Located beside the Unterer Hofgarten at the Hofgartenarkaden. In the basement level is the Hofbrunnwerk, a water powered pumping station supplying the fountains in the Hofgarten.

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Located close to Macquarie Lighthouse in Dover High Parks, south of Watson Bay in Sydney, Australia

Located this hawk eating its meal on a post, got some images and waited until it finished for the lift off. Decided not to post an image of it eating.

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The Manor Wischlingen is located in the western district of Dortmund, Huckarde.

From the former knighthood Wischlingen, which had to be broken up in 1903 due to dilapidation, until today only the half-timbered chapel built in 1783 is preserved.Its foundations date back to a predecessor building built around the year 1400. The first Protestant service on Westphalian soil was celebrated here.The chapel was built as a half-timbered hall with roof rider and polygonal choir. After an initial repair in 1951, the chapel was restored in 1974 and 1975 and integrated into the Wischlingen park. In the chapel there is a wooden pulpit altar and burial plates of the families of Syberg and Sydow from the 17th and 18th. Century.

The house Wischlingen is listed as a monument, the Protestant chapel, the only sacred half-timbered building in Dortmund, as a monument in the monument list of the city of Dortmund.

Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city. Trieste is located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste and throughout history it has been influenced by its location at the crossroads of Germanic, Latin and Slavic cultures. In 2009, it had a population of about 205,000 and it is the capital of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trieste province.

Trieste was one of the oldest parts of the Habsburg Monarchy from 1382 until 1918. In the 19th century, it was the most important port of one of the Great Powers of Europe. As a prosperous seaport in the Mediterranean region, Trieste became the fourth largest city of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (after Vienna, Budapest, and Prague). In the fin-de-siecle period, it emerged as an important hub for literature and music. However, the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Trieste's union to Italy after World War I led to some decline of its "Mittel-European" cultural and commercial importance. Enjoying an economic revival during the 1930s and throughout the Cold War, Trieste was an important spot in the struggle between the Eastern and Western blocs. Today, the city is in one of the richest regions of Italy, and has been a great centre for shipping, through its port (Port of Trieste), shipbuilding and financial services.

For further information on this fascinating city please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trieste

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Located only 135 km from Venice, this resort extends along the left bank of Lake Santa Caterina at around 900 metres above sea level.

Surrounded by forests and some of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the Dolomites – it is the only urban centre from which the Tre Cime di Lavaredo are visible.

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Auronzo di Cadore, South Tyrol, Northern Dolomites, Italy

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Этот городок с населением в 3600 жителей на высоте 900 м с юга омывается озером Санта Катерина, а с севера окантован горной грядой Доломиты ди Сесто, самым известным массивом Доломитовых Альп.

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Ауронцо-ди-Кадоре, Южный Тироль, Северные Доломиты, Италия

Located within the awe-inspiring Lochaber Geopark in the Highlands, the deep valley and towering mountains of Glen Coe were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.

Located in Nitmiluk National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia, Katherine Gorge is a series of 13 deep gorges carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River.

At this time of the year Katherine Gorge waters are ideal for swimming and canoeing. Although there are freshwater crocodiles in the river (they nest along the banks), they're harmless as their jaws are not big or strong enough to take a human. I only saw one crocodile on this day and nobody went swimming.

Located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1, Seljalandsfoss is one of the best known waterfalls in Iceland. The waterfall drops 60 m. One of the interesting things about this waterfall is that visitors can walk behind it into a small cave.

Located just steps from the famous medieval castle in Blarney, County Cork, Blarney House dates back to 1874.

Located near the BMW headquarters in Munich, this futuristic building offers fascinating insights into the present and future of mobility - of course with a strong emphasis on BMW technology.

Located south of Winchester Bay, OR, this area is home to the tallest sand dunes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Umpqua Beach #2 Day Use and OHV Staging Area provides parking and access for pedestrian beach access as well as off-highway vehicle (OHV) staging for open sand riding opportunities in the Umpqua (ump - kwah) dunes. A ride to the top of a tall dune offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

We were over in the area to view the King Tides, which didn't appear this day. So we filled our time exploring the many back roads along the coast and beaches we had never seen before. The day was a bit windy and rain rolled through occasionally, but this just added to "charm" of the place. After a little research I found that Oregon choose to plant European Beach Grass because it could withstand the Oregon weather better.

Located in Big Bend National Park in West Texas. The park borders the Rio Grand River and Mexico.Big Bend is in the Chihuahuan Desert.

Located in Munising in the U.P. of Michigan, it’s a nice hike to see such a beautiful place, the surrounding area is quite lovely.

Located in the Warwick area of Queensland.

The Lone Cypress Tree, located along the scenic 17-Mile Drive in Monterey and Carmel, is one of the most iconic landmarks on the California coast. This solitary cypress has withstood the test of time, weathering countless storms and braving the salty sea air for over 250 years.

The tree is believed to have sprouted sometime in the early 1770s, making it one of the oldest living things in the area. Its unique location on a rocky outcropping, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, has made it a popular subject for photographs, paintings, and even logos for the Pebble Beach Company.

The Lone Cypress Tree has become a symbol of resilience and perseverance, standing strong despite the challenges of its harsh environment. It has even survived attempts to remove it from its precarious perch. In the 1940s, the tree was propped up with cables to prevent it from falling into the ocean, and in the 1980s, a replacement tree was planted nearby in case the original finally succumbed to the elements.

But despite its fame and popularity, the Lone Cypress Tree is still a living thing that requires care and attention. In recent years, the tree has faced a number of health challenges, including the effects of climate change and invasive pests. The Pebble Beach Company has taken steps to protect and preserve the tree, including limiting public access to the area around it and implementing conservation measures.

Amber or Amer Fort is located in Amer (a town with an area of 4 km2), 11 kilometres from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It is one of the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill.Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style of Hindu elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront.

The aesthetic ambiance of this formidable fort is seen within its walls on a four level layout plan (each with a courtyard) in a well turned out opulent palace complex built with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over the water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.

The palace was lived in by the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort’s Ganesh Gate, there is also a temple dedicated to Sila Devi, a goddess of the Chaitanya cult which was given to Raja Man Singh when he had defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604. (Jessore is now in Bangladesh).

This fort, along with Jaigarh Fort, located immediately above on the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the same Aravalli range of hills, is considered as one complex, as the two are well connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war for the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort to shift to the more redoubtable Jaigarh Fort.

Annual tourist visitation to the Amer Palace in Amer town was reported by the Superintendent of Department of Archaeology and Museums to the Amer Palace as 5000 visitors a day, and 1.4 million visitors were reported during 2007.

Ambleside Park is located in West Vancouver near the mouth of the Capilano River. [...].

Ambleside Pond

The pond attracts a fair number of duck species during the fall and winter months. The path that follows the southern and western sides of the pond allows for some close views of the birds in the water; close enough, in fact, to watch the diving ducks swimming around underwater. In addition to the resident Mallards and Mute Swan pair, American Widgeon, migratory Mallards, Common Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, and Hooded Merganser can usually be found somewhere on or near the pond. American Coot and Great Blue Heron can also be found at this location. [...]. Google

Located within the awe-inspiring Lochaber Geopark in the Highlands, the deep valley and towering mountains of Glen Coe were carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.

Located next to J. H. Morton Store and probably used for storage at some time. Armour fertilizer was incorporated in 1909.

Phra Nang Beach is located between East and West Railay Beach on the Railay Peninsula.

Wikipedia: Railay, also known as Rai Leh, is a small peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang in Thailand. It is accessible only by boat due to high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access. These cliffs attract rock climbers from all over the world, but the area is also popular due to its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere. Accommodation ranges from bungalows and medium-priced resorts in East Railay to a collection of luxury resorts focused on West Railay, though one, Royavadee, spans both waterfronts and also has a beachfront restaurant at Ao Phra Nang. The four main areas of Railay consist of Phra Nang, West Railay, East Railay, and Ton Sai. Ton Sai caters to climbers and the backpacker set and is more rustic than the glitz of West Railay and the shops and restaurants of the East Railay boardwalk.

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The Muiderslot is a castle in the Netherlands, located at the mouth of the river Vecht, some 15 kilometers southeast of Amsterdam, in Muiden, where it flows into what used to be the Zuiderzee (now IJmeer). Castle Muiderslot is over 700 years old and surrounded by water and beautiful historic gardens. It’s one of the oldest and best-preserved castles in the Netherlands and was built in 1280 with a single clear goal in mind: defence.

The castle has a moat with a drawbridge. The castle has a long and turbulent history and has been featured in many television series set in the Middle Ages.

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The El Villar reservoir is located in the lower reaches of the Lozoya river, in the Sierra de Guadarrama (Community of Madrid). It is the oldest in operation in the entire region and in the entire Canal de Isabel II reservoir system, a network that supplies drinking water to the capital of Spain and a large part of the Community of Madrid.

It was completed and inaugurated in 1873 as the highest dam in Spain, although it has already been surpassed. Over the course of more than a century it has undergone various renovations and is still in service today.

In 1911 the El Villar canal, then called Canal Transversal, was put into service, through which water could be supplied to Madrid, taken directly from the reservoir. Various perimeter canals were built on its banks between 1916 and 1934 to improve the quality of the water that could be supplied from this reservoir (Wikipedia Source).

El embalse de El Villar está situado en el curso bajo del río Lozoya, en la Sierra de Guadarrama (Comunidad de Madrid). Es el más antiguo en funcionamiento de toda la región y de todo el sistema de embalses del Canal de Isabel II, red que suministra el agua potable a la capital de España y a buena parte de la Comunidad de Madrid.

Fue terminada e inaugurada en 1873 como la presa más alta de España, aunque ya ha sido superada. A lo largo de más de un siglo ha sido sometida a diversas reformas y actualmente sigue prestando servicio.

En 1911 se puso en servicio el canal de El Villar, entonces llamado canal Transversal, a través del que se podía suministrar agua a Madrid, tomada directamente del embalse. En sus márgenes se construyeron, entre los años 1916 y 1934, diversos canales perimetrales para mejorar la calidad del agua que desde este embalse se podía suministrar.( Fuente Wikipedia)

Lake Seliger is located on the Valdai Hills at an altitude of 205 meters above sea level. The coastline is very intricately cut and, for the most part, covered with coniferous and mixed forest. The area of ​​260 square meters. km (Seliger area in the twenty of the largest lakes in Russia), the average depth of 5-6 meters, maximum 24 meters. There are many islands on the lake, mostly small, but there are two large ones, Hachin and Gorodomlya. Lake Seliger has a maximum size of 70 km from north to south and 40 km from east to west. By origin Seliger is a glacial lake formed 70-11 thousand years ago. Not far from here at the village. Volgoverhove. is the source of the Volga River. Seliger has many islands, the largest of them are Hachin and Gorodomlya.

Located in Paris Mountain State Park, South Carolina.

Located at the entrance to the village of Fuissé (coming from Chaintré), the fountain du Romanin has been highlighted since 1722 by a pretty washhouse which will be rebuilt in 1848.

Sanctified, the source has an impressive flow especially in spring and even in great drought would not dry up. Its water comes from a Jurassic circus located behind the village of Fuissé.

According to local tradition, a Roman lord, named Fussiacus, would have settled nearby, giving at the same time his name to the village.

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Le charme paisible d'une source romaine

Située à l’entrée du village de Fuissé (en venant de Chaintré), la fontaine du Romanin est mise en valeur depuis 1722 par un joli lavoir qui sera reconstruit en 1848.

Sacralisée, la source a un débit impressionnant notamment au printemps et même par grande sècheresse ne se tarirait pas. Son eau provient d’un cirque jurassique situé derrière le village de Fuissé.

Selon la tradition locale, un seigneur romain, nommé Fussiacus, se serait établi à proximité, donnant par la même occasion son nom au village.

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Fuissé - South Burgundy - France / Fuissé - Bourgogne du Sud - France

Located in Williamsburg, VA. Taken last year in Dec. Beautiful place to visit around Christmas.

Located 80 kilometres south west of Paris, Chartres Cathedral is considered as the most representative, complete and best preserved of all Gothic cathedrals of France. It is also the largest.

"The 167 stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral, built 1190-1220 CE, are the most complete group surviving anywhere from the Middle Ages. Several windows date to the mid-12th century CE while over 150 survive from the early 13th century CE."

Palazzo Mincuzzi located on one of the main streets of Bari and it is owned by the merchant family, the Mincuzzi who inaugurated their studio in 1928.

Located in the Napoleonic quarter Murat on the corner between Via Sparano and Via Putignani, its project, in delicate and refined Style Liberty, is due to the architect Aldo Forcignanò, who conceived an effective and extremely scenic corner solution.

The façade of the building is made up of a succession of columns, beaded pilasters, Ionic capitals, masks, and, above, there is the monumental family banner. The interior, one of the most striking examples of Southern Italy Art Nouveau style, includes a monumental staircase and it is all illuminated by the glass dome that dominates the building.

Over time the Palazzo Mincuzzi has become the symbolic place of Bari and one of the most prestigious shops in Bari. In 2001, however, the Mincuzzi family decided to close an era and rent its building to the clothing company of Luciano Benetton.

After the change of ownership, many people feared the distortion of what for all the Baresi had always been a symbol of a history of trade and cultural exchanges. However, on the building, the Superintendent of artistic heritage has supervised and still supervises: the external and internal architecture has remained intact, absolutely respectful of the Art Nouveau style.

Located nearby Las Vegas, lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States, measured by water capacity.

Located on the border of Bolivia and Peru, in the Andes, Titicaca is often called the "highest navigable lake" in the world. By volume of water and by surface area, it is the largest lake in South America.

Noudar Natural Park is located in a farm estate called Herdade da Coitadinha, between the rivers Ardila and Múrtega, in southern Alentejo (Portugal) .

The pastures surrounding the area, holm oak and olive groves, grazing cows and herds of black pigs are all common to neighbouring farms in this region. But here, a more abrupt and rocky relief has protected dense enclaves of holm oaks and forest where light penetrates with difficulty.

In Noudar, life presents itself in a state of wilderness and absolute purity.

Apart from its beauty, the place, being remote and exempt from any light pollution, is excellent for astrophotography (the best where I’ve ever been).

The Castle of Noudar dates from the early 14th century (finished in 1307), when it took an important role for border defense against the kingdom of Castile (now part of Spain).

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Castelo de Noudar, Parque de Natureza de Noudar, Alentejo, Portugal

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Located at the back of the trail. The water was dead still giving a mirror like reflection. Grand Teton National Park.

Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, this river has a particular beauty, its waters are not transparent, it has a brownish color, and I think that's why it is even more beautiful. This photo was taken from an iPhone X on a trip I took in 2018. For tourists (like me), it's very worthwhile to take the boat trip to navigate this river, and visit the islands and fishing village that are in the path. I found this house in the woods of a small island within this river interesting.

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Localizado em Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil, este rio, tem uma beleza particular, suas águas não são transparentes, tem uma cor amarronzada, e acho que por isso fica mais bonito ainda. Esta foto foi feita a partir de um iPhone X em uma viagem que fiz em 2018. Para turistas (como eu), vale muito a pena fazer o passeio de barco para navegar sobre este rio, e conhecer ilhas e vila de pescadores que tem no trajeto. Achei interessante esta casa dentro da mata de uma pequena ilha dentro deste rio.

Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, in the Scottish Highlands, the A939 (also known as Lecht Road and Old Military Road) is possibly one of the best roads in the UK. The road includes really steep sections (up to 20%). This mountain road is 59.6 miles (95.9 km) long.

Located on Nubble Island just off Cape Neddick Point Maine

Located near Hollywood and Vine, the architecture of this church caught my eye, especially the little cross against the deep blue sky...

Located 20km north of Parkes in New South Wales, Australia. The Parkes Radio Telescope, often referred to as 'The Dish', was completed in 1961. The 64 m dish was one of several radio antennae used to receive live television images of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Located in Hakuba Vil., Nagano Pref., Japan .

Located in Bristol Mills a lovely place to explore, especially as the seasons change.

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Sue, thank you for the tips on dictation, it works!

Located three blocks west of the Illinois State Capitol Building is the Sargent Office Building, home of the Illinois Municipal League (IML). The building is named for A. L. "Lon" Sargent, who served as executive director of the IML from 1943 to 1968, and his son, Steven Sargent, IML executive director from 1968 to 1989.

This beaux-arts style office building was completed in 1912 and, until the early 1930s, was the clubhouse of the Sangamo Club, a private dining city club for business, government and community leaders. The Illinois Municipal League first established offices here in 1935, and has owned the building since the late 1980s.

The Sargent Building is a contributing building within the 2015 Extension of the Central Springfield Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Located on the Mall in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland Christchurch was built in 1739 and renovated between 1800 and 1828. It is one of the town’s most important historical monuments.

Christchurch is one of the oldest buildings in Castlebar, County Mayo, as its first stones were laid in 1739. From 1800 to 1828, the house of worship underwent renovations. Inside, visitors can explore the history of the town from 1590 to 1914 through numerous commemorative plaques.

The church is located on the tree-lined Mall, which today serves as the town park.

Info from www.discoverireland.ie/mayo/christ-church-castlebar

Le village de Barbour est situé à l'extrême sud de la péninsule amérindienne et constitue l'apogée des Iroquois à Tilly-sur-Mer également situé sur la péninsule du Nord-Brunswick et son paysage marin. Tout est beau et magnifique dans les récifs et les marées hautes.

The village of Barbour is located at the extreme south of the Amerindian peninsula and constituting the heyday of the Iroquois in Tilly-sur-Mer also located on the North Brunswick peninsula and its seascape. Everything is beautiful and magnificent in the reefs and high tides.

Thanks a lot for your visits, comments, faves, invites !

Regards, Serge

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The bridge Gretsi is located below the village Palaiopyrgos at Pogoni area in Epirus. It bridges Gormos river at Gretsi place. It was a passage for the locals who used it to go to their fields and the mill.

It has three arches, acquired to the rocks. The big one bridges the cliff that is located directly underneath it and the water creates a waterfall!

I found myself in the area of Palaiopirgos in November without having it planned. It was in the evening and I had just a little time until dark. Arriving at Paleopirgos there was absolute wilderness. There was no one to ask for information and I was just standing out of the car waiting for the ‘deus ex machine’. And he did come in a farm truck. He informed me that the access was impossible for that time. Approaching it with my own car was difficult due to bad road and hiking was a dangerous case because of the sheepdogs of the area. I decided to leave and come back better prepared at the earliest opportunity. Eventually not only did I see the bridge but I also photographed it. A big thank you to Christos Mentis from Kefalovriso , Pogoni for taking the time to guide me to the bridge.

Στην περιοχή του Παλαιόπυργου βρέθηκα το Νοέμβριο χωρίς να το έχω προγραμματίσει.Απόγευμα και με λίγο σχετικά χρόνο μέχρι να σκοτεινιάσει. Φθάνοντας στον Παλαιόπυργο ερημιά απόλυτη. Κανείς για πληροφορίες κι εγω έξω απο το αυτοκίνητο να περιμένω τον απο μηχανής θεό.Ο απο μηχανής θεός εμφανίστηκε σε ένα αγροτικό .Με πληροφόρησε οτι η πρόσβαση ήταν ακατόρθωτη για εκείνη την ώρα . Η προσέγγιση με το δικό μου αυτοκίνητο δύσκολη λόγω κακού δρόμου και η περίπτωση πεζοπορίας επικίνδυνη λόγω των τσομπανόσκυλων της περιοχής.Αποφάσισα να επιστρέψω και να επανέλθω καλύτερα προετοιμασμένη σε πρώτη ευκαιρία. Τελικά οχι απλά είδα το γεφύρι αλλά και το φωτογράφισα. Ενα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ στο Χρήστο Μεντή απο το Κεφαλόβρυσο Πωγωνίου για το χρόνο που διέθεσε για να με οδηγήσει στο γεφύρι .

Located on the Kauai's west side, Waimea canyon is nicknamed "The Grand Canyon of the Pacific"

Scurdie Ness is a headland located on the South side of the River South Esk estuary, Montrose, Angus, Scotland. The River leads from the North Sea into Montrose Harbour and then into Montrose Basin. The headland has also been referred to as Scurdie Ness, Montrose point or Montroseness. The word Scurdie is a local word for the volcanic rock found there and Ness means a promontory, cape or headland. The coastline from Scurdie Ness to Rickle Craig has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Scurdie Ness Lighthouse is located on the headland and has also been referred to as Montroseness Lighthouse. In 1867 the seafaring community of Ferryden made representations to the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses to have a light established on Montrose Point due to the numerous shipwrecks and great loss of life along that coast. There are 11 wrecks recorded around the mouth of the estuary.

The lighthouse was built by David Stevenson and Thomas Stevenson and at 6 pm on Tuesday 1 March 1870 the tower was lit for the first time. During World War II the lighthouse was temporarily painted black so that it could not be used by the German bombers as a daytime reference point. The light was not illuminated except when requested by the Royal Navy.

The lighthouse is a category B listed building of architectural/historic interest, Historical Scotland Building ID: 4958. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland - Canmore ID: 36262

Originally the light characteristic was fixed white but in 1907 was changed to isophase white 60 seconds (i.e., light 30 seconds, eclipse 30 seconds). Scurdie Ness lighthouse was converted to automatic operation in 1987 and now displays 3 white flashes separated by 2.5 seconds and repeated every 20 seconds. The light is 182,000 candlepower and on a clear night can be seen for approximately 42 km.

The buildings within the grounds of the lighthouse are now privately owned. Cars are not allowed along the road leading from Ferryden to the lighthouse but it is a popular walk and sightings of seals and dolphins are not unusual. Whales are sometimes seen in the area including rare sightings of humpback whales.

Located in Derbyshire, near to Derby and Nottingham, Elvaston Castle Country Park encompasses approximately 321 acres of open parkland, woodland and more formal historical gardens. It's also the venue for our popular woodland festival, At the heart of the estate lies Elvaston Castle, a gothic revival masterpiece (not open to the public) designed by James Wyatt in the early 1800s based on the original house dating back to 1633.

Located in the upper town.

Saigon is located just to the north of Mekong Delta. But the Saigon river, by which Saigon is located, is not a branch nor a tributary of the Mekong river.

This photo was taken on the riverside not far from the People's Committee Building. Modern high-rise buildings were mushrooming on the both sides of the river.

The bridge over the Saigon river is Cầu Ba Son or the Ba Son bridge. It was just completed in 2022.

Vietnam embarked on Đổi Mới, an economic reform programme, in 1986 with the goal of "socialist-oriented market economy." It consisted of privatisation, promotion of foreign direct investment, normalisation of diplomatic relations etc., which resulted in a rapid economic growth that still continues today.

Vietnam is expected to be a next factory of the world replacing the current role of China. It is noted, however, that Vietnam is still a one-party dictatorship, and the government still maintains a grip on the state-owned corporations like China does. It is not certain if the current government regime would survive in the future as the economic development is conducive to democratic reforms.

The Alcarria is a Spanish natural region located in the South Sub-region, which includes most of the center and south of the province of Guadalajara, the northwest of the province of Cuenca and the southeast of the province of Madrid.

Geographically it is formed by a tabular relief crowned by the structural surface of the limestone wasteland that is continuously cut from north to south by rivers and streams that form narrow glacis and loamy slopes and deep fertile valleys. This generates a geomorphology that produces a remarkable contrast between the holm oaks and the rain-fed agriculture of the páramo, and the small orchards, the olive groves and the aromatic herbs of the slopes and valleys.

Precisely, the abundance of aromatic plants such as rosemary, thyme, lavender or lavender make it possible beekeeping which results in the honey of the Alcarria. Other products given in the region are the Alcarreña lamb, the Alcarria oil and the Mondéjar and Sacedón and Arganda designation wines.

The anthropogenic landscape of the Alcarria has been the contextual framework of several famous literary works, among which the Journey to the Alcarria by Camilo José Cela stands out. (Source Wikipedia)

La Alcarria es una comarca natural española situada en la Submeseta Sur, que comprende la mayor parte del centro y sur de la provincia de Guadalajara, el noroeste de la provincia de Cuenca y el sureste de la provincia de Madrid.

Geográficamente está formada por un relieve tabular coronado por la superficie estructural del páramo calizo que se ve continuamente cortado de norte a sur por ríos y arroyos que forman angostos glacis y cuestas margosos y profundos valles fértiles. Esto genera una geomorfología que produce un notable contraste entre los encinares y la agricultura de secano del páramo, y las pequeñas huertas, los olivares y las hierbas aromáticas de las cuestas y valles.

Precisamente, la abundancia de plantas aromáticas como el romero, el tomillo, el espliego o lavanda hacen posible la apicultura de la que resulta la miel de la Alcarria. Otros productos dados en la comarca son el cordero de raza alcarreña, el aceite de la Alcarria y los vinos de denominación de origen de Mondéjar y Sacedón y Arganda.

El paisaje antropogenizado de la Alcarria ha sido marco contextual de varias obras literarias célebres, entre las que destaca fundamentalmente Viaje a la Alcarria de Camilo José Cela.(Fuente Wikipedia)