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Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.

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and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com

The burst of bougainvillea flowers in the summer, in Lefkes, a picturesque village in the central part of Paros, part of the Cyclades group, in Greece.

 

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Summer lscenery by Mulkhra river in Caucasus mountains, as seen on the trekking route from Mestia to Zhabeshi, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.

 

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Dusk light over Sighnaghi, a picturesque town nested in Caucasus mountains, overlooking the vast Alazani Valley, in Kakheti region of Georgia.

 

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Fresh barracuda in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

Century Farms and Beavers Along The Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon

 

A few wintery photos from our recent travels along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County.

Spent some time exploring the Elkhorn Scenic Byway including a few back roads looking at Century Farms and some wildlife including a beaver along the way along the way.

 

This scenic byway circles through the Elkhorn mountains of Northeast Oregon beginning and ending in Baker City and passing through small towns like Sumpter, Granite, and Haines. The drive is incredibly scenic with wide open panoramic views across the Baker valley, high alpine forests, and following pristine rivers and creeks along the way. In the winter Anthony Lakes is home to Oregon's highest base elevation ski resort. In the summer the pristine alpine lake is a fishing and camping destination.

 

For more information about the Elkhorn Scenic Byway or other Baker County backroads and Scenic byways visit Baker County Tourism’s website www.basecampbaker.com

   

Narrow alleyway in the old town of Ostuni, nicknamed "the White City of Salento", in Brindisi province, Apulia region, southern Italy.

 

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These waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there.

Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.

See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...

and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com

Aerial view of Parga, a picturesque resort town on the Ionian coast, in Epirus, northwestern Greece.

 

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A spring roadtrip exploring the Burnt River Canyon in Baker County

 

A beautiful day exploring the Burnt River Canyon between Durkee and Unity in Baker County Oregon .

 

The Burnt River Canyon near Durkee is always one of our favorite drives for taking in the majestic scenery of Eastern Oregon and watching wildlife along the way. Saw lots of wildlife this trip as colder temperatures have pushed lots of deer down into the canyon. We were excited to spot a few Bighorn Sheep this trip and a napping Barn Owl

 

For more information about Burnt River Canyon or other Baker County back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.basecampbaker.com

  

A huge petrified log sits on top of a high mesa and erodes through time, falling down the side. I imagine this place at one time looked like today's Redwood Forest in a swamp. I bet it was amazing! But I wouldn't want to be wading in the waters then, I've seen what lurked below the surface (gulp!)

Dawn light over the peaceful village of Zhabeshi, nested in Caucasus mountains, as seen during the trek from Mestia to Ushguli, in Svaneti region, northwestern Georgia.

 

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The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...

Or check out www.wildsumatra.com

Voted as one of the best beach in the world by Conde Nast - Playa Rincon. The vote is always subjective, and depends on personal preference. We would agree, it is beautiful and there are abosolutely no one on the beach.

    

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A vibrant and intimate look into daily life at a Namibian street market, where tradition, craftsmanship, and family come together. Beaded jewelry, handmade crafts, and cultural heritage shine under the African sun.

The Pendung Semurup waterfalls, approximately 15-20 meters in height, can be found on the eastern hills near the town of Semurup, and are reached after an easy, roughly one hour hike through relatively flat farmland and agroforest. Be prepared to get your feet wet wading through a few mountain streams on your way there! See more detailed descriptions here: www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.599289883456558.1073741...

Or check out www.wildsumatra.com

Social Distancing along the back roads of Baker County Oregon

 

A beautiful Spring day exploring the back roads of Baker County Oregon . Some great wildlife and lots of wide open scenery.

 

Located at the intersection of three Oregon Scenic Byways Baker County is surrounded by spectacular scenery and wide open spaces. For more information about Baker County's back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com

  

We were surprised to see this much color so late in the season.

The arched hallway of the Holy Trinity Church (Church of Agia Triada), a Byzantine temple built in the 18th centuries, located in Lefkes, a picturesque village in the central part of Paros, part of the Cyclades group, in Greece.

 

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Sunbathing on the MV Sea Gypsy, a Burmese junk, cruising in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar

Big Horn Sheep in Burnt River Canyon in Baker County

 

A beautiful Fall day exploring the Burnt River Canyon and watching wildlife between Durkee and Unity in Baker County Oregon .

 

The Burnt River Canyon near Durkee is always one of our favorite drives for taking in the majestic scenery of Eastern Oregon and watching wildlife along the way. Saw lots of wildlife this trip as colder temperatures have pushed lots of deer down into the canyon. We were excited to spot a few Bighorn Sheep in rut during this trip

 

For more information about Burnt River Canyon or other Baker County back roads and scenic byways visit the Baker County Tourism website at www.travlebakercounty.com

  

The elaborate stucco (plaster) relief of a women in the old town of Ostuni, nicknamed "the White City of Salento", in Brindisi province, Apulia region, southern Italy.

 

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The festivities surrounding a Kenduri Sko festival in the village of Koto Renah, Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia. Close to midnight, villagers in the community of Koto Renah, Sungai Penuh, Kerinci gather to perform a dance in honor of their ancestors. During the dance, commonly performed throughout Kerinci during Kenduri Sko events, possession by ancestral spirits is common (sometimes taking the form of an ancestral tiger). On this night, cycles of dancing, singing, possession, and exorcism by the local "dukun" or shaman continued until 4 am.

You can see some of the event here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6U5w8xAXFw

Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.

See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...

and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com

Interior view of Palaiokastritsa Monastery, built in 18th century and dedicated to Panagia (Virgin Mary) of Paleokastritsa. The monastery sits atop a remote hill, on the northwestern island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece.

 

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Century Farms and Small Town Charm Along The Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County Oregon

Spent a beautiful early summer day exploring small towns and century farms along the Elkhorn Scenic Byway in Baker County. Baker County is home to more than two dozen Oregon Century Farms and Ranches and the Elkhorn Scenic Byway and back roads along the way, are a great way to explore this working landscape of the American West.

Small towns along the way like Haines and Baker City offer visitors a glimpse at small town Americana at its best.

This scenic byway circles through the Elkhorn mountains of Northeast Oregon beginning and ending in Baker City and passing through small towns like Sumpter, Granite, and Haines. The drive is incredibly scenic with wide open panoramic views across the Baker valley, high alpine forests, and following pristine rivers and creeks along the way. In the winter Anthony Lakes is home to Oregon's highest base elevation ski resort. In the summer the pristine alpine lake is a fishing and camping destination. For more information about the Elkhorn Scenic Byway or other Baker County backroads and Scenic byways visit Baker County Tourism’s website www.basecampbaker.com

  

Thatched A frame huts overlooking the Apurimac Canyon on the Choquequirao trek, the "other Machu Picchu," Capuliyoc, Apurimac, Peru

Trekking in the Khafrazdara Valley, Tajik National Park, Tajikistan.

Mt. Kunyit is an active volcano in the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia. The trek to the crater takes about six hours, and passes through beautiful cloud forests and beside fumrole volcanic vents. In the middle of the crater lies a bubbling hotspring, and what locals call "Taman Dewa" or "The Garden of the Gods." It has a spiritual, mythical place in local folklore, and is the site where local hero Depati Parbo meditated to supposedly gain invulnerability to Dutch bullets during the war for Kerinci.

See more detailed descriptions of the pictures at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.592735630778650.1073741...

and read more about the Kerinci area at www.wildsumatra.com

From Wikipedia: Muaro Jambi (Indonesian: Candi Muaro Jambi) is a Buddhist temple complex, in Jambi province, Sumatra, Indonesia. The temple complex was built by the Melayu Kingdom. It is situated 26 kilometers east from the city of Jambi. Its surviving temples and other archaeological remains are estimated to date from the eleventh to thirteenth century CE. The archaeological site includes eight excavated temple sanctuaries and covers about 12 square kilometers, stretches 7.5 kilometers along the Batang Hari River, much of it as yet unexcavated.[1] It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient temple complexes in South East Asia.

Camping above Lake Zorkul, with the Great Pamir Range in Afghanistan behind,Tajikistan

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