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I wasn't sure if this was a landslip or just excavation work because we'd seen lots of landslips due to heavy rain in the few days before our arrival in Sapa.
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Burg Gutenberg is a historic hilltop castle located in Balzers, a town in the southern part of Liechtenstein. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the country. Here are some key facts about the castle:
Historical Background
Origins: The site of the castle dates back to the Middle Ages. Archaeological evidence shows that it was initially a church site and possibly settled during the Neolithic period.
Construction: The castle was built in stages during the 12th century, with significant fortifications added in later centuries.
Strategic Role: Like many castles of its time, Burg Gutenberg served as a defensive fortress, protecting the region and its trade routes.
Abandonment: By the 18th century, the castle had fallen into disrepair and was no longer inhabited.
Ownership and Modern Use
Restoration: In the 20th century, the castle was restored by its private owner, Dr. Egon Rheinberger, a Liechtenstein-born architect and artist, who aimed to preserve its medieval character.
Current Ownership: Burg Gutenberg is owned by the Municipality of Balzers.
Residents: The castle does not serve as a residence today. It is maintained as a cultural site and used for events, exhibitions, and tours.
Features
Chapel: The castle's chapel is one of its best-preserved features and remains a highlight for visitors.
Rose Garden: The castle has a beautiful rose garden that is open to visitors, offering a peaceful place to enjoy views of the surrounding countryside.
Tower: The imposing keep provides a glimpse into medieval defensive architecture.
Access: The castle is accessible via a walking path from Balzers.
Visitation
Burg Gutenberg is open to the public, with specific areas accessible for tours and events.
It is often used for cultural events, such as concerts and medieval-themed festivals.
The grounds and exterior are a popular spot for tourists due to the breathtaking views of the Alps and the Rhine Valley. CHAT GPT
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Sa Pa Lake, located in the centre of Sa Pa town in Northern Vietnam, is a tranquil man-made lake that adds to the charm of this mountainous region. It was constructed in the 1960s as part of the French colonial-era town planning efforts. The lake serves both aesthetic and practical purposes, providing a peaceful setting for residents and visitors, as well as helping with water management in the area.
The lake is filled naturally from rainfall and mountain streams, which ensures a steady supply of water from the surrounding highland. The climate of Sa Pa, being cooler and more temperate due to its elevation, contributes to the lake's serene appearance, as it rarely evaporates quickly, unlike lakes in hotter regions.
The lake's surroundings have been further developed to create parks, walking paths, and gardens, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities.
Sa Pa's man-made lake is primarily filled through a combination of rainfall and runoff from the surrounding mountains. Its maintenance involves regular monitoring to ensure water quality and ecological balance, supporting both aesthetic and practical purposes such as irrigation and flood control. When we were there in August 2023 the effectiveness of the lakes management systems was questionable as the water was quite green, an indication that nutrient levels were high leading to a process known as eutrophication leading to increasing risks of harmful algal blooms, dead zones, and fish kills as levels of nutrient load increase.
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The Hermann Schilli House is part of the Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof in Gutach, Germany, which is the oldest open-air museum in Baden-Württemberg. It was founded by Hermann Schilli in 1963, and the museum focuses on preserving and interpreting the history of the Black Forest region. The museum showcases traditional farmhouses, including the Vogtsbauernhof itself, originally built in 1612, alongside other historical structures relocated and reconstructed on-site.
The interpretive sign near the Hermann Schilli House likely provides details about Schilli's role in founding the museum, the history of the structures, and how they reflect the rural lifestyle of the Black Forest. The museum offers interactive experiences, such as butter-making demonstrations, exploration of traditional living spaces, and insights into the interconnected lives of humans and animals on historic farms
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Does anyone recognise any of the plant/tree species in this images?
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Our overnight train from Hanoi arrived in Lào Cai City in the early morning. Lào Cai is the capital of North Vietnam's Lào Cai Province which borders with China, just 35kms away.
Many passengers who disembarked were tourists and took transfers by bus and cars to Sapa in the highlands, some 40-60 minutes away (approximately 35 kilometres from the Chinese border).
Our transfer driver picked us up and our trip to Sapa was quite interesting due to the impacts of heavy rain on the roads in the days immediately preceding our arrival. Along the way we encountered numerous landslips and saw numerous small, but temporary, waterfalls.
Sapa is located in the Hoàng Liên Son mountain range of northern Vietnam and sits at an altitude of about 1,500 to 1,600 metres above sea level (*1*See below).
The area has become a popular tourist destination. (*2* See below)
Lào Cai Province borders the Bảo Thắng District, Bát Xát District, Sa Pa District and the city of Hekou Yao Autonomous County, in Yunnan province of southwest China.
Lào Cai City lies at the junction of the Red River (Sông Hồng) and the Nanxi River (Yunnan), and is approximately 160 miles (260 km) northwest of Hanoi.
*1* Climate of the Sapa Highlands
Due to its high elevation, Sapa experiences a temperate or highland tropical climate, distinct from the subtropical regions at lower elevations. Summers (June to August) are cooler compared to the lowlands, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C), while winters (December to February) can be quite cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping below 0°C. Snow is even possible in rare cases during the winter months. The region also experiences significant rainfall, particularly during the monsoon season from May to September.
*2* Sapa Tourism
Sapa has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years. It receives approximately 2.5 to 3 million visitors per year. This includes both domestic and international tourists who are drawn to the area's scenic terraced rice fields, ethnic minority cultures, and trekking opportunities in the Hoàng Liên Son mountains, particularly around Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina.
Tourism in Sapa has surged, especially after improved infrastructure such as roads and the cable car to Mount Fansipan were developed, making the region more accessible to a wider range of travelers.
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Google Lens suggested that this plant could be Cannabis sativa - Marijuana ??
Can anyone confirm that. I didn't think at the time that it was some sort of Bamboo. There are other plants that can be mistaken for Cannabis sativa, which is actually not legally able to be grown in Vietnam. This clump was near a main tourist walking pathway which makes me suspect that perhaps it's a look alike plant.
ID assistance appreciated.
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Sa Pa Lake, located in the centre of Sa Pa town in Northern Vietnam, is a tranquil man-made lake that adds to the charm of this mountainous region. It was constructed in the 1960s as part of the French colonial-era town planning efforts. The lake serves both aesthetic and practical purposes, providing a peaceful setting for residents and visitors, as well as helping with water management in the area.
The lake is filled naturally from rainfall and mountain streams, which ensures a steady supply of water from the surrounding highland. The climate of Sa Pa, being cooler and more temperate due to its elevation, contributes to the lake's serene appearance, as it rarely evaporates quickly, unlike lakes in hotter regions.
The lake's surroundings have been further developed to create parks, walking paths, and gardens, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities.
Sa Pa's man-made lake is primarily filled through a combination of rainfall and runoff from the surrounding mountains. Its maintenance involves regular monitoring to ensure water quality and ecological balance, supporting both aesthetic and practical purposes such as irrigation and flood control. When we were there in August 2023 the effectiveness of the lakes management systems was questionable as the water was quite green, an indication that nutrient levels were high leading to a process known as eutrophication leading to increasing risks of harmful algal blooms, dead zones, and fish kills as levels of nutrient load increase.
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Sa Pa Lake, located in the centre of Sa Pa town in Northern Vietnam, is a tranquil man-made lake that adds to the charm of this mountainous region. It was constructed in the 1960s as part of the French colonial-era town planning efforts. The lake serves both aesthetic and practical purposes, providing a peaceful setting for residents and visitors, as well as helping with water management in the area.
The lake is filled naturally from rainfall and mountain streams, which ensures a steady supply of water from the surrounding highland. The climate of Sa Pa, being cooler and more temperate due to its elevation, contributes to the lake's serene appearance, as it rarely evaporates quickly, unlike lakes in hotter regions.
The lake's surroundings have been further developed to create parks, walking paths, and gardens, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities.
Sa Pa's man-made lake is primarily filled through a combination of rainfall and runoff from the surrounding mountains. Its maintenance involves regular monitoring to ensure water quality and ecological balance, supporting both aesthetic and practical purposes such as irrigation and flood control. When we were there in August 2023 the effectiveness of the lakes management systems was questionable as the water was quite green, an indication that nutrient levels were high leading to a process known as eutrophication leading to increasing risks of harmful algal blooms, dead zones, and fish kills as levels of nutrient load increase.
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