Where History Beckons
January 3, 2010 / 0 Comments


Where History Beckons

Common Info Porto Pim is an old port at Horta in Faial Island in the Azores in Portugal. The lies between Monte Escuro and Monte da Guia and was a natural refuge for the first colonialists of the region. Porto Pim features beautiful beach washed by turquoise water. Till 1878 it had served as the main port of Horta and is located at its southern-most extreme. It was used for loading and unloading cargo and supplies. The harbour had a number of fortifications of which today only Portão Fortificado de Porto Pim and a small part of São Sebastião have survived. There are also the remains of an old whaling factory located to the left of the beach that hosts a whaling museum today. Faial Island Faial Island is a Portuguese island and is one of the nine member islands of the Azores archipelago. Pico Island is the nearest to Faial island. Horta  [...] 


Masterpiece From Impressionist And Post- Impressionist: Art Institute Of Chicago
January 1, 2010 / 1 Comments


Masterpiece From Impressionist And Post- Impressionist: Art Institute Of Chicago

Some cities have great history that itself attracts you towards them. They stand so bravely in order to achieve the place that it is remarkable. And this city itself has a history of series of war. Settled on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the 3rd largest city in United States. It was 1883 when Chicago was established after battling numerous fights with Native American. Chicago strongly holds the Democratic Party. And hence it has been home to influence many politicians including the current President of the United States, Barrack Obama. This city has received many local names like ‘chi- city’, ‘chi- town’ and ‘windy city’. It was modern paintings that attracted me to the Art Institute in Chicago. The Art Institute situated at the 111 South Michigan Avenue in the Chicago Landmark Historic Michigan Boulevard  [...]