.: May 2018

Jacob's Well in Texas | Most Popular Diving Spot

Jacob's Well — The biggest perennial karstic spring and longest underwater caves located in Wimberly, Texas - USA. Jcob's well diameter is about four meters, which stores thousands of gallons of pure water. The depth of the well is 10 meters, vertically cave further branched into several chambers with narrow necks and eventually reaches its length forth meters. The beautiful Cypress Creek that flows through Wimberly, sustaining Blue Hole and the Blanco River, Recharging the Edwards Aquifer and finally replenishing estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico.

Presumably, many centureies ago, Jacob's well was geyser with a powerful jet of artesian well water. shacked out of the goround. But due to the drying up of the water level and a reduction in the source, it has turned into a well, which is now incredibly popular with scuba divers and divers. they see here from across the country, despite the fact that dive into the cave is very dangerous and has claimed the lives of a dozen divers.

An unusual underwater cave goes back upright rocks a few ten meters, and then branched into underwater corridors stretching in an unknown direction. Despite it bright biblical name, Well James has claimed the lives of eight divers were trying to explore its depths. The divers says that there are several underwater caves, one after the another. Caverns connected very narrow passages, where its easy to get stuck, with bottom layer of limestone. Yet there was no one who would be fully explored the farthest reaches of underwater cave network as well as the depth demonstrated that happens with daring daredevils. Nevertheless, the tragic events of fleeting forgotten, as the cave is used for entertainment and jump into it with coastal cliffs.

The cave system has been explored and mapped by cave divers and has been shown to consist of two principal conduits. One passageway measures approximately 4,3000 feet from the surface and a secondary one extends approximately 1,000 feet in length from the point where it diverges from the main conduit. The cave is also an attraction for open-water divers inexperienced with the specialist techniques and equipment used in cave diving, and nice fatalities have occurred at the site. Like Us and Join us at Xtreme Collections for more fun and knowledge.

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Honey Hunters | Gurung Tribes Nepal

Andrew Newey, an award-winning UK based travel photographer, has captured amazing photographs of central Nepales Gurunga tribes members engaged in a dangerous and ancient tradition of honey hunting. Twice a year, the Gurung honey hunters ascend to the base of cliffs in central Nepals and ascend them to collect honey. They used the same tools that their ancestors did, hand woven rope ladders and tangos, the long sharp bamboo poles that they use to cut the hone-filled hives off of the face of the cliff and drop them into baskets waiting below. After lighting smoke fires at the base of the cliff to smoke out the bees, they climb their ladders and collect their honey.

Beside the danger of falling, they also happen to be harvesting the honey of the largest honeybee in the world. The Himalayan honey bee can grow to be up to 1.2 inch or 3 cm. in length, the collecting honey on white Rhododendrons in the spring. The steep rock wall to protect them from predators and keep them warm in the sunshine.

Currently, honey hunting is under great threat due to climate change becomes less bees, the number of honey hunters are also declining, as more and more young people are reluctant to stay in the tribe to learn this craft and as growing Himalayan medicinal honey, Exploitation a natural resource and collapse of the century and sustainable tradition. Nothing is safe from the greed and corruption of those who have no respect for Nature. The photographer Andrew Newey personally involved in this traditional work. Few people would do that, beacourse in the filming process will go through a lo of risk, but also very tricky. The selection of these images taken bye Andrew Newy, who spent two weeks with the Gurung during the fall harvest. Like Us and Join us at Xtreme Collections for more fun and knowledge.

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Grand Prismatic Spring | Yellowstone National Park United States

The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world, the second one is Frying pan Lake in New Zealand and the first is Boiling Lake in Dominica.The Yellowstone National park lies in three States, Montana, Idoho and Wyoming, but the main part is North-West of Wyoming. The largest city is close to Yellowstone National Park in the West is Montana city.

The First records of the spring are from early European explorers and surveyors. In 1839, a group of fur trappers from the American Fur company crossed the Midway geyser basin and made note of the "boiling water lake" most linkely the Grand Prismatic Spring, with a diameter of 300 feet or 90 meters. In 1870 the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition visited the spring, noting a 50 foot or 15 meter geyser nearby and later named it Excelsior.

Somewhat later, President Grant Declared Yellow tone Wyoming the world's first national park. Grant in times over an area of 888,708 hectares. Yellowstone is visited by millions of travelers. The main Attraction of the park is a huge lake, countless geysers, mud and hot springs. The park is mainly home of bears, moose, bison, bighorn sheep's and many more animals.

The vivid colors in the spring are the result of pigmented bacteria in the microbial mats that grow around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The center of the pool is sterile due to extreme heat. The deep blue color of he water in the center of the pool results from the intrinsic blue color of water, though it is particularly intense in Grand Prismatic Spring because of the high purity and depth of the water in the middle of the spring. Like Us and Join us at Xtreme Collections for more fun and knowledge.

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Dogs and Fifa World Cup 2014

As you probably know, Fifa World Cup 2014 will be held in Brazil, One news publication issued a series of humorous illustrations, Naturally we are talking about Photoshop, Wildlife photographer Eric Isslee has created the ultimate soccer world Dogs with each national team matched to a breed of Dog. He combined the national breeds of each team with their World Cup jerseys. Belgian, Eric pulled together his skill photographing animals and his love of the beautiful game to create these hilarious images. 47 years old Eric usually uses his talents for the Life On White project photographing endangered and reare animals on white backgrounds to highlight their plight in the wild. Eric said: ' A colleague of the mine had this great idea to combine our skills and he World Cup in Brazil, and so he did. Like Us and Join us at Xtreme Collections for more fun and knowledge.

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Sendall Tunnel in Grenada

The Sendall tunnel, This is one of the most interesting technical solutions of the 19th century. The Sendall tunnel was constructed for facilitate travel between alternate ends of the capital city of St. George's in 1894. The tunnel was name for Sir Walter Sendall, who was a Britsh Colonial Governor. The maximum height of the tunnel is 2.1 meres(7 ft) and it runs 103.6 meters (340 ft) Drilled though rock, it was considered quite a fete of architecture for its time. Both pedestrians and motorists use the tunnel, so watch out for pedestrians if you are driving though, there is no sidewalk available. Sendall Tunnel is a convinient way to travel from the town's market and port to the Carenage area.

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Guelta d'Archei | Amazing lake in Sahara Desert

Guelta d'Archei amazing place in the heart of the Sahara Desert, It is located in the Ennedi Plateau, It is located in the Ennedi Plateau, in north-eastern Chad, south-east of the town of Fada. The Guelta d'Archei is inhabited by several kinds of animals, most notably the Nile crocodile, one of the last palace where Nile crocodiles are found in Sahara. The Middle Holocene remains, as well as rock paintings, indicate that this species once thrived across most of today's Sahara Desert and in swamps and rivers along South Mediterranean shores. The small group of surviving crocodiles in the Guelta d'Archei represent one of the last colonies know in the Sahara today; the Tagant Plateau colony in Mauritania has likely been extinct since 1996. The word Guelta means "wetland", The reservoirs of this wetland is supported by groundwater. Guelta d'Arshey is surrounded by extensive desert areas, which make access to this awesome place.

Guelta Archei is a watering place for camels located in the Ennedi plateau. The guelta is also inhabited by a very small number ( between 1 and 7 there are only estimations) of the Nile crocodile. This is one of the last colonies of crocodiles in the Sahara. There is another colony in Mauritania. You can see the crocodile on the right edge

The Guelta d'Archei is the most famous permanent water source in the Ennedi region of Chad. Everyday, hundreds of camels are herded into the guelta in order to drink. That particular morning, one of the herdsmen was claiming that 850 of them were at once in the guelta. The value of a camel ranges between 250 EUR up to 800 EUR (and more). They are mainly raised for the milk they produce and as transport animals (not for the meat).

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To Sua Ocean Trench in Samoa

The independent state of Samoa, is an island nation located in the South Pacific. Formally know as Western Samoa, it become independence from New Zealand in 1962, The two main island of Samoa are Upolu and Savai'i one of the biggest islands in Polynesia.

To Sua Ocean Treach is a beautiful swimming and tourist spot located in Lotofaga village, on the south coast of Upolu island. To Sua Ocean Treach is a real heaven which is existing on earth, To Sua mean "Great Blue Hole" is actual big hole. This big hole lake was formed in the crater of an extinct volcano, with surrounding by thick wall of rain-forest and the ruins of land has left the depth of 30 meters and forming a giant hole, which is connects with the ocean though the lava tube canals. The site is surrounded by beautiful and colorful natural gardens, which makes for an ideal holiday destination for nature enthusiasts.

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Aspendos Roman Theater | Turkey

Aspendos or Aspendus was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province of Turkey. The it is located seven kilometers notheast of cenral Serik. Aspendos is the third largest after the city of Perge and Sida in Pamphylia. Presently, Aspednos is famous for its impressive Roman Theater, the best preserved in Asia Minor. The theater was constructed in the 2nd century AD by the architect Zeno during the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in 161-180 AD on the south-east slope of the hill on which the ancient city was developed.

According to legend the city of Aspendos was founded by colonists from Argos returning form the Trojan War. The first confirmed reference is in Hittite writings of 800 Bc. In the 5th and 4th centuries the city was one of the the few in the region to mint silver coins. The city reached its zenith during the Roman Era, and the theater was constructed during the reign of the Emperor Marcus Aurilius in the 2nd century AD bye the Roman architect Zeno.

The theater it is clear that it was conceived and executed by a skilled architect who knew exactly how to work with general proportions. The overall width of the theater is 96 meters, the with of the stage is half the width of the building that is 48 meters and the diameter of the orchestra is half the width of the stage that is 24 meters. the height of the scaenae frons including the triangular pediments is two-third of the diameter of the orchestra that is 16 meters. The theater could accommodate around 10-12 thousand spectators and was maintained by the Byzatines and Seljuks. After Ataturk visited Aspendos he commanded the restoration of the theater. Aspendos theater is still in use today. Each year during June and July the Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival is held. Also at Aspendos and near to the theater are an acropolis with a nymphaeum and basilica.

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Wind and Rain bridge is a symbolic architectural structure of China

Chinese province of Guangxi — The only place in China where you can admire the unique bridges "Wind and Rain". Covered bridges made of wood and stone, across-ed the river Sanjiang, located in Sangiang County, the Gaungixi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The crystal of dong people's wisdom and the largest Wing and Rain Bridge in China. It was built in 1916 and its length is 64.4 meters, a width of 3.4 meters and a height of 10.6 meters. Construction of the bridge is made of wood and stone, the surface is lined with wooden planks, and on both sides of the rails are inserted. The bridge includes 5 pavilions, 19 verandas, three-story structure located on a total length of 64.4 meters. At both ends of the bridge connects to the shore platforms with special wooden stairs. The bridge is established on three stone pillars with dissecting water narrowed faces. All this complex architectural composition in pure Chinese style was made by ethnic population — Dong — without the use of nails, representing only dream design. On both sides of the bridge railing fenced and covered the roof of it gray-tiled turrets and for people sheltering from the rains.

Out on the bridges, people can relax while sitting on a bench and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Peering into the distance, and feel intoxicated by the beauty. Linsey river, winding from the horizon; tea tree growing on the hills, local farmers working hard in the fields, and water spinning mill, pouring water falling cascade downstream.

Many visitors like to spend time here enjoying the beautiful pastoral live and watch the people of Dun. Here you can find the eight know villages with palisades, where we can learn the culture and costumes of ethnic Dong, easy accommodation is also available near the bridge.

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Carmelit funicular | Haifa, Israel

The Carmelit is an underground funicular railway in Haifa, Israel and the oldest underground railway system in the Middle East, Israel called Metro "Carmelit", because of Haifa is built on the top of Mount Carmel. The construction strarted in 1956 and ended in 1959, the Carmelit was closed in 1986 after showing the signs of aging and reopened in September 1992 after extensive renovations. The Carmelit is one of the smallest subway systems in the world and the system with 6 stations along a single track, 1.8 Kilometer line. The system's rolling stock consists of just 4 cars making up two 2-car trains. It takes no more than 8 minutes to ride the entire line.

Carmelit funicular is not smallest subway system in the world, because Istanbul "Tenel" already built in 1875, as a length of on 573 meters. but the Istanbul Metro, thought is part of the urban public transport and is not functioning independently. Haifa subway is a closed system, not related to other types of public transport, and mor esteeply up the hill at an angle up to 18 degrees (in some areas), and besides completely automated.

Notable is that, it is only extremely short line 1803 meters, but also the fact that the height difference between the first and last station is reaches 268 meters, in other words, with every meter traveled you climb almost 7 centimeters. Composition moves through cables, only one line, and leaving in the compositions (of the same two total) only at one point on one of six intermediate stations. Metro laid in the rock to a depth of 30 meters and is held under the residential areas of the city.

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Rock Cave Restaurant | Cova d'en Xoroi

One of the most popular destinations on the island of Menorca — cave Cova d'en Xoroi, Which is located in the town of Cala'n Porter, inside the cliffs towering above the sea. Touched by history and always washed by the sea, this is a cave dug in mythology, full of corners waiting to be discovered. The place developed as a restaurant and bar, visitors can have an aperitif at any time of day and night, in an unparalleled natural sitting, decorate by quality of services. Cova d'en Xoroi is an observation spot of staggering view, where one can contemplate the sunrise, sunset, moon and stars. The selection of best cocktails, impeccable service and ambient music providing an optimal atmosphere, the restaurant ensure a great visitor's experience. The dance club is available in weekend.

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Waterfall Restaurant Villa Escudero, Philippines

Hacienda Escudero Villa is located at San Pablo in Philippines. The world's first waterfall restaurant is located near the foot of the waterfall. The hacienda style resort became popular not only among the locals but also tourists from around the world. Villa Escudero Resort attracts travelers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of almost untouched nature. The quite popular and unique restaurant which is located at the picturesque waterfall. Bamboo tables are submerged amongst the natural water with depth of about 15-20 cm and only a few meters from local waterfall Labasin. To visit this restaurant, tourists will have to roll up the pants to their knees. Guests can enjoy delicious local cuisine, while enjoying a beauty of falls. Philippine cuisine is very kind and is a mixture of Malay, Spanish and Chinese culinary traditions. After lunch or dinner any visitor of restaurant can even swim in the crystal clear water. Labasin is not a natural waterfall, in fact it is spillway of dam, the first working hydroelectric plant of Philippines, Don Arsenio Eskyudro built in 1929. Industrialist pioneer built the dam to supply the water for coconut plantations. These plantations were opened for public as tourist attraction in 1981. Tourists are driven thought the countryside on a Carabao cart, surrounded by park like setting while being serenaded by locals. Visitors can go for rafting in native bamboo raft. Villa Escudero is an open-air museum, where you can learn more about the culture and history of the Philippines, with a rich collection of works of art, oriental ceramics, costumes, furniture, weapons, aircraft. Among other attractions include live cultural dance show, sports area, and even you can visit many other restaurants but not like this wet places.

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Santos Express Train Lodge, Mossel Bay | South Africa

The Santos Express is a train lodge situated on Sontos Beach in Mossel Bay. It is genuine train with all cabins facing the sea. A close view of ocean its really beat the unbelievable position and exquisite view. An invigorating sea breeze keeps everything cool even on really hot days. A five to 10 minutes walk from the Dias Museum, the harbour and the town center. Simply know as "The Train" by local and situated in the heart of the famous Garden Route of Cape Town, South Africa, A different enjoying experience of staying in a real train, is only 30 meters from the Indian Ocean shores. The five coaches lodge is amazing and each with five compartments separately in single, double and budge accommodation units. A fabulous conference room which is ideal for celebrating parties, wedding or business meeting or team building meetings.

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Lake Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Lake Salar de Uyuni, also know as Salar de Tunupa, is one of the most interesting, unique and beautiful lakes in Bolivia. The largest salt marsh in the world. It has an area of about 10,582 square kilometers of the land in the region of Potosi and lies at an altitude of about 3,650 meters (internal plateau of the Central Andes). Salar de Uyuni is a part of the Bolivian Altiplano in North America. Altiplano, high plateau is formed during the uplift of the Andes mountains. On the Plateau occur as freshwater lagoons and salt water lagoon. It is completely surrounded by mountains and there is no source of any water leakage. In dry season, salt flat expanse covered with dry salt, but in the rainy season, the vast expanses covered by a thin layer of water. This site was created as a result of the conversion of several prehistoric lakes. It is covered with a salt crust, speakers at a height of several meters. They contain 50 to 70 percent of the work's reserves of lithium and also contains large amount of sodium, potassium, magnesium and borax too. Salar de Uyuni serves as the main transport route through the Bolivian Altiplano and is a primary residence for several species of pink flamingos. In the rainy season, from November to March, the lake-marsh Uyuni tuns into a hug mirror — salt cell covered by a very thin layer of clear water, which reflects the sky, and i becomes quite clear, exactly, the horizon. Every year it attracts about 60,000 tourists from around the world. And no wonder, because this salt desert is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. For these sites are characterized by large swings in temperature, at night it can drop below zero, and often in afternoon are swarm up to 40-50 degrees Celsius. Tourism and salt is main source of income. The attraction of tourist from all over the world , number of hotels have been built for accommodation. Due to lack of conventional construction materials, many of them are almost entirely build by salt blocks, just like walls, roof, furniture and sculpture too. The first salt hotel was built in 1995 in the center of the salt zone, and soon its became a popular for tourist destination. Later many more construction are made out of salt.

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