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Since moving up to Northumberland just over a year ago we have been surprised by the garden that my wife Liz planted up over the summer in a very positive sense.
One such surprise is the longevity of many of the things planted (some of which came up from Bedfordshire and stayed in pots for 9 months plus).
And our rudbeckia have only just keeled over and the lupins still look as if they are enjoying life.
So a shot from yesterday in the garden....
Longevity. Series "Hidden Pain" Surrealism.
Nellie Vin © Photography.
20x22 in
Scientists are looking at how to expand "life expectancy"; what to eat, what to drink, how to live; because human nation wants to stay alive forever.
DM&IR 223 leads a trainload of side dumps filled with crushed taconite waste rock fines from Minntac. The material was used as a filler in asphalt mix to increase the road surface longevity.
SET 1 – Horn Lake Target, October 2019 Tour
Aside from several repaints over the years, the exterior (which we were just looking at in the last three pics, but which I managed to completely talk over, as is somehow very typical for my photo descriptions!), is totally original to the store’s opening day on March 3, 1999. Likewise, as we head inside past the vestibule, we find that the store’s interior, too, remained 100% original for a wonderful (and surprising) 23 years and 11 months.
Food Avenue Express, the in-store café, occupied the front right corner of the salesfloor for approximately 21 of those years. This is my only picture of it for now, but fret not; we will circle back and revisit it, as well as my ominous statement on its longevity, once we’re done with the rest of our tour. As you can see, Food Avenue was very fun and colorful, with its confetti-themed neon, and served as a good harbinger of what was to come throughout the remainder of the store.
(c) 2023 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
Found this dude in the middle of a Forrest near Augsburg, his pet Betty can grow up to 80 years old.
Get in touch: malchow-in-malta@hotmail.com
Norfolk is arguably the best place in Britain to see this wonderful bird. Last year, 630 Barn Owls were ringed as nestlings here (ringing helps conservationists to track movement and longevity). A ring can clearly be seen on this bird's left leg.
The black crowned night heron are in the same family than the great blue heron.
He measure about 30 inches from the beak to the tail.
They are adult at 3 years, this one by his colour he is adult.
The longevity is of 21 years.
They can stay at the same place longtime, very patience like the great heron.
If you go to see my set of heron you will see the one with no : 9150066 he has 1 year, he is beige with white strape and he will be adult at 3 years like this one.
SN/NC: Nelumbo Nucifera, Nelumbonaceae Family
This lovely flower is an aquatic plant of the genus Nelumbo, popularly known as lotus, lotus flower, Indian lotus and Indian lotus. Despite this, this plant does not belong to the Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales) family, where most lotuses are classified, being part of the Nelumbonaceae (Proteales) family.
It is a plant native to Asia, inhabiting slow water courses or freshwater ponds, living in shallow depths. It is rooted in the muddy bottom by a vigorous rhizome, from which leave large rounded leaves, supported above the water mirror by long petioles. It produces beautiful pink or white flowers, large and with many petals. It is known for the longevity of its seeds, which can germinate after 13 centuries. It served as inspiration for the architecture of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. This lotus is grown as an ornamental plant in water gardens around the world.
Nelumbo nucifera é uma planta aquática da gênero Nelumbo, conhecida popularmente como lótus, flor-de-lótus, loto-índico e lótus-índico. Apesar disto, esta planta não integra a família Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales), onde estão classificados a maioria dos lótus, fazendo parte da família Nelumbonaceae (Proteales).
Trata-se de uma planta nativa da Ásia, habitante de cursos de água lentos ou lagoas de água doce, vivendo a pouca profundidade. É enraizada no fundo lodoso por um rizoma vigoroso, do qual partem grandes folhas arredondadas, sustentadas acima do espelho de água por longos pecíolos. Produz belas flores rosadas ou brancas, grandes e com muitas pétalas. É conhecida pela longevidade das suas sementes, que podem germinar após 13 séculos. Serviu de inspiração para a arquitetura do Burj Khalifa, o prédio mais alto do mundo. Este lótus é cultivado como planta ornamental em jardins aquáticos de todo o mundo.
Cette belle fleur est une plante aquatique du genre Nelumbo, populairement connue sous le nom de lotus, fleur de lotus, lotus indien et lotus indien. Malgré cela, cette plante n'appartient pas à la famille des Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales), car la plupart des plantes de lotus sont classées dans la famille des Nelumbonaceae (Proteales).
C'est une plante originaire d'Asie, qui habite les cours d'eau lents ou les étangs d'eau douce, et vit à faible profondeur. Ils sont enracinés au fond boueux par un rhizome puissant, d'où ils laissent de grandes feuilles arrondies, qui sont soutenues au-dessus du miroir d'eau par de longs pétioles. Il produit de belles fleurs roses ou blanches de grande taille et à nombreux pétales. Ils sont connus pour la longue durée de vie de leurs graines, qui peuvent germer après 13 siècles. Il a servi d'inspiration pour l'architecture du Burj Khalifa, le plus haut bâtiment du monde. Ce lotus est cultivé comme plante ornementale dans les jardins aquatiques du monde entier.
Nelumbo nucifera is een waterplant van het geslacht Nelumbo, in de volksmond bekend als lotus, lotusbloem, lotus-indiaan en lotus-indiaan. Desondanks behoort deze plant niet tot de Nymphaeaceae-familie (Nymphaeales), waar de meeste lotussen worden geclassificeerd en deel uitmaken van de Nelumbonaceae-familie (Proteales).
Het is een plant afkomstig uit Azië, die in trage waterlopen of zoetwatervijvers leeft en in ondiepe diepten leeft. Het is geworteld in de modderige bodem door een krachtige wortelstok, waaruit grote ronde bladeren achterblijven, ondersteund door lange bladstelen boven de waterspiegel. Het produceert prachtige roze of witte bloemen, groot en met veel bloembladen. Het staat bekend om de lange levensduur van de zaden, die na 13 eeuwen kunnen ontkiemen. Het diende als inspiratie voor de architectuur van de Burj Khalifa, het hoogste gebouw ter wereld.
Deze lotus wordt gekweekt als sierplant in watertuinen over de hele wereld.
Flor-de-lótus que pueden ser vistas a lo largo de un riachuelo/canal en la Avenida RingWeg en la parte Sur de Paramaribo, Suriname.
Nelumbo nucifera es una planta acuática del género Nelumbo, conocida popularmente como loto, flor de loto, loto indio y loto indio. A pesar de esto, esta planta no pertenece a la familia Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales), donde se clasifican la mayoría de los lotos, siendo parte de la familia Nelumbonaceae (Proteales).
Es una planta nativa de Asia, que habita en cursos de agua lentos o estanques de agua dulce, que viven en profundidades poco profundas. Está enraizado en el fondo fangoso por un vigoroso rizoma, del cual salen grandes hojas redondeadas, sostenidas sobre el espejo de agua por largos pecíolos. Produce hermosas flores rosas o blancas, grandes y con muchos pétalos. Es conocido por la longevidad de sus semillas, que pueden germinar después de 13 siglos. Sirvió de inspiración para la arquitectura del Burj Khalifa, el edificio más alto del mundo. Este loto se cultiva como planta ornamental en jardines acuáticos de todo el mundo.
Questo bellissimo fiore è una pianta acquatica del genere Nelumbo, popolarmente conosciuta come loto, fiore di loto, loto indiano e loto indiano. Nonostante ciò, questa pianta non appartiene alla famiglia delle Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales), in quanto la maggior parte delle piante di loto, sono classificate come parte della famiglia delle Nelumbonaceae (Proteales).
È una pianta originaria dell'Asia, abita corsi d'acqua lenti o stagni d'acqua dolce, e vive a basse profondità. Sono radicati al fondo fangoso da un potente rizoma, dal quale escono grandi foglie tondeggianti, sostenute sopra lo specchio d'acqua da lunghi piccioli. Produce bellissimi fiori rosa o bianchi di grandi dimensioni e con molti petali. Sono conosciuti per la lunga vita dei loro semi, che possono germogliare dopo 13 secoli. È servito da ispirazione per l'architettura del Burj Khalifa, l'edificio più alto del mondo. Questo loto viene coltivato come pianta ornamentale nei giardini acquatici di tutto il mondo.
Diese schöne Blume ist eine Wasserpflanze der Gattung Nelumbo, im Volksmund als Lotus, Lotusblume, indischer Lotus und indischer Lotus bekannt. Trotzdem gehört diese Pflanze nicht zur Familie der Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales), da die meisten Lotuspflanzen zur Familie der Nelumbonaceae (Proteales) gehören.
Es ist eine in Asien heimische Pflanze, bewohnt langsame Wasserläufe oder Süßwasserteiche und lebt in geringen Tiefen. Sie sind mit einem kräftigen Rhizom am schlammigen Boden verwurzelt, von dem sie große, abgerundete Blätter hinterlassen, die von langen Blattstielen über dem Wasserspiegel getragen werden. Sie produziert schöne rosa oder weiße Blüten, die groß sind und viele Blütenblätter haben. Sie sind bekannt für die lange Lebensdauer ihrer Samen, die nach 13 Jahrhunderten keimen können. Es diente als Inspiration für die Architektur des Burj Khalifa, des höchsten Gebäudes der Welt. Dieser Lotus wird als Zierpflanze in Wassergärten auf der ganzen Welt angebaut.
هذه الزهرة الجميلة هي نبات مائي من جنس نيلومبو ، والمعروف شعبياً باسم اللوتس وزهرة اللوتس واللوتس الهندي واللوتس الهندي. على الرغم من ذلك ، لا ينتمي هذا النبات إلى عائلة Nymphaeaceae (Nymphaeales) ، حيث يتم تصنيف معظم نباتات اللوتس ، باعتبارها جزءًا من عائلة Nelumbonaceae (Proteales).
إنه نبات موطنه آسيا ، يسكن دورات المياه البطيئة أو أحواض المياه العذبة ، ويعيش في أعماق ضحلة. وهي متجذرة في القاع الموحل بواسطة جذمور قوية ، تترك منها أوراقًا مستديرة كبيرة ، مدعومة فوق مرآة الماء بأعناق طويلة. وتنتج أزهارًا جميلة وردية أو بيضاء كبيرة الحجم وبتلات كثيرة. وهي معروفة بطول عمر بذورها ، والتي يمكن أن تنبت بعد 13 قرنًا. كان بمثابة مصدر إلهام للعمارة في برج خليفة ، أطول مبنى في العالم. يزرع هذا اللوتس كنبات زينة في الحدائق المائية حول العالم.
Tancho Crane/ Red-crowned Crane
The red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis), also called the Manchurian crane or Japanese crane (Japanese: 丹頂鶴 or タンチョウヅル; rōmaji: tanchōzuru), is a large East Asian crane among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.
Adult red-crowned cranes are named for a patch of red bare skin on the crown, which becomes brighter during mating season. Overall, they are snow white in color with black on the wing secondaries, which can appear almost like a black tail when the birds are standing, but the real tail feathers are actually white. Males are black on the cheeks, throat, and neck, while females are pearly gray in these spots. The bill is olive green to greenish horn, the legs are slate to grayish black, and the iris is dark brown.
This species is among the largest cranes, typically measuring about 150 to 158 cm (4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 2 in) tall and 101.2–150 cm (3 ft 4 in–4 ft 11 in) in length (from bill to tail tip). Across the large wingspan, the red-crowned crane measures 220–250 cm (7 ft 3 in–8 ft 2 in). Typical body weight can range from 4.8 to 10.5 kg (11 to 23 lb), with males being slightly larger and heavier than females and weight ranging higher just prior to migration. On average, it is the heaviest crane species, although both the sarus and wattled crane can grow taller and exceed this species in linear measurements. On average, adult males from Hokkaidō weighed around 8.2 kg (18 lb) and adult females there averaged around 7.3 kg (16 lb), while a Russian study found males averaged 10 kg (22 lb) and females averaged 8.6 kg (19 lb); in some cases, females could outweigh their mates despite the males' slightly larger average body weight. Another study found the average weight of the species to be 8.9 kg (20 lb).
In the spring and summer, the migratory populations of the red-crowned crane breed in Siberia (eastern Russia), north-eastern China and occasionally in north-eastern Mongolia (i.e., Mongol Daguur Strictly Protected Area). The breeding range centers in Lake Khanka, on the border of China and Russia. Normally, the crane lays two eggs, with only one surviving. Later, in the fall, they migrate in flocks to the Korean Peninsula and east-central China to spend the winter. Vagrants have also been recorded in Taiwan. In addition to the migratory populations, a resident population is found in eastern Hokkaidō in Japan. This species nests in wetlands and rivers. In the wintering range, their habitat is comprised mainly by paddy fields, grassy tidal flats, and mudflats. In the flats, the birds feed on aquatic invertebrates and, in cold, snowy conditions, the birds switch to mainly living on rice gleanings from the paddy fields.
The population of red-crowned cranes in Japan is mostly non-migratory, with the race in Hokkaidō moving only 150 km (93 mi) to its wintering grounds. Only the mainland population experiences a long-distance migration. They leave their wintering grounds in spring by February and are established on territories by April. In fall, they leave their breeding territories in October and November, with the migration fully over by mid-December.
A red-crowned crane pair duets in various situations, helping to establish formation and maintenance of the pair bond, as well as territorial advertisement and agonistic signaling. The pair moves rhythmically until they are standing close, throwing their heads back and letting out a fluting call in unison, often triggering other pairs to start duetting, as well. As it is occurs year around, the social implications of dancing are complex in meaning. However, dancing behavior is generally thought to show excitement in the species. To strengthen the bond, red-crowned cranes engage in dual honking rituals before performing a dance.
The estimated total population of the species is only 2,750 in the wild, including about 1,000 birds in the resident Japanese population. Of the migratory populations, about 1,000 winter in China (mainly at the Yellow River delta and Yancheng Coastal Wetlands), and the remaining winter in Korea. It received endangered status on June 2, 1970.
In Japan, this crane is known as the tanchōzuru and is said to live for 1,000 years. A pair of red-crowned cranes was used in the design for the Series D 1000-yen note (reverse side). In the Ainu language, the red-crowned crane is known as sarurun kamuy or "marsh-kamuy". At Tsurui, they are one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan. Cranes are said to grant favours in return for acts of sacrifice, as in Tsuru no Ongaeshi ("crane's return of a favor").
Status: Endangered
A close-up of bright red berries among fiery autumn foliage, taken in Seoul, South Korea. The delicate interplay of light and color highlights the beauty of the season, with a soft bokeh adding depth to the composition. The plant, likely Nandina domestica (Heavenly Bamboo), symbolizes good fortune and longevity in Korean culture.
Plastered to the westernmost corner of the elderly carbarn, large letters spelling out the name of a surviving former interurban hauler bathe in the low winter light.
Shortly after Kenneth J. Tinker took over as head of the CCT in 1974, the charismatic General Manager embarked on a campaign to rejuvenate the image of the shortline during a pivotal time in the railroad's history. Interested in the storied past of the company he inherited, the classic quatrefoil emblem made a comeback, appearing on company paperwork, office buildings, and equipment. Importantly, these alphabetical characters were first fastened to the building during Mr. Tinker's directorship, where a compact cloverleaf sign was also hinged to the structure to the immediate right of the letters. As evidenced by this photo, the medallion is no longer at the carbarn but rather on display at 2201 West Washington Street, Building 12.
Friday, December 27, 2019, 1:04 PM.
Tough and timeless. There was a time where things were built to last. With an idea to withstand time and always shine with immortal aesthetics. I am longing to these times where longevity was considered a good thing.
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Camera: FED-5b
Lens: Industar-61 F/D
Film: Fomopan 400iso
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I read that a limpet living on bare rock can live up to 20 years and I reckon this venerable and battered individual deserves a medal for persevering.
The Palace of Tranquil Longevity was built in 1689 and was reconstructed during the reign of Emperor Qianlong. Huangji Men (Gate of Imperial Supremacy) is the south gate, with three arches decorated with colored glaze. Huangji Dian (Hall of Imperial Harmony), somewhat similar with the Hall of Supreme Harmony, served as the audience hall.
The Hall of Tranquil Longevity was where the abdicant emperor worshipped to God. Now, the Hall of Imperial Harmony has been changed into a treasure gallery.
A bus that refuses to lay down and die is Rhyl's Leyland Olympian 3987 - E227 WBG. Here the Alexander-bodied veteran approaches the end of the Promenade past the former fairground site that is awaiting re-development on RollerCoaster route 1 to Towyn Henllys Farm.
View from Watchman Overlook
Crater Lake is a caldera lake in the western United States, located in south-central Oregon. It is the main feature of Crater Lake National Park and is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity. The lake partly fills a nearly 2,148-foot (655 m)-deep caldera that was formed around 7,700 (± 150) years ago by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama. There are no rivers flowing into or out of the lake; the evaporation is compensated for by rain and snowfall at a rate such that the total amount of water is replaced every 250 years. At 1,943 feet (592 m), the lake is the deepest in the United States, and the seventh or ninth deepest in the world, depending on whether average or maximum depth is measured.
Crater Lake is also known for the "Old Man of the Lake", a full-sized tree which is now a stump that has been bobbing vertically in the lake for over a century. The low temperature of the water has slowed the decomposition of the wood, hence the longevity of the bobbing tree.
Two islands are in Crater Lake; Wizard Island formed from a cinder cone that erupted after Crater Lake began to fill with water, and the smaller Phantom Ship has seven different trees living on it. There are also colonies of violet green swallows and several varieties of wildflowers and lichens living there.
While having no indigenous fish population, the lake was stocked from 1888 to 1941 with a variety of fish. Several species have formed self-sustaining populations. Since 2002, one of the state's regular-issue license plate designs has featured Crater Lake. The commemorative Oregon State Quarter, which was released by the United States Mint in 2005, features an image of Crater Lake on its reverse.
(Wikipedia)
Crater Lake ist ein Kratersee des Vulkans Mount Mazama im Süden des Bundesstaates Oregon in den Vereinigten Staaten. Crater Lake ist das zentrale Objekt des Crater-Lake-Nationalparks und zeichnet sich durch seine ungewöhnlich tiefblaue Farbe aus. Der See entstand durch die Füllung der Caldera mit Regenwasser. Die Wassermenge tauscht sich etwa alle 250 Jahre aus.
Der Crater Lake mit einem Volumen von 17,46 km³ hat ein tiefblaues und klares Wasser. Der See besitzt weder Zu- noch Abflüsse. Das Wasser besteht aus Regen- und Schneeschmelzwasser. Die Wasserqualität ist die beste in ganz Nordamerika. 1972 wurde mit der Secchischeibe eine Sichttiefe von 144 Fuß (43,9 m) gemessen; dies ist einer der größten Werte, die je gemessen wurden. Im Jahr 1997 wurde eine Sichttiefe von 142 Fuß (43,3 m) gemessen. Der pH-Wert liegt zwischen 7 und 8. Der Erhaltung der Wasserqualität wird von der Parkadministration große Wichtigkeit beigemessen. Auf dem See betriebene Motorboote verfügen über ein abgeschlossenes Treibstoffsystem, sodass keine Ölspuren ins Wasser gelangen.
Die Wasseroberfläche hat eine Höhe von 1883 m ü.d.M. und eine Fläche von 53,2 km². Die Uferlänge misst 35,1 km. Der See hat eine horizontale Ausbreitung von 8 mal 9,6 km und eine durchschnittliche Tiefe von 350 m, der tiefste Punkt ist 594 m. Er ist der tiefste See des Landes und der zweittiefste Nordamerikas.
Es gibt zwei Inseln: Wizard Island („Zauberer-Insel“) und Phantom Ship Island („Geisterschiff-Insel“).
(Wikipedia)
Nian Gao, "rice cake" or Chinese New Year's cake. It is prepared from glutinous rice and eaten typically during Chinese new year.
Another photo of Westminster from a walk along the Thames' Southbank last fall. The sun was still too bright for a sunset, but I couldn't resist capturing this pigeon's walk, undisturbed from everyone passing by.
This was one of those street photography situations warranting a quick reaction to capture a peculiar moment, which was only going to last a few seconds.
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The title is based on one of the secrets to longevity, according to Li Ching-Yuen, a Chinese herbalist who had claimed to have lived 256 years old.
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168 years of railway history, celebrated on the side of a brick built shelter, colourful maybe, but kind of irreverent perhaps?
A diverted Pendolino flashes past Alsager, heading for Crewe, Saturday 7.5.16
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It's interesting when leaves keep hanging on even after others have moved on. Life teaches us that it's full of seasons, but there's nothing wrong with standing-out and doing your own thing, in your own time.
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Italien / Lombardei - Limone sul Garda
Limone sul Garda (Gardesano: Limù) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy (northern Italy), at the western bank of Lake Garda.
History
Despite the presence of famous cultivations of lemons (the meaning of limone in Italian), the town's name is probably derived from the ancient lemos (elm) or limes (Latin: boundary, referring to the communes of Brescia and the Bishopric of Trento). Between 1863 and 1905 the denomination of the comune was Limone San Giovanni.
On 13 September 1786, the famous German poet J. Wolfgang Goethe passed by the village by boat and described with this words its lemon gardens:
"We passed Limone, the mountain-gardens of which, laid out terrace-fashion, and planted with citron-trees, have a neat and rich appearance. The whole garden consists of rows of square white pillars placed at some distance from each other, and rising up the mountain in steps. On these pillars strong beams are laid, that the trees planted between them may be sheltered in the winter. The view of these pleasant objects was favored by a slow passage, and we had already passed Malcesine when the wind suddenly changed, took the direction usual in the day-time, and blew towards the north."
(Italian Journey, J. Wolfgang Goethe, 1816–17)
Until the 1940s, the town was reachable only by lake or through the mountains, with the road to Riva del Garda being completed in 1932, but today Limone is one of the most renowned tourist resorts in the area.
Health
In 1979, researchers discovered that people in Limone possess a mutant form of apolipoprotein (called ApoA-1 Milano) in their blood, that induced a healthy form of high-density cholesterol, which resulted in a lowered risk of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases.
The protein appears to have given residents of the village extreme longevity - a dozen of those living here are over the age of 100 (for c. 1,000 total inhabitants). The origin of the mutation has been traced back to a couple who lived in Limone in the 17th century. Research has been ongoing to develop pharmaceutical treatments against heart disease based on mimicking the beneficial effects of the ApoA-1 mutation.
(Wikipedia)
Limone sul Garda ist eine italienische Gemeinde am Westufer des Gardasees in der Provinz Brescia in der Lombardei. Die an der Gardesana Occidentale liegende Gemeinde hat 1142 Einwohner (Stand 31. Dezember 2019). Das ursprüngliche Fischerdorf ist heute ein Touristenort mit vielen modernen Hotels und Ferienwohnungen. In Limone befinden sich die beiden Häfen Porto Vecchio und Porto Nuovo.
Der Name Limone leitet sich wahrscheinlich nicht, wie oft angenommen, von den umliegenden Zitronenhainen ab, sondern vom lateinischen Wort limes (Grenze). Denn einst endete in Limone die Republik Venedig. Trotzdem wird dort hauptsächlich das „Zitronen-Image“ vermarktet.
Geographie
Der Ort liegt direkt am nördlichen Westufer des Gardasees und ist im Nordwesten von Felswänden umgeben. Unmittelbar nordöstlich von Limone grenzt die Gemeinde Riva del Garda an. Im Südwesten befindet sich die Gemeinde Tremosine.
Geschichte
Limone war ursprünglich ein kleines Dorf, das zwischen 1426 und 1797 zur venezianischen Magnifica Patria, einem Zusammenschluss der westlichen Gemeinden des Gardasees und einem Teil des Sabbiatals, gehörte. Mit Einmarsch der Truppen Napoleons wurde dieser Zusammenschluss 1797 aufgelöst. Nach dem Wiener Kongress im Jahre 1815 war Limone dem lombardisch-venezianischen Königreich zugehörig und damit auch dem Kaisertum Österreich.
Österreich gab nach dem Sardinischen Krieg seine Herrschaft über die Lombardei ab, und so fiel Limone an das 1861 gegründete Königreich Italien. Die Grenze zu Österreich befand sich dabei nur wenige Kilometer nördlich von Limone. Die unmittelbare Nähe zur Grenze hatte zur Folge, dass Limone in der Zeit des Ersten Weltkrieges frühzeitig vom Kriegsgeschehen erfasst wurde. Zunächst flüchtete ein Teil der Einwohnerschaft in das nahe gelegene Tremosine. Im September 1916 wurden schließlich auch die verbliebenen Einwohner evakuiert. Zuvor mussten die Plantagenbesitzer das gesamte Abdeckmaterial der Gewächshäuser an das Militär abgeben. Dies führte dazu, dass der Anbau von Zitrusfrüchten nicht mehr möglich war. Von 1863 bis 1905 war der Gemeindename Limone San Giovanni.
Zwischen 1928 und 1931 erfolgte der Bau der Gardesana Occidentale von Gargnano nach Riva. Limone war bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt nur über unwegsame Saumpfade oder per Schiff erreichbar. Die Eröffnung der Straße führte zu wirtschaftlichem Aufschwung und auch zu einer Zunahme des Fremdenverkehrs. Um die Uferbereiche innerhalb des Dorfes besser zu erschließen, wurde dann 1939 die Strandpromenade errichtet.
Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur
Im Jahre 2016 lag der Ort bei der Zahl der Übernachtungen pro Anzahl Einwohner mit deutlichem Abstand an erster Stelle, bei der absoluten Anzahl an einundvierzigster.[2]
Im Gemeindegebiet gab es zum 31. Dezember 2015 87 Beherbergungsbetriebe mit insgesamt 6.841 Betten.
Etwa 10.000 Touristen kommen täglich während der Sommersaison nach Limone. Für sie wurden große Parkplätze am Ortsrand eingerichtet, da in der Altstadt aufgrund enger Gassen kein Autoverkehr möglich ist.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Das Stadtbild ist unter anderem durch die berühmten Zitronenhaine geprägt. Sie sind unter anderem durch folgende Beschreibung Goethes vom 13. September 1786 berühmt geworden:
„Heute früh um drei Uhr fuhr ich von Torbole weg mit zwei Ruderern. Anfangs war der Wind günstig, daß sie die Segel brauchen konnten. Der Morgen war herrlich, zwar wolkig, doch bei der Dämmerung still. Wir fuhren bei Limone vorbei, dessen Berggärten, terrassenweise angelegt und mit Zitronenbäumen bepflanzt, ein reiches und reinliches Ansehn geben. Der ganze Garten besteht aus Reihen von weißen viereckigen Pfeilern, die in einer gewissen Entfernung voneinander stehen und stufenweis den Berg hinaufrücken. Über diese Pfeiler sind starke Stangen gelegt, um im Winter die dazwischen gepflanzten Bäume zu decken. Das Betrachten und Beschauen dieser angenehmen Gegenstände ward durch eine langsame Fahrt begünstigt, und so waren wir schon an Malcesine vorbei, als der Wind sich völlig umkehrte, seinen gewöhnlichen Tagweg nahm und nach Norden zog.“
– Goethe: Italienische Reise
Sonstiges
Um 1980 entdeckten Wissenschaftler bei den Bewohnern ein mutiertes Molekül eines Apolipoproteins im Blut. Dieses senkt das Erkrankungsrisiko von Arteriosklerose und anderer Herz-Kreislauferkrankungen.
(Wikipedia)
Amongst the shit weather and other commitments i was determined to get out and paint.
Shouts to Cruel,Bref,Dosea for makin it a chilled out occasion
I never really had the luxury of guidance from those who loved me unconditionally.
In dealing with the blessings of longevity, I have struggled to learn
that the greatest gift one can give to their adult children is accepting who they are.
That means finding the strength to be silent when needed while offering all the encouragement and support you can when they encounter potential bumps in the road.
It is the penance of parenthood and a cornerstone of family.
Whether those who know me best will believe it.....
The shirt says it all.
The six signs of longevity are an old man of long life, a tree, a rock, water, birds, and deer. The four friends are an elephant, monkey, hare, and partridge who were trying to determine who was the most senior which follows Buddhist thought that age helps determine priority.
The longevity of a soap bubble is limited by the ease of rupture of the very thin layer of water which constitutes its surface, namely a micron-thick soap film. (Wikipedia).
One of a small number Pilatus Porters I saw at the Dubendorf show back in 1982.
If you'd have told me that day that production would last another forty years, I certainly would not have believed you!
In later years, few were made, but the last one was delivered in December 2022, the prototype having first flew in 1959.
Dubendorf, Switzerland
21st August 1982
Pentax MX, Kodachrome
19820821 20931 V-615 Dubendorf clean
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Trees play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate.
They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store large quantities of carbon in their tissues.
Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants.
Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse habitats in the world.
Trees provide shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and heating, and fruit for food as well as having many other uses.
In parts of the world, forests are shrinking as trees are cleared to increase the amount of land available for agriculture.
Because of their longevity and usefulness, trees have always been revered, with sacred groves in various cultures, and they play a role in many of the world's mythologies.
Have a good day and thanks for your visit, so very much appreciated, Magda, (*_*)
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Not really - just hung on a wall to decorate a flower shop :)
(Zaporojetz / Zaparozhets - the Soviet equivalent of the Beetle or,rather - the CInquecento. It didn't have their longevity, though (or even that of the Lada) and very few can be seen on the roads. This example in Baku, Azerbaijan, apparently couldn't be restored to roadworthy condition and was therefore utilised as an interior prop...
Ruppells Griffon Vulture
Scientific Name
Gyps rueppelli
Distribution
East and northern Africa, Guinea, Mali, northern Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya
Habitat
Plains and mountains, inland cliffs, northern savannas
Diet
Carrion, large carcasses
Size
24 to 55 inches (60-136 cm)
Gestation
38 to 41 days
Longevity
Unknown
Behavior
Nests in colonies, cliffs and gorges. Lays single eggs. Is an extremely effective scavenger.
Endangered Status
Not endangered
Interesting Facts
It is a vulture of the open bush that avoids towns; will normally eat only very fresh meat