008 Australian Open.

Ivanovi? was born in an ethnic Serbian family. Her mother, Dragana, a lawyer, attends all of her daughter’s matches. Ana’s father, Miroslav, who is a self-employed businessman, attends as many events as he possibly can. Ana has a younger brother, Miloš, with whom she loves to play basketball.[2] Other hobbies include shopping, watching movies and playing Sudoku. She chooses not to have a permanent coach.[3] Aside from her tennis career, Ivanovi? also studies finance at a university in Belgrade, and Spanish in her spare time.[3] Her inspiration to begin playing was Monica Seles, and she also admires Roger Federer.[4]

On September 8, 2007, Ivanovi? became a UNICEF National Ambassador for Serbia, alongside Aleksandar ?or?evi? and Emir Kusturica. She takes a special interest in the fields of education and child protection. Ivanovi? visited a primary school in Serbia during her inauguration and said: “I’m also looking forward to going into the classroom and meeting many kids.”[5]

Ivanovi? is a fan of all sport clubs competing under the name of Partizan Belgrade.[6]

Ivanovi? is friends with former doubles partner Maria Kirilenko, as well as other professional tennis players Daniela Hantuchova, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Sanja Ancic, Rafael Nadal, Tatiana Golovin and fellow Serbians Novak Djokovic (whom she has known since the age of 5) and Janko Tipsarevi?.

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