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Mamallapuram Lighthouse and Museum

Posted by Annette Johnson on February 20, 2019

Posted in: Indian Subcontinent. Tagged: #heritage, #india, #landmark, #monument, #nadu, #old, #outdoor, #people, #sculpture, #sky, #stone, #summer, #tamil, #temple, #tourism, #tourist, #tower, #travel, #view, ancient, archeology, architecture, asia, attraction, background, beach, beauty, blue, building, coast, coastline, green, historical, history, landscape, light, lighthouse, maha, mahabalipuram, mamallapuram, nature, ocean, rock, sea, south, tamilnadu, tree, unesco, vacation, water. Leave a comment

In 2015 I was on a four month trip round Southern India. In the state of Tamil Nadu is the town of mamallapuram, famous for many things but this slide show focuses on its wonderful lighthouse and it’s recent new museum.

Originally closed in 2001 during tensions between the country and insurgents, Mamallapuram Lighthouse has now opened to the public for exploration. The modern circular lighthouse (dating back to 1905) stands atop a rocky outcrop next to the country’s oldest temple/beacon, built in 640 CE. Enter the lighthouse and climb its many stairs for spectacular views of the sea and the ancient temple carved into the rock face. Come prepared to climb and bring plenty of water.

Mamallapuram Lighthouse has been open for public view since 2011. The circular masonry tower of the Lighthouse is made of natural stones . Climbing on the stones and atop the Lighthouse (yes, you are allowed to climb) can be a real treat. From the top, the view is capable of captivating its audience.

Beauru of Monks

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Thailand. Tagged: #culture, #heritage, #hindu, #hinduism, #landmark, #monument, #old, #religion, #site, #sky, #stone, #temple, #tourism, #tourist, #tower, #travel, angkor, archeology, asian, buddha, buddhism, cambodia, cambodian, civilization, famous, historical, history, jungle, khmer, lake, reap, reflection, religious, river, ruin, siem, sunrise, Thailand, thom, tomb, tree, tropical, unesco, wat, water. Leave a comment

A weird and wonderful Wat we found on our way upto to Phayao in Northern Thailand

Pong Dueat Geyser

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Thailand. Tagged: #outdoors, #park, #spring, #stone, #travel, beauty, boil, chiang, colorful, danger, earth, famous, forest, geology, geothermal, geyser, green, hot, hot spring, iron, landscape, mai, mineral, national, natural, nature, oxide, pool, reflection, rock, scenery, scenic, smoke, steam, surface, Thailand, thermal, tour, tree, unseen, vapor, volcanic, volcano, warm, water, yellowstone. Leave a comment

n 2013 whilst driving around the Ma Hong Son Loop we stopped off at Pong Dueat Geyser and hot springs. The geysers were not blowing very high but the hot springs were lovely and i would definatley go again!

This place also offers you the hot springs with great facilities situate amid the picturesque views of the mountain forest. There are tents and bungalows offers for visitors who want to stay overnight.

Hua Phan Menhirs, Hintang

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Lao People's Democratic Republic, Video. Tagged: #culture, #grass, #landmark, #monument, #old, #outdoor, #outdoors, #site, #sky, #stone, #tourism, #travel, archeology, breton, celtic, civilization, concept, conceptual, cult, dolmen, esoteric, Europe, field, france, french, historical, history, landscape, magic, megalith, megalithic, megaliths, menhir, mysterious, mystery, mystic, nature, neolithic, place, prehistoric, prehistory, primitive, rock, rocks, scene, sepulchral, standing, stones. Leave a comment

During 2013 I was travelling at the later end of a Year across Central Asia and SEA. Whilst in Laos which I covered extensively up in the North near Sam Nuea I visited these Menhirs. I hope you enjoy seeing them too?

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: United Kingdom. Tagged: #culture, #grass, #landmark, #monument, #old, #ornament, #ornamental, #outdoor, #park, #religion, #sculpture, #sky, #statue, #stone, #summer, #symbol, #travel, #white, botanical, bronze, buddhism, bush, child, decor, decoration, decorative, design, floral, flower, garden, gardening, green, hedge, landscape, life, nature, object, path, plant, shape, style, tree, water, yellow. Leave a comment

n 2013 I had the great delight of visiting the Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden.
I would firstly like to thank and credit the Artists and creators of these wonderful Sculptures and apologies for not knowing their names.

Heralded as the first of it’s kind in the UK, The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden has been proudly exhibiting contemporary sculpture in a unique and magical environment for over 30 years.

You can find out more about Hannah Peschar’s Garden at this link:
http://www.hannahpescharsculpture.com/

Necropolis at Naqsh e Rustam

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Islamic Republic of Iran. Tagged: #culture, #desert, #destination, #empire, #heritage, #monument, #old, #religion, #sculpture, #statue, #stone, #tourism, #travel, achaemenid, antiquity, archaeology, artaxerxes, cross, darius, dynasty, e, fars, grave, historic, historical, history, iran, iranian, king, mountain, naqsh, naqsh-e, necropolis, persepolis, persia, persian, province, relief, rock, rostam, ruins, rustam, shiraz, tomb, unesco, xerxes. Leave a comment

During 2012 following the Silk Route of Alexander the Great I visited Iran, and persepolis and this great Necropolis; Naqsh-e Rustam where the great kings of Persia, Darius and Exercese and Artaxerxes I Makrocheir, Darius II Nothus. A beautiful landscape and a place I will always remember….

Madurai

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Indian Subcontinent. Tagged: #culture, #god, #heritage, #hindu, #hinduism, #holy, #india, #indian, #kerala, #landmark, #monument, #nadu, #old, #religion, #sculpture, #statue, #stone, #tamil, #temple, #tower, #travel, asian, bas, basrelief, colorful, decoration, deity, famous, ganesh, gopura, gopuram, history, idol, image, madurai, meenakshi, menakshi, mumbai, ornate, pantheon, relief, shiva, spirituality, vishnu. Leave a comment

The Amzing Temples at Maduri which I visited in 2015 on my 5mth trip round southern India. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

Anau Fort Video

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Turkmenistan. Tagged: #culture, #landmark, #medieval, #monument, #mosque, #old, #outdoor, #religion, #stone, #travel, #turkmenistan, ages, aleppo, arabic, archeology, architectural, castle, citadel, complex, day, east, famous, fort, fortification, fortress, historic, historical, history, house, islam, islamic, middle, monumental, muslim, orient, oriental, past, ruin, syria, syrian, town, wall. Leave a comment

During my journey along the Silk Route in 2012-2013 I visited Turkmenistan, here are my pictures from the Anau Fort just before we entered the Karakum desert. Both stunning places that I had to share.

Plain of Jars

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Lao People's Democratic Republic. Tagged: #landmark, #old, #outdoors, #park, #site, #stone, #tourist, #travel, #white, age, archaelogical, archaeologic, archaeological, asian, blank, canister, container, empty, famous, glass, glossy, grave, historical, history, indochina, isolated, jar, jars, landscape, lao, laos, lid, megalithic, nature, object, phonsavan, place, plain, plain of jars, rock, southeastasia, translucent, transparent, unesco, war, xieng, xiengkhouang. Leave a comment

In 2013 I visited the plain of jars in Laos these are a collection of images weaved into a slideshow for you to see! More other interesting locations coming soon!

Historical Walk Round Ipoh

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Malaysia. Tagged: #heritage, #landmark, #old, #park, #road, #sky, #skyline, #stone, #street, #tourism, #travel, #view, #white, aerial, asian, chinese, cloud, dome, evening, famous, food, green, holiday, house, houses, intersection, ipoh, lake, landscape, Malaysia, mount, mountain, nature, pattern, perak, rock, roof, scenic, square, sunset, textures, top down, town. Leave a comment

The amazing Heritage walk round one of my favourite Malay towns of Ipoh where the food is amazing too! The heritage walk is about 4 miles long covering most of the historically important places and might take approx. 2 hours to complete all the places.

In fact I am so keen for you to find out about Ipoh, I am attaching a link for 7 free heritage walk maps and info on Ipoh. Yep FREE!! Please subscribe and go to the download Below http://www.mediafire.com/folder/0u5sy…

Xieng Khuan Buddha Park

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Lao People's Democratic Republic. Tagged: #culture, #exotic, #god, #heritage, #hindu, #landmark, #monument, #park, #religion, #sculpture, #sky, #statue, #stone, #temple, #tourism, #tourist, #travel, #worship, amazing, attraction, buddha, buddhism, buddhist, famous, fantasy, figures, idol, khuan, landscape, laos, legend, monster, mysterious, religious, sacred, southeast, spiritual, Thailand, tree, tropical, vientiane, wat, wisdom, xieng. Leave a comment

I visited this weird and quirky place in 2012 when spending time in Laos near vientiane. It caught my imagination, I hope it does yours!

Buddha Park is more curious than spectacular – which makes for a curious spectacle. A rogue monk is said to have attempted to reconsolidates Buddhism and Hinduism into his own brand of mysticism through a prolific collection of sculptures depicting various deities and scenes from both religions. The information provided at the park is less dramatic, simply stating that Bunleua Sulilat constructed this sculpture garden in 1958 before fleeing across the Mekong to Thailand in 1978 and building a sister park across the river in Nong Khai.

Wat Pa Non Sa-at

Posted by Annette Johnson on April 10, 2018

Posted in: Thailand. Tagged: #culture, #heritage, #hindu, #hinduism, #landmark, #monument, #old, #religion, #site, #sky, #stone, #temple, #tourism, #tourist, #tower, #travel, angkor, archeology, asian, buddha, buddhism, cambodia, cambodian, civilization, famous, historical, history, jungle, khmer, lake, reap, reflection, religious, river, ruin, siem, sunrise, Thailand, thom, tomb, tree, tropical, unesco, wat, water. Leave a comment

A beautiful collection of the sculptures within the grounds of the Wat and the itnterior of the Wat itself. I visited here whilst on my way back to Nong Khai via Looei in The North East of Thailand

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