Eight Wonders of the World

The Seven Wonders of the World has historically been a listing of seven sites

known to the Ancient Greeks as the most notable locales in their known world.

Since then, many have developed lists of the “modern” 

Seven Wonders of the World.

The only list that really stands out and has stood the test of time 

for more than a decade

is...the Seven Wonders of the Modern World...

developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

“Wonder” is defined as a feeling of mingled surprise,

admiration, marvel and astonishment.

Seven Wonders of the World       Seven Wonders of the Modern World

The Colossus of Rhodes                  Channel Tunnel

The Great Pyramid of Giza                 CN Tower

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon       Empire State Building

The Lighthouse of Alexandria             Golden Gate Bridge

The Mausoleum Halicarnassus           Itaipu Dam

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia            Netherlands North Sea Protection Works

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus      Panama Canal

                                In 1997, CNN announced a listing of the

                                Seven Natural Wonders of the World 

                                Grand Canyon

                                The Great Barrier Reef

                                The Harbour at Rio de Janeiro

                                Mt. Everest

                                Northern Lights 

                                Paricutin Volcano – Mexico

                                Victoria Falls – Africa

                              

                                On July 7 (7-7-07) an organization announced

                                a "new set" (based on online voting) of the

                                "New" Seven Wonders of the World

                                Chichan Itza - Mexico

                                Christ Redeemer - Brazil 

                                The Great Wall - China

                                Petra, Jordan -Ancient City 

                                The Roman Colosseum - Italy

                                The Taj Mahal - India

                                 

           

The Eight Wonders of “Merle's World”

               Pacific Ocean                                         Zen (or Lama of Tibet)

               Niagara Falls                                         Eiffel Tower

               English Countryside                               Polaris

               Rock of Gibraltar                                   Eros

Each above is symbolic of a specific character trait 

or distinguishing human quality.

Match them to the “random-order” clues below ...

signifying my “Eight Wonders of the World!

 Brilliance                                                     Depth of Character

 Love & Romance (physical & spiritual)      Mastery of Engineering

 Power and Might of Thinking                     Strength

 Unique Natural Charm                               Wisdom, Enlightenment, Inspiration

Reward ~ to meet and know someone with all these attributes ... 

may be a Miracle!

A Note from the Universe...says it all :

“You only ever have to ride the wave of life ~

not create it ~ to take you anywhere you dream of being.”

"Pearl of Wisdom"
Pause and Experience the wonder and beauty of our world.
There is incredible richness all around us
and we only have to open our eyes to see it.
(Unknown)

Merle Baird-Kerr . . . composed November 14, 2011 
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