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Chapel of Our Lady of Peace, Azores, Portugal

December 1969 Issue

Chapel of Our Lady of Peace, Azores, Portugal

November’s photo depicts the Chapel of Our Lady of Peace (Nossa Senhora da Paz) in Vila Franca do Campo, San Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal.

Two readers sent in correct answers, and RICHARD ALVERNAZ of Lakeside, California, won the drawing. We thank Fred Lokay of Warrenton, Virginia, for sending in the photo.

The chapel in Oberndorf, Germany

December 1969 Issue

The chapel in Oberndorf, Germany

Although Father Joseph Mohr wrote the poem in 1816, it wasn’t until Dec. 24, 1818, when he asked schoolteacher Franz Gruber to come up with a tune in time for Midnight Mass, that “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”) became a song. That night, parishioners in the chapel in Oberndorf, Germany — the subject of October’s photo — were the first to hear what has become the world’s most popular Christmas carol. Father Mohr provided the accompaniment on his guitar. Today, a special passenger train makes the trip every Dec. 24th from Salzburg, Vienna, where Joseph Mohr was born, to Oberndorf, in honor of “Silent Night.”

Twenty-two readers sent in correct answers. CLAIRE TROOP of Wernerville, Pennsylvania, won the drawing. We wish that all may be calm and all may be bright for her as well as for Pat and John Scheleur of Arnold, Maryland (members of the ITN Annapolis Area Travel Club), who sent in the photo. To all our readers, Merry Christmas to you, and Happy New Year!

Statue of Solomon Rabinovich, Kiev, Ukraine

December 1969 Issue

Statue of Solomon Rabinovich, Kiev, Ukraine

Born Sholem Rabinowitz, or Solomon Rabinovich, Yiddish-language author Shalom Aleichem portrayed dreamers, schemers and eternal optimists with tremendous wit and affection. “Fiddler on the Roof” was based on some of his stories. September’s photo shows a statue of him, located on Rognidynska Street in his hometown of Kiev, Ukraine.

Five readers sent in correct answers, and JOYCE PERRY of Los Angeles, California, won the drawing. We say “Mazel tov!” to Jackie Korbholz of Stockton, California, for her mitzvah (good deed) in sending us the photo.

The great wall in Ston, Croatia

December 1969 Issue

The great wall in Ston, Croatia

Robert Frost said, “Good fences make good neighbors.” I’m sure he’d approve of the subject in August’s photo, the “great” wall in Ston, Croatia, built in the 14th century.

Twenty-seven readers sent in the correct answer, and MARILYN KEACH MILOTA of Eureka, California, won the drawing.

We thank Bud and Donna Holt of Butternet, Wisconsin, for sending us the pictures.

The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh

December 1969 Issue

The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh

The picture in the July issue shows the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

This lotus-shaped stupa, built in the Khmer style, was built at the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk boulevards in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia’s winning its independence from France in 1953.

Eight readers sent in correct answers, and RUSSELL E. BENTON of Hickory, North Carolina, won the drawing.

We thank Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beuret of Santa Barbara, California, for sending us the photo.

Gospa od Skrpjela (Our Lady of the Rocks) in Montenegro

December 1969 Issue

Gospa od Skrpjela (Our Lady of the Rocks) in Montenegro

If you are at the location shown in the June ’07 issue’s picture on July 22nd, you can take part in an annual event called Fasinada in which the local boat owners sail out to the island and throw stones in the water. That’s how this man-made island, Gospa od Skrpjela (Our Lady of the Rocks), was formed in the first place.

The church you see today was built in 1632, taking the place of the original 1452 chapel. It’s located in the bay of Kotor in Montenegro.

Thirty-eight readers sent in correct answers, and DAVID COX and TAMARA COMPTON of Bellingham, Washington, won the drawing.

We thank Dick Alvernaz of Lakeside, California, for sending in the picture.

Tomb of the Unknown Native, Punta Arenas, Chile

December 1969 Issue

Tomb of the Unknown Native, Punta Arenas, Chile

The picture in the May issue shows the Tomb of the Unknown Native at the city cemetery in Punta Arenas, Chile. This monument is dedicated to the indigenous people of Patagonia. Locals who visit the cemetery offer prayers to “Indiecito” (little Indian) and leave tokens of appreciation for prayers answered.

Thirty-six readers sent in correct answers, and GARY JAMES of Costa Mesa, California, won the drawing. We thank John Shank of Sacramento for the photo.

Windmills on Mykonos Island, Greece

December 1969 Issue

Windmills on Mykonos Island, Greece

Many of you correctly identified the site pictured in the April issue: the thatch-roofed windmills on Mykonos Island, Greece, standing out against a blue sky and overlooking the azure Mediterranean. We had 70 correct answers, and the winners of the drawing were KYRA and MARK THIBODEAU of Henderson, Nevada.

We thank Grace Newman of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, for sending in the photo.

Standing Stones of Callanish, Scotland

December 1969 Issue

Standing Stones of Callanish, Scotland

A primitive PDA? Without written records, we can never be sure what stone circles were used for. Many scholars, however, believe they were used for keeping track of the solstices and other astronomical observations. March’s picture shows two of the Standing Stones of Callanish, a circle located on the Island of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

Two readers sent in correct answers and JAMES T. SOULE of Tucson, Arizona, won the drawing. We thank Michelle Mellen of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, for sending in the picture.

Kangaroo Island, Australia

December 1969 Issue

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night can keep the mail carrier from completing his appointed rounds. . . but you couldn’t blame him for being a bit confused when he finally reaches THESE mailboxes! The unique postal receptacles are on Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Twelve readers sent in the correct answer, and MILTON R. HERZOG of Hot Springs, Arkansas, won the drawing. We thank Lillie Echevarria of Livermore, California, for sending us the photo.