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Its our biggest prefab yet! The Capraia Tuscan Estate sweeps you away to a beautiful Italian retreat, crafted in timeworn brick and plaster. The expansive front courtyard patio is hugged by the entrances to the east and west wings of the estate, tiled in marble and concrete, with marble block planters in each corner - we include removable plants with color change trees! Enter the double height open atrium, and choose to pass through to the back courtyard (also with planters and east/west wing entrances), or explore each wing of the estate through the double arched doors. We include two different interior layouts for you - an 8 room private layout or a 7 room private layout - but each interior wall section is easily removable (no shadow lines!) and allows you fantastic interior layout flexibility. Choose to have two huge open rooms if you wish - its up to you! Auto-open locking doors, exterior lights, and privacy windows with our *home control system round out the features. Grab the optional Snow Add-On for a winter celebration to fit the entire family! Land Impact varies from 373 to 442 depending on layout model and plant options, and footprint is 48 meters by 34.4 meters.
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The visual impression of Illinois’ agricultural landscapes is one of expansive openness, where the sky meets the earth in an unbroken line, punctuated only by the occasional farmhouse, silo, or grove of trees along waterways.
It is a landscape dominated by monoculture crops, primarily corn and soybeans, which stretch across the horizon in neat, orderly rows. The area is predominantly flat with gently rolling hills, and the soil is exceptionally rich, thanks to thousands of years of organic matter accumulation from deep-rooted prairie plants. This has made Illinois one of the most productive agricultural states in the United States.
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Aveiro in Portugal, is perhaps one of the country’s most unique and inspiring cities, and yet it remains a hidden gem. This is a city quite unlike any other, a place where urban sophistication and modernity meet and merge with the unique marine environment in which Aveiro, Portugal, has its ancient roots. No visit to Aveiro would be complete without taking the time to explore the expansive lagoon and canals that weave their way around and through the city. There is something about a city set amongst water that adds a certain charm and magic, and Aveiro is no exception. Indeed, Aveiro has been hailed as the Venice of Portugal for its pretty maritime setting. Aveiro canals and the lagoon have been the centre of its industry and economy for hundreds of years, and simply taking the time to wander along their banks is like taking a journey through history. Lined with a mixture of grand buildings and former fishermen’s houses, the canals are a festival of colour, with brightly coloured paintwork and attractive azulejo panels for which Portugal is renowned. However, it is the bobbing fishing boats, or moliceiros as they are known locally, which really bring the Aveiro canals to life.
The moliceiros are shaped long and narrow boats, with a styled bow and stern which are often highly decorated, with ornate images demonstrating tongue-in-cheek humour about everyday situations. Moliceiros were traditionally used to harvest seaweed, although they are more commonly used these days for tourist activity, and hopping in one to take a tour round the city from the water’s perspective is the perfect way of whiling away an hour or two during your stay.
Aveiro is door de kleurrijke huizen, gondels, kanaaltjes en prachtige stranden een ideale bestemming voor iedereen die de Atlantische kust van Portugal wil ervaren. Toeristen die belanden in het oude havenstadje Aveiro denken soms wel eens in het verkeerde land te zijn aangekomen. Met talrijke kanaaltjes, gondels, een lagune en zeer kleurrijke architectuur heeft het inderdaad wel wat weg van het Italiaanse Venetië. Voeg daar ook nog aan toe de prachtige stranden van de Costa da Prata, wat vertaald kan worden als de Portugese zilverkust, en je zult begrijpen waarom het kleine, rustgevende Aveiro erg populair is bij zowel Portugese als internationale bezoekers. Niet ver van grotere steden zoals Porto of Coimbra, leent het zich bij uitstek voor hen die enkele dagen aan de kust willen doorbrengen. Wij hadden alleen de hele dag regen. Wat Aveiro echter het meest bijzonder maakt zijn de kanaaltjes welke de stad via de lagune verbinden met de Atlantische Oceaan, Hoewel niet helemaal te vergelijken met het veel grotere Venetië, is een rondvaart in een moliceiro zoals de gondels hier heten zonder meer aan te raden.
The visual impression of Illinois’ agricultural landscapes is one of expansive openness, where the sky meets the earth in an unbroken line, punctuated only by the occasional farmhouse, silo, or grove of trees along waterways.
It is a landscape dominated by monoculture crops, primarily corn and soybeans, which stretch across the horizon in neat, orderly rows. The area is predominantly flat with gently rolling hills, and the soil is exceptionally rich, thanks to thousands of years of organic matter accumulation from deep-rooted prairie plants. This has made Illinois one of the most productive agricultural states in the United States.
With an expansive migratory range, the wandering tattler lives up to its name. ‘Ūlili, the Hawaiian name, resembles the wandering tattler’s alarm call. On tropical islands it prefers probing crevices and crannies on intertidal shorelines and exposed reefs for invertebrates, often dodging breaking waves. ‘Ūlili were considered messengers and scouts of the gods.
A magnificent navigator, the tattler annually migrates from Alaska and Canada to tropical Pacific islands on a high endurance non-stop flight of 3 to 4 days over thousands of miles of featureless open ocean. Using the stars and the earth’s magnetic field (perhaps visually with quantum entanglement) to find its way. Tringa incana, non-breeding plumage.
trying my hand at turning things upside down 😄 Expansive limestone at Mammoth caves featuring striking stalactite & stalagmite formations.
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Landmannalaugar is a region near the volcano Hekla in the southern part of Iceland's highlands.
The Landmannalaugar area is a popular tourist destination and hiking hub in Iceland's highlands. The area displays a number of unusual geological elements, like the multicolored rhyolite mountains and expansive lava fields, not far from the service center. The many mountains in the surrounding area display a wide spectrum of colors including pink, brown, green, yellow, blue, purple, black, and white. Two of the most popular mountains among hikers are Bláhnjúkur (meaning "blue peak") and Brennisteinsalda (meaning "sulphur wave").
Landmannalaugar is famous for its hiking trails. The most popular routes include the 2 hour hike through the Laugahraun lava field to Mt. Brennisteinsalda ("Sulphur Wave"), the 1 hour hike up Mt. Bláhnjúkur ("Blue Peak") and the 4 hour hike to Ljótipollur crater lake ("Ugly Puddle"). Landmannalaugar can also be the starting point of several longer hiking trails, such as the 3-4 day Hellismannaleið hike by the roots of Hekla volcano and Sprengisandur route for the people who are willing to rough it through the immense volcanic desert.
Landmannalaugar is the usual starting point for a four day long hiking trail aptly called Laugavegur, as the main shopping street in Reykjavík city center is called the same and is referred to the herds of people that walk the trail every day. The name actually means "The Landmannalaugar Trail", "Laugar" being a shortened version for "Landmannalaugar". The usual four day trail ends in Þórsmörk, but one or two days can be added, trekking then all the way to Skógar nearly at the coast via Fimmvörðuháls between the two glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull.
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I returned to Iceland for my third time there to hike the world’s famous Laugavegurinn (Laugavegur) trek combined with its Fimmvörðuháls hiking neighbour; we went in the south-to-north direction starting in Skógar and finishing our journey in the colorful Landmannalaugar area.
The itinerary was rather straightforward and not surprising: Skógar -> Fimmvörðuháls -> Þórsmörk -> Emstrur (Botnar) -> Álftavatn -> Hrafntinnusker -> Landmannalaugar.
We were quite lucky with the weather except for the Emstrur -> Álftavatn part when we experienced the most horrible weather I have ever encountered during my hiking trips – really strong wind and constant rain made from this part a “survival” odyssey. It is often said that weather is a crucial factor in this hike and our experience from this particular day (and also from the other – beautiful – days) just confirmed that.
This is a shot taken during our sixth day in the area - we were hiking from the Hrafntinnusker hut to our final destination - Landmannalaugar.
The expansive vastness and sheer beauty of the Fjordlands! I was hesitant to go to Lofoten because it seemed overdone. What more could I possibly add to the countless professional photographers that frequent this place? I was also amazed at how fast the locals drive on these roads. I felt like all I had to do was point my feet down road and I might as well be doing a luge or riding a bobsled.
The Al-Montaza Park, the former expansive royal gardens of 150 acres (61 ha), are open as a public landscape park and forest reserve.
The Al-Haramlik—Montaza Palace is a public museum of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty family history and objects d'art.
The Salamlek Palace is now an adjacent hotel.
This 150 years old expansive palace was built by Nawab Fakhrul Mulk. History has it that Errum Manzil was the result of a wager between the Nawab and Sir Vicar ul Umra as to who could build a higher palace. Built on top of the Erragadda hills the palace derives its name from the Persian word 'Iram' meaning paradise. The palace is huge but sadly no one is allowed to enter inside these days.
Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia, 9.5 in / 24.13 cm. UNCOMMON and local in expansive, nearly flat open areas, such as prairie grassland, with a few scattered shrubs, and agricultural areas.
"So, I said, Girl...."
Hazard Road, Niland, Imperial County, California, USA.
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Sandhill Crane, Antigone canadensis canadensis, 2 ft. 7 in.-4 ft. 6 in. / 80-136 cm. WS; 78.7 in. / 200 cm. In migration and winter forages in large flocks on open grassland and agricultural fields, roosting at night in shallow water. Nests in expansive wet bogs and marshes where grassy marsh and meadow habitat is interspersed with shrubs,
Bosgue del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, San Antonio, Socorro County, New Mexico, USA.
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An expansive view of Brighton Hub Terminal. Not a lot of rail activity this morning excepting the twin DQ units on a rake of empty ballast wagons sitting quietly in the yard. The huge Toll Transport road/rail depot is in the background with the rail maintenance and admin block form the foreground details.
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Dwarfed by the mighty peaks that form Northeastern Wyoming’s Big Horn mountain range lies a lonely stretch of mainline rolling through its expansive foothill region. In such desolate territory, each train traversing BNSF’s Big Horn Subdivision seems almost incongruous with the intense quietude and serenity that characterize this 230-mile route. Outside of Parkman, where one can expect to see more herds of grazing mule deer than train movements in a given visit, westbound container intermodal S DENTAC1 30A has nearly conquered the stiff 1.25% grade, which challenged this crew for over 15 miles, despite weighing in at only 3700 tons. Soon, the engineer will transition into heavy braking as they tip the hill and begin their steep descent with vigilance, as a loaded coal train just ahead has set a sluggish pace since departing Sheridan. For decades, coal headed to and from the upper Midwest represented the bulk of daily traffic on the Big Horn — a line firmly established within the railroad’s Powder River Division. However, with the downturn of thermal coal as a means to generate electricity came an opportunity for the diversification of freight, with commodities such as grain and intermodal becoming more commonplace on the old CB&Q main.
Regardless of what change is unfolding along the steel highway, the fantastic geological backdrop with its blanket of lodgepole pines has remained a constant, dominating the landscape for millions of years. The abundance of natural beauty has been a key motivating factor in revisiting this scenic corridor.
The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, is the former villa and estate of businessman James Deering, of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune, on Biscayne Bay in the present day Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida.
The early 20th century Vizcaya estate also includes extensive Italian Renaissance gardens; a native woodland landscape; and a historic village outbuildings compound. The landscape and architecture were influenced by Veneto and Tuscan Italian Renaissance models and designed in the Mediterranean Revival architecture style, with Baroque elements. F. Burrall Hoffman was the architect, Paul Chalfin was the design director, and Diego Suarez was the landscape architect.
Miami-Dade County now owns the Vizcaya property, as the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, which is open to the public. The location is served by the Vizcaya Station of the Miami Metrorail.
The estate property originally consisted of 180 acres (73 ha) of shoreline Mangrove swamps and dense inland native tropical forests. Being a conservationist, Deering sited the development of the estate portion along the shore to conserve the forests. This portion was to include the villa, formal gardens, recreational amenities, expansive lagoon gardens with new islets, potager and grazing fields, and a village services compound. Deering began construction of Vizcaya in 1912 officially beginning occupancy on Christmas Day 1916 when he arrived aboard his yacht Nepenthe.
The villa was built primarily between 1914 and 1922, at a cost of $15 million, while the construction of the extensive elaborate Italian Renaissance gardens and the village continued into 1923. During the World War I years building trades and supplies were difficult to acquire in Florida. Vizcaya is noteworthy for adapting historical European aesthetic traditions to South Florida's subtropical ecoregion. For example; it combined imported French and Italian garden layouts and elements implemented in Cuban limestone stonework with Floridian coral architectural trim and planted with sub-tropic compatible and native plants that thrived in the habitat and climate. Palms and Philodendrons had not been represented in the emulated gardens of Tuscany or Île-de-France.
The estate property originally consisted of 180 acres (73 ha) of shoreline Mangrove swamps and dense inland native tropical forests. Being a conservationist, Deering sited the development of the estate portion along the shore to conserve the forests. This portion was to include the villa, formal gardens, recreational amenities, expansive lagoon gardens with new islets, potager and grazing fields, and a village services compound.
Vizcaya was built with an open-air courtyard and extensive gardens on Biscayne Bay. As such, the estate has been subject to environmental and hurricane damage, the latter notably in 1926, 1992, and 2005. Miami-Dade County has granted money ($50m U.S.) for the restoration and preservation of Vizcaya. These funds have been matched by grants from FEMA, Save America's Treasures, and numerous other funders. Plans include the restoration of the villa and gardens, and adaptation of the historic village compound for exhibition and educational facilities; however, additional funds are required for this. The completed first phase of this project has included the rebuilding of the museum's Cafe and Shop (in historic recreation areas of the building adjacent to the pool), renovation of the East and West Gate Lodges that flank South Miami Avenue, and rebuilding of the David A. Klein Orchidarium in a plan that generally uses historic precedent. At the same time, Vizcaya has completed the first half of a major conservation program of its outdoor sculpture collections. With a consulting landscape architect, Vizcaya has too finished a comprehensive cultural landscape report, which will be a vital tool in the ongoing restoration of the formal gardens.
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An expansive view across the bay of this beautiful lighthouse. This is where a landscape lens would have been so nice to have.
Two Harbors,MN
Lonely Planet: This expansive temple, founded in the late Ayuthaya era, holds quite a bit of history. Foremost are the faded murals inside the beautiful bòht (ordination hall), which date back to about 1700, making them some of the oldest Thai-temple murals still in existence. Mostly they're rows of various deities though the entrance wall vividly shows the demon Mara and his army trying to stop the Buddha from reaching enlightenment.
Next door is a large, elaborate teak săh·lah (open pavilion; often spelt as sala) built in Ayuthaya during the 17th century and later moved to Phetchaburi by boat. Legend has it that the gash in the ornately carved wooden back door dates to the Burmese attack; however, this is highly unlikely. Finally there are also two hŏr đrai (sacred manuscript libraries) on stilts to guard against termites, a petite one in a pond and a tall one on land next to the monks' quarters.
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There are some weird and wonderful features on the expansive limestone plateau of Scales Moor. You could easily fill an album with the shapes and foreground features in the bedrock and have the fabulous backdrop of one of the Yorkshire Dales three peaks, with Whernside shown here or the more distinctive Ingleborough as a background.
I thought this curious vent like feature provided an acceptable foreground with the erratic like boulders framing Whernside behind. John Bleakley and I spent a pleasurable hour or so around this spot just after the mist and low cloud disappeared.
I'm certain these Scales Moor boulders have featured in many an image, but I'd not seen this vent before.
The 17th Century sala built in Ayutthaya and moved to Phetchaburi by boat.
Lonely planet: This expansive temple, founded in the late Ayuthaya era, holds quite a bit of history. Foremost are the faded murals inside the beautiful bòht (ordination hall), which date back to about 1700, making them some of the oldest Thai-temple murals still in existence. Mostly they're rows of various deities though the entrance wall vividly shows the demon Mara and his army trying to stop the Buddha from reaching enlightenment.
Next door is a large, elaborate teak săh·lah (open pavilion; often spelt as sala) built in Ayuthaya during the 17th century and later moved to Phetchaburi by boat. Legend has it that the gash in the ornately carved wooden back door dates to the Burmese attack; however, this is highly unlikely. Finally there are also two hŏr đrai (sacred manuscript libraries) on stilts to guard against termites, a petite one in a pond and a tall one on land next to the monks' quarters.
www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/upper-southern-gulf/phetcha...
It's so fun to explore old churches! It never ceases to amaze me what photographic possibilities one might stumble upon. This was taken in the iconic Trinity Cathedral.
Cleveland, OH USA
Ruapuke Beach is a remote and expansive black sand beach located south of Raglan in New Zealand, known for its powerful surf and rugged beauty. As with other west coast beaches, Ruapuke Beach is characterized by its unique black volcanic sand, a striking contrast to the usual white sand found on a typical beach. Image shot against the strong winter sun hence the light reflections in the sand. Interesting with the tracks in the sand from a motor bike, a buggy, a horse, and our feet. Leave only your footprints behind as the saying goes.
2024-09-12, Day 6
The saddle of Atlas Pass provides an expansive view of the tundra-clad uplands with the Donjek River flanked in the distance by an ocean of mountains, Kluane National Park, Yukon. After this sight, one turns over the hump of Atlas Pass and bids the Donjek Valley farewell.
There is no trail to Atlas Pass, though a number of folks infected with an inexplicable love of total solitude have found its barren heights. The ruddy-colored ridge in the middle of the frame turns to willow as it slopes downward toward Expectation Pass, and it was here on the previous day that we encountered five Grizzly Bears, though it was impossible to tell whether some of them might have been the same bear seen more than once.
As we ascended the slopes toward our present vantage, we encountered a herd of Dall Sheep (Ovis dalli) gleaning sustenance from the late-season vegetation. They paid us very little heed, and a couple of the older rams reclined amongst the boulders and were so unperturbed they did not deign to rise as we made our way slowly past and upward. Including the number we saw on the previous day on the other side of Expectation Pass, the total number of Dall Sheep with which we crossed paths in this drainage alone counted somewhere near sixty.
I cannot stop thinking about this country with its animals and vast wildness.
The Estonian Open Air Museum's Christmas Village offers a charming journey back in time to experience Estonian Christmas traditions from different eras. Nestled within the museum's expansive grounds, the village features festively decorated historic buildings, each showcasing how Christmas was celebrated in various periods and social classes.
Llandeilo is known for its elegant manors and expansive gardens. Clara visited a historic estate and wandered through vibrant flower gardens. She enjoyed a traditional afternoon tea on a terrace overlooking the verdant hills.
Please join Clara on her journey through Auneland where she will show you the unforgettable beauty of this country in all its shapes and colors
Between Concón and Ritoque, a series of massive coastal dunes sit along the edge of a frigid, unrelenting Pacific Ocean. They’re a popular getaway area for the locals, with large beaches suitable for beach outings, surfing, and horseback rides. Unbeknownst to some, however, is the fact that freight trains traverse the coastal dunes on a daily basis. FEPASA’s 7th Subdivision [Subdivisión 7] stretches between San Pedro and Ventanas, the site of Coldeco’s expansive copper production and export facility. The 7th links this stretch of mainline from the port to other subdivisions branching out of Llay-Llay and Santiago to copper mines and transload sites, with FEPASA acting as the middle man in moving the copper concentrate to its destination and the empties back to their terminal of origin.
Weaving it’s way through the southern portion of the coastal dunes, dubbed the “Sector Playa” [“Beach Section”] by local rail photographers, FEPASA train 50.950 is nearing the end of its journey to Ventanas with 31 cars loaded with pairs of copper concentrate tubs. Just a few minutes prior, they had met empty eastbound counterpart train 50.951 at Colmo, swapping crews for their returns to their home terminals. SD40-2M D-3306 leads the westbound freight through the curves sporting an early interation of FEPASA’s “new” corporate paint. Train 50.950 is a daily train running between Las Blancas and Ventanas, transporting copper concentrate loads in tubs that can be moved via trailer and train. The railroad’s SD40-2M’s are staple power for this train, along with 50.951, as they’re better suited for the grade up and down El Tabon further to the east on the 4th Subdivision.
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Quintero, Region V, Chile
FEPASA Subdivision 7
Date: 12/21/2020 | 11:29
ID: FEPASA 50.950
Type: Loaded Copper Concentrate
Direction: Westbound
Car Count: 31
1. FEPASA SD40-M2 D-3306
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Cael Ystafel the expansive grounds, stretching from the heart of the home of Kinnaird Fiachra to the Forest of Hours and beyond to Scape in the east, are open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the serene surroundings and rich experiences that await.
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the only lens that can really show the expansiveness of this space is a fisheye, so i'm so glad tony showed up and let me borrow his for a minute. got a few shots on film with my pentax fisheye but haven't developed the film yet. i've been wanting to cross this place off my list for long time. i think it got a quite a few visitors today...
whoo hoo, made it to explore! highest position #10. this is the most faves any of my photos has ever got, thanks all!
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A small plane flies over Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park in Iceland. On the left is the chasm between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates (which was also used as a filming location for Game of Thrones).
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The Teton Range, partially obseured by smoke from the Berry Fire, rises beyond the Jackson Hole valley.
Driving past here on the way to the tree the light was fantastic on the far hills. Sadly by the time I got the car off the narrow road the light had changed and despite waiting , this was what I could get
Luis A. Sahagun: Both Eagle and Serpent is an expansive solo exhibition of new work by the Chicago-based visual artist at the Chicago Cultural Center in the Michigan Avenue Galleries.
Both Eagle and Serpent is an exhibition presenting an artistically constructed and colorful mythology as an act of cultural resistance and reclamation. Working at the intersection of migration, race, gender, and socio-economic status, the exhibition challenges preconceived notions of what it means to be the immigrant, the other and marginalized from Sahagun’s point of view as a Latinx artist.
Both Eagle and Serpent presents a wide body of intricate paintings, drawings, and sculptures that combine beads, rope, jute, icons, concrete, lumber, and drywall, which simultaneously celebrate and critically look at his relationship with his hybrid cultural origins and identity.
Sahagun is a previously undocumented immigrant, former laborer, ex-gang member, grandson of a curandera, educator and studio artist. He comes from a cultural lineage of Indigenous alchemy and spirituality and European imperialism, which hybridized traditions, histories, and belief systems. Sahagun’s mythology reflects on the integration of these ancestral parts to impart a holistic understanding of the present and himself in the world.
I discovered this pink poppy in a large, expansive field of poppies. This single pink poppy stands out impressively from its white-blooming companions. This image aims to showcase the charming contrast and delicate beauty of these flowers, gently swayed by a soft breeze. Captured in the late morning hours of this Sunday.
Entdeckt habe ich diese pinke Mohnblume in einem grossen weiten Mohnfeld. Hebt sich diese einzelne pinke Mohnblume doch so eindrucksvoll von ihren weiss blühenden Gefährten ab. Dieses Bild soll den charmanten Kontrast und die zarte Schönheit dieser Blüten zeigen, die leicht von einer sanften Brise bewegt werden. Aufgenommen in den späten Morgenstunden des heutigen Sonntag.
Looking roughly north from the summit of Sgùrr an Airgid. Thankfully when the clouds came down near to the top and reduced visibility to 50 metres or so we were able to follow a path (faintly visible on the right) for the last few hundred metres to the summit, and down again, so didn't need to resort to a compass. But the view would have been superb - we even met a luckier couple who had got there a few tens of minutes earlier and were raving about it.