The Kenya Lake System located in the Great Rift Valley is a migratory area that looks like a cageless aviary populated by tons of endemic bird
species. Up to 4 million flamingos congregate among the great
white pelicans and flocks of storks, grebes and spoonbills. Over 100 migratory species of bird make this place their haven from November until March which is the prime season for bird-watching.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Exploring Machu Picchu
Who does not dream of going to Machu Picchu? The Inca village soaring in the clouds is breathtaking but there’s so much more waiting for you in the Peruvian highlands if you want to explore the Sacred Valley. Make the most of your time in this amazing wonder with this guide:
Cusco
Many trips to Machu Picchu start here. This one-time capital of Inca is filled with shops, hotels, restaurants and historical sites, including the Coricancha. Behind the magnificent pink edifices, other colonial churches nearby the central square of Cusco offer amazing gilded altars, woodwork, paintings and sculptures.
Sacsayhuaman
The terrace walls that originated in the 15th century at the hilltop on top of Cusco have giant stone blocks (bigger than any of the pyramids in Egypt) suited together like jigsaw pieces into sawtooth retaining walls. The size of these stones will certainly make you feel a Lilliputian in
Gulliver’s Travels.
Ollantaytambo
This remarkable site at the Urubamba River's bend situated in the
Sacred Valley served as a background to a historical battle between Spanish invaders and retreating Incas. The place will reward you with picturesque sights of stair-stepped stone walls and the Urubamba canyon.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Haulover Beach Park: Miami’s Pride
Situated
between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway, Haulover Beach Park
in Miami is a 1.5 mile-stretch of unspoiled white sand beaches, open sea surf
and sand dunes that are stunningly landscaped.
This
gorgeous beach is deemed as one of the USA’s best nude beaches. This is
because, not like most North American beaches, Haulover isn’t concealed in one far-flung
corner. You can actually see the high rise buildings of Miami
from the beach. But similar with other public beaches, any kind of lewd behaviour
isn’t permitted.
Aside
from its popularity due to its liberated attitude on swimwear, this beach is
best for surfing and body boarding. Also, you can enjoy the fine-grain pure
white sands which are somewhat uncommon for an Atlantic beach coast.
This
famous beach is best for swimming and surfing. It also offers a full-service port, kite shops,
sundries shops, tennis courts and charter-fishing tours. You can also play your favorite sport like
volleyball or just simply have a tan under the sun.
The people are usually friendly and pleasant so
you should not be surprised when a stranger says hello. You’ll find vacationers from overseas and even
those who come from across the USA.
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