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Meet Senior Aquarist Dalton!
He's part of a team of Aquarium biologists responsible for caring for our elephant fish, Callorhinchus milii, in the Whalefall exhibit in Into the Deep/En lo Profundo.
Ensuring the well-being of these unique deep-sea dwellers is Dalton’s top priority.
Dive a little deeper into a day in the life of Dalton on YouTube:
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Learn more about caring for elephant fish at the Aquarium.
#monterey bay aquarium#day in the life under the sea#we shore love our staff#the elephant fish in the room#charismatic chimaeras calmly cruising#Youtube
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Today's KAITO module of the day is:
Hatsune Miku x Tokyo Bay Night Cruise!
#vocaloid#kaito#tokyo bay night cruise#hatsune miku x tokyo bay night cruise#module#artist id needed#671
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Carlton Lee Russell in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
#twin peaks#fire walk with me#1992#david lynch#sheryl lee#ray wise#madchen amick#michael j. anderson#dana ashbrook#phoebe augustine#frances bay#david bowie#catherine e. coulson#eric da re#miguel ferrer#heather graham#chris isaak#moira kelly#peggy lipton#kyle maclachlan#james marshall#julee cruise#frank silva#harry dean stanton#al strobel#kiefer sutherland#grace zabriskie#carlton lee russell
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From the Weekend
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Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Jamaica on May 5, 1494 and claimed it for Spain.
#Christopher Columbus#lands#Jamaica#5 May 1494#530th anniversary#Jamaican history#Caribbean Sea#clear water#Montego Bay#St Peter's Anglican Church#Falmouth#cityscape#hibiscus#flowers#blooming#nature#Old Hospital Park#summer 2013#travel#cruise#photography#seascape#landscape#street scence#vacation#tourism#original photography#tourist attraction#landmark#architecture
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Master List of Master Lists
Top Gun Fanfiction
Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
Don't Fear the Reaper
My call sign is Reaper, don't ask me how I became the Reaper. My ticket to Top Gun was a surprise to not only myself but everyone around me. My commanding officer believed that a female deserved a chance to prove herself to the many men that had already graduated from the prestigious training school. I've flown with many of them on prior occasions. Although I will make sure to create a legacy for myself this time, I took the chance and will prove to myself and those around me that a woman can have it all: a man, a plane, and prestige. Maverick x OC. Ongoing story
The Mummy Fanfiction
Rick O'Connell Fanfiction
Rick’s Kryptonite [Book 1]
I am the adopted sister of Evelyn and Jonathan Carnahan. I never thought I’d be pulled into such a crazy adventure in the hot Egyptian sun. I had no idea that I’d fall in love and run into some lost friends along the way.
Here We Go Again [Book 3]
Alex O’Connell Fanfiction
Stained Love (continuation of Rick’s Kryptonite) [Book 4]
Nick Morton Fanfiction (The Mummy 2017)
Liquid Mercury (continuation of Rick’s Kryptonite) [Book 5]
Ardeth Bay Fanfiction
Ardeth’s Weakness - Evy & Ardeth (continuation of Rick’s Kryptonite) [Book 2]
Evelyn and Ardeth’s growing love story.
Desert Umbra
I am the sister of Rick O’Connell. I was thrown into this adventure unwillingly by my brother, to Hamunaptra where I met this beautiful man who is the protector of evil adn in ancient days the pharaoh’s bodyguard. But there is a darkness surrounding us, something sinister that I cannot quite pinpoint. Good for me, the darkness has always been my friend.
#the mummy 2017#the mummy 1999#top gun#top gun maverick#top gun 1986#tom cruise#ardeth bay#ardeth bey#ardeth bay x oc#alex o'connell#alex o'connell x oc#ardeth bay x reader#alex o'connell x reader#pete maverick mitchell#pete maverick mitchell x reader#pete maverick mitchell x oc#rick o'connell#rick o'connell x oc#rick o'connell x reader#nick morton#nick morton x oc#nick morton x reader#the mummy fanfiction#top gun fanfiction#love story#oded fehr#brenden fraser#just a big ass nerd
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idk if we’ve already discussed this on Here and i missed it but this is allegedly canonically mav’s drivers license
lives in San Fran, or at least did in 1981
5’ 9” (yeah right)
no DOB AND he didn’t sign it
#i got this from mavsaviators on Twitter who got this from the TG archive acc#whoa mav knows how to drive#also he’s a cali boy jesus#i am a DFWTexasMav truther bc 1. Dallas patch on his jacket 2. his mustang was built in dallas IRL 3. Dallas cowboys 4. dallas mavericks#i think of all the places i would not guess mav to be from San Fran would be no. 1#I'M from SF#he wears cowboy boots HELLO nothing about this boy screams Bay Area liberal to me#top gun#pete maverick mitchell#that photo is straight tragic god#not the props dept laundering tom cruise's height reputation#is he wearing a deep V-neck? damn maybe he really is from san francisco shit
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Lofoten Islands, Norway
#Lofoten#Norway#mountain peak#bay#beach#meadow#mountains#havila norweigan cruise#cottagecore#naturecore#cozy cottage#gardencore#plantcore#nature#plants#flowers#wildflowers
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Recent Acquisition - Ephemera Collection
As Low as $87.70 ..... 3-Day Sight Seeing Cruise, Washington to Virginia Beach and Historic Williamsburg via the Chesapeake Bay - on the "S.S. Chesapeake" owned and operated by Chesapeake Bay Line, Inc.
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Montego Bay Chukka
#35mm film#contaxt2#film#film camera#analog#color film#fashion#chukka#jamaica#montego bay#island#boat#cruise#seagulls
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Cruising at Halong Bay
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Halong Bay Travel: Why You Should Visit This Stunning Destination?
Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam, is one of the most breathtaking places you’ll ever set foot in. It’s not just the picture-perfect scenery that makes it unique—it’s the whole experience. From towering limestone islands jutting out of calm waters to hidden caves, cultural encounters with floating villages, and some of the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste, Halong Bay offers an unforgettable blend of nature, adventure, culture, and food.
Here’s a closer look at why Halong Bay is a must-visit destination for any traveler seeking relaxation and adventure.
Four reasons why Halong Bay is a must-visit destination
1. Stunning Landscapes
One of the biggest draws to Halong Bay is its stunning and surreal landscapes. Imagine cruising through a bay with thousands of limestone islands, each rising majestically from the emerald-green waters. These karsts, formed over millions of years through geological processes, create a dramatic, awe-inspiring scene that feels like something out of a fantasy novel.
Halong Bay is a place where nature’s artistry is on full display.
But the beauty of Halong Bay isn’t just about the islands themselves. It’s about how everything comes together—the cliffs covered in lush greenery, the stillness of the water, and how the light changes throughout the day, casting golden hues at sunset and soft, misty shades at sunrise. The scenery is magical, whether gliding through the bay on a traditional wooden junk boat or viewing the islands from the top of a hiking trail.
For nature lovers and photography enthusiasts, Halong Bay offers endless opportunities to capture its stunning beauty. Whether you’re watching the islands disappear into the mist or catching the reflection of the karsts in the calm water, each moment feels like you’re witnessing a masterpiece of nature.
2. Adventure Activities
If you’re looking for more than just scenic views, Halong Bay has plenty of exciting things to do to keep your heart racing. From kayaking through hidden caves to hiking on remote islands, there’s no shortage of adventure.
Kayaking and Cave Exploration
Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore the hidden corners of Halong Bay.
Kayaking in Halong Bay is one of the best ways to explore its hidden corners. You can paddle through narrow caves that open into secluded lagoons surrounded by towering cliffs. Some of the most popular spots for kayaking include the Dark and Bright Caves, where you can paddle through tunnels into peaceful coves, or Ba Hang fishing village, where you can glide past floating houses and see local life up close.
Swimming and Snorkeling
The clear, calm waters of Halong Bay are perfect for a refreshing swim or snorkeling. Some cruises offer stops at quieter, less-crowded spots where you can dive in and cool off while enjoying the views. Swimming here gives you the sensation of being in a natural pool surrounded by nature’s wonders.
Hiking on Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island is a must-visit for those who love a good hike. The island is the largest in Halong Bay and offers several hiking trails that take you through dense forests and up to viewpoints where you can see the bay in all its glory. The hike to Ngu Lam Peak is a popular option and rewards you with panoramic views of the island and the surrounding waters. The Cat Ba National Park is also home to various wildlife, including the endangered Cat Ba langur.
3. Cultural Experience
Beyond the natural wonders, Halong Bay is also home to a rich cultural heritage. For generations, the bay has been a hub for fishing communities, and several floating villages still thrive here, offering a rare glimpse into a traditional way of life that revolves around the sea.
Floating Villages
Locals rely on fishing and aquaculture in these villages to make a living.
Visiting a floating village in Halong Bay is like stepping into a different world. Villages like Cua Van, Vung Vieng, and Ba Hang are houses and schools that float on the water, and the people here rely almost entirely on the sea for their livelihood. You’ll see fishermen casting their nets, children rowing small boats to school, and women tending to floating fish farms.
These villages offer an authentic cultural experience, allowing you to meet locals and learn about their way of life. You can join them for a short fishing trip or row a bamboo boat through the village’s waterways. It’s a peaceful, eye-opening experience that shows a side of Halong Bay that most tourists don’t see.
Cultural Festivals and Local Markets
If you’re lucky enough to visit during Halong Bay’s annual carnival, you’ll experience the area’s vibrant culture in full swing. The carnival features parades, traditional music and dance performances, and boat races, showcasing the bay’s rich heritage.
For a more everyday cultural experience, visiting local markets is a must. You can find fresh seafood straight from the bay, handmade crafts, and souvenirs reflecting local culture. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the rhythm of local life.
4. Culinary Highlights
Halong Bay is a seafood lover’s paradise. The bay’s waters teem with fish, squid, clams, and prawns, and the local cuisine makes the most of these fresh ingredients. Whether you’re dining at a floating restaurant or grabbing a quick bite at a street food stall, the flavors of Halong Bay are sure to impress.
Must-Try Dishes
The seafood in Halong Bay is guaranteed to be fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable.
Fresh seafood: Grilled squid, steamed clams with lemongrass, and crab are all local specialties.
Cha Muc: made by pounding fresh squid into a paste and shaping it into patties before frying.
Nem Cua Be: A crab spring roll that’s crispy on the outside and packed with fresh, flavorful crab meat.
Where to Eat
For an authentic dining experience, head to the local seafood markets, where you can choose your seafood and have it cooked to order. Popular spots include Cua Vang and Bai Chay Market. For street food, the stalls near Bai Chay Beach are a great place to try Banh Xeo and other local treats.
Wrapping Up
Halong Bay is a destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re an adventurer looking to kayak through caves, a culture enthusiast eager to visit floating villages, or a foodie ready to dive into fresh seafood, the bay promises unforgettable experiences. It’s where natural beauty, rich culture, and thrilling adventures come together in perfect harmony.
If you're planning your next trip and want a destination that truly has it all, Halong Bay should be at the top of your list. To make your journey even more unique, consider crafting your trip with Asia Pioneer Travel, an exclusive travel agency known for creating personalized travel experiences in Southeast Asia.
Contact us today to start planning your dream Halong Bay getaway!
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I was watching a cruise review and thinking of Hide and Ratch going on a vacation/double date with Will and Sarah. The bots (in human form thanks to cybertronian magic/science) join Will and Sarah for meals and stick with them the first day or two while getting acclimated.
Then it's shows and enjoying the sights. Also Ironhide has found an onboard bakery with all meals paid for with their travel package and learned quickly he has a sweettooth. So many pastries consumed.
The two couples have separate bedrooms that share a wall and as Sarah and Will are about to get busy, they hear an absurdly long, loud moan and the banging begins and the mood is destroyed as they are now fascinated and slightly disturbed to hear Ratchet getting fucked within an inch of his life. But they're also kinda turned on?
Next morning, they meet at breakfast and Will, Sarah, and Ironhide are exhausted but Ratchet is in the best mood he's been in months.
#bay Ratch needs a vacation and the cruise was Will's idea#because Ironhide was also miserable he'd had barely any time to spend with Ratchet recently
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On this map inside of Skipper Canteen you can find a sketch of a blimp. This sketch is taken directly from concept art for Disneyland's never built Discovery Bay! The map also mentions Jason Chandler, a character created for the Bay who was later reused as president of S.E.A.!
#disney remnants#disney#forgotten disney#disney history#disney facts#disney parks#skipper canteen#society of explorers and adventurers#jungle cruise#discovery bay
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[ISBW] The Epiphany of Writing Routines: Embracing Structure in a Creative Life
S20 Ep8: The Epiphany of Writing Routines “The Epiphany of Writing Routines” is brought to you in large part by by my supporters, who received an early, expanded version of this episode. You can join our Fabulist community with a pledge on Patreon or Substack! Some links below are affiliate links and I may earn some money at no cost to you when you use them. I Should Be Writing Season 20,…
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#Adhd In Writers#Brindlewood Bay Game#Creative Insecurity#Creative Process#Creative Productivity#JoCo Cruise#livestream#Morning Routine#Neurodiversity#routine#Writing Advice#Writing Discipline
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National Clean Out Your Fridge Day
Excuse the pun, but the timing has never been riper to celebrate National Clean Out Your Fridge Day on November 15! This is the perfect opportunity to tackle that science experiment that’s been growing way in the back, there. Of course, ideally, we’d all clean out our fridges far more often than once a year, but let’s be real: Making it an annual occasion provides everyone with the reassurance that at least the horrendous situation with your roommate’s long-forgotten “homemade kombucha” will be rectified eventually, and marking it as a day on the national calendar gives you plenty of scope for getting passive aggressive in the preceding weeks.
History of National Clean Out Your Fridge Day
New technology means new problems. Ever since the first household refrigerator hit the market, consumers then became burdened with a new thing to deal with – cleaning it.
From 1911 to 1922, the technological advances of home refrigerators and refrigeration technologies increased at the rate of speed rivaled only by smartphones. It wasn’t until 1927 when GE produced the “Monitor Top,” a reference to the ironclad Civil War-era ship, the USS Monitor. This model alone sold over one million units.
It wasn’t until post-war America that separate freeze box units were created and used in addition to the typical refrigerator. And then, in the 1970s and 80s, further developments helped created a the combo model we usually see today.
Regardless of what kind of refrigerator they had over the years, everyone had the task of needing to clean it out. Whether its the moldy oranges, the brown bananas, or that milk you forgot about, cleaning a refrigerator is something that American’s over the past century can relate to.
There’s no clear information about how the Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day came about. The general consensus is that this day was started by the Whirlpool Corporation, and later became popular throughout the country.
It is believed that the company intended for the day to be celebrated on the third Wednesday of every month, but the day took a life of its own. Later Whirlpool celebrated a Clean Out Your Refrigerator Week, but the date had gotten stuck.
Cleaning out the refrigerator is a big task, and it’s only natural that people would push the chore aside. Having one day to do a big clean of the refrigerator is useful because it makes everyday cleaning easier.
Refrigerators are essential in the modern American household but are frequently ignored. They store all our food, and that’s why it is essential that they are cleaned regularly. If food is left to go bad in a refrigerator, the germs can spread and affect all the food stored in them.
A refrigerator that is too full also won’t work as efficiently and will use more electricity. Regularly throwing out food that has started to go bad or you’re not planning to eat goes a long way. Spills need to be cleaned up as they happen, and it’s a great time to check what you’ve stored away in the freezer section.
A cleaning session is a great opportunity to check how well your refrigerator is functioning and if it needs any servicing. With Clean Your Refrigerator Day right before the holidays, it’s the perfect opportunity to make sure that everything is ready before Thanksgiving!
National Clean Out Your Fridge Day timeline
1755 Artificial Refrigeration Begins
Scottish professor William Cullen used a pump to create a partial vacuum in the world’s first refrigeration machine
1854 First Ice-Making Machine
And it only took about a hundred more years for the phrase “on the rocks” to be ascribed to Scotch by bar staff
1911 First Household Refrigerator
Produced by General Electric, the design was based on one by a French Cistercian monk and physics teacher, Marcel Audiffren, and primarily designed to help GE sell electricity
1923 First Frigidaire
Founded by the folks who brought you General Motors, the brand became so popular that many Americans called any refrigerator by the name of the company
1940 First Freezer
The arrival of freezers large enough to make more than ice cubes revolutionized the frozen food industry
1995 The Idea is Born
The idea begins, possibly originating from the Whirlpool Corporation.
2000 The Day Starts to Appear Online
November 15 is to be labeled as Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, on e-cards and blogs.
2004 Whirlpool Partners with Glad Products
This union is to set up 4 to 10 April as Clean Your Refrigerator Week, but it doesn’t catch on.
2005 Chef Emeril Writes About the Day
This is the first time that Clean Your Refrigerator Day is acknowledged by the food industry.
National Clean Out Your Fridge Day FAQs
How often should you clean your refrigerator out?
A refrigerator needs a deep clean every three to four months. But if you can’t you should definitely try to clean it out once a year on Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Should I turn off the refrigerator when cleaning?
You should definitely unplug your refrigerator before cleaning it out for your own safety. What’s the best way to clean out your refrigerator?
Clear out everything in your fridge, and wipe down everything, including the doors and drawers with hot soapy water.
National Clean Out Your Fridge Day Activities
Give far too much heavy-handed and serious notice
Help a friend or family member
Actually clean out the fridge
Nobody likes to check for their precious turkey and Swiss cheese sandwich at lunch time and find it’s been chucked out with the furry pasta that was last touched last month. The trick to this part of celebrating National Clean Out Your Fridge Day is to give a series of increasingly escalating pieces of overwrought and deadly serious-sounding notice. You might print out a picture of a nuclear mushroom cloud and fix it to the fridge, writing, “days to National Clean Out Your Fridge Day,” and count it down on a daily basis. Send an office-wide email, cc’ing your boss. Or if it’s your roomies, send a series of group texts over the days before you do it.
Cleaning out a refrigerator can be hard work, so go on and lend a helping hand.
The chances are, if you’ve made a big enough deal out of it, that you might even have roped in some help for cleaning out the fridge by the time the big day rolls around. Apparently cleaning your fridge requires things like “warm, soapy water” and “a sponge,” and unplugging it if you’re planning to have the door open for a while, so you don’t waste energy. But hopefully one of your friends or coworkers will be better with the details, after all, you’ve spent so much energy on the promotion. It’s only right to share the work.
5 Cool Facts About Refrigerators That You Probably Didn’t Know
Refrigerators use less energy when they’re used
The U.S. uses a lot of refrigerators
Colorful refrigerators are fairly new
They took a while to become popular
It’s a major power sucker
It is believed that not filling and overfilling refrigerators make them use up more electricity.
Over 8 million refrigerators are sold in the country every year.
Until the 1950s, the majority of refrigerators were white.
Only 8% of households had refrigerators in the 1930s when they were first introduced.
About 10% of the total power usage in a household is because of the refrigerator.
Why We Love National Clean Out Your Fridge Day
More of us than ever are sharing living spaces
Food safety is important
You didn’t run out of that after all
The number of adults sharing a household with a roommate has surged as rents have risen more quickly than incomes across America over recent years—25% of adults now share with a roommate. The fridge is a major source of roommate tension, and cleaning it out is great for your roommate relationships. It also is good for your health—by diffusing tension, it lowers stress.
A clean refrigerator is the best way to make sure no food ends up contaminated by the other.
When your fridge is cluttered, it's easy to forget you have a long-lasting sauce tucked away in the back there behind the stuff nobody wants to touch. So before you buy that second bottle of sriracha, check your own fridge! You'll save money, time, and get what basically amounts to free condiments. What's not to love about free condiments?
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