Discovering your true self is a powerful journey of choice and authenticity. Break free from societal norms, explore your passions, and embrace your uniqueness. Don’t fear judgment; self-fulfillment is lasting. Surround yourself with support, persevere through obstacles, and align your actions with your identity. Strive for personal growth and make choices that lead to self-actualization. Embrace the power to be whoever you want to be, and paint a masterpiece of fulfillment and happiness in your life. The world is your canvas; unleash your potential and embrace your true self.

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MYANMAR,burma - zum Sonnenuntergang auf dem Mandalay -HillDie meisten Besucher kommen zum 236 m hohen Mandalay Hill, um von der Terrasse der Wunscherfüllungspagode den Sonnenuntergang zu genießen. Von hier oben hat man einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die Stadt mit ihren vielen Klöstern, den Fluss Ayeyarwady, der die Lebensader des Landes ist, sowie in der Ferne die Shan Berge.

Viele Touristen werden auf den Berg hinaufgefahren. Schöner ist es jedoch, die 1700 Stufen vom Südeingang des Berges hinaufzulaufen. Vorbei geht’s an Souvenirläden und Essenständen. Auf halber Höhe erreicht man eine große goldene Buddhafigur, die mit ausgestrecktem Arm auf die Stadt Mandalay zeigt. Der Legende nach sagte Buddha, dass am Fuße dieses Berges, im Jahr 2400 des buddhistischen Kalenders, hier eine große Stadt entstehen werde. König Mingon verlegte aus diesem Grunde im Jahr 1857 die Königsstadt von Amarapura hier an den Fuß des Berges. Immer wieder kommt man bei der Besteigung des Berges an Opferstellen und Buddhafiguren vorbei.

Die Pagode auf dem Gipfel ist eine architektonische Meisterleistung. Sie besteht aus vielen kleinen offenen Räumen, die durch große Rundbögen voneinander getrennt sind. Die Wände sind über und über mit Glas- und Spiegelmosaiken bedeckt. Eine besondere Stimmung entsteht, wenn sich die rote, untergehende Sonne in den Mosaiken spiegelt.

MYANMAR, Burma - Sunset on Mandalay Hill

Most visitors come to the 236 m high Mandalay Hill to enjoy the sunset from the terrace of the Wish Fulfillment Pagoda. From up here you have a breathtaking view of the city with its many monasteries, the Ayeyarwady River, which is the country's lifeline, and the Shan Mountains in the distance.

Many tourists are driven up the mountain. However, it is nicer to walk up the 1700 steps from the south entrance of the mountain. We pass souvenir shops and food stands. Halfway up there is a large golden Buddha figure, pointing at the city of Mandalay with an outstretched arm. According to legend, Buddha said that at the foot of this mountain, in the year 2400 of the Buddhist calendar, a great city would arise here. For this reason, in 1857, King Mingon moved the royal city of Amarapura here to the foot of the mountain. Again and again you come across sacrificial sites and Buddha figures when climbing the mountain.

The pagoda at the top is an architectural feat. It consists of many small open rooms, which are separated from each other by large round arches. The walls are covered all over with glass and mirror mosaics. A special atmosphere is created when the red, setting sun is reflected in the mosaics.

I wish you all a happy new year! Peace and contentment, fulfillment, health and joy! <3

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“There is no fulfillment that is not made sweeter for the prolonging of desire.” Jacqueline Carey

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I wish you all a happy new year! Peace and contentment, fulfillment, health and joy! <3

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"The world lies in shrouded darkness.

The winds die...

The seas rage...

The earth decays...

But the people believe in a prophecy, patiently waiting for its fulfillment.

'When darkness veils the world, four Warriors of Light shall come.'

After a long journey four young warriors did at last appear...

...and in the hand each was holding a crystal.

―Intro, Final Fantasy

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“Forbidden fruit is always very intriguing...though never as tasty as one imagined it would be.”

~Claudy Conn~

“Frequently avoidance of the present leads to idealization of the future... When an event does not live up to your expectations you can get out of the depression by idealizing again. Do not let this vicious circle become your life-style. Interrupt it now with some strategic present-moment fulfillment.”

~ Wayne W. Dyer~

Everything is in our mind and we can control it. Being able to separate our thoughts from our sense of self is one of the most useful things we can do. Our mind is just a tool for us to use. Negative/inapropriate thoughts are a normal part of human functioning. Happiness doesn’t depend on how few negative/inapropriate thoughts we may have, but on what we do with the ones we have. Always remember: we have choices ;-)

Happy new week guyz, happy new season and thank you always for your visits and your sweet comments.. xx

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Octavio is a cat I met in Madrid who liked to quote Rilke. I was just getting to know him when he started reciting:

"Lord: it is time. The huge summer has gone by.

Now overlap the sundials with your shadows,

and on the meadows let the wind go free.

Command the fruits to swell on tree and vine;

grant them a few more warm transparent days,

urge them on to fulfillment then, and press

the final sweetness into the heavy wine.

Whoever has no house now, will never have one.

Whoever is alone will stay alone,

will sit, read, write long letters through the

evening,

and wander the boulevards, up and down,

restlessly, while the dry leaves are blowing."

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“When we observe calmly, we discover that all things have their fulfillment” Basho

Große Träume und kleine Wünsche treffen heute zusammen. Mögen sie alle den rechten Weg finden zur Erfüllung in diesem neuen Jahr. Für das neue Jahr wünsche ich euch allen, dass sich einige eurer Träume erfüllen, einige neue hinzukommen und einige alte erhalten bleiben!

Ich wünsche euch ein friedvolles erfolgreiches neues Jahr 2019 .

Big dreams and small wishes meet today. May they all find the right way to fulfillment in this new year. For the New Year I wish you all, that some of your dreams come true, some new ones will come along and some old ones will be preserved!

I wish you a peaceful, successful New Year 2019.

Wishing you a beautiful, sunny, joyful day, dear friend. May this year bring you great happiness, excellent health, and the fulfillment of your dearest wishes. Much love and big hugsss!!!

Lindsey Stirling - Hold My Heart feat. ZZ Ward

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"i strive for balance…

i crave fulfillment..

i desire i need….

i embrace my passion…

i am primal …

i am innocence ….

i am naive and i am strong…

i am a woman and a little girl…

changing and growing..

everyday...

and today i have begun to feel my soul coming back to life …unraveling my cocoon…

i will take flight when the time is right

and my new wings, ready to soar."

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Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost :-)

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HBW!! RESIST!! IMPEACH!!

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Linda Ronstandt_When You Wish Upon A Star

When a star is born

They possess a gift or two

One of them is this

They have the power to make a wish come true

When you wish upon a star

Makes no difference who you are

Anything your heart desires will come to you

If your heart is in your dream

No request is too extreme

When you wish upon a star

As dreamers do

Fate is kind

She brings to those who love

The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing

Like a bolt out of the blue

Fate steps in and sees you through

When you wish upon a star

Your dreams come true

Songwriters: Leigh Harline / Ned Washington

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When you wish upon a star

Makes no difference who you are

Anything your heart desires

Will come to you

If your heart is in your dream

No request is too extrem

When you wish upon a star

As dreamers do

Fate is kind

She brings to those who love

The sweet fulfillment of

Their secret longing

Like a bolt out of the blue

Fate steps in and sees you through

When you wish upon a star

Your dreams come true

When You Wish upon a Star è una canzone, apparsa nel film Pinocchio, con il testo composto da Ned Washington e la musica da Leigh Harline.

Originariamente interpretato da Cliff Edwards, accompagnato da un coro, secondo il sito "secondhandsongs" ha avuto 125 covers e numerosi adattamenti in altre lingue. Fra gli artisti che l'hanno incisa, figurano Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Neil Diamond, Tony Bennett e Ringo Starr. When You Wish upon a Star è diventata la canzone "ufficiale" della Disney, e il suo ritornello è ancora oggi il sottofondo del logo Disney.

A Bepi, Lollo e a tutti quelli che amano le favole ...

... e le stelle.

In Every Breath (Rumi)

In every breath

if you’re the centre

of your own desires

you’ll lose the grace

of your beloved

but if in every breath

you blow away

your self claim

the ecstasy of love

will soon arrive

in every breath

if you’re the centre

of your own thoughts

the sadness of autumn

will fall on you

but if in every breath

you strip naked

just like a winter

the joy of spring

will grow from within

all your impatience

comes from the push

for gain of patience

let go of the effort

and peace will arrive

all your unfulfilled desires

are from your greed

for gain of fulfillments

let go of them all

and they will be sent as gifts

fall in love with

the agony of love

not the ecstasy

then the beloved

will fall in love with you

-Translation by Nader Khalili

from “Rumi, Fountain of Fire”

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Happy weekend to all

“Own less stuff. Enjoy more freedom. It really is that simple.”

Quote – Joshua Becker

“Minimalism is a tool to eliminate life’s excess, focus on the essentials, and find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.”

Quote – Joshua Fields Millburn

A tiny house on the beach, Oostende, Belgium.

Wishing you all much love, joy, health, fulfillment, and peace throughout 2023!

"The color purple throughout history has been associated with power, wisdom, nobility, and royalty.

Purple is also associated with passion, spirituality, fulfillment, and vitality."

Color Meanings

Violet Color Meaning: The Color Violet Symbolizes Wisdom and Sensitivity

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Thank you for your kind visit. Have a wonderful and beautiful day! ❤️❤️❤️

Amritsar (Inde) - Si le Temple d’Or fait l'objet d'une grande dévotion de la part des Shiks, il est aussi fréquenté par les musulmans et les hindous.

Outre les poèmes sacrés récités et chantés en guise de prières, au coeur du temple, le « Bassin du Nectar » qui l’entoure revêt également une signification spirituelle. Hommes et femmes viennent s'y baigner pour se purifier. Les eaux auraient une vertus curative et favoriseraient la réalisation des voeux. Ce bain purificateur est l'un des rares rites observés par les Sikhs.

Purifying bath

Amritsar (India) -If the Golden Temple is the subject of great devotion on the part of the Shiks, it is also frequented by Muslims and Hindus.

In addition to the sacred poems recited and sung as prayers, in the heart of the temple, the Basin of Nectar which surrounds it, also has a spiritual significance. Men and women come to bathe there to purify themselves. The waters are said to have healing properties and promote the fulfillment of wishes. This purifying bath is one of the few rites observed by Sikhs.

I have termed the ocean to be angry with conditions like this in the past. This weekend thou I felt the better adjective was alive. There were commitments to be made to enjoy and photograph the conditions this weekend and I'm so grateful that they paid off. When I say paid off it's more in the sense of fulfillment of the soul rather then getting the shot. The photos are bonus for sure but the experience is more desirable.There are times when you need an attitude adjustment and this weekend was the perfect medicine.

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"I love not man the less, but Nature more."

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- This quote, from Lord Byron, highlights a preference for nature's company, suggesting a sense of peace and fulfillment found in solitude amidst natural surroundings.

"Happiness is an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfillment. While happiness has many different definitions, it is often described as involving positive emotions and life satisfaction. ... Happiness is generally linked to experiencing more positive feelings than negative"

Events and changes are already planned for this year, I hope many of these will come with joy and fulfillment.

For those events who will come without planning, I hope for having the power to accept them. Maybe I'll have the luck to enjoy some of it.

But there is one thing I will do this year, something unusual for me so far (and I am not referring only to the last years of the last decades).

I will give myself time.

And, because I am one who is very embarrassed if it does not keep his word, I will start today the project "366 days of photos in 2020".

High heart and fingers crossed :)

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Everyone seems to wonder how Explore works, and how some images get "Explored" and others don't. I think I may have finally solved that mystery! My previous two posts have made Explore, so if this one does, it will confirm what I suspected.

Update: Well, this one made Explore, too! I have uncovered a well guarded Flickr secret.

The secret is......include the word "booger" in the title.

:)

“Once the soul awakens, the search begins and you can never go back. From then on, you are inflamed with a special longing that will never again let you linger in the lowlands of complacency and partial fulfillment. The eternal makes you urgent. You are loath to let compromise or the threat of danger hold you back from striving toward the summit of fulfillment.”

― John O'Donohue, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

Bleeding Heart flowers always bring feelings of nostalgia to me. They seem so quaintly old-fashioned.

"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign that its fresh young beauty will ever fade."

~ Gertrude Jekyll

There are so many plants, trees and flowers that bring us into a world of pleasing tones, colors and shades. Our eyes are treated to a show of beauty. As our seasons pass so quickly take the time needed to “Appreciate That Feeling” that provides you with the warmth and comfort that we all really desire. Thanks for viewing my work. Gratitude and kindness I hope are a part of your daily fulfillment.

With heartfelt and genuine thanks for your kind visit. Have a beautiful day, be well, keep your eyes open, appreciate the beauty surrounding you, enjoy creating, stay safe, and laugh often! ❤️❤️❤️

.......Strikes back!! It shines all over me!! On my face !! I close my eyes....It fills my heart with warm feelings of Love and Hope!! God, please, help me live the rest of my Life's life with dignity and Beauty!!

( Walking again alone along my "secret path " in the Château frozen and snowed wonderland , one recent January late morning...)

( ***Click on the picture to BE there with me!!)

The Certosa di Pavia is a historical monumental complex which includes a monastery and a sanctuary. It is located in the homonymous municipality of Certosa di Pavia, a town about eight kilometers north of the provincial capital.

Built at the end of the 14th century at the behest of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, lord of Milan, in fulfillment of the vote of his wife Caterina on 8 January 1390, and as a sepulchral mausoleum of the Milanese dynasty], and completed by the end of 1400 in about 50 years, it combines different styles, from the late Italian Gothic to the Renaissance, and boasts architectural and artistic contributions from different masters of the time, from Bernardo da Venezia , its original designer, to Giovanni Solari and his son Guiniforte, Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, Cristoforo Lombardo and others.

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The Certosa di Pavia is a historical monumental complex which includes a monastery and a sanctuary. It is located in the homonymous municipality of Certosa di Pavia, a town about eight kilometers north of the provincial capital.

Built at the end of the 14th century at the behest of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, lord of Milan, in fulfillment of the vote of his wife Caterina on 8 January 1390, and as a sepulchral mausoleum of the Milanese dynasty], and completed by the end of 1400 in about 50 years, it combines different styles, from the late Italian Gothic to the Renaissance, and boasts architectural and artistic contributions from different masters of the time, from Bernardo da Venezia , its original designer, to Giovanni Solari and his son Guiniforte, Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, Cristoforo Lombardo and others.

Sometimes, you just have to daydream a bit.

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“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” —Dalai Lama

“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.” —Winnie the Pooh

"If you look to others for fulfillment, you will never be fulfilled. If your happiness depends on money, you will never be happy with yourself. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the world belongs to you." —Lao Tzu

🎼: Everywhere ~ Fleetwoood Mac~

✈️ : Welcome to Dutch Coast sim

Can you hear me calling

Out your name?

You know that I'm falling

And I don't know what to say

I'll speak a little louder

I'll even shout

You know that I'm proud

And I can't get the words out

Oh I...

I want to be with you everywhere

Oh I...

I want to be with you everywhere

(Wanna be with you everywhere)

Shugendo(u) (修験道) is an amalgam of Shinto(u), Buddhism, and animistic folk beliefs. There are shrines and altars here and there in the cave.

The shrine in the photo is called Juuni-yakushi (十二薬師). Yakushi (薬師如来, Bhaiṣajyaguru) is one of the Buddhas of Mahayana Buddhism, but it seems to be incorporated into Shugendou.

Coins pasted on the rock are offerings to the deity, which is probably a magical practice for good luck or wish fulfillment. I don't know why the coins stick to the rock.

There is a report that a huge amount of old coins were recovered during a scientific survey of the cave. Academics argue that coins were perceived as magic items for religious practices rather than money for economic activities.

"The fulfillment of your dreams lies within you and you alone."

Today is the summer solstice...longest day in the northern hemisphere...our summer begins (not that you'd know it judging by the weather!) and it's also 'Fathers day' in the UK...and in the USA and Canada...thanks for the info Alan!...no doubt in other countries too....so have a great day all you Dads out there :-)

"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade."

Gertrude Jekyll

"Then followed that beautiful season... Summer....Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape, Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

textures thanks to +jenny.

"The Indians marked the midsummer as the season when berries were ripe. We are a little saddened, because we begin to see the interval between our hopes and their fulfillment. The prospect of the heavens is taken away, and we are presented with a few small berries. "

- - Thoreau's Journal, June, 1856

Life and love are the most precious gifts that we have been given, and they are both beautiful in their own unique way. Life is a journey that we embark upon with great anticipation, full of twists and turns that challenge us to be the best versions of ourselves. It is a canvas upon which we can paint our dreams, aspirations, and desires, creating a tapestry that reflects the beauty of our innermost being.

Love, on the other hand, is the heartbeat of life. It is the magical force that binds us together and fills our souls with warmth, tenderness, and compassion. It is the ultimate expression of our humanity, a powerful force that transcends all boundaries and unites us in a shared experience of joy and fulfillment.

When we embrace the beauty of life and love, we tap into a wellspring of motivation and inspiration that propels us forward towards our goals and dreams. We are reminded of the infinite possibilities that exist within us, and we are empowered to seize each moment with grace, courage, and conviction.

So let us celebrate the beauty of life and love with joy and gratitude, for they are the very essence of our existence. Let us cultivate a spirit of positivity and optimism, knowing that the future is bright and filled with promise.

And let us never forget that the beauty of life and love is a gift that we must cherish and nurture with all our hearts.

Virtual point of view by Violet Boa

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Photo by Maloe Vansant

MYANMAR,burma - zum Sonnenuntergang auf dem Mandalay -Hill

Die meisten Besucher kommen zum 236 m hohen Mandalay Hill, um von der Terrasse der Wunscherfüllungspagode den Sonnenuntergang zu genießen. Von hier oben hat man einen atemberaubenden Blick auf die Stadt mit ihren vielen Klöstern, den Fluss Ayeyarwady, der die Lebensader des Landes ist, sowie in der Ferne die Shan Berge.

Viele Touristen werden auf den Berg hinaufgefahren. Schöner ist es jedoch,MYANMAR,burma - zum Sonnenuntergang auf dem Mandalay -Hill

die 1700 Stufen vom Südeingang des Berges hinaufzulaufen. Vorbei geht’s an Souvenirläden und Essenständen. Auf halber Höhe erreicht man eine große goldene Buddhafigur, die mit ausgestrecktem Arm auf die Stadt Mandalay zeigt. Der Legende nach sagte Buddha, dass am Fuße dieses Berges, im Jahr 2400 des buddhistischen Kalenders, hier eine große Stadt entstehen werde. König Mingon verlegte aus diesem Grunde im Jahr 1857 die Königsstadt von Amarapura hier an den Fuß des Berges. Immer wieder kommt man bei der Besteigung des Berges an Opferstellen und Buddhafiguren vorbei.

Die Pagode auf dem Gipfel ist eine architektonische Meisterleistung. Sie besteht aus vielen kleinen offenen Räumen, die durch große Rundbögen voneinander getrennt sind. Die Wände sind über und über mit Glas- und Spiegelmosaiken bedeckt. Eine besondere Stimmung entsteht, wenn sich die rote, untergehende Sonne in den Mosaiken spiegelt.

MYANMAR, Burma - Sunset on Mandalay Hill

Most visitors come to the 236 m high Mandalay Hill to enjoy the sunset from the terrace of the Wish Fulfillment Pagoda. From up here you have a breathtaking view of the city with its many monasteries, the Ayeyarwady River, which is the country's lifeline, and the Shan Mountains in the distance.

Many tourists are driven up the mountain. However, it is nicer to walk up the 1700 steps from the south entrance of the mountain. We pass souvenir shops and food stands. Halfway up there is a large golden Buddha figure, pointing at the city of Mandalay with an outstretched arm. According to legend, Buddha said that at the foot of this mountain, in the year 2400 of the Buddhist calendar, a great city would arise here. For this reason, in 1857, King Mingon moved the royal city of Amarapura here to the foot of the mountain. Again and again you come across sacrificial sites and Buddha figures when climbing the mountain.

The pagoda at the top is an architectural feat. It consists of many small open rooms, which are separated from each other by large round arches. The walls are covered all over with glass and mirror mosaics. A special atmosphere is created when the red, setting sun is reflected in the mosaics.

“The rain began again. It fell heavily, easily, with no meaning or intention but the fulfillment of its own nature, which was to fall and fall.”

Quote – Helen Garner

So much rain…..

too much…..

seeking shelter…

staying strong……

Inside a big tent looking up.

Happy week ahead and less rain……!!!!!

In a time were only profit matters, very little is known about fulfillment and happiness. That is why during this time Interstellar bounty hunters thrive. They are always seeking, always fighting, always striving for both illusive prizes.

But the prize usually lies in the simple things.

SA Barragem de Santa Luzia fica situada na Região Centro de Portugal, no concelho da Pampilhosa da Serra, freguesia de Fajão-Vidual, junto à localidade de Casal da Lapa. Foi projetada por André Coyne e construída sobre o leito do Rio Unhais numa estreita garganta quartzítica e tem aproveitamento hidroelétrico. Foi inaugurada em 1942, tendo levado onze anos a ser edificada. Em 1931 começou a ser construída e em 1934 iniciou-se levantamento da barragem, que terminou em março de 1935. Possui 76 metros de altura e um comprimento de coroamento de 115 metros.

A bacia hidrográfica de Santa Luzia tem uma superfície de 50 km2 e recebe também água da Barragem do Alto Ceira, canalizada através de um túnel de derivação com 6 945 metros de comprimento. Os trabalhos da barragem terminaram em 1942 com o fecho das comportas em novembro desse ano pela Companhia Eléctrica das Beiras. A central hidroelétrica está construída na localidade de Esteiro, a 3,5 quilómetros da barragem, e possui 4 grupos geradores com uma potência total de 24 MW, produzindo num ano normal 55 GW-h. .[1][2] A central hidroelétrica tem a particularidade de descarregar a água turbinada diretamente no Rio Zêzere. A descarga de fundo e a de emergência permanecem no rio Unhais.

O nome da barragem advém da Ermida de Santa Luzia, uma capela existente nos penedos contíguos à barragem, no limite das freguesias de Vidual e Cabril. Esta capela foi erigida em 1930, por iniciativa de Francisco Pedro Simões, natural da Malhada do Rei, em cumprimento de uma promessa.

Referência-Serra do Açôr-Portugal

The Santa Luzia Dam is located in the Central Region of Portugal, in the municipality of Pampilhosa da Serra, parish of Fajão-Vidual, next to the town of Casal da Lapa. It was designed by André Coyne and built on the bed of the Unhais River in a narrow quartzite gorge and is used for hydroelectricity. It was inaugurated in 1942, having taken eleven years to build. Construction began in 1931 and in 1934 the dam began to be lifted, which ended in March 1935. It is 76 meters high and has a crown length of 115 meters.

The Santa Luzia watershed has an area of ​​50 km2 and also receives water from the Alto Ceira Dam, channeled through a 6,945-meter long diversion tunnel. Work on the dam ended in 1942 with the closing of the floodgates in November of that year by Companhia Eléctrica das Beiras. The hydroelectric power station is built in the town of Esteiro, 3.5 kilometers from the dam, and has 4 generator sets with a total power of 24 MW, producing 55 GW-h in a normal year. .[1][2] The hydroelectric plant has the particularity of discharging the turbined water directly into the Zêzere River. Bottom discharge and emergency discharge remain in the Unhais River.

The name of the dam comes from the Ermida de Santa Luzia, a chapel on the cliffs adjacent to the dam, on the edge of the parishes of Vidual and Cabril. This chapel was built in 1930, on the initiative of Francisco Pedro Simões, a native of Malhada do Rei, in fulfillment of a promise.

References-Serra do Açor

Sant'Angelo Bridge, Rome

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Some people seek spiritual solace in the sacred structures of their chosen faith. For me, I find that same fulfillment in art galleries. In these buildings I spend time with the creative masters, sitting for hours and drinking them in. Listening to their hues, and basking in their stories.