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Photo Friday: From Such Great Heights

Golan Heights

Jerusalem Terraces

Tiberias, Overlooking the Sea of Galilee

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October 18, 2019October 6, 2019

Hannah (BitterSweet)3 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Masada

Masada
Masada National Park
מצדה, Israel

July 31, 2019July 28, 2019

Hannah (BitterSweet)6 Comments

Silent Saturday: Engaging Personalities

It begins with a promise.
Two hearts beat in sync,
Two souls intertwine,
Forever united.

Congratulations on your engagement, Zach and Lucas!

March 23, 2019March 20, 2019

Hannah (BitterSweet)5 Comments

Silent Sunday: Elephants in the Room

Elephant Nature Park
1 Ratmakka Road, Phra Sing
Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
GPS 18.7849572, 98.9927558

February 10, 2019February 8, 2019

Hannah (BitterSweet)9 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: King of the Skyline

King Power Mahanakhon
114 Narathiwas Road, Silom
Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

January 30, 2019

Hannah (BitterSweet)5 Comments

Silent Sunday: Devil of a Hill

March 26, 2017March 26, 2017

Hannah (BitterSweet)8 Comments

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