Posts Tagged Places
Places: Redwood National and State Parks, California, USA
The national and state parks that care for the Giant Redwoods throughout California are an incredible place to visit and see some of the largest living things on earth.
Muir Woods National Monument is the most talked about place to see these amazing trees. There are, however, other state and federal parks where you can camp among the trees.
California Redwood trees can grow and live for more than 2,000 years. They are not only one of the largest living things (growing higher than 350 feet) but they also hold the distinction of being one of the oldest living things as well.
These massive trees are also commonly nown as Giant Sequoias or Sierra Redwoods.
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BitLearn: Pont Neuf
The Pont Neuf is a beautiful stone bridge in the heart of Paris, France connecting the Île de la Cité with the right (Rive Droite) and left (Rive Gauche) banks of the Seine and the Louvre complex in the 1st Arrondisement with the Qaurtier Latin.
Pont Neuf translated from French = the “New Bridge”. The name is deceiving as all travellers to Paris learn that the Pont Neuf is actually the oldest bridge in the city.
In 1578 King Henry III decided to build a “New” bridge across the Seine river and the first stone was laid that year. The bridge’s construction wasn’t completed until around 1607 when King Henry IV opened the bridge to use. The bridge’s stone architecture utilized the most modern design techniques of the time.
Connecting both side of the river over the Île de la Cité, the bridge is actually two seperate spans on each side of the little island.
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Places: Ölüdeniz, Turkey
Likely the most beautiful beach that exists today, Ölüdeniz is a natural treasure on the Aegean coast of Turkey.
The translucent blue Aegean Sea water looks like someone just dropped a few drops of blue food coloring in a glass of ice water. The shades of blue, aquamarine and turquoise are exquisite. The white sand looks as if it was painted rather than naturally occurring.
Wwading out into the blue water and looking down you can see saltwater tropical fish and other sea life; no snorkel mask required. Turkish vendor rents umbrellas and lounges right on the beach.
Ölüdeniz is also the name given to the small resort village that supports the area. The area and beach still remain untouched by serious development. Motorized water sports are mostly banned and the most popular sport is paragliding.
A site for the filming of the movie “Blue Lagoon”, the entire area is simply idyllic.
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