Throughout History maps have been the indispensable tools to find our ways in the world. As far back as 2500 BC, ancient Babylonian Conquerors already relied on road maps to find their next battlefield. Closer to us, an American cartographer produced the first map of the United Sates as early as 1784. Maps are not only tools, but keys to better understand our surroundings. A good map of the world will help us visualize borders and appreciate the relationship between neighboring countries. History lovers will call on a map of Europe to follow the path of the Allied Armies from Normandy to Berlin. With the environment now a top priority, a map of Canada will show us the close connections between lands and water, mountains and rivers, forests and lakes. Maps are supports for our dreams, but also essential companions of our day to day life. There's one for every purpose: A map of North America to help us decide where to spend the next holidays; a road map to show us how to get there; and a city map to tell us what to look for once we are.
Shanghai dear Edward posted a photo:
Since I last visited Guangzhou, both Beijing and Shanghai have expanded their subway systems. I was hoping when I arrived that Guangzhou would have expanded too but no such luck. I am promised though that 2009 will bring some new extensions :)
incendiarymind posted a photo:
Honestly when I travel I try never to look like this. I haven't been posting multiple photos of te same attractions in an effort to try and get to the end of my trip before the weekend and fill in the blanks on Saturday and Sunday.
But I couldn't resist this candid shot that I took at Mount Vernon.
These two women were outside of the entrance either recapping what they had seen or were trying to figure out what to see.
That's what hotel rooms are for. But that's just my opinion.
