Dear friends , where are you ?
By greenline
@greenline (14838)
Canada
February 14, 2009 4:06pm CST
I know members of the myLot community are from countries all over the world. It is so nice to meet and exchange views and ideas that are beneficial to all of us. I am asking this question "Where are you ?" to get to know where the members are coming from.
I am from Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver is a very nice beautiful City, on the west coast of Canada. I am very happy living here.
Vancouver is getting ready to host the 2010 Winter Olympics.
So, where are you ? What would you say what the nice and special things about the place you are at ?
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20 responses
@maezee (41988)
• United States
14 Feb 09
I'm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's pretty, and can be totally interesting. There's always something to do - we have a great night life. We have movie theaters, malls, clubs, libraries, schools, restaurants, bars, pretty much everything and anything you could think of.
We have great hiking/running trails, and our state boasts of being "The Land of 10,000 Lakes", although personally I've only seen a dozen or so of them.
Below are links of pictures (I don't have enough posts yet to post pictures ro responses):
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:)
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@greenline (14838)
• Canada
14 Feb 09
"The Land of 10,000 Lakes" ! Oh, that's amazing ! I have only been to the airport of Minneapolis , haven't been into the City yet. Thank you for telling about the special features of the City !
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
14 Feb 09
i am from Marikina Philippines. our city is clean that they call it Little Singapore. WE segregate our trash, the city mayor kept the campaign of clean lake and a lot of projects to make sure that children are at school. i am proud that i am from Marikina. I wish i can have a chance to go and see what Canada is. or maybehavea chance to work there too. I heard there are a lot of people from my country who works there.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Marikina ! Wonderful ! I have heard about the City. I have been to Manila once, only to Manila. Beautiful country. I hope to have a chance to come again.
Yes, there are mnay people from the Philippines working here. Nice people !
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@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hello Shaun. I have seen a number of Walt Disney cartoons. But, so far, have not been to Walt Disney World in Florida yet. That would very interesting !
@lologirl2021 (5542)
• United States
15 Feb 09
I am also from Floria in a little town about an hour an hald away from Walt Disney World. You must be close to me somewhere. He were i live alot of people say there isnt much to do. There is of course bowling, the mall, clubs, movies, the beach, and of course the house parties people through, so there are things to do but it gets really old after a while. Florida is gorgeous in some parts, some places of course are nasty and filty dirty so you always need to know the right places to go to.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hi Teka. Nice to see you. Yes, I am always very impressed and very interested in the unique beauties of Brazil. I am still hoping to come to Brazil some day.
Have a nice day too, Teka.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Yes, this posting allows us to learn and get to know about each other's country, and city. That was why I decided to post it.
That is the value of being a member in myLot community.
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
15 Feb 09
Hi, I'm from Indiana but am living in the Yucatan , Mexico .
People hear such bad things about Mexico ,making it seem awful but it really
isn't . The Yucatan is very safe and beautiful ! I have lived here for over
two years now . I'm in a small fishing village called Chelem . Our nearest
city is Merida , its the capital of the Yucatan and its beautiful! That's where we go to do our main shopping . They have all the big stores and malls and resturants and clubs in Merida. Even though it's a big city it is full of charm .
The people of the Yucatan are the kindest people I've ever known. Any weekend or
Wednesday night you can go to any of the parks in Merida for free music in
the square. Watching couples dance, or teenagers dancing with thier grandmothers is a real treat ! Our little village of Chelem, is mostly fishermen , and its mostly quiet and peaceful except on holidays and some weekends when we get alot of
folks from Merida coming here to enjoy the beach and cooler breeze .
Between the people , and the nature of it here once you are here you never want
to leave it . We have learned alot from the local people here , how to smile more, laugh more , how to leave things behind, and let people in , and just live
a more simplier & healthier life .. Thanks for posting this it is really nice
to read about other places in the world .
@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
15 Feb 09
I am from Tarlac City, from the largest island of the Philippines which is Luzon. y country consists of 7000 plus islands so that explains our beautiful beaches and resorts. We have plenty of white sand beaches and we have a very rich culture. Plus, the warmth and hospitality of its people.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi Sweetie. Nice to see you ! I didn't know Philippines has over 7000 islands ! That's amazing. Yes, beaches and resorts must be very scenic and beautiful. All myLotters must be so interested to know about that too.
@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
Yes, that is true. We also have a place here which is becoming popular to both local and foreign surfers,this is in La Union a couple of hours away from where i am. We also havelots of nice spotos for scuba diving and snorkeling. So much, is to be discovered here in our country. Some of the nicest places here have been used as pit stops for the Amazing Race, if you are watching that show. So if you have the time to come and visit again, i hope you stay longer so you could have the chance to see some of these nice beaches and islands here. Have a nice day my friend.
@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
In addition to that, here in Tarlac my home city we have the Pinatubo trek which is popular to tourists, here you will enjoy the long rugged ride and hike to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo. I am proud to say too, that it is also here in my Province that we have the Shrine of the True Cross, located in San Jose. It is the only relic of the True Cross in Asia. It is under the care of the Servants of the Risen Christ Monastic Community.
@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
16 Feb 09
Hello greenline! I am from the Philippines. My hometown is in Surigao del Sur. A small island from Mindanao. Currently, I live here in Davao city. One of the progressive city here in the Philippines and also known as the Durian city a kind of fruit which is only from the Philippines.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi Aisa. Philippines is a beautiful island country , yes ! I have not been to Davao City yet. Hopefully next time when I come to the Philippines.
Have a nice day.
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@greenline (14838)
• Canada
17 Feb 09
Yes, I have been to the Philippines one time, only to Manila. Very beautiful City. It was a business trip. So, I didn't have much time to travel to other cities. I hope I can visit other cities and islands too next time.
@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
17 Feb 09
I am glad that you like our country..have you been here in the Philippines?
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Taj Mahal is indeed one of the "Wonders of the World". So beautiful and impressive. I went to Connaught Circle too in the City of New Delhi ! Good shopping !
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
15 Feb 09
I am from Sumter, South Carolina. I have lived here almost all of my life. I really don't like being here. I would prefer to move to another city. Here there is really not much to do. Not unless there are festivals and concerts to go to. There are many people that live here, but it is just not much going on. It is very great to live here. There are some friendly people. My country is The United States Of America.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Thank you for sharing information about the place you are living at. People in South Carolina are indeed very friendly people.
@LuckyLadyD (359)
• United States
16 Feb 09
Hi greenline.....
I just wanted to thank you for the honor you bestowed on me for best response.
I really appreciate your recognition of my attempt to share my local area with the world.
Take care, and happy mylotting....
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hello Lucky Lady. You are welcome. I would say your contribution was very beneficial to all myLotters here in the community.
Have a nice day !
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
15 Feb 09
Hi, I am from Indonesia. I live in Bandar Lampung, the south part of Sumatera. To go to the capital city I have to catch a ferry from Bakauheni, the sea port for passengers. There are not many things so special in terms of tourism attraction. But my city is a quiet one, not too crowded as the capital city, Jakarta. The only one tourists' attraction is elephant training center. Come and visit me, you can email me. My city is worth visiting, I am sure.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Indonesia is a beautiful country, many islands. I have been to Jakarta twice. Have not been to Bander Lampung yet. Hopefully some day, I can come.
Thank you.
Have a nice day!
@eighternity (363)
• Philippines
15 Feb 09
I'm from Manila..not as beautiful as your city but our provinces remain it's culture. I want to be in other countries but the only place for me is the Philippines.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
I have been to Manila. I liked it very much. Very nice City, people are so friendly !
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
I have been to the Smoky Mountains. Very beautiful and scenic region. Is Signal Mtn near the Smokies too ?
@qiweihong (56)
• China
15 Feb 09
I came from China. Ours is a great socially country.
We all love her very much!
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Yes, indeed, China is a very big country, rich in cultures ! I have been to Shanghai, a very beautiful City !
@EVANLUFEIFAN (4)
• China
15 Feb 09
I am from China where held the greatest Olympic this summer vocation.My hometown HangZhou is a metropolitan city which is located in south of China.HangZhou is famous for its West Lake.Furthermore,it is also has a lot of interesting places such as LinYing Temple and LeiFeng Towel.Every year millions of tourists come to my hometown in order to hsve a good view of the beautiful scenery and enjoy numerous chinese tradditional dishes.If you are much interested in China,I am glad to be your tour guide.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Thank you Evan. You are living at a very beautiful place. I have been to Shanghai, very impressive City too.
Thank you for your help to be my tour guide. I certainly look forward to visiting Hang Zhou too some day !
@EVANLUFEIFAN (4)
• China
15 Feb 09
If you were interested in my country,i would like to tell you more details as possible as i can....
@rohit55_56 (2297)
• India
15 Feb 09
Hi Friend this is rohit here from delhi, INDIA . Delhi is going to host the 2010 commonwealth games . And nice to meet you my friend .....
Here in delhi the place RED FORT is very famous .AND also this is the capital of INDIA that's why it is all most important palace in india ...
Rohit Choudhary
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hello Rohit. How are you ? Commonwealth Games in 2010 ! Same year as the Winter Olympics here in Vancouver. I have been to New Delhi. Yes, very beautiful City. I visited Red Fort too !
@LuckyLadyD (359)
• United States
15 Feb 09
Hi greenline,
I live about 15 minutes southeast of Philadelphia, PA, which is on the East Coast of the United State of America.
Although I don't particularly care for the weather, there is a lot of diversity and history in the area where I live.
This area is the home of the first ever United State White house, it's where our Constitution was drafted, the Declaration Of Independence was written and signed hre, it's home to the Liberty Bell, it's where George Washington had his headquarters during the Revolutionary War, and near the area where the War turned to our favor.
We are home to the first US Mint where our money is made, home of Betsy Ross House where our first Flag was made, home of the first ever Firehouse, Library, and Zoo. The list goes on and on.
The area is full of sports fans of every kind. Our Arena football team won a championship last year, our baseball team won the World Series last season, our football team made the playoffs this season, our basketball team is currently in 7th place in the Eastern Conference, we have a minor league hockey team, and our professional hockey is currently in second place in our division, not to mention our soccer and in door lacrosse teams are playing right now.
We are home to numerous museums, the best known being the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we are home to best Childrens Hospital in the Nation, as well as home to numerous five star restaurants, a city that supports the arts from education to music, and movie making.
We are famous for our Philadelphia Cheese Steaks, Soft Pretzels, Cheese Fries, and I can't leave out, home of the real Hoagies (not subs,) with the most famous and best rolls, Amoroso's.
But, like a lot of places the problems of society brings a dark cloud over the area which tends to scare people away. I can say that the media tends to sensationlize everything, making things much worse then they really are.
Most people only hear the bad things about Philadelphia, but as I've listed here, we have many places and things to see, do, and learn about the history of our Homeland, the good old U. S. of A.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Dear Luck Lady. I am very much impressed with what you wrote about the place you are at, Philadelphia and the area. Yes, you a very "lucky lady" to have the opportunity to be there, a very uniquely famous place.
I am sure this will be of great interest to all our friends myLotters to read what you have written.
I appreciate it very much.
Have a nice day dear friend !
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@agirlfromtomorrow (290)
• Egypt
15 Feb 09
I am from Alexandria, Egypt. and although Egypt is known with it's Pharaoh momentous Alexandria doesn't contain any. but it's a coastal city and the 2nd Largest City in Egypt after the Capitol Cairo.
I Love my City because People are friendly and it's safe, and we have the Library of Alexandria.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hello. I hear the name of the City, Alexandria, often. Historically very prominent City, right ? A beautiful City too !
@ddfreedie (690)
• India
15 Feb 09
iam from india...the land of big culture and heritage...to be precise am from chennai...they used to call our place as "SINGARA CHENNAI" which means magestic chennai..
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
"Majestic Chennai" ! WOW ! Must be a beautiful City ! I have been to New Dehli. That was beautiful too.
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
It is really so amazing, Indonesia has so many islands. I am sure it must be very beautiful traveling to the islands.
@sherry_mandajos (79)
• Philippines
15 Feb 09
I came from the Pearl of the Orient Sea...the Philippines.. I guess I'm proud and happy living in this country, even though the different controversies this country is facing my fellow countrymen are still fighting to survive.:)
@greenline (14838)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Philippines, no doubt at all, is Pearl of the Oriental South. A beautiful country !