Schlagwort: Desert

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2011 Morocco – Intro

Travelogue of a tour through Morocco in January 2011. Due to a spontaneous idea the flight and a hostel for Marrakech were booked cheap in November. On the spot we should finally see where we are going. The destination should be cheap, warm and culturally diverse. Unfortunately, the tour had to take place alone, which has certain advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, one does not have to pay attention to the sensitivities of someone, on the other hand, one cannot share great experiences and impressions.

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2015 USA – Day 2 – White Sands / White Sands Missile Range

V2 rocket at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Landscape at the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
Landscape at the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
Landscape at the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
Landscape in New Mexico, USA
Trinitite at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Trinitite at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Trinitite at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
A box with Trinitite at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Wernher von Braun at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
V2 buidling at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Landscape at the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
V2 rocket at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Street scene in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
V2 rocket at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Fat man atomic bomb casing at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
An old telescope to follow rocket lauches at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Different rockets at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Exponat at the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Landscape at the White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
Entrance of the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Landscape near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Nike Hercules Missile sign at a rest stop near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA
Rest stop near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, USA

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White Sands National Park, located in southern New Mexico, is a unique and otherworldly destination that is home to the world’s largest gypsum dune field. The park’s stark white sands stretch for 275 square miles and are a sight to behold. The park is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike, and offers a wide range of activities and experiences.

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2011 Morocco – Day 1 – Marrakech

Around 0730 public transport was used to get to the airport FKB. First tram, then tram again, then bus. Relatively cumbersome but without problems. The winter had settled now also in Baden and everywhere lay snow and of course it was cold. At check-in my backpack was 8.5 kg. So I could have taken something with me. But I didn’t need any more as it should turn out later. Around 0930 the plane took off for Girona. Cloud cover pierced and already times little sun again after long time see.

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2009 Egypt – Day 1 – Cairo

Sphinx und Pyramiden in Gizah, Ägypten

Actually this trip had been planned differently, but R. jumped in to briefly explore Egypt. The flight to Cairo departed around 0100 from Berlin Tempelhof airport, where we had parked the car somewhere nearby. That was of course quite a stupid time for a flight to get somewhere. The flight lasted about 4 hours and went over Eastern Europe and then always along the Nile. Although it was dark, it looked quite interesting from above with all the lights and roads. The entry procedure consisted of some fee, the delivery of a photo and something that was attached to the perso. Outside we were picked up by someone and taken to the hotel. On the drive through the whole of Cairo one saw again and again entrenched guards on the streets and at the corners.

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2011 Morocco – Day 2 – Marrakech

Around 0530 I was woken up by the muezin, who spread his message with an insane volume. Nevertheless I turned around and went to the roof terrace for breakfast around 0700. The view from there was not very spectacular and also the temperatures were not very high. Only the rising sunshine brought some warmth. For breakfast we had flatbread with all kinds of sweets. Two older Italians were also there and disappeared again. The roof terrace had an approx. 3 m x 3 m wide opening, which reached two floors to the ground floor. The building was thus open to the top. In order to be now armed against rain a plastic foil was stretched out as funnel in it, which ended in a hose and led off the water with rain.

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2013 California – Day 4 – Central Valley

Landscape in the Central Valley of California, USA
Landscape in the Central Valley of California, USA
De-railed train in California, USA
At a rest stop in the Mohave Desert, California, USA
Landscape in the Mohave Desert, California, USA
Landscape in the Mohave Desert, California, USA
Landscape in the Mohave Desert, California, USA
Landscape in the Mohave Desert, California, USA

The Central Valley of California is a vast and fertile region that stretches from the Cascade Range in the north to the Tehachapi Mountains in the south. The valley is approximately 450 miles long and 60 miles wide and covers an area of about 22,500 square miles. The Central Valley is one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world and is known for its abundant crops of fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

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