July 24, 2007

GORGES OF THE FINGER LAKES!.....MORE





Taughannock Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Taughannock Falls -- the tallest waterfall of the region at over 215 feet high.







Taughannock Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Two foolish people are moments away from experiencing the bone-crushing force of falling water and undertow.







Taughannock Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Adventure Jeep returns with a perilous drive to the cliff's edge!







Taughannock Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Ee-gads! I am smothered in a vest of white water!







Taughannock Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The only way to enjoy all of this water is to let yourself get wet...







Cascadilla Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Cascadilla Gorge - the gorge that cuts through Cornell University's lower campus.
"Ithaca is gorges!" is found on every other T-shirt. So punny, it hurts!





Cascadilla Falls (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Now who would actually go to class when you could hang out in the gorge instead?

GORGES OF THE FINGER LAKES!....

The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is a beautiful area of glacier-carved lakes, gorges, and glens. The goal of our trip: hike up as many little canyons as possible and see as many waterfalls as possible...






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Watkins Glen -- the most famous park of the region with a 2-mile hike that takes you up through the narrow
and beautiful gorge. The Sentry Bridge and lower waterfall welcome all visitors.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The amazing walkway winds through the shale and limestone cliffs. The stone paths are the famous
work of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The beautiful "Cavern Cascade" with the path that goes right underneath the falls.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Peering down into the plunge pool...






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

The upper section of the dark and beautiful gorge.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Man, this is the money shot of the day! Things don't get much more beautiful than this.






Watkins Glen (The Finger Lakes) -- © 2003 Joe Braun Photography

Looking at the continuing staircase of small cascades.

World of dolls, See different types of dolls

Introduction
The Rotary Dolls Museum ( RDM ) is located in the city of Rajkot, State of Gujarat , India (South Central Asia.). This unique Museum gives an overview to the culture and traditions of the world at large through a medium of dolls. The Rotary Clubs across the world have generously donated these Dolls to the Rotary Club of Rajkot Midtown. This vision was conceived in 2001 by the Rotarian Mr. Deepak Agrawal. To view in detail the path from conception to the birth on this Rotary Dolls Museum, click here. While the vision has been to create a Dolls Museum where children and adults both gain from, the mission has been yet noble and simple, Love, Care and Concern for Humanity.

In today’s technological age, when we talk of the world being a “Global Village”, we effectively have brought the world under one roof in this Museum with more than 1400 ethnic and traditional dolls from over 93 countries across the globe. The dolls are showcased with window dressing replicating the place from where it hails. This is a gesture of Tender Loving Care for the Dolls which should not feel out of place having traveled so much to reach the City of Rajkot.

This International & Community service activity – The Dolls Museum houses its doll collection, and maintains permanent archives of historical documents related to dolls for the study and enjoyment of members and the viewing public. The Museum supports various creative activities for children and helps adults with information on various countries, different languages and business prospects abroad.