#northern province

[postcard-from-the-past]

Meo women from the Phong Thổ district of Lai Châu province, northern Vietnam

French vintage postcard

[rabbitcruiser]

Pantà de la Baells, Spain (No. 1)

The Baells reservoir is a Spanish hydraulic infrastructure located on the Llobregat River, in the Bergadá region, province of Barcelona, Catalonia. It consists of a dam located in the municipality of Serchs. It extends through the terms of Serchs and Vilada, between the pre-Pyrenean mountains of Catllarás, to the east, and Figuerassa and Arades, to the west. To the right of the reservoir runs the C-16 road, between the Cadí tunnel and Berga-Manresa, and is crossed by the C-26, which links Berga and Ripoll.

The aim of the reservoir is to regulate the upper basin of the Llobregat River, supply water to the metropolitan area of Barcelona and produce hydroelectric energy.

Source: Wikipedia

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Butron Castle, Gatika, Biscay, northern SPAIN

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[jenna-louise-jamie]

unfortunately i have an aversion to listening to new music. even if it's music i actively want to hear. i'll look at it and say yeah i wanna check that artist/song out! and then i store it away in my memory banks but hiss like a cat every time spotify tries to make me listen to something that isn't my carefully curated playlists of 5-10 songs of the month that are on repeat all day long.

[blueiscoool]

Ancient Terracotta Figurines Unearthed in Shanxi

Archaeologists from the Datong Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology recently unearthed a large group of terracotta figurines from a tomb in a group dating to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) in Datong, Shanxi province.

Experts said the new archaeological discovery provides new materials for the study of funeral culture, ethnic costumes and social life of the dynasty.

Various patterns can be seen in the figurines, including musicians, dancers, servants, laborers, animals and vessels.

The relics show that the tomb owners were members of the upper class. Costumes of the female musicians show the integration of national culture and costume development during the period.

[six-of-ravens]

1, 4, and 15 for the not from the US ask, please? 🙂

Hi!!

1. favourite place in your country?

Out of the places I've been, probably Radium. It's an adorable little town in the mountains with a hot spring, but it's a lot less busy than other mountain towns in the summer!

4. favourite dish specific for your country?

POUTINE! Love some poutine!

15. a saying, joke, or hermetic meme that only people from your country will get?

Oh man, it's hard to tell because so many things are shared with the states, except politics which are no fun l o l.

Hmm, I don't think this is a Thing in the states: it's a lowkey meme that every self-respecting town, in Alberta at least, will have a Chinese/Western restaurant which sells westernized versions of Chinese food (ginger beef was invented here!) and also things like steak and potatoes or spaghetti (but if you're going there, you get the Chinese food, of course). Every single town. Chinese people came over to Canada to work on the cross-country railroad (was this unethical? absolutely. when has a company every treated its' immigrant labourers well?), and when they finished working there, they settled in towns along the rail line and many families opened restaurants. Now everywhere has at least one. My hometown had three.

[goldensunset]

huge fan of the glaseido mountain music so far

[allbeendonebefore]

dreams of going for a little walk after work crushed by the air quality health index increasing to 8 like where are the storms can we send them to bc or aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[wetslug]

For a moment I went "how does this person not know where Lithuania is???" and then I remembered that most people don't live in countries surrounding the Baltic Sea, you're probably from the US, and I couldn't name or place on a map all US states either bc I sucked at geography in school lmao

im canadian ❤❤ they dont teach us geography they just teach us about the founding of hudson bay company. for some reason

[prairietrashdotcom]

if ethel cain was canadian she'd be from manitoba. she has manitoba energy. why are you booing me im right.

[postcard-from-the-past]

Convoy in the forests of the Yên Thế district of Bắc Giang province, northern Vietnam

French vintage postcard

[rabbitcruiser]

National Seashell Day

National Seashell Day is celebrated every year on the first day of summer — on June 21. This day encourages you to head to your nearby beach and admire the beautiful shells left behind by creatures, typically snails and mollusks. There are so many different types of shells that you can find on beaches, all you have to do is look. However, make sure you only pick up empty shells and not ones with creatures still living inside them. If you do find such shells, it’s best to release them gently back into the ocean. Get ready to head to sandy beaches where seashells await you!

History of National Seashell Day

National Seashell Day was founded by Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau on the first day of summer in 2016. This day was created as a marketing gimmick to attract tourists to celebrate the seashells found on the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in Southwest Florida. National Seashell Day was first celebrated on Captiva Island with the morning TV news show called “Good Morning, America.”

Did you know Sanibel Island has earned the title of the Seashell Capital of the World, owing to its abundance of seashells? Every year, people flock to Captiva and Sanibel Islands to search for over 400 species of shells. The calm waves and location make these islands the top pick for people to look for beautiful seashells.

However, while shelling is allowed, it is illegal to collect live shells, which is any shell that still has an inhabitant. The shell serves as their home and it is cruel to disrupt their environment. This day is also celebrated to alleviate the issue of the illegal shell trade. In fact, shellers are also encouraged to keep their empty shell collection to a minimum.

National Seashell Day is an ideal opportunity to simply be grateful for the existence of the beautiful shells that are home to certain sea creatures.

National Seashell Day timeline

809 Million Years AgoFirst Seashells Appear

The earliest known seashells appear.

1976The Holman Seashell Collection

The Holman Seashell Collection starts with a beach walk at Satellite Beach, Florida.

1995Ban on Collecting Shells with Life Inside

Sanibel Island’s ban on the collection of any shells with mollusks still living inside them comes into effect.

2018Guinness World Record

The Guinness World Record is made for the largest human image of a seashell at Fort Myers beach.

National Seashell Day FAQs

Is it OK to collect seashells?

While it is okay to collect seashells to appreciate them or for a hobby, excessive removal of seashells from beaches can be damaging to the ecosystem in the long term.

Where is the best place to collect seashells?

Sanibel Island, Florida, Bandon, Oregon, Barricane Beach, Devon in England, and Galveston Island in Texas are some of the best places in the world for finding beautiful seashells.

What are the long shells on the beach?

Long shells found on the beach are called razor shells.

How To Celebrate National Seashell Day

Collect seashells

Go on a beach vacation

Show off your collection on social media

National Seashell Day is the perfect opportunity to go to the beach and collect some empty shells. You can use them as showpieces to decorate your home or you can simply store them in a memorabilia box as your own little treasures.

When we hear seashells, we instantly think of the beach! How about a quick beach vacation? If you can’t head to the beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel, you can visit a nearby beach resort for a weekend getaway. You’re sure to find seashells, regardless of where you are.

Already have an exquisite collection of seashells that you have collected over the years? You can celebrate National Seashell Day by showing them off on your social media sites and sharing your precious collection with a larger audience and educating them about the day.

5 Facts About Seashells That Will Blow Your Mind

They open to the right

Different shapes

Patterns with a purpose

Mollusks have only one shell

Several types

Nine out of 10 shells are dextral and thus open to the right.

There are two distinct types of seashells, they’re either plain and smooth (think clamshells) or have spikes, ridges, and protrusions.

The elaborate colors and shapes on a seashell serve a purpose — for instance, mollusks use patterns to figure out where to put their mantles.

Mollusks create only one shell that they inhabit for their entire lifetime by utilizing a variety of proteins and calcium carbonate.

There are around 200,000 mollusks across the globe and each one of them creates a unique type of shell.

Why We Love National Seashell Day

Seashells are pretty

Seashells house live creatures

Seashells are lucky

Seashells can literally make your jaw drop with their beauty. They come in pretty shapes and colors that are aesthetically pleasing. It’s only fair that these little shells have a day dedicated to admiring them.

Seashells provide sea creatures with a home. They’re important to the survival of these creatures and thus should be celebrated in all their glory.

According to feng shui, seashells come packed with luck! They’re also known to provide relief from stress and are a symbol of positivity and prosperity.

Source

[sheiruki-takes-photos]

1 am and I'm feeling some intense Fernweh for southern Italy...

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Ancient Burial Ground Discovery Spurs Preservation Efforts in Northern Samar

Efforts to preserve a Spanish-era burial site in Mapanas, Northern Samar, highlight the region's rich historical and cultural heritage.

via PNA, 10 April 2024: Northern Samar is rallying for the preservation of a Spanish-era burial ground discovered in Mapanas, which could be a significant archaeological site. Locals have reported finding human skeletons, believed to be ancestors from the pre-Spanish era, atop rocky cliffs near the Mayongpayong Rock Formations. With the support of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) and…