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June 29, 2017 - We just walked down the hill from Jar Hill Observation Platform and we are level now with the road that crosses the enormous Three Gorges Dam. Unfortunately it was a restricted area and we couldn't cross the dam via foot or in our bus. We are now headed to the city of Wuhan, China where we will spend the evening then fly to our last destination which is Hong Kong.
Truscott Brine Lake
Located in north Texas, this reservoir is part of the Red River Chloride Control Project, which was designed to reduce chloride contamination in the region.
Many, many, many years ago much of the area that is now north Texas, western Oklahoma, and southwestern Kansas was a large inland sea.
While the saltwater ocean is now gone, the salt remains, and natural springs pump thousands of gallons of saltwater into the area’s rivers and streams.
The challenge of the Red River Chloride Control Project is to significantly reduce the Red River's salinity to make the area’s water usable.
Many assume we remove the salt from the river water, but we don’t. The saltwater is actually diverted to Truscott Brine Lake where it evaporates.
That diversion is a fascinating process that begins more than 20 miles above the lake at a dam site and pump station.
There, an inflatable dam – basically a big rubber bladder – sits on a concrete weir that crosses the river.
During dry times, the dam is inflated to capture saltwater from the springs that flow into the river. The water then travels through a 22-mile pipeline that traverses the rugged and rocky west Texas terrain.
First it's pumped seven miles uphill to the highest elevation. From there, gravity carries the water downhill to an evaporation spray field, where the water is released from the pipeline through 40 spray nozzles. This spray process provides a higher evaporation rate than that which would occur if the water were just allowed to flow out of the pipeline and into the lake. The evaporation field is often a field of rainbows; it’s an unusual, quite alluring sight with haunting sounds.
All the saltwater that doesn’t evaporate at the spray field then makes its way into Truscott Brine Lake. The deep blue water of the lake has more salt content than the ocean. It’s even home to some saltwater fish!
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U.S. Army photos by Edward N. Johnson
Today Mags and I took our grandson Jack to visit the Falkirk Wheel and then on to Linlithgow Palace. The Falkirk Wheel was built with the help of Lottery Heritage Funds, at a cost of 17.5 million pounds, for the Millenium celebrations in 2000. It can rotate to lift 8 canal boats at a time (and the water they are floating in, from the Wheel Centre over 100 feet into the air. This means that instead of using about 8 locks to gain height, you can be travelling on your way on the canal in less than ten minutes. This was probably the biggest feat of British Engineering since the Victorian era. Here are three aspects of the Wheel from top ro bottom. It really is a tourist magnet.
I don't like FOX 54 because they won't let Directv give me East coast HD channels and their News sucks so I took a picture of their News Truck to let everyone see it. They keep it hid and only get it out late at night on Crescent and New Moon Phases.
*Update* Directv added local HD channels. The news still sucks.
This is another view of the last partially intact lock on the Third Welland Canal. This lock can only be viewed in the winter time, as it is submerged for the rest of the year. The is a sunken ship located just in front of the lock.
Empire State Building, Manhattan, NYC.
Another view of the spectacular sunset hovering just behind Jersey City and downtown Manhattan.
The darkness descending and thousands of lights turning on before your eyes is marvellous. An 'accidental' but wonderful experience.
This Lock found on the third Weland Canal shows the last partially intact lock. This picture was taken in January 2007
January 9, 2021 - "This span is an iconic connection between the historic district of the City of Dublin and a new commercial district across the Scioto River to the east, enhancing the character of the surrounding historic neighborhood with a modern iconic element. The bridge connects parkland 40 feet below the bridge deck with the eastern bank of the Scioto. Located in the Midwest, the design is for a two span (350-foot each), 700-foot total length by 14 foot wide pedestrian bridge. The bridge deck is “S” shaped in plan with a radius of 500 foot and is anchored into the earth at the embankments." Previous information from Endrestudio bridge designers website: www.endrestudio.com/project-dublin.html
This is another view of the last partially intact lock on the Third Welland Canal. This lock can only be viewed in the winter time, as it is submerged for the rest of the year. There is a sunken ship located just in front of the lock.
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November 23, 2022 - "This span is an iconic connection between the historic district of the City of Dublin and a new commercial district across the Scioto River to the east, enhancing the character of the surrounding historic neighborhood with a modern iconic element. The bridge connects parkland 40 feet below the bridge deck with the eastern bank of the Scioto. Located in the Midwest, the design is for a two span (350-foot each), 700-foot total length by 14 foot wide pedestrian bridge. The bridge deck is “S” shaped in plan with a radius of 500 foot and is anchored into the earth at the embankments." Previous information from Endrestudio bridge designers website: www.endrestudio.com/project-dublin.html
Empire State Building, New York City.
The spectacular view at sunset looking south to Downtown in Manhattan.
June 21, 2023 - We arrived at Port de Carcassonne where we bought tickets to sail on a canal boat on the Canal du Midi. The canal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. It was designed by engineer Pierre-Paul Riquet and was constructed between 1667 and 1694 it links the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
... along the old railway trestle, at Kettle Valley Railway's Myra Canyon, Summer hike
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White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR) Railroad train ride from Skagway, Alaska to Fraser, British Columbia makes use of the incredible engineering accomplishment involved in building this railroad. The WP&YR was designated an international Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1994 in recognition of the difficult and hazardous obstacles, including unimaginable weather conditions, faced in the construction of the route.
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42nd Street, Midtown Manhattan.
The Chrysler Building looking spectacular against a blue sky one morning.
This is the last stretch of the loop before the track goes through the tunnel (and under the Demodara railway station)
Himeji Castle, a majestic fortress standing tall against the test of time, is a captivating symbol of Japan's feudal history. With its stunning white facade and intricate architectural design, this UNESCO World Heritage Site takes visitors on a journey through centuries of culture and resilience.
Perched atop a hill, Himeji Castle offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, providing a glimpse into Japan's storied past. The castle's strategic layout, featuring defensive walls, moats, and towers, showcases the ingenious engineering of its time.
As you explore the castle's interior, you'll discover the elegant living quarters, war chambers, and strategic vantage points that once echoed with the footsteps of samurai and nobility. The castle's charm is further accentuated during cherry blossom season, when the grounds transform into a breathtaking sea of pink.
Himeji Castle stands as an enduring testament to Japan's rich cultural heritage, inviting all who visit to immerse themselves in the grandeur of its history and architectural splendor.