Dear Earth, I Love You: A Photo Essay from the Well-Traveled Still in Awe of Its Beauty

Dear Earth,

You're a real beaut. It's a fact. 

Your natural beauty and sparkling assets continuously provide me with eye candy, and I thank you. 

You surprise, delight, and impress me every day. 

In honor of Earth Day, in a well earned tribute to you, I've put together some of my favorite stunning moments captured in photograph, from my travels. 

I'm pretty sure these 12 breath-taking scenes will earn me an A+ in Earth Appreciation 101. 


Zermatt, Switzerland

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The majestic Matterhorn in all its glory. 

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Well done, Earth. Well done.


Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

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You had me at waterfall. The crystal clear water helps, too.


Lofoten Islands, Norway

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Your sunrises are spectacular. Supremely spectacular.


Koh Lanta, Thailand

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And your sunsets are deliciously dazzling.


Hamnoy, Norway

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You put on light shows that are the definition of awe-inspiring.


Glenorchy, New Zealand

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Your colors warm my soul.


Cappadocia, Turkey

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Your flair for creative landscape is nothing short of brilliant.


Hallstatt, Austria

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That thing you did with the Austrian Alps? Pure genius.


Wanaka, New Zealand

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Your landscapes are mind-blowing and worthy of hiking many, many kilometers for this view.

Moeraki, New Zealand

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You keep me hooked with your mysterious ways.


Okinawa, Japan

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Sometimes I can't even believe these places exist.


Fredvang, Norway

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and just when I think it can't get any better?  It does.

So, thank you, Earth, from the depths of my heart. Your beauty is some sort of magical excellence. Thank you for making my jaw unattractively drop. 

Thank you for seemingly stopping time. 

Thank you, for being you. I'm glad you have a day to celebrate you but let's be real, I'll cheers to you any, and every day.

With much love,

girlwanderlist 

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