Random pictures of the day

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Yangshuo County. Guangxi Province, China.

 

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Roan Mountain. Border of Tennessee & North Carolina.

 

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Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina.

 

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Lake Jocassee. Devils Fort State Park, South Carolina.

 

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Botany Bay Road. Charleston, South Carolina.

 

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North Carolina.

 

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Palouse Hills. Steptoe Butte State Park, Washington.

 

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Zion National Park, Utah.

 

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Point Reyes, California.

 

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Golden Gate Bridge.

 

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Half Dome. Yosemite National Park, California.

 

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Nevada Falls. Yosemite National Park, California.

 

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Yosemite National Park, California.

 

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Hanalai. Kaua'i, Hawaii.

 

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The Plaza Hotel

The Sphere

In front of The Sphere read this:

For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere," it was conceived by the artist Frtiz Koening as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but endures as an icon of hope and the indestructible spirit of this country. The Sphere was placed here on March 11, 2002 as a temporary memorial to all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.

This eternal flame was ignited on September 11, 2002 in honor of all those who were lost. Their spirits and sacrifice will never be forgotten.