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The 153 acres Kualoa Regional Park located at Kāneʻohe Bay has a white sand beach and 1/3 mile offshore is the small basalt island of Mokoliʻi. Wikipedia
Near the crest of the Andes and is at an elevation of 3,656 meters (11,995 ft) above sea level.
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For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni.
One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake.
Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
Salar was formed as a result of transformations between several prehistoric lakes. It is covered by a few meters of a salt crust, which has an extraordinary leveling with variations of average altitude of less than one meter throughout the entire area of the Salar. The crust serves as a source of copper salt and a pool of brine, which is extremely rich in lithium. It contains 50 to 70% of the world's lithium reserves, a resource that is in the process of being mined. The large area, clear sky and exceptional leveling of the surface make Salar an ideal object to calibrate the altimeters of Earth observation satellites.
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PS. After Bolivia, Elon Musk says capitalists can overthrow any government they want.
Billionaire Tesla owner Elon Musk has come under fire after welcoming last year’s overthrow of Bolivian president Evo Morales in what was seen as a bid to obtain the country’s lithium reserves.
In response to a tweet on Saturday that accused the U.S. government of forcing Morales out, allowing Musk to access Bolivian resources, he wrote: “We will coup whoever we want! Deal with it.”
Hundreds of Bolivia’s Indigenous population were massacred following what was branded “a fascist coup” against Morales, who is currently in exile in Argentina.
Bolivia has between 25% and 45% of the world’s known lithium reserves, an estimated 21 tons, most of which is in the Salar de Uyuni salt flat.
Lithium is a crucial component of the batteries used in Tesla vehicles and other electric cars, as well as computers, smartphones, and other equipment, and its value is set to skyrocket as sales of such vehicles increase.
peoplesworld.org/article/after-bolivia-elon-musk-says-cap...
This photo was taken with my cell phone camera while standing on White Beach at Boracay Island in the Philippines. This beautiful sunset is a typical sight seen almost daily at Boracay.
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"A socialist is somebody who doesn't have anything, and is ready to divide it up equally among everybody." (George Bernard Shaw)
Near the crest of the Andes and is at an elevation of 3,656 meters (11,995 ft) above sea level.
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For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni.
One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake.
We traveled in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
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PS. My second photo reaching 1,000 faves on October 10th., 2019 at 7:31 pm.
PS2. My second photo reaching 2,000 faves on February 6th., 2022 at 12:02 pm.
Although the machine can do everything from a spoon to a boat, the joy of being in touch with the most beautiful scenery is something that will never be possible to manufacture.
In the rainy season, the Salar resembles an enormous mirror that merges in the horizon with the sky. Thus the tours are restricted to some areas.
For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni. One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake. Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
It's nice to feel the atmosphere of a vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of the resort. This small island is a true paradise with white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and breathtaking views of the surrounding islands. Suluada Island is considered one of the most picturesque places in Turkey and attracts tourists from all over the world
Suluada Island it really is beautiful with gorgeous turquoise waters. The coastline is stunning and we sailed around the island watching the rocks lining the water
Salar was formed as a result of transformations between several prehistoric lakes. It is covered by a few meters of a salt crust, which has an extraordinary leveling with variations of average altitude of less than one meter throughout the entire area of the Salar. The crust serves as a source of copper salt and a pool of brine, which is extremely rich in lithium. It contains 50 to 70% of the world's lithium reserves, a resource that is in the process of being mined. The large area, clear sky and exceptional leveling of the surface make Salar an ideal object to calibrate the altimeters of Earth observation satellites.
Boracay's White Beach at 4 kilometers long is the longest of the 17 beaches on the little island. The sea bed is shallow to about 100 meters from shore making it ideal for swimming.
In the rainy season, the Salar resembles an enormous mirror that merges in the horizon with the sky. Thus the tours are restricted to some areas.
It's 2 years since my first upload on Flickr. Thank you my Flickr friends for your visits and comments.
For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni. One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake. Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
The island of Sulada means “water island” and is of volcanic origin, so the rock of the rocky island has different colors from bright orange to black, while the sand and pebbles are white. There is also a mineral spring flowing in the depths of Suluada. All these factors give the water at different points of the island a unique color, it is very interesting to observe this phenomenon of nature.
This island of volcanic origin was given this name for a reason. The uninhabited island of Suluda is washed by clear waters with a turquoise hue. And snow-white sand on it gives even more resemblance to the Maldives. There are many beautiful bays around the island itself. A long anchorage with access to one of the 3 beaches on the island gives unforgettable impressions and beautiful pictures to remember.
Standing in defiance of the desert-like landscape that surrounds it, Uyuni occupies a desolate corner of southwestern Bolivia. Mention Uyuni to a Bolivian and they will whistle and emphasize harto frío (extreme cold). Yet despite the icy conditions, the town has a cheerful buzz about it, with hundreds of travelers passing through every week to kick off their tour of Salar de Uyuni or the Southwest Circuit.
For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni. One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake. Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
In the center of the island is the Cave of Love, where you can swim under the rocks. There is a fresh water spring on the island and the water is said to be healing. This water reduces kidney stones. The water is very tasty, the icy coolness is refreshing on a hot day. Here, the color of the water is blue-violet
For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni. One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake. Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
Salar de Uyuni (or Salar de Tunupa) is the largest and highest salt desert in the world, with 10,582 square kilometers and 3,656 meters above mean sea level. It is located in the departments of Potosí and Oruro, in southwest Bolivia, near the edge of the Andes. Salting is also the only bright natural spot that can be seen from space. He served as a guide for the Apollo 11 astronauts, who arrived on the moon in 1969. When the astronauts saw the white plain for the first time, they even thought it was a glacier.
For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni. One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake. Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
The light after sunset illuminates the rocky beach at Niarbyl on the west coast of the Isle of Man, as clouds roll in from the Irish Sea.
Paddle boards for rent at White Beach in Boracay Island. The crowd here was already sparse when this photo was taken more than a month ago. Now it is almost completely deserted due to the Coronavirus lockdown.
This beach is just 300m from my parent house, how nice... but about 500km from where I live now, so sad. Sunrise at Pantai Batu Burok @ Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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For a truly out-of-this-world travel destination, it’s hard to match the Salar de Uyuni. One of the flattest places in the world, the 4,000-square-mile salt flats were formed by a prehistoric lake. Visitors travel in 4×4 vehicles across the expanse of the salt flats to visit locally fashioned structures made entirely from bricks of salt. The salt flats are at their most spectacular after a rain, when water sitting atop the cemented salt acts like a mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky above.
"Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth” ― Roman Payne
Silhouette in the sunset. White Beach, Puerto Galera, Philippines. © Michele Marcolin, 2016. Em1 + OLYMPUS M.12-40mm F2.8
The Flag Square, which is opposite the former hotel and contains several flags, from country flags to soccer club flags.
The Dakar Rally Monument, built of salt to represent the passage of the Dakar Rally through the Salar de Uyuni.
Dinosaurs appear at all times.
Moment of much tension and fear.
Don't worry about us, we managed to scape from this terrible dino!
Got to try and make the most of twelve days of annual leave and do something other than DIY. Took a drive out to a great spot about 20 minutes from home. Away from the maddening crowds in places like Snowdonia, Rhosneigr, Llanddwyn. This is called 'White Beach' due to its light coloured rocks. It's a rough spot in a North/Easterly breeze although it wasn't too bad today. I love being able to get to less crowded spots and chill listening to the waves crashing against the rock faces. It's also a great spot to be able to see Puffin Island and the Great Orme at Llandudno.